Dockrillia teretifolia

I started another thread about rooting this species, so thought I would post images as well. This is the blooming in 2004. It was difficult to photograph. I especially like the blue tarp in the background of the greenhouse shot (so tacky). It is in bud now, so will try again.

 

Thank you all for the comments. The plant grows squashed in a corner with bright light, but there isn't much bulk to the plant except when in bloom.

Craig, what is considered the minimum night temperature for growers there? I could give this more room if I grow it colder (night) in the winter. It is currently about 10C minimum. Will it do well at 5.5C?

 

Thanks, Craig. For the information and those fantastic in situ shots. I'm moving mine today so it has some room.

 

That shot was before the 3rd greenhouse got built on the other side of the wall. It was also before I had a lot of algae!

 

I try to keep humidity high when I first take seedlings out of flask and it seems that the weather is doing that for you. I would be a bit concerned about growing fresh seedlings in such a deep pot. I don't remember how long the roots were, but they may be reaching down quite far. I water my plant every day in the summer months (it has some natural moss on it, but it is dry by the next day. Around mid/late October I begin to less the watering. In the winter, I don't let it go completely dry for long periods, but mist it. Seedlings should not get a hard dry rest, but wait until the pot is light before watering again in the winter. Let them cool off in the winter as Australia can get cold and they tolerate it very well. I have mounted some seedlings of these right out of the flask and they have done well. Does that help? Ask if something isn't clear.