CALEANA MAJOR : DUCK FIGURE FLOWER

Origin 

• Discovered by Robert Brown in 1810.  

• He published about it on his famous book "PRODROMUS FLORAE NOVAE HOLLANDAE ET INSULAE VAN DIEMEN".

Caleana major Care

Caring for the Caleana Major is quite tricky and can nearly be impossible to grow in any garden. This is because the orchid plant is considered a protected plant under Australian law and is not for sale.

ㅡ Water

The Caleana Major grows in the open wild forests of Australia and depends on the climate for water sources. Australian weather mostly dictates the watering schedule of the Flying Duck Orchids. Due to this factor, the plant can be found in arid areas where water is adequate for it to flourish and flower.

– Light

The Caleana Major can be found in exposed locations where levels of sunlight exposure are high. The Flying Duck Orchid can be found in the clearings of open dry forests in small colonies or in sparse groups where the sun exposure lasts for several long hours.

– Soil

The Caleana Major prefers sandy, gravelly soils where the water can drain quickly. This keeps the plant’s tuberous root system hydrated but not overly wet. The Flying Duck Orchid has a symbiotic relationship with the soil in Australia.The fungal component of the soil is crucial to the growth and survival of the species. This fungal component is unique to Australia, as it comes from the specific organic decaying matter of the eucalyptus woodlands.

– Temperature

The Caleana Major is usually found in the coastal regions of

 Australia, where it can be found in relatively humid

 woodlands and wet swamplands. The Flying Duck Orchid requires no special care in temperature, as it depends mainly on Australia’s natural climatic conditions. However, like most orchids, this terrestrial tuber cannot stand cold and die if exposed to cold temperatures.