Diuris
Donkey Orchid
Diuris, commonly known as donkey orchids, have yellow flowers with darker markings. Flowering time depends on species but mostly flower between early and late autumn. The major period of growth and flowering tends to be in the cooler months of the year, while the dormant period is in the warmer months.
Contributed by @ranster
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Donkey Orchid
Latin name
Diuris
type
Orchid
family
Orchidaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.25 M
0.60 M
Diuris
Diuris, commonly known as donkey orchids, have yellow flowers with darker markings. Flowering time depends on species but mostly flower between early and late autumn. The major period of growth and flowering tends to be in the cooler months of the year, while the dormant period is in the warmer months.
Planting
From Early Autumn TO Late Autumn
Semi-shade, no direct sun at midday. A very suitable place would also be on the north side of a building. Most Diuris are woodland plants and therefore prefer cool sites, which do not become too dry and hot during summer. Places where ferns thrive are also suitable for Diuris orchids. Don’t plant your Diuris close to trees or big shrubs because their roots are effective competition for water and nutrients! Autumn is the best season for planting. Spread out the roots in the upper 10 cm (4 inches) of the soil, the rhizome 2-3 cm (1 inch) below the surface, shoot buds upwards. Fill in the remaining substrate without compressing it, and water thoroughly.
Planting young plants
From Early Autumn TO Late Autumn
Sometimes small plantlets (keiki) appear from the nodes on the flower stems. Detach the plantlets when they have developed several good roots and pot them up in orchid compost. Water them sparingly at first, but mist them daily. Always use a proprietary orchid compost. Ensure good light levels in winter, as these are essential to encourage flowering. An east- or west-facing window would be ideal. Move to a shadier spot in summer and protect from direct sunshine. When planting terrestrial orchids outdoors, plant in semi-shade, no direct sun at midday. A very suitable place would also be on the north side of a building. Most orchids are woodland plants and therefore prefer cool sites, which do not become too dry and hot during summer. Places where ferns thrive are also suitable for. Don’t plant your orchids close to trees or big shrubs because their roots are effective competition for water and nutrients! Autumn is the best season for planting. Spread out the roots in the upper 10 cm (4 inches) of the soil, the rhizome 2-3 cm (1 inch) below the surface, shoot buds upwards. Fill in the remaining substrate without compressing it, and water thoroughly.
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Many orchids do not have a flowering season and flowers may be produced at any time if the right conditions are being met. Terrestrial orchids grown outdoors will mostly flower in the summer months. Flowers can last for several months.
Addict
ranster