About
A large, spreading, evergreen shrub or small tree to about 5m tall from western New South Wales and Queensland with long, leathery, grey-green leaves and dense, white or cream bottlebrush flower spikes in spring. A drought-tolerant and ornamental Australian native for a hot, sunny, well-drained position in a mild garden.
About the genus
A large genus of over 1800 neotropical orchids, hugely varying in size and appearance. Long, cylindrical, reed-like stems (pseudobulbs) grow in tufts on a short rhizome and carry mostly terminal, sometimes lateral flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesIndoor display, conservatories.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in orchid compost. Bright indirect light.
PruningRemove spent spikes. Repot when crowded.
PropagationDivide when repotting.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.