large bird-orchid
Namelarge bird-orchid
Species NameChiloglottis trapeziformis
Common NameLarge Bird-Orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive bird-like flower structure with prominent calli on the labellum, characteristic of Chiloglottis orchids.
Description
This is a terrestrial orchid, not a bonsai specimen. It features a single, distinctive flower with a prominent, dark reddish-purple labellum and greenish-brown sepals and petals, emerging from the forest floor amidst leaf litter. It is a small, herbaceous plant.
