Mayfly orchid
NameMayfly orchid
Species NameCaleana major
Common NameMayfly orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem, reddish coloration
Foliage Typesparse (basal leaf withers before flowering)
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive duck-like flowers; highly specialized pollination mechanism.
Description
This image depicts a Mayfly orchid (*Caleana major*), a terrestrial orchid native to Australia, not a bonsai specimen. It features distinctive, small, reddish-brown flowers that resemble a flying insect, borne on a slender, upright stem. This orchid is known for its highly specialized pollination mechanism involving male thynnid wasps.
