I received an email that titled “Caleana major – the Flying Duck Orchid” from a bonsai friend yesterday. When I checked the attached photos, I was amazed. This orchid surely lives up to its name!
Caleana, commonly known as the Flying Duck Orchid, is a genus of orchids native to Australia. While the appearance of the Flying Duck Orchid is fascinating, I found the orchid’s trigger mechanism that temporarily captures insects to aid pollination equally interesting.
So, Australia is a country that has not only duck-looking animals, but also plants that resemble a duck. Besides the bizarre looking, duck-billed platypus, Australia also has Caleana, the orchid that looks so much like a flying duck.
And here is a nice, brief introduction of Large Duck Orchid in Australia Land Cove National Park website.
Named so aptly! Such a unique orchid and cute too.
Yes Stephanie, it is so cute, isn’t it
i’st time ecounter, interesting orchids
Very cute orchid that I have never seen before. Does any one know can we plant one at home? Where can we buy it?
No one has said where one can be purchased one, do you know?
I have seen this orchid. For those above, this orchid cannot be propagated, and is only found in the wild. It is a great little orchid.
I so want one of these, anyone know of a UK supplier?
where can I buy one of these I just have to have one
Thanks
where can I purchase the caleana major orchid
where can I get these from,my friends and I love orchids and these are fantastic
I would love to obtain a plant in memory of my Mom.
PS I take care of all her orchids since her passing, they need a new friend!
Where can I buy the celeana major “flying duck”?
Can anyone tell me if the Caleana Major is for sale in the Netherlands, or anyhow for sale.
Is there a nursery that grows the Caleana Major or is it only growing in the wild.
Please respont.
A big fan of Orchids. I have almost 70 diverend sorts of orchids at home.