THERE are about 30,000 species of orchids in the world with around 700 of these found in Australia.
Of those found here, 75 per cent are ‘terrestrial’, which means they grow in the ground.
One of these orchids is the ‘Pterostylis’ commonly known as Green Hood Orchids. These plants grow across several states with large colonies in the southern states.
Like most of our orchids they are endangered because of habitat clearing for housing and agriculture so it is imperative we save these gems through cultivation and setting aside areas in their habitat.
To learn more about these and other orchids the Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society meets at Tinbeerwah Hall on the first Saturday of each month. The meeting is at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.
The club is fortunate to have Alan Parkes from Nambour as the guest speaker at the July meeting. Alan will give an insight into how he grows Pterostylis in this area.
For more information contact John Green 54832764 or visit the Noosa District Orchid and Foliage web site.
