Saturday, August 28, 2010

Habenaria lindleyana

This plant of Habenaria lindleyana went into hibernation mode after flowering, fruiting and then withering.  Recently it sprouted again, pretty much near the same spot behind the cluster of Lemon Grass.  There is also a very young plant which sprouted nearby after i spread the seeds nearby.  So far only this small little one survived but i am quite doubtful that it will make it to maturity because most of last year's seedlings didn't make it.  Anyway i am not too worried because Habenarias have underground root tubers with which to store food supply just like sweet potatoes so as long as i don't disturb the soil, the same plant will keep sprouting year after year.

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