Doryanthes palmeri
Doryanthes palmeri
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
Doryanthes palmeri is native to the subtropical regions of eastern Australia. A xerophytic plant, it is adapted to the dry conditions of the region and does not require much water. However, the leaves can turn yellow in heat above 40°c[1]. Requires a position in full sun or only light shade[1]. Succeeds in most soil types, including nutrient deficient soils, but will grow better if nutrients are added[1]. Plants can thrive in windy environments due to the structural support provided by the ribbing in the leaves[1]. Flowers are produced in the spring but individual rosettes can take over 13 years to flower. Flowering can be brought on by bushfires, which also promotes the sprouting of root bulbs[1].. Flowering can be encouraged in a garden setting by ensuring that the plant is grown in full sun[1].
Propagation
Seed germination can be encouraged by fire or can be assisted with the use of commercial products such as smoke water. Soaking seeds in water for eight hours before planting may also assist in germination[1]. Division Cite as: Temperate Plants Database, Ken Fern. temperate.theferns.info. 2026-02-21. <temperate.theferns.info/plant/Doryanthes+palmeri>
Pollinators
Birds
References
- [1]Growing Native Plants — Australian National Botanic Gardens · http://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/ ↩︎A series of articles giving details of cultivation and matters of general interest (including a few plant uses) on over 250 Australian plants.
- [2]Flora of Australia — http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/abif/flora/ ↩︎The full information from the Flora of Australia - on-line. An excellent resource.
- [3]Useful Fiber Plants of the World — Dodge C.R. · USDA; Washington. · 1897 · http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ ↩︎A rather dated, but very comprehensive catalogue of fibre plants from around the world. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
- [4]The Useful Native Plants of Australia. — Maiden J.H. · Turner & Co.; London. · 1889 · http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org ↩︎Terse details of the uses of many Australian plants and other species naturalised, or at least growing, in Australia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.