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Pterostylis maxima is a species in the genus Pterostylis
Description[]
Plants bloom in the spring with one to eight successive 2 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the dry woodlands of Central and Western Victoria at elevations of 100 to 350 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in cool temperatures with partial shade. Plant goes dormant in summer to fall keep the mix dry and until plant begins to sprout. Slowly water the plant until it starts to grows and water regularly. Pot in soil or peat with perlite. Plants are easy to grow.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Large Rustyhood
Synonyms[]
- Oligochaetochilus maxima (M.A. Clem. & D.L. Jones) Szlach. 2001