﻿April, 1904.] 



THE ORCHID REVIEW. 



DIACRIUM BICORNUTUM. 



The annexed illustration represents a very fine specimen of Diacrium 

 bicornutum which flowered at Kew some time ago> and was photographed 

 by Mr. Griessen, who was then in charge of the Orchid houses. It is 

 certainly a well-grown example, producing a dozen spikes of flower. The 

 plant has sometimes the character of being difficult to keep, but this chiefly 



Fig. 22. Diacrium bicornutum. 



arises from growing it under unsuitable conditions. The habitat of the 

 species indicates a high temperature and a moist atmosphere, and under 

 these conditions it is very successfully grown at Kew. Teak baskets seem 

 to be the most convenient receptacles, and a mixture of fibrous peat and 



