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(57,073 posts)Beautiful!
LakeArenal
(28,820 posts)Its like seeing a toucan or a bald eagle. Just have to stare at it and love it. Even though theres a million of them.
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)Not parasite. It only grows on the surface of the host.
Its lovely.
wryter2000
(46,051 posts)I'm not aware of a single orchid that's a parasite. I also really don't recognize that one.
LakeArenal
(28,820 posts)Im not an expert. This is from a friend who has lived here for 40 years. I dont know how accurate.
Beautiful . I have lots of these mountain orchids. Some white with yellow center. Others lavender and purple.
They get to be big bushed with many orchids. Th ey are called one day orchids as only last one day. Some days see none. Other days many bloom.
wryter2000
(46,051 posts)Fascinating. Most orchid flowers are quite long-lasting. I have one now that will probably be in bloom for months. I gather they're quite common in Costa Rica. How lucky you are to have them.
We had lady slipper orchids where I lived as a kid. I hope those plants are still there. That area hasn't been developed, so maybe they are.
LakeArenal
(28,820 posts)My friend is like the iconic Gringa around here.
wryter2000
(46,051 posts)And couldn't find anything like that plant. Darn. I would have loved to know what it is. The leaves are quite unusual. They don't look like most orchid leaves at all, but the flower is definitely orchid.
I think I'm going to see if I can find a book that will tell me. Remember books?
I just ordered a used copy of a field guide to Costa Rican orchids. I'm bookmarking this thread.
I don't know why on earth I need a field guide to Costa Rican orchids, but I'm sure it will have pretty pictures.
wryter2000
(46,051 posts)The orchid is obviously happy there. You might not choose as good a spot for it.
wendyb-NC
(3,328 posts)An orchid, correct? Is that the only one, or are they common. I know some types are rare, and considered endangered species. Thank you for sharing that, photo.
LakeArenal
(28,820 posts)Like a prom corsage in the olden days.
SharonClark
(10,014 posts)LakeArenal
(28,820 posts)Not for everyone. But the flowers are definitely for everyone.
dem in texas
(2,674 posts)Just to see green would be miracle here in North Texas, let alone a beautiful flower. Is that a lady slipper? I have never seen one in person. I am thrilled when I get dog-tooth violets in my front yard . Been so dry this year and with water level so low, I have quit watering except for the foundation of our house,
LakeArenal
(28,820 posts)LakeArenal
(28,820 posts)I feel for you poorly conditions.
It rains everyday here. Quite often we count our blessing as: just think how much Texas would love this rain.
iscooterliberally
(2,860 posts)LakeArenal
(28,820 posts)Id like to thank the rainforest of Costa Rica for this honor!!
wryter2000
(46,051 posts)I've never seen anything like it. The leaves are really unusual for an orchid.