I hope the homeowners cut the Epipremnum back before it strangles the orchids.
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What an awesome sight! When I first saw your photo, I marveled that anything could survive the onslaught of a pothos vine. (My ancient oak is smothered in it.) Then I read further. I agree with you. That vine needs to be cut w-a-a-a-a-y back! Your DL's are gorgeous, by the way.
Wow, I am always amazed by the orchids growing on the tree. What a beautiful orchid! Love your DL, the color combination and the flower shape is so pretty!
Thanks, folks. I think pothos is listed as an invasive species, now. I don't even like it as a houseplant, although I probably grew it in England.
My giant DL is (was) an amazing electric yellow. Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead wearing that color, but I'm very happy the orchid likes it!
I have some of these as well! I've always considered planting them outdoors, since their pseudobulbs make for very tough plants. Maybe I can mount them on a tree and wrap pine straw over them with twine in the winter... I'd love to say that I can grow orchids on trees in zone 9!
Steve, you may be able to if you give them a bit of extra care if a frost threatens. All the ones I have -- and obviously the ones in the post -- survived our freeze.
I grow this too. You can see mine on the internet: http://togofcoralgables.com/FlowersofMay.aspx
Or else you could walk around the Merrick House block and find it in a front yard.
Beautiful, TOG. What are the red ones growing with the DLs?
The orchids growing in the tree is such a great picture of south Florida. Your close-up of your dancing ladies shows why they were given their name. The shape of the lady is so clear.
WOW! I'm amazed at your photos!! How gorgeous!! I think I live too far north to grow orchids directly in the tree all year round. I'd certainly consider myself blessed beyond blessed if I could grow one like that! Your macro is beautiful!! Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Kimberly! I'm always rather surprised when photos turn out well. Thank heavens for editing software.
BTW, if you're not a follower, Susan, author of Central Florida Gardener, http://centralfloridagardener.blogspot.com, has great guest posts about photographing plants.
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