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Old 08-17-2020, 11:41 AM
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Quite a few orchids also will grow a set of roots that point upwards ("bird's nest roots) Some Cymbidiums, Ansellia africana, Den speciosum are examples. I figure that they're catching falling detritus for nutrition, also would be well positioned to capture morning dew.
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