catt acliandie

[RJSquirrel]

just started to bud..its got little beads of sticky stuff on the bud ..what is that stuff? nectar from happy plant..I hope its okey

[Anglo]

That stuff is perfectly normal. It's called extrafloral nectar. It comes from nectaries in new growths, flower buds, where the stem meets an open flower at the back, and at the ends of developing seed capsules.

Its purpose is to attract predators such as wasps, lizards, and stinging or biting ants. The presence of these creatures then offers protection from little herbivores.

If you get a drop of it on your finger and taste it, you'll find that it is very sweet.

[cday2inflorida]

Ants love the stuff. You will notice it on other plants, as well.

[tuvoc]

Also known as 'happy sap'. Perfectly normal, and tasty.

Kim

[RJSquirrel]

happy sap heh thats what I like happy...

Im trying to remember the smell of the bloom and its a very elusive memory..very strong like concentrated roses. Left in a dark room at night, in the morning the room is filled with the scent and it last for hours..I want to explore many more fragrant orchids..