Costa Rica orchids

[sailortom2]

while staying at the El Silencio lodge and spa I got to talking with our guide about orchids, and he informed us about his uncle's back yard where he has over 400 different species. he grows them by just tying them to trees and let hem do their own thing. Our guide dropped us off at his house and let us explore at our own pace

[Daethen]

Jealous!!!! That would be worth the trip!

[billc]

Nice! Where can I sign up?

Bill

[sailortom2]

if anyone can ID i would love the help

[Angurek]

Originally Posted by sailortom2

if anyone can ID i would love the help

First one is Huntleya burtii (and a nice one, at that). Not to be confused with the similar H. meleagris, which lacks the dark spots at the base of the petals and inhabits a different region. FYI, it's a pretty difficult plant to handle in cultivation (they tend to be very temperamental and unpredictable).

[lepanthes89]

Of the last four photos- Huntleya sp. Maxillaria sp.,Ditto,Phragmipedium sp.

[Connie Star]

Sounds like you had a great time, Tommy. Is El Silencio near Arenal Volcano?
Most of the orchids we saw on our trip in January were in our friends garden. My husband climbed several trees and found orchids up there, but he is not as good a photographer as I am so I have not posted his photos.
Still planning on retiring there.

[WhiteRabbit]

Fabulous! thanks for sharing the pix with us - must've been heaven for you!

[Bud]

Very nice ! Now i know where to go for a quick holiday...

[sailortom2]

will add more in a couple days