Encyclia tampense in situ

[got ants]

These were taking a half a block from the beach in south broward.











One little area and it's loaded with these.

[RosieC]

That's really cool. Great pics.

[prem]

lovely!

---Prem

[Robe]

oooh seeing wild orchid we're used to see in a artificial pot is always a great emotion.
Thanks for sharing it

[trdyl]

Wonderful photos. It doesn't look like your extra cold winter phased them one bit.

[got ants]

Originally Posted by Robe

oooh seeing wild orchid we're used to see in a artificial pot is always a great emotion.
Thanks for sharing it

Actually I think it may have spurred more flowering. I went to see these last september and saw not one seed capsule. Hopefully this will be a banner year.

There was one area that was low hanging that got pilfered though. Probably a section about three feet long.

[susiep]

Those are beautiful! Do you think I could get them to grow in Weston on the mahogany trees?

[trdyl]

Susan, I would expect they would do fine in your area.

[got ants]

Sue, not sure how well Enc. tampense will do on a mahogany tree, but I'm sure they'll survive.

I would check with Troy Meyers on a flask of to.

[flhiker]

Susan I've seen them on mahogany trees before. Actually they will grow anywhere here in Florida. I think it's the most common epiphyte we have. I seen them flower in shade and full sun. One of my favorites and they smell wonderful.