"Old" ghost orchid found - Page 3 - Orchid Board

esungirl · #21 07-28-2007, 02:03 PM

That is an amazing plant, how exciting to be there to witness the blooms, and to actually see that plant!

flhiker · #22 08-11-2007, 02:25 PM

This Plant is amazing as of July 29 the 9 flowers have dropped a couple of days later it has flowered AGAIN Now it has 4 more new flowers INCREDIBLE The normal is 1 maybe 2 flower per plant WOW!
Ghost Orchid, July 2007

Ross · #23 08-11-2007, 03:22 PM

Very educational link, Dave. Thanks for sharing. I am so much against moving ANY orchid in nature that I could never comprehend anyone wanting to try it. We have enough problems with the relatively common orchids we discuss here on the board. Thanks again.

gmdiaz · #24 08-25-2007, 11:04 PM

OK, I've GOT to ask. . .is anyone trying to grow one of the legal ones that are available?

I just think those are the most beautiful plants I've ever seen. CAN it be done in say, an exo terra tank?

P.S. I just loved all the photos and articles! You guys are so cool and so much fun to listen to. . ur, read!

flhiker · #25 08-26-2007, 02:36 AM

Glad you enjoyed the info. I have offered this before and its been awhile but if you or any member on the OB are ever down in S. Florida let me know (by PM) and I would be glad to show you and yours what we have to offer in the way of wild orchids.

(no gps's) so anyway I did have a ghost orchid that I got from ebay and it seemed to be doing OK. I was trying to keep it natural as possible so I hung it in a Croton bush that had good moss growth on it but I had a family of moscoby ducks come by and destroy it yesterday either it fell on the ground or they took it down. Yes the ducks are still alive

gmdiaz · #26 08-26-2007, 02:09 PM

Thanks so much, Dave. . .your offer is so generous! I would love to go hiking and exploring, hunting for orchids witcha.

Dang those ducks! Making you give up the ghost like that. . .that was just rude! I am sure there was plenty of grass and such nearby.

Note to self: Must consider maximum jumping height of local wildlife when determing location, location, location for $30 wad of ghost orchid roots.

flhiker · #27 08-26-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gmdiaz

Thanks so much, Dave. . .your offer is so generous! I would love to go hiking and exploring, hunting for orchids witcha.

Dang those ducks! Making you give up the ghost like that. . .that was just rude! I am sure there was plenty of grass and such nearby.

Note to self: Must consider maximum jumping height of local wildlife when determing location, location, location for $30 wad of ghost orchid roots.

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gmdiaz · #28 09-10-2007, 02:12 PM

Hey flhiker,

Isn't this an interesting idea for a photo?

Ghost Orchid Blooms in Stages

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Hey Sue! A suggestion for another project!

Project Bloom Capture:

Shoot great photo of any blooming plant in stages like the ghost orchid above.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see something like that in a calendar ? ALL different kinds of exotic blooms set in all black backgrounds.

Dorothy · #29 09-10-2007, 02:32 PM

Very cool!!!!!!!!!
That would take a bit of setting up ..

Let's ask the pro ... What do you think Ross?

gmdiaz · #30 09-10-2007, 02:37 PM

Hiya, Dorthy!

What'da think, Ross??

Could we come up with a set up plan and a how to thread?