tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post1114647987132596371..comments2024-03-09T18:27:46.282+11:00Comments on The Nature of Robertson: Orange-blossom Orchids in RobertsonDenis Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post-75077039277373311232011-10-14T11:26:38.314+11:002011-10-14T11:26:38.314+11:00Hi Mummaroo
Unfortunately, I think not.
I am famil...Hi Mummaroo<br />Unfortunately, I think not.<br />I am familiar with the Mt Rae Forest, and have not seen any signs of them there. <br />They seem to like the thick coverings of Pyrrosia (Rock Felt Fern), and I haven't noticed that at Mark's place.<br />Cheers<br />DenisDenis Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post-40238912130842992012011-10-14T11:16:05.266+11:002011-10-14T11:16:05.266+11:00Exquisite Denis - would they be likely in our area...Exquisite Denis - would they be likely in our area (Southern Tablelands elevation 800 - 1000m)? Although I'm thinking they would need more of a rainforest environment? <br />Kay.Mummaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16899647720503610034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post-29634695176144785542011-10-13T12:26:52.372+11:002011-10-13T12:26:52.372+11:00Hi Brigid
Glad you like the Tree Peony.
I do to.
....Hi Brigid<br />Glad you like the Tree Peony.<br />I do to.<br />.<br />The Orchids are "epiphytes", not parasites. Live upon, not live "from".<br />No drain on the host plant.<br />Simply using it for altitude, to get sunlight and fresh air.<br />They burrow their roots into the thick bed of ferns along the trunks and branches of the old Wattle Trees. The ferns are also epiphytes. <br />The ferns act like a sponge and hold water, allowing the Orchids to thrive.<br />Cheers<br />DenisDenis Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post-28829494128216373692011-10-13T12:21:24.753+11:002011-10-13T12:21:24.753+11:00Thanks Martin
Yes, they do add another dimension t...Thanks Martin<br />Yes, they do add another dimension to Orchid hunting. Usually out of reach, but I was granted access to a fallen tree, to get the close-up shots.Denis Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post-32139307173566854102011-10-13T06:06:56.064+11:002011-10-13T06:06:56.064+11:00I have never heard of such a critter - and I think...I have never heard of such a critter - and I think it is is gorgeous. Wish I was in Robertson to see them. Could they be called a parasite?<br /><br />And BTW that is one gorgeous peony at the top of the blog.Brigidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862531789968068093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19288377.post-23891039176892117002011-10-13T05:16:32.491+11:002011-10-13T05:16:32.491+11:00Looking magnificent!
MartinLooking magnificent!<br /><br />MartinFlabmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934077052437339591noreply@blogger.com