1.) mutualism
2.) predation
3.) scavenging
4.) competition
5.) commensalism
6.) parasitism
7.) amensalism
example:tree trunk-----orchid---mutualism
please list down as many as you can in each.......pls!!!
Organisms that exhibit the ff: ecological relationship?
1) MUTUALISM : mutualism is an interaction between two or more species, where both species derive benefit
e.g-
*In the acacia example, certain ants (e.g. Pseudomyrmex spinicola) nest inside the plant%26#039;s thorns. In exchange for food and shelter, ants protect acacias from attack by herbivores and competition from other plants. The ants reduce competition by trimming back vegetation that shades the shrub.
*Some species of ants also %26quot;farm%26quot; aphids, protecting them on the plant they eat, and eating the honeydew that the aphids secrete.
*A famous land version of symbiosis is the relationship of the Egyptian Plover bird and the crocodile. In this relationship, the bird is well known for preying on parasites that feed on crocodiles. To that end, the crocodile openly invites the bird to hunt on its body, even going so far as to open its jaws to allow the bird enter the mouth safely to hunt-literally plucking leeches from its gums. For the bird, this relationship not only is a ready source of food, but a safe one considering that few predator species would dare strike at the bird at such proximity to its host.
*Many plants will function in a voluntary mutualistic relationship as companion plants, providing each other with shelter, fertilization, the repelling of pests, et cetera. For example, beans may grow up cornstalks as a trellis, while fixing nitrogen in the soil for the corn, as exploited in the three sisters gardening technique.
2)PREDATION : predation describes a biological interaction where a predator organism feeds on another living organism or organisms known as prey.
e.g -
*Lion hunting buffalo, deer, wilbeest
*Baleen whales, eat millions of microscopic plankton at once, the unicellular prey being broken down well after entering the whale.
*Hunting by cat family members and other carnivores
3)Scavenging : it is consumption of already dead animals
e.g -
*raven feeding on dead fish
*vultures feeding on carrions
*hyneas feeding on carrions
4)COMPETITION : Competition within and between species is an important topic in biology, specifically in the field of ecology. Competition between members of a species (%26quot;intraspecific%26quot;) is the driving force behind evolution and natural selection; the competition for resources such as food, water, territory, and sunlight results in the ultimate survival and dominance of the variation of the species best suited for survival. Competition is also present between species (%26quot;interspecific%26quot;). A limited amount of resources are available and several species may depend on these resources. Thus, each of the species competes with the others to gain the resources.
e.g -
*a smaller tree will receive less sunlight from an adjacent tree that is larger than it in a rain forest. The larger tree is competing with the smaller one
* in a forest if it is occupied by more than one predator, they will compete with each other for getting prey
5) Commensalism : relationship between two living organisms where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor helped.
e.g -
*use of waste food by second animals, like the carcass eaters who follow hunting animals, but wait until they have finished their meal.
*few bacteria live in our gut wall but do not harm us and they get nutition from the food we eat
6) Parasitism : one organism, usually physically smaller of the two (the parasite) benefits and the other (the host) is harmed.
e.g -
*Many endoparasites acquire hosts by gaining entrance to their tissue; others enter the host when it consumes certain raw foods, as in the case of the nematode Ascaris lumbricoides, an endoparasite of the human intestine. A. lumbricoides produces large numbers of eggs which are passed from the host%26#039;s digestive tract and pancreas into the external environment, relying on other humans to inadvertently ingest them in places without good sanitation
*Some aquatic leeches, for example, locate hosts by sensing movement and then confirm their identity through skin temperature and chemical cues before attaching
*Parasitoids are parasites that use another organism%26#039;s tissue for their own nutritional benefit until the host dies from loss of needed tissues or nutrients. Parasitoids are also known as necrotroph.
*In contrast, Biotrophic parasites cannot survive in a dead host and therefore keep their hosts alive. Many viruses, for example, are biotrophic because they use the host%26#039;s genetic and cellular processes to multiply
7)Amensalism : is a biological interaction between two species in which one impedes or restricts the success of the other without being affected positively or negatively by the presence of the other.
e.g -
*penicillium secrete penicillin, a chemical that kills bacteria. *black walnut tree (Juglans nigra), which secrete juglone, a chemical that harms or kills some species of neighboring plants, from its roots.
*Antibiosis or allelopathy also explain similar interactions.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
plants that grow on trees or needs trees to survive.. thanks
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
orchids for sure (dendrobium/ cymbidium, etc)....
air plants (like old man%26#039;s beard (tillandsia usnoides)...)
bromeliads....
epiphyllum family (eg: night flowering cerus, easter cactus)....
rainforest trees (ficus)
ferns (eg: bird%26#039;s nest/ stag - horn and - elk horn)
parasites (like mistletoe , lichen...)
is that enough? how many did i get?
Reply:Billbergia nutans (Queen%26#039;s Tears) is another.
http://www.emerisa.com/product.aspx?p=96...
Reply:If you mean flowers that grow on trees:
Magnolias
Camellias
Orchids
Apple Blossom
Cherry Blossom
Dogwood
Pear Blossoms
Citrus Blossom
Redbud
Crepe Myrtle
Reply:Ressurection fern
Spanish moss
Mushrooms
Poison Oak and Ivy
I%26#039;ve seen hemlock growing in maple trees.
Reply:google epiphytes
mistletoe, staghorn, elkhorn, tree fern, maidenhair fern, bromeliad
Reply:Mistletoe...it is a parasitic plant that grows on apple trees
Reply:i think orchids are the only one...
Reply:From:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphyte
Mosses
Orchids
bromeliads such as Spanish moss
%26quot;Some epiphytic plants are large trees that begin their lives high in the forest canopy. Over decades they send roots down the trunk of a host tree eventually overpowering and replacing it. The strangler fig and the northern rātā (Metrosideros spp.) of New Zealand are examples of this. Epiphytes that end up as free standing trees are also called hemiphytes.%26quot;
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What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
orchids for sure (dendrobium/ cymbidium, etc)....
air plants (like old man%26#039;s beard (tillandsia usnoides)...)
bromeliads....
epiphyllum family (eg: night flowering cerus, easter cactus)....
rainforest trees (ficus)
ferns (eg: bird%26#039;s nest/ stag - horn and - elk horn)
parasites (like mistletoe , lichen...)
is that enough? how many did i get?
Reply:Billbergia nutans (Queen%26#039;s Tears) is another.
http://www.emerisa.com/product.aspx?p=96...
Reply:If you mean flowers that grow on trees:
Magnolias
Camellias
Orchids
Apple Blossom
Cherry Blossom
Dogwood
Pear Blossoms
Citrus Blossom
Redbud
Crepe Myrtle
Reply:Ressurection fern
Spanish moss
Mushrooms
Poison Oak and Ivy
I%26#039;ve seen hemlock growing in maple trees.
Reply:google epiphytes
mistletoe, staghorn, elkhorn, tree fern, maidenhair fern, bromeliad
Reply:Mistletoe...it is a parasitic plant that grows on apple trees
Reply:i think orchids are the only one...
Reply:From:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphyte
Mosses
Orchids
bromeliads such as Spanish moss
%26quot;Some epiphytic plants are large trees that begin their lives high in the forest canopy. Over decades they send roots down the trunk of a host tree eventually overpowering and replacing it. The strangler fig and the northern rātā (Metrosideros spp.) of New Zealand are examples of this. Epiphytes that end up as free standing trees are also called hemiphytes.%26quot;
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Bio question?
Your teacher wants you to construct a phylogenetic tree of orchids. He gives you tissue from seven orchid species and one lily. What is the most likely reason he gave you the lily?
A) to serve as an outgroup
B) to see if it%26#039;s a cryptic orchid species
C) to see if the lily and the orchids show all the same shared derived characters (synapomorphies)
D) see if you were paying attention
Bio question?
A, outgroup
Outgroups are often used in creating phylogenetic trees, because you can compare each of the species you%26#039;re trying to map to that one odd species - in this case, the lily. Seeing how many differences each orchid has with the lily helps you realize how closely related the orchid species are.
Reply:A.
Reply:What do you think? That%26#039;s pretty amusing, though - you%26#039;ve got a good teacher!
A) to serve as an outgroup
B) to see if it%26#039;s a cryptic orchid species
C) to see if the lily and the orchids show all the same shared derived characters (synapomorphies)
D) see if you were paying attention
Bio question?
A, outgroup
Outgroups are often used in creating phylogenetic trees, because you can compare each of the species you%26#039;re trying to map to that one odd species - in this case, the lily. Seeing how many differences each orchid has with the lily helps you realize how closely related the orchid species are.
Reply:A.
Reply:What do you think? That%26#039;s pretty amusing, though - you%26#039;ve got a good teacher!
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
plants that grow on trees or needs trees to survive.. thanks
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
Bromeliads, moss, roots, and wooden vines.
Reply:how bout mushrooms??
Reply:Sorry I can%26#039;t think of ten, but you can add mistletoe to your list....
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
Bromeliads, moss, roots, and wooden vines.
Reply:how bout mushrooms??
Reply:Sorry I can%26#039;t think of ten, but you can add mistletoe to your list....
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
plants that grow on trees or needs trees to survive.. thanks
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
Ferns,Ivy
Check these out:(I think they grow on trees.They fall into the %26quot;Vine%26quot; category.)
-Passion Flower
-Trumpet Creeper
-Honeysuckle
-Five Leaf Akebia(this one is purple)
Reply:mistletoe (sp?)
Reply:epiphytes - Resurrection fern, Staghorn Fern, bromeliads, orchids, Spanish Moss, lichen, liverworts, Epiphyllum (orchid cactus)
hemiphytes - strangler fig and the northern rātā (NZ)
Reply:moss, mushrooms, vines
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
Ferns,Ivy
Check these out:(I think they grow on trees.They fall into the %26quot;Vine%26quot; category.)
-Passion Flower
-Trumpet Creeper
-Honeysuckle
-Five Leaf Akebia(this one is purple)
Reply:mistletoe (sp?)
Reply:epiphytes - Resurrection fern, Staghorn Fern, bromeliads, orchids, Spanish Moss, lichen, liverworts, Epiphyllum (orchid cactus)
hemiphytes - strangler fig and the northern rātā (NZ)
Reply:moss, mushrooms, vines
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
plants that grow on trees or needs trees to survive.. thanks
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
12 plants for you.
orchids, bromeliads, lichens (fungus), philodendrons, Impatiens, microsorum musifolium (specialized ferns), begonia ,spanish moss, cacti, succulents, lianas (climbers), and vines (similar to lianas)
AND I almost forgot GRAPES can grow on trees, too.
flowers anniversary
What are some plants on trees? ex: orchids. i need 10? thanks!?
12 plants for you.
orchids, bromeliads, lichens (fungus), philodendrons, Impatiens, microsorum musifolium (specialized ferns), begonia ,spanish moss, cacti, succulents, lianas (climbers), and vines (similar to lianas)
AND I almost forgot GRAPES can grow on trees, too.
flowers anniversary
Orchids growing on trees...?
I%26#039;m doing a project for my science class where we design our own plant. I%26#039;m drawing a plant in a rainforest and it%26#039;s going to be an epiphyte (don%26#039;t know if I spelled that right). I was inspired by the orchid flowers that grew on the trees for my plant. However, when we do this, we have to explain in detail about the pollinators and the seed dispersal. I was wondering, how should the seed be dispersed in order for it to successfully land on a tree branch? Can a seed just grow on a tree branch? How did the orchid start growing on the tree branch?
Orchids growing on trees...?
Orchids are the most numerous and successful of all flowering plants. Many live in tropical forests attached to trees as epiphytes, but there are ground living kinds on every continent except antarctica.
Tree living orchids live in association with special species of fungus which live in the orchid%26#039;s roots. The fungus penetrates tree bark and breaks it down. This releases small amounts of minerals necessary for the orchid%26#039;s growth. The minerals themselves came from the earth. They were carried up the tree and became part of the bark. The orchid keeps its fungus healthy by providing it with carbohydrates. Fungi can%26#039;t photosynthesize like plants, and rely on their orchid to supply them their food.
Unlike flowers like daisies or roses, orchid flowers usually have a single species of insect which polinates it. The insect polinates no other flower and the orchid has modified its form, fragrance and anatomy to accomidate this one species of insect. The structure of the flower usually exactly matches the porportions of the insect%26#039;s body so that the pollen is placed in the best spot to be delivered to the next flower.
Sometimes orchids even help the polination of other plants as well. Brazil nuts come from brazil nut trees. They grow in the Amazon rain forest. large tracts of forest were cut down and groves of Brazil nut trees planted. Curiously, none of them ever produced nuts. Extensive research revealed the pollinating species of bee only collected pollen once impregnated by the male bee. Females were only attracted to male bees if they were covered in an essential oil the males had collected from Gongorga orchids. These are very rare and the males had to fly many miles through the forst to find them. The scent of the male told the female he was strong and healthy enough to have found this orchid. When the original forest was cut down to plant Brazil nut trees, all the orchids were eliminated. The males could not find the perfume females required to allow them to mate. The female bees were never impregnated and hence, never pollinated the flowers of the Brazil nut tree. This was why the trees planted artificially never produced nuts. orchids frequently are involved in many associations with a number of different species, and this sophistication is why most scientists concider them the most evolved plants on earth.
Orchid seed is unique in the sence there is no food stored for the orchid embryo. Seeds like corn and beans have vast amounts of starch and oil available for the young plant to help it grow large enough to develop its own green leaves. Orchid seeds are just an embryo and a thin seed membrane. This simple design allows orchids to produce millions of seeds at a time. The seeds themselves are as fine as dust and carried away on the wind. If the seed lands within the vicinity of a beneficial species of fungus, the fungus penetrates the embryo and begins to provide it the minerals it needs. However, only a tiny number of seeds ever land where germination is possible. The orchid overcomes this by producing vast numbers of tiny seeds.
Reply:normally the seeds which are fine almost dust like would be dispersed by rain or wind. They need to land on the roots of where another orchid grows so that the bacteria that lives on the roots (or this may be found in wedges on trees in dead matter) will provide the means for the germination process otherwise the seeds won%26#039;t grow.
pollination is done by insects, birds, bats, moths. etc.
Reply:Scientists speculate the orchids took the trees to escape competition from other plants.
Reply:Orchid seeds are tiny and can disperse on the wind. Of course, not all will land where the conditions are right for them to grow, but each orchid seed pod contains thousands of seeds. Because of the large number produced, at least a few will get to the right places.
When an orchid seed germinates, it%26#039;s not growing on just tree bark. Leaves and debris collect in places where branched meet and cracks in the bark, and moss also grows on the trees. Birds, tree-dwelling mammals, and insects supply %26quot;fertilizer%26quot; by way of their droppings.
In rainforests where orchids live, the trees can grow so densely that little light reaches the ground. Orchids need to grow higher than ground level in order to get enough light for photosynthesis, so growing partway up a tree is an advantage. The first orchids may have been carried there by wind or birds. Of course, not all orchids are epiphytes (and you did spell that correctly!). In temperate forests, some species grow on the ground (lady%26#039;s slipper orchids for example), and Australia has two species of orchids which grow (and flower) completely underground.
Since your plant is something you%26#039;re creating, you could have small dust-like seeds like real orchids to be dispersed by wind, or have it be something eaten by tree-dwelling birds or insects that spread the seeds when they defecate.
NOTE: regarding Charles D%26#039;s answer, it%26#039;s a fungus, not a bacterium which associate with orchid roots. While the presence of other orchids indicate that the fungus would be present at that location, the presence of other orchids aren%26#039;t required - in fact, if too many orchids would grow in a single location, they would compete with each other for the few resources that exist. A large mass can break off a branch from their own weight, and without access to light, all would die.
And the need for the fungi is higher in the terrestrial species such as lady slipper orchids, but slight in epiphytes.
http://www.anos.org.au/groups/newzealand...
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/hortic...
Orchids growing on trees...?
Orchids are the most numerous and successful of all flowering plants. Many live in tropical forests attached to trees as epiphytes, but there are ground living kinds on every continent except antarctica.
Tree living orchids live in association with special species of fungus which live in the orchid%26#039;s roots. The fungus penetrates tree bark and breaks it down. This releases small amounts of minerals necessary for the orchid%26#039;s growth. The minerals themselves came from the earth. They were carried up the tree and became part of the bark. The orchid keeps its fungus healthy by providing it with carbohydrates. Fungi can%26#039;t photosynthesize like plants, and rely on their orchid to supply them their food.
Unlike flowers like daisies or roses, orchid flowers usually have a single species of insect which polinates it. The insect polinates no other flower and the orchid has modified its form, fragrance and anatomy to accomidate this one species of insect. The structure of the flower usually exactly matches the porportions of the insect%26#039;s body so that the pollen is placed in the best spot to be delivered to the next flower.
Sometimes orchids even help the polination of other plants as well. Brazil nuts come from brazil nut trees. They grow in the Amazon rain forest. large tracts of forest were cut down and groves of Brazil nut trees planted. Curiously, none of them ever produced nuts. Extensive research revealed the pollinating species of bee only collected pollen once impregnated by the male bee. Females were only attracted to male bees if they were covered in an essential oil the males had collected from Gongorga orchids. These are very rare and the males had to fly many miles through the forst to find them. The scent of the male told the female he was strong and healthy enough to have found this orchid. When the original forest was cut down to plant Brazil nut trees, all the orchids were eliminated. The males could not find the perfume females required to allow them to mate. The female bees were never impregnated and hence, never pollinated the flowers of the Brazil nut tree. This was why the trees planted artificially never produced nuts. orchids frequently are involved in many associations with a number of different species, and this sophistication is why most scientists concider them the most evolved plants on earth.
Orchid seed is unique in the sence there is no food stored for the orchid embryo. Seeds like corn and beans have vast amounts of starch and oil available for the young plant to help it grow large enough to develop its own green leaves. Orchid seeds are just an embryo and a thin seed membrane. This simple design allows orchids to produce millions of seeds at a time. The seeds themselves are as fine as dust and carried away on the wind. If the seed lands within the vicinity of a beneficial species of fungus, the fungus penetrates the embryo and begins to provide it the minerals it needs. However, only a tiny number of seeds ever land where germination is possible. The orchid overcomes this by producing vast numbers of tiny seeds.
Reply:normally the seeds which are fine almost dust like would be dispersed by rain or wind. They need to land on the roots of where another orchid grows so that the bacteria that lives on the roots (or this may be found in wedges on trees in dead matter) will provide the means for the germination process otherwise the seeds won%26#039;t grow.
pollination is done by insects, birds, bats, moths. etc.
Reply:Scientists speculate the orchids took the trees to escape competition from other plants.
Reply:Orchid seeds are tiny and can disperse on the wind. Of course, not all will land where the conditions are right for them to grow, but each orchid seed pod contains thousands of seeds. Because of the large number produced, at least a few will get to the right places.
When an orchid seed germinates, it%26#039;s not growing on just tree bark. Leaves and debris collect in places where branched meet and cracks in the bark, and moss also grows on the trees. Birds, tree-dwelling mammals, and insects supply %26quot;fertilizer%26quot; by way of their droppings.
In rainforests where orchids live, the trees can grow so densely that little light reaches the ground. Orchids need to grow higher than ground level in order to get enough light for photosynthesis, so growing partway up a tree is an advantage. The first orchids may have been carried there by wind or birds. Of course, not all orchids are epiphytes (and you did spell that correctly!). In temperate forests, some species grow on the ground (lady%26#039;s slipper orchids for example), and Australia has two species of orchids which grow (and flower) completely underground.
Since your plant is something you%26#039;re creating, you could have small dust-like seeds like real orchids to be dispersed by wind, or have it be something eaten by tree-dwelling birds or insects that spread the seeds when they defecate.
NOTE: regarding Charles D%26#039;s answer, it%26#039;s a fungus, not a bacterium which associate with orchid roots. While the presence of other orchids indicate that the fungus would be present at that location, the presence of other orchids aren%26#039;t required - in fact, if too many orchids would grow in a single location, they would compete with each other for the few resources that exist. A large mass can break off a branch from their own weight, and without access to light, all would die.
And the need for the fungi is higher in the terrestrial species such as lady slipper orchids, but slight in epiphytes.
http://www.anos.org.au/groups/newzealand...
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/hortic...
How do I find out what type of orchid is growing in my garden when there are so many different types.?
My orchids live outdoors and survive winters down to 25 degrees. They have 12 - 16 in. leaves and 2 in. white flowers with purple in the center and yellow spots. I believe they are terrestrial orchids and like the rich organic soil benieth my oak trees. They multiply quickly and require little maintenance.
How do I find out what type of orchid is growing in my garden when there are so many different types.?
Bletillas are some of the most common hardy terrestrial orchids in cultivation, and could fit your description. Do these look like yours?
Reply:http://www.orchidweb.com/
http://www.orchidworks.com/
http://www.firstrays.com/
Enjoy!
Reply:Ask someone on eBay who is selling orchids. Ebay people are great!
Reply:http://orchid.org.uk/intro.htm
Reply:take a pic and go to your home and garden center....
How do I find out what type of orchid is growing in my garden when there are so many different types.?
Bletillas are some of the most common hardy terrestrial orchids in cultivation, and could fit your description. Do these look like yours?
Reply:http://www.orchidweb.com/
http://www.orchidworks.com/
http://www.firstrays.com/
Enjoy!
Reply:Ask someone on eBay who is selling orchids. Ebay people are great!
Reply:http://orchid.org.uk/intro.htm
Reply:take a pic and go to your home and garden center....
BIOLOGY HELP!!!! symbiotic relationship between trees and orchids??
okay so i have to write a paper about the relatinoship between orchids and trees...
like mutualism, parisitism, commensalism, ect....
and i have to
1) descrive the organisms in my pair. what are they? what do they look like? where do they live? (idk what an orchid is??)
2) how do these interact? (depend on eachother)
3) what type of symbiosis is it? (commensalism, mutualism, parasitism...) and why
4) where you got your info - cite my source
BIOLOGY HELP!!!! symbiotic relationship between trees and orchids??
The relationship between host (tree) and orchid can be called commensalism because the orchid is nourished by the tree without harming it, but this is only if there are not too many orchids growing on the tree. This changes when the epiphytes increase beyond a certain number. For instance, if the orange trees in Central American plantations are not regularly stripped of the epiphytes growing on them, they stop bearing fruit. Later the trees become crippled. If this happened the relationship would be considered parasitiam because the orchid is benifitting while the tree is being harmed.
like mutualism, parisitism, commensalism, ect....
and i have to
1) descrive the organisms in my pair. what are they? what do they look like? where do they live? (idk what an orchid is??)
2) how do these interact? (depend on eachother)
3) what type of symbiosis is it? (commensalism, mutualism, parasitism...) and why
4) where you got your info - cite my source
BIOLOGY HELP!!!! symbiotic relationship between trees and orchids??
The relationship between host (tree) and orchid can be called commensalism because the orchid is nourished by the tree without harming it, but this is only if there are not too many orchids growing on the tree. This changes when the epiphytes increase beyond a certain number. For instance, if the orange trees in Central American plantations are not regularly stripped of the epiphytes growing on them, they stop bearing fruit. Later the trees become crippled. If this happened the relationship would be considered parasitiam because the orchid is benifitting while the tree is being harmed.
Does anyone know what sort of plant this is? I thought it might be a very sick orchid??
I have three of them and i found them growing under a tree in the back yard. Origninally I thought they may have been orchids but now I am not so sure as they have long spindly type leaves growing our of bulbs at the base. The root system is complex and compact, similar to orchids, without much soil etc. Any clues would be appreciated.
http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=...
Does anyone know what sort of plant this is? I thought it might be a very sick orchid??
Totally looks like an unhappy Cymbidium Orchid. Needs to be repotted with orchid mix, put in part shade until daylight savings time ends then moved to full sun. Water, and fertilize.
Good luck :-)
Reply:HI..yes.I am sure they are Jap Irils
Reply:I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s an orchid. Leaves are wrong for orchid. Could be an iris, ginger, ox blood lily, gladiolas?
Reply:Have they bloomed? I guess not yet, it would help to know how long you have had them and also what type climate you live in. How ever I can tell you that this looks like some type of Iris or Lily.
I think more likely a Iris and needs to be in the ground and not in a pot. Also, I have seen old fashion iris%26#039;s which have the same bulb and blades coming out and it blooms purple with yellow throat, not big flower just about 3 inches across. Check out your local home and garden shop and they can look at it and tell you.
I would like to know once you find out what it is. This is a very interesting question.
Thanks for asking it and showing your plant.
Reply:Ask the Garden Dok. He has an impressive background in horticulture. He%26#039;s a consultant for TV networks, too, I believe. [Tell him %26quot;CosmosClara%26quot; sent you. LOL.]
http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile?show...
There are a lot of plants that grow from bulbs. If %26quot;Dok%26quot; can%26#039;t help you, take a sample to your County%26#039;s Co-operative Extention Service (they have Master Gardeners who can probably help you) OR take it to garden centers %26amp; see if they can identify it.
Reply:Yes they are Orchids, poor things! That nursery pot is so bad for them, and so is that much sun! Give them a pot with holes in the sides, even if you create the holes, and some orchid potting soil.
I cannot keep orchids in my area, so I am not an expert on the type. That is easy to find on a local Horticultural web site or at a local garden center.
The reason I cannot keep Orchids in my area is my *%%26amp;)*^#%^
Dogs eat Orchids,even the rare native Orchids in the marsh.
Idiot animals~!
Reply:looks sortof like a cymbideum orchid, take it to a garden shop and see what they say
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Does anyone know what sort of plant this is? I thought it might be a very sick orchid??
Totally looks like an unhappy Cymbidium Orchid. Needs to be repotted with orchid mix, put in part shade until daylight savings time ends then moved to full sun. Water, and fertilize.
Good luck :-)
Reply:HI..yes.I am sure they are Jap Irils
Reply:I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s an orchid. Leaves are wrong for orchid. Could be an iris, ginger, ox blood lily, gladiolas?
Reply:Have they bloomed? I guess not yet, it would help to know how long you have had them and also what type climate you live in. How ever I can tell you that this looks like some type of Iris or Lily.
I think more likely a Iris and needs to be in the ground and not in a pot. Also, I have seen old fashion iris%26#039;s which have the same bulb and blades coming out and it blooms purple with yellow throat, not big flower just about 3 inches across. Check out your local home and garden shop and they can look at it and tell you.
I would like to know once you find out what it is. This is a very interesting question.
Thanks for asking it and showing your plant.
Reply:Ask the Garden Dok. He has an impressive background in horticulture. He%26#039;s a consultant for TV networks, too, I believe. [Tell him %26quot;CosmosClara%26quot; sent you. LOL.]
http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile?show...
There are a lot of plants that grow from bulbs. If %26quot;Dok%26quot; can%26#039;t help you, take a sample to your County%26#039;s Co-operative Extention Service (they have Master Gardeners who can probably help you) OR take it to garden centers %26amp; see if they can identify it.
Reply:Yes they are Orchids, poor things! That nursery pot is so bad for them, and so is that much sun! Give them a pot with holes in the sides, even if you create the holes, and some orchid potting soil.
I cannot keep orchids in my area, so I am not an expert on the type. That is easy to find on a local Horticultural web site or at a local garden center.
The reason I cannot keep Orchids in my area is my *%%26amp;)*^#%^
Dogs eat Orchids,even the rare native Orchids in the marsh.
Idiot animals~!
Reply:looks sortof like a cymbideum orchid, take it to a garden shop and see what they say
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Can you be allergic to orchid pollen?
I was at a friends house yesterday, and whenever i went into the kitchen or bathroom (where she has an orchid) i started sneezing like crazy cos of my hayfever. Only problem is, i looked it up on the internet and it said orchids don%26#039;t release pollen into the air like trees or grass, but attract insects to pollinate them, but i don%26#039;t know what else it could have been....
Can you be allergic to orchid pollen?
You can allergic to anything that you allergic to. Some people allergic to bees and fire ants. One of my friends have a severe allergic to fire ants, she have to hospitalize when she got bit by them. I was covered with them sometimes when I worked in my garden, I was fine. I get bit by many things that poison to someone else, I also doing fine. Good thing for you is, now you know one of the things you allergic to without a test. Your friend save you money there for that test. Now you know to not go near the orchid.
Reply:It looks like orchids and you don%26#039;t get along. A person can be allergic to anything, even water.
Reply:You can be allergic to any pollen.
Reply:You can be allergic to anything that your body does not like.
Reply:you sure can
Can you be allergic to orchid pollen?
You can allergic to anything that you allergic to. Some people allergic to bees and fire ants. One of my friends have a severe allergic to fire ants, she have to hospitalize when she got bit by them. I was covered with them sometimes when I worked in my garden, I was fine. I get bit by many things that poison to someone else, I also doing fine. Good thing for you is, now you know one of the things you allergic to without a test. Your friend save you money there for that test. Now you know to not go near the orchid.
Reply:It looks like orchids and you don%26#039;t get along. A person can be allergic to anything, even water.
Reply:You can be allergic to any pollen.
Reply:You can be allergic to anything that your body does not like.
Reply:you sure can
Is it possible to "root" a small tree branch that has been cut off?
I am good with trimming and re-rooting plants in water to establish a second plant but I did not seem to have any luck with my favorite tree branches and blooms which I pick every February here in California. (They are pink thick orchid looking flower petals-I don%26#039;t know what they are??) I want to know if it is possible to start the clipped branch in water to get a root and new tree eventually? If so, how, what method works and does anyone know the name of the tree and flower I mentioned? Thanks alot!
Is it possible to %26quot;root%26quot; a small tree branch that has been cut off?
Yes there is! wow it%26#039;s ur lucky day! the best way is to get a really good soil for that particular type of plant. if it is a rose or fruit plant get a rose and fruit plant potting mix. If your not sure just ask your local nursery and they should be able to help you. the best way is to find a suitable pot (don%26#039;t start in the ground because you may give the cutting a disese.) then fill it with the appropriate potting mix. (your nursery will help you there...or hardware store) and then buy some UNPROSESSED honey. so natural honey that hasn%26#039;t been processed (scientist have found that this helps establish plant regrowth) and rub it into the end of the cutting then place it in your pot, cover it over with soil and water it every day (2nd or 3rd will be ok) and if you really want to after the 1 and a half week mark go and buy NATURAL fetilizer and stuff like that and soon it will be big enough to plant. when you plant you have to clear out the old soil and put new soil for that type of plant...
and sorry i don%26#039;t know how to do it in water or know wat the plant might be but asking ur local nursary will be helpful...and i just gave you a way to grow it in a pot...ready to plant after it%26#039;s big enough...
Reply:To start this cutting to root..do not use a potting mix..soils can give the cutting a disease...I use 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 perlite, and 1/3 vermiculite, all usually available at major garden center..cut the stem right below a node at a sharp angle, dip the cutting in %26quot;root harmone%26quot; available at wal mart or any store that has a small garden center..put the soiless mixture in a pot that has good drainage and stick the cutting in it..some cuttings take as long as 6 months to root such as my bay laurel trees I have ..I will give you a link to look at the root harmone it costs about 5.00 a small jar..but i make my own harmone from willow trees.. If you have willow trees around make %26quot;willow Water%26quot; and dip the cutting in it and water with it.. below is a link how to make it too...
http://www.amazon.com/Schultz-1022-1-Roo...
http://www.bluestem.ca/willow-article1.h...
Is it possible to %26quot;root%26quot; a small tree branch that has been cut off?
Yes there is! wow it%26#039;s ur lucky day! the best way is to get a really good soil for that particular type of plant. if it is a rose or fruit plant get a rose and fruit plant potting mix. If your not sure just ask your local nursery and they should be able to help you. the best way is to find a suitable pot (don%26#039;t start in the ground because you may give the cutting a disese.) then fill it with the appropriate potting mix. (your nursery will help you there...or hardware store) and then buy some UNPROSESSED honey. so natural honey that hasn%26#039;t been processed (scientist have found that this helps establish plant regrowth) and rub it into the end of the cutting then place it in your pot, cover it over with soil and water it every day (2nd or 3rd will be ok) and if you really want to after the 1 and a half week mark go and buy NATURAL fetilizer and stuff like that and soon it will be big enough to plant. when you plant you have to clear out the old soil and put new soil for that type of plant...
and sorry i don%26#039;t know how to do it in water or know wat the plant might be but asking ur local nursary will be helpful...and i just gave you a way to grow it in a pot...ready to plant after it%26#039;s big enough...
Reply:To start this cutting to root..do not use a potting mix..soils can give the cutting a disease...I use 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 perlite, and 1/3 vermiculite, all usually available at major garden center..cut the stem right below a node at a sharp angle, dip the cutting in %26quot;root harmone%26quot; available at wal mart or any store that has a small garden center..put the soiless mixture in a pot that has good drainage and stick the cutting in it..some cuttings take as long as 6 months to root such as my bay laurel trees I have ..I will give you a link to look at the root harmone it costs about 5.00 a small jar..but i make my own harmone from willow trees.. If you have willow trees around make %26quot;willow Water%26quot; and dip the cutting in it and water with it.. below is a link how to make it too...
http://www.amazon.com/Schultz-1022-1-Roo...
http://www.bluestem.ca/willow-article1.h...
What is this tree on Lincoln Rd in South Beach, Florida? Finally took pictures!!?
Right in the middle of Lincoln Rd mall is this wild looking tree. This is only one of two trees I have ever seen like this since moving to South Florida. It is big and has orchid-looking flowers hanging down and also has large fruit resembling an eggplant (but green). No body has ever been able to tell me what this is. Here are pictures of the tree. http://www.deancoleman.com/tree.htm Any ideas?
What is this tree on Lincoln Rd in South Beach, Florida? Finally took pictures!!?
EDIT: I didn%26#039;t notice your other pictures until a few minutes after my answer below. I just saw the first one--managed to get it from your description, mostly. Obviously it%26#039;s with 100% certainty a sausage tree. These are really amazing trees.
EDIT 2: Here%26#039;s a picture of the green immature fruit:
http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/FACULTY/CAR...
I think it might be a sausage tree--Kigelia africana. I understand it%26#039;s pretty widespread throughout Africa. We have a handful of them in Los Angeles. There is one at the L.A. arboretum, one at UCLA, and one at the Huntington. The flowers are pollinated by bats. They, and the fruits, hang down on long cords. I%26#039;ve never seen immature fruits, so I don%26#039;t know if they are green. The mature fruits are tan. By the way, if you want to crack the fruit open (this may be difficult...) the seeds will germinate readily. If you want to check what the leaves look like, look at the third picture full scale (there are other trees adjacent, so look up above the fruits).
A couple photos (the flowers are from the Huntington):
http://www.huntingtonbotanical.org/Whats...
http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/sausage_t...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...
I understand that the fruit is an ingredient in many African beers.
p.s. In case anyone is wondering, these are zone 10 and higher trees.
Reply:Is it a mango tree?
Reply:Ding Ding Ding...Mark got it.
What is this tree on Lincoln Rd in South Beach, Florida? Finally took pictures!!?
EDIT: I didn%26#039;t notice your other pictures until a few minutes after my answer below. I just saw the first one--managed to get it from your description, mostly. Obviously it%26#039;s with 100% certainty a sausage tree. These are really amazing trees.
EDIT 2: Here%26#039;s a picture of the green immature fruit:
http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/FACULTY/CAR...
I think it might be a sausage tree--Kigelia africana. I understand it%26#039;s pretty widespread throughout Africa. We have a handful of them in Los Angeles. There is one at the L.A. arboretum, one at UCLA, and one at the Huntington. The flowers are pollinated by bats. They, and the fruits, hang down on long cords. I%26#039;ve never seen immature fruits, so I don%26#039;t know if they are green. The mature fruits are tan. By the way, if you want to crack the fruit open (this may be difficult...) the seeds will germinate readily. If you want to check what the leaves look like, look at the third picture full scale (there are other trees adjacent, so look up above the fruits).
A couple photos (the flowers are from the Huntington):
http://www.huntingtonbotanical.org/Whats...
http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/sausage_t...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...
I understand that the fruit is an ingredient in many African beers.
p.s. In case anyone is wondering, these are zone 10 and higher trees.
Reply:Is it a mango tree?
Reply:Ding Ding Ding...Mark got it.
My phaleonopsis orchid, is it healthy?
My phal (moth orchid) seems to be a very healthy plant. The roots all look to be healthy. The leaves are wide, lush, and green. And the new leaf which has grown is nice and lush as well. I%26#039;m curious though, because on the back of the leaf, there%26#039;s a redish tint to it. But this is only on the new leaf that has grown. Any one knows what that signifies?
Also, the flower stem, which has been cut after all flower fell off, is as dry as a tree branch. Seriously, the stem is completely dry, but the plant look live and vibrant. I cut the stem about 2inch or so from the base....at least that%26#039;s what I was told to do. Any ideas why my spike is dry and dead, but the plant is well alive?
My phaleonopsis orchid, is it healthy?
Most are epiphytic shade plants; a few are lithophytes. In the wild they are typically found below the canopies of moist and humid lowland forests, protected against direct sunlight, but equally in seasonally dry or cool environments. The species have adapted individually to these three habitats.
Phalaenopsis shows a monopodial growth habit. An erect growing rhizome produces from the top one or two alternate, thick and fleshy, elleptical leaves a year. The older, basal leaves drop off at the same rate. The plant retains in this way four to five leaves. If very healthy, they can have up to ten or more leaves. They have no pseudobulbs. The raceme appears from the stem between the leaves. They bloom in their full glory for several weeks. If kept in the home, they usually last two to three months, which is considered quite a long time
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Also, the flower stem, which has been cut after all flower fell off, is as dry as a tree branch. Seriously, the stem is completely dry, but the plant look live and vibrant. I cut the stem about 2inch or so from the base....at least that%26#039;s what I was told to do. Any ideas why my spike is dry and dead, but the plant is well alive?
My phaleonopsis orchid, is it healthy?
Most are epiphytic shade plants; a few are lithophytes. In the wild they are typically found below the canopies of moist and humid lowland forests, protected against direct sunlight, but equally in seasonally dry or cool environments. The species have adapted individually to these three habitats.
Phalaenopsis shows a monopodial growth habit. An erect growing rhizome produces from the top one or two alternate, thick and fleshy, elleptical leaves a year. The older, basal leaves drop off at the same rate. The plant retains in this way four to five leaves. If very healthy, they can have up to ten or more leaves. They have no pseudobulbs. The raceme appears from the stem between the leaves. They bloom in their full glory for several weeks. If kept in the home, they usually last two to three months, which is considered quite a long time
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What is this tree on Lincoln Rd in South Beach?
Right in the middle of Lincoln Rd mall is this wild looking tree. It is right where the main outdoor dining area is and where the palm tree and parrots are. This is the only tree I have ever seen like this. It is big and has orchid-looking flowers handing down and also has large fruit resembling an eggplant (but green). It is about half way down the outdoor mall. No body has ever been able to tell me what this is. Any ideas?
What is this tree on Lincoln Rd in South Beach?
South Beach, where???? What city, country??
Could you send us a picture?? The folks on this site are really GREAT about identifying plants with a picture!!!
Good Luck!!
Reply:Hello, I know which tree you are talking about. I took a flower of it and made a picture. I would also love to know, what kind of tree that is!!! Report It
What is this tree on Lincoln Rd in South Beach?
South Beach, where???? What city, country??
Could you send us a picture?? The folks on this site are really GREAT about identifying plants with a picture!!!
Good Luck!!
Reply:Hello, I know which tree you are talking about. I took a flower of it and made a picture. I would also love to know, what kind of tree that is!!! Report It
What´s the tree in Lincoln road Miami?
I saw a lovely big tree in the middle of lincoln road in Miami. It has flowers they look like an orchid and the flowers are hanging down from the tree. Does anybody knows what kind of tree that is. I am in love with that tree and whant to bring it to Germany!!! Pls help!!!! Thank you!!!!
What´s the tree in Lincoln road Miami?
It%26#039;s an orchid tree aka Bauhinia varigata, hardy down to 22degF. RScott
What´s the tree in Lincoln road Miami?
It%26#039;s an orchid tree aka Bauhinia varigata, hardy down to 22degF. RScott
Does anybody know what the name of the tree that has thorns on the trunk and branches?
the flowers that bloom are pink and white orchid like flowers and the whole tree is green.
Does anybody know what the name of the tree that has thorns on the trunk and branches?
Floss silk tree?
Reply:Locust tree.
Reply:If the thorns are 1-2 inches long and the tree is relatively straight growing but not very big in girth, it is most likely a locust tree.
Reply:Locust tree.
Reply:Could Be a bouganvilla if it has purple flowers, those things are nasty!
Reply:The flowers sound like a catalpa or catawba tree but they don%26#039;t have thorns. Black locust has thorns, but the flowers hang in clusters like a wisteria. Whereare you, it might be helpful to know your area to identify the tree.
Reply:if the blooms are pink and white and come from little round green balls just slightly smaller than marbles it is called a fluff trees from older trees they use this for life jackets etc.
Reply:This one?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_locus...
Does anybody know what the name of the tree that has thorns on the trunk and branches?
Floss silk tree?
Reply:Locust tree.
Reply:If the thorns are 1-2 inches long and the tree is relatively straight growing but not very big in girth, it is most likely a locust tree.
Reply:Locust tree.
Reply:Could Be a bouganvilla if it has purple flowers, those things are nasty!
Reply:The flowers sound like a catalpa or catawba tree but they don%26#039;t have thorns. Black locust has thorns, but the flowers hang in clusters like a wisteria. Whereare you, it might be helpful to know your area to identify the tree.
Reply:if the blooms are pink and white and come from little round green balls just slightly smaller than marbles it is called a fluff trees from older trees they use this for life jackets etc.
Reply:This one?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_locus...
Phalaenopsis orchid care?
HOW DO I GROW ORCHIDS IN SHADE TREE
Phalaenopsis orchid care?
Phals are tough to grow outdoors. They need the night temps above 50%26#039;F and days below 90%26#039;F.
If that is so where you are located, you can attached them to the tree with glue, string or staples until the roots have time to grasp the tree.
Also because they rot if water is sitting in the crown you will need to hang them upside down, which is how they grow in the wild, not upright as you see potted in homes.
If it is not very humid and rainy where you are, put some sphagnum moss around the roots to keep them moist.
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Phalaenopsis orchid care?
Phals are tough to grow outdoors. They need the night temps above 50%26#039;F and days below 90%26#039;F.
If that is so where you are located, you can attached them to the tree with glue, string or staples until the roots have time to grasp the tree.
Also because they rot if water is sitting in the crown you will need to hang them upside down, which is how they grow in the wild, not upright as you see potted in homes.
If it is not very humid and rainy where you are, put some sphagnum moss around the roots to keep them moist.
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What starsign (sun sign) Are you? and what is your favourite plant/flower or tree?
For example... my sunsign is Libra and my favourite are Orchid, Roses, Trees, bonsai trees, myrtle.
What starsign (sun sign) Are you? and what is your favourite plant/flower or tree?
Pisces and my favourite flower is the old fashioned perfumed carnation,just glorious smell last so long in the garden and in a vase.
Trees would be the banksia with its candle flowers and the New Zealand christmas tree the pohutakawa,awesome red flowers.
Reply:libra- rose, jasmine,cut flowers...
Reply:Aquarius
Roses, Rhodendron , Prunus Shirotae(Mt Fuji Flowering Cherry)
Reply:My sun sign is Libra I cannot express to you what is my favorite flower or plant be cause i am a plant lover therefore in my world there is no plant i do not love or think is ugly i adore plants and flowers they are my joy and passion being i am a Libra they say Libras are \very creative my creativity is growing plants indoors or out
Reply:Taurus
Orcidddd
a maple?
Reply:gemini =D
um..an orchid i guess
What starsign (sun sign) Are you? and what is your favourite plant/flower or tree?
Pisces and my favourite flower is the old fashioned perfumed carnation,just glorious smell last so long in the garden and in a vase.
Trees would be the banksia with its candle flowers and the New Zealand christmas tree the pohutakawa,awesome red flowers.
Reply:libra- rose, jasmine,cut flowers...
Reply:Aquarius
Roses, Rhodendron , Prunus Shirotae(Mt Fuji Flowering Cherry)
Reply:My sun sign is Libra I cannot express to you what is my favorite flower or plant be cause i am a plant lover therefore in my world there is no plant i do not love or think is ugly i adore plants and flowers they are my joy and passion being i am a Libra they say Libras are \very creative my creativity is growing plants indoors or out
Reply:Taurus
Orcidddd
a maple?
Reply:gemini =D
um..an orchid i guess
Spider webs on my tree with small ant like insects beneath the web. how do I get rid of it?, orchids on tree?
I have orchids attached to the tree and don%26#039;t want to hurt them
Spider webs on my tree with small ant like insects beneath the web. how do I get rid of it?, orchids on tree?
This is most likely Bag worms they often get in Nut %26amp; fruit trees you need some Bag worm killer.
Spider webs on my tree with small ant like insects beneath the web. how do I get rid of it?, orchids on tree?
This is most likely Bag worms they often get in Nut %26amp; fruit trees you need some Bag worm killer.
Name of purple tree?
I saw these trees growing on the sides of the road on Interstate 70 as I was driving through Kansas and Missouri. They were about 20 to 30 feet tall, and they were bright purple-lilac-Wisteria colored. I searched the net for all the trees I thought it could be and ruled out the following: Wisteria, Jacaranda, Purple smoke tree, Purple orchid tree, and lilacs. The trees I just mentioned had the color of the mystery tree, but were not the tree. Can anybody please tell me what these really cool looking trees are?
Name of purple tree?
Sounds like flowering plum to me. They%26#039;ll have little pink flowers that in the colder climes you are at will likely not start blooming for a few months.
They tend to get about that high after 10 years or so. At most nurseries you buy them at 4ft.
The older ones actually have small cherry sized plums, which you can eat, although they tend to be either very sweet, or very sour.
They do tend to suffer from bark beetles though. It%26#039;s important to paint their trunks, and shade them.
Aside from that, care is pretty simple, and mostly involves trimming off the many side shoots that they produce.
Reply:umm, with flowering plum, the tree is purple, and the flowers are pink. Sorry if I didn%26#039;t make that clear in the answer. Thanks for the ten points though. Report It
Reply:Trees were probably purple leaf plum. Hardy variety and kind of cheap. Grow quickly. You need to look out for insects as they have tender leaves and thin bark. A little maintenance and proper irrigation they do great. Make sure you get the upright version of the tree.
Reply:Maybe flowering plum?
Reply:It%26#039;s probably some kind of redbud tree.
Name of purple tree?
Sounds like flowering plum to me. They%26#039;ll have little pink flowers that in the colder climes you are at will likely not start blooming for a few months.
They tend to get about that high after 10 years or so. At most nurseries you buy them at 4ft.
The older ones actually have small cherry sized plums, which you can eat, although they tend to be either very sweet, or very sour.
They do tend to suffer from bark beetles though. It%26#039;s important to paint their trunks, and shade them.
Aside from that, care is pretty simple, and mostly involves trimming off the many side shoots that they produce.
Reply:umm, with flowering plum, the tree is purple, and the flowers are pink. Sorry if I didn%26#039;t make that clear in the answer. Thanks for the ten points though. Report It
Reply:Trees were probably purple leaf plum. Hardy variety and kind of cheap. Grow quickly. You need to look out for insects as they have tender leaves and thin bark. A little maintenance and proper irrigation they do great. Make sure you get the upright version of the tree.
Reply:Maybe flowering plum?
Reply:It%26#039;s probably some kind of redbud tree.
Can i get my orchid to grow on a lump of tree log?
had it a year it has lots of ariel roots any tips what is best food will tap water cause props help please as im new to orchids it has large white flowers and large broad fleshy leaves
Can i get my orchid to grow on a lump of tree log?
there should be a book on orchids somewhere, or look on-line for orchid care.
Reply:thanks for your answer Report It
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Can i get my orchid to grow on a lump of tree log?
there should be a book on orchids somewhere, or look on-line for orchid care.
Reply:thanks for your answer Report It
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The Orchid Trees?
Bittersweet laughter filled the sky
as we danced among the orchid trees.
We twirled in sorrow, something we deny
in our dance among the orchid trees.
Softly our footsteps echo and sound
in the hollows of the orchid trees.
Too swiftly to even grace the ground
in the hollows of the orchid trees.
Scarlet ribbons flowed from our skin
wrapping around the orchid trees.
The translucent flesh stained with crimson
lapping around the orchid trees.
Our last shaky breaths taken in strife
heard only by the orchid trees.
Our last call, last declaration of life
heard only by the orchid trees.
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Strange. I don%26#039;t know what brought on this attitude of angst/death/whatever you want to call it.
Thoughts?
The Orchid Trees?
I loved it! Loved the way you echoed the words %26quot;orchid trees!%26quot; Love the depression in its simplicity.
Reply:Well, I%26#039;m glad you%26#039;ve started posting here. You%26#039;ve got a really interesting way of writing. I appreciated the sense of rhythm in this piece. It%26#039;s very well crafted.
Reply:Wow, that was really good. Amazing piece of work.
Reply:You are an excellent poet. This was extremely creative and well thought of. Your poem takes on a unique style of its own. I would suggest publishing on Poetry.com, because a poem this creative could very well win a major prize. This is brilliance. Pure brilliance. You%26#039;ve got a bright future in writing. Keep it up, Superstar!! You%26#039;re going far!!!
Reply:This is brilliant!
I love the backbeat, the repetition of the rhythm. This is a fine piece of poetry.
as we danced among the orchid trees.
We twirled in sorrow, something we deny
in our dance among the orchid trees.
Softly our footsteps echo and sound
in the hollows of the orchid trees.
Too swiftly to even grace the ground
in the hollows of the orchid trees.
Scarlet ribbons flowed from our skin
wrapping around the orchid trees.
The translucent flesh stained with crimson
lapping around the orchid trees.
Our last shaky breaths taken in strife
heard only by the orchid trees.
Our last call, last declaration of life
heard only by the orchid trees.
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Strange. I don%26#039;t know what brought on this attitude of angst/death/whatever you want to call it.
Thoughts?
The Orchid Trees?
I loved it! Loved the way you echoed the words %26quot;orchid trees!%26quot; Love the depression in its simplicity.
Reply:Well, I%26#039;m glad you%26#039;ve started posting here. You%26#039;ve got a really interesting way of writing. I appreciated the sense of rhythm in this piece. It%26#039;s very well crafted.
Reply:Wow, that was really good. Amazing piece of work.
Reply:You are an excellent poet. This was extremely creative and well thought of. Your poem takes on a unique style of its own. I would suggest publishing on Poetry.com, because a poem this creative could very well win a major prize. This is brilliance. Pure brilliance. You%26#039;ve got a bright future in writing. Keep it up, Superstar!! You%26#039;re going far!!!
Reply:This is brilliant!
I love the backbeat, the repetition of the rhythm. This is a fine piece of poetry.
What is the right time of year to trim Hawaiian Orchid trees?
I have a very large 20yr old Hawaiian Orchid tree need advice when the right time of year is to trim it
What is the right time of year to trim Hawaiian Orchid trees?
I would think that being a tropical tree it would not matter a lot However I would prefer to trim after the flowers and before the seeds were set.
This would reduce the number of volunteers, and give maximum growing time before the next flowering. I have one that is about ten years old and grown from seed, and have trimmed it more or less at need but never a major cutting back.
Reply:Whoa! After flowering..when all frost is clear...Please trim not cut...open up the inside branches and those crossing causing scar tissue...Softly,Softly..one month after feed some blood and bone and a deep watering for the summer.
What is the right time of year to trim Hawaiian Orchid trees?
I would think that being a tropical tree it would not matter a lot However I would prefer to trim after the flowers and before the seeds were set.
This would reduce the number of volunteers, and give maximum growing time before the next flowering. I have one that is about ten years old and grown from seed, and have trimmed it more or less at need but never a major cutting back.
Reply:Whoa! After flowering..when all frost is clear...Please trim not cut...open up the inside branches and those crossing causing scar tissue...Softly,Softly..one month after feed some blood and bone and a deep watering for the summer.
What is the right time of year to trim Hawaiian Orchid trees?
I have a very large 20yr old Hawaiian Orchid tree need advice when the right time of year is to trim it
What is the right time of year to trim Hawaiian Orchid trees?
I am guessing that what you have is a Plumeria (or Frangipani). The flowers are widely used in leis.
Plumeria can be done at any time of year. This plant will withstand severe pruning (best done during the warm season on the mainland).
Good Luck!!
What is the right time of year to trim Hawaiian Orchid trees?
I am guessing that what you have is a Plumeria (or Frangipani). The flowers are widely used in leis.
Plumeria can be done at any time of year. This plant will withstand severe pruning (best done during the warm season on the mainland).
Good Luck!!
What is the right time of year to trim Hawaiian Orchid trees?
I have a very large 20yr old Hawaiian Orchid tree need advice when the right time of year is to trim it
What is the right time of year to trim Hawaiian Orchid trees?
When the plant has ended its flowering cycle
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What is the right time of year to trim Hawaiian Orchid trees?
When the plant has ended its flowering cycle
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Orchid willow tree who's stems sprayed or growing on ground?
I CAN%26#039;T UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION.??
How to maintains your orchid tree?
1.MAKE SURE YOUR COUNTRY SUIBTABEL FOR ORKID SPECIES.
2. AT LEAST IN 2 WEEK PUT THE ORGANIC .
3.MAKE SURE YOUR ORKID RECEIVE WATER .
How to maintains your orchid tree?
Plant in full sun. Trim so it does not split as they have this tendancy. Mine is still a baby, only about 20 inches tall and in a pot.
Reply:It%26#039;s hard to tell if this is a question or answer but here goes. Orchid Tree aka Bauhinia variegata - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauhinia_variegata - RScott
2. AT LEAST IN 2 WEEK PUT THE ORGANIC .
3.MAKE SURE YOUR ORKID RECEIVE WATER .
How to maintains your orchid tree?
Plant in full sun. Trim so it does not split as they have this tendancy. Mine is still a baby, only about 20 inches tall and in a pot.
Reply:It%26#039;s hard to tell if this is a question or answer but here goes. Orchid Tree aka Bauhinia variegata - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauhinia_variegata - RScott
Where can i find a orchid tree?
I don%26#039;t think they grow on trees if we%26#039;re talking about the same thing - they are plants and you can buy them in supermarkets, florists, garden centres - just about anywhere these days.
Hope this helps
Where can i find a orchid tree?
in zoo%26#039;s and botanical gardens.
Hope this helps
Where can i find a orchid tree?
in zoo%26#039;s and botanical gardens.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
What is an anacacho orchid tree gets to much water. What happened if it drop all it leaves after they dried ou
it is dead. you killed it. poor thing..
it%26#039;s just like if someone kept making you drink water, you would drown.
flowers and gifts
it%26#039;s just like if someone kept making you drink water, you would drown.
flowers and gifts
Characteristics of orchid tree (anacacho)?
to be planted in San Antonio, Tx 78229
Characteristics of orchid tree (anacacho)?
Scientific name: Bauhinia spp.
Pronunciation: bah-HIN-ee-uh species
Common name(s): Orchid-Tree
Family: Leguminosae
USDA hardiness zones: 9B through 11 (Fig. 2)
Origin: not native to North America
Uses: deck or patio; shade; specimen; reclamation; street without sidewalk; parking lot island %26lt; 100 sq ft; parking lot island 100-200 sq ft; parking lot island %26gt; 200 sq ft; tree lawn 3-4 feet wide; tree lawn 4-6 feet wide; tree lawn %26gt; 6 ft wide; highway median
Availability: not native to North America
Use and Management
Growing best in full sun or high, shifting pine shade, orchid tree thrives in any well-drained soil but in alkaline soils will show interveinal chlorosis (yellowing) on the leaves. The flowers are followed by many brown, woody, 12-inch-long seed pods which are unattractive on the tree and a nuisance when they drop. The wood tends to be weak and sprouts are often seen growing from the base of the tree creating an unkempt appearance. Some people consider the fallen leaves messy because they are large and decompose slowly.
In flower, orchid tree makes a beautiful street tree affect with foliage and flowers arching over the road. However, the drooping branches must be removed as they develop, to allow for vehicle clearance beneath. Because sprouts will have to be removed regularly and the tree is bare for a month or two, this is considered by many to be a high-maintenance tree not suited for large-scale street tree planting. But it is a tough tree growing in most soils with pH below 7.5.
Many species, cultivars, and varieties are available. Bauhinia blakeana , the Hong Kong Orchid-Tree, is seedless and would not present such a litter problem. It is also the most spectacular and most wanted Bauhinia spp., bearing six-inch, orchid-like flowers of rich reddish or rose purple during the winter but is very tender to freezing temperatures. Bauhinia variegata , most popular, produces in winter and spring most nearly orchid-like blossoms of purplish casts or pure white in cultivar `Candida%26#039;. Bauhinia purpurea , most variable, produces narrow-petaled, red-purple to blue-purple flowers in late fall and early winter while leaves are on the trees. Bauhinia monandra produces pink, single-stamened flowers all summer. Bauhinia acuminata also blooms all summer but with white flowers. Bauhinia aculeata , with white flowers, is hardy as far north as hardiness USDA hardiness zone 8b but has a tendency to produce many root suckers.
Propagation is by seeds, or cuttings for the rare types.
Pests
Chewing insects and borers may present a problem for Orchid-Tree.
Diseases
No diseases are of major concern. Interveinal chlorosis occurs on high pH soil from micronutrient deficiency
Characteristics of orchid tree (anacacho)?
Scientific name: Bauhinia spp.
Pronunciation: bah-HIN-ee-uh species
Common name(s): Orchid-Tree
Family: Leguminosae
USDA hardiness zones: 9B through 11 (Fig. 2)
Origin: not native to North America
Uses: deck or patio; shade; specimen; reclamation; street without sidewalk; parking lot island %26lt; 100 sq ft; parking lot island 100-200 sq ft; parking lot island %26gt; 200 sq ft; tree lawn 3-4 feet wide; tree lawn 4-6 feet wide; tree lawn %26gt; 6 ft wide; highway median
Availability: not native to North America
Use and Management
Growing best in full sun or high, shifting pine shade, orchid tree thrives in any well-drained soil but in alkaline soils will show interveinal chlorosis (yellowing) on the leaves. The flowers are followed by many brown, woody, 12-inch-long seed pods which are unattractive on the tree and a nuisance when they drop. The wood tends to be weak and sprouts are often seen growing from the base of the tree creating an unkempt appearance. Some people consider the fallen leaves messy because they are large and decompose slowly.
In flower, orchid tree makes a beautiful street tree affect with foliage and flowers arching over the road. However, the drooping branches must be removed as they develop, to allow for vehicle clearance beneath. Because sprouts will have to be removed regularly and the tree is bare for a month or two, this is considered by many to be a high-maintenance tree not suited for large-scale street tree planting. But it is a tough tree growing in most soils with pH below 7.5.
Many species, cultivars, and varieties are available. Bauhinia blakeana , the Hong Kong Orchid-Tree, is seedless and would not present such a litter problem. It is also the most spectacular and most wanted Bauhinia spp., bearing six-inch, orchid-like flowers of rich reddish or rose purple during the winter but is very tender to freezing temperatures. Bauhinia variegata , most popular, produces in winter and spring most nearly orchid-like blossoms of purplish casts or pure white in cultivar `Candida%26#039;. Bauhinia purpurea , most variable, produces narrow-petaled, red-purple to blue-purple flowers in late fall and early winter while leaves are on the trees. Bauhinia monandra produces pink, single-stamened flowers all summer. Bauhinia acuminata also blooms all summer but with white flowers. Bauhinia aculeata , with white flowers, is hardy as far north as hardiness USDA hardiness zone 8b but has a tendency to produce many root suckers.
Propagation is by seeds, or cuttings for the rare types.
Pests
Chewing insects and borers may present a problem for Orchid-Tree.
Diseases
No diseases are of major concern. Interveinal chlorosis occurs on high pH soil from micronutrient deficiency
I have a very dark shady area under an evergreen Bauhinia orchid tree ,during summer it is very cool?
but the grass will not grow and in winter it is really dark and cold ,any suggestions other than paving or pebbles for what would be nice to plant beneath the tree.
I have a very dark shady area under an evergreen Bauhinia orchid tree ,during summer it is very cool?
I have seen neighbors make a beautiful circle of rocks around the tree. They put a weed barrier, and some nice red mulch. You could try some flowers that grow in shade there too. One neighbor has potted plants she rests in the mulch all around her tree. It%26#039;s very pretty. But it does matter how much light is getting under there.
Even if you use mulch with some nice edging around the tree and place a bench there----you could enjoy the shade in the summer.
Just a few ideas. I know paving and pebbles does seem kind of harsh.
Reply:ferns and a plant called lenten rose like shade alot and the lenten rose blooms from february untill may plant them together with the ferns in front of rose.....they look good together
Reply:You might be able to grow periwinkle there. It can tolerate shade fairly well. If that doesn%26#039;t work, how about containers of plants that you can move into the sun every few days?
I have a very dark shady area under an evergreen Bauhinia orchid tree ,during summer it is very cool?
I have seen neighbors make a beautiful circle of rocks around the tree. They put a weed barrier, and some nice red mulch. You could try some flowers that grow in shade there too. One neighbor has potted plants she rests in the mulch all around her tree. It%26#039;s very pretty. But it does matter how much light is getting under there.
Even if you use mulch with some nice edging around the tree and place a bench there----you could enjoy the shade in the summer.
Just a few ideas. I know paving and pebbles does seem kind of harsh.
Reply:ferns and a plant called lenten rose like shade alot and the lenten rose blooms from february untill may plant them together with the ferns in front of rose.....they look good together
Reply:You might be able to grow periwinkle there. It can tolerate shade fairly well. If that doesn%26#039;t work, how about containers of plants that you can move into the sun every few days?
Vanda Orchid Tree Problems?
Hi, I bought a gorgeous 5 year old bloomed Vanda Orchid Tree and the leaves started to turn yellow 2 weeks ago. I%26#039;m really concerned as this is a stunning plant and don%26#039;t know if it was overwatered or if the heat got to it.
I just want to point out that I stopped the misting, and am giving it another few days before I try again. I noticed that some of the root tips are black.
My other Vanda Orchid is fine... What is wrong?
Any helpful advice would be appreciated.
Vanda Orchid Tree Problems?
It is too dry place some sphagnum moss around the roots and see if that helps, it is too dry I assume.
I just want to point out that I stopped the misting, and am giving it another few days before I try again. I noticed that some of the root tips are black.
My other Vanda Orchid is fine... What is wrong?
Any helpful advice would be appreciated.
Vanda Orchid Tree Problems?
It is too dry place some sphagnum moss around the roots and see if that helps, it is too dry I assume.
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