Orchids in flower

[Log Dog]

Here's a few orchids in flower at the moment
Will post some more pics of my garden today
Hoping the pics are right way up :B
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[Log Dog]

Here's a few more pics
There was nothing but weeds and tall grass a few months ago
Been a labour of love building the garden and getting the site clean and tidy
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[aldav]

You certainly got Kath in with those pic's, Chris. :2tsup:

[Log Dog]

Here's some more pics
Lovely colours in this lot
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[crowie]

Beautiful array of flowers Chris.
My dad grew orchids in Brisbane, he even had perfumed ones that would fill the whole house.
You're up in the right area for them for sure, many years ago, my wife & I went to Tinaroo Dam were their was a huge orchid nursery, gorgeous flowers everywhere.
Cheers Peter

[Log Dog]

Beautiful array of flowers Chris.
My dad grew orchids in Brisbane, he even had perfumed ones that would fill the whole house.
You're up in the right area for them for sure, many years ago, my wife & I went to Tinaroo Dam were their was a huge orchid nursery, gorgeous flowers everywhere.
Cheers PeterGlad you like them Peter
Yes Tinaroo is definately the right area for orchids
The forest around Tinaroo abounds in Staghorn/Elkhorn ferns as well as many native orchids
One in particular is called the giant spider orchid
It is magnificent in flower
I am fortunate to have a few specimens of it and it is actually due to flower soon...will post when it does
Would have loved to have seen your father's collection
They grow well in Brisbane too
Again thanks mate for commenting and sharing your thoughts too...much welcomed
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[Log Dog]

A couple of recently planted 'natives' have come into flower
Here's a few pics
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[Log Dog]

Busy day in the garden today
Planted out another lot of passionfruit vines
Now have around 25 in the ground near fence line
They are growing fast in the red dirt here
Also put 3 Syzydgiums in the ground too
Have a heap more to plant before the wet
Here's a few pics of some Orchids presently in flower
and some recently planted Bromeliads
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[Log Dog]

Got a few soft cane Dendrobiums in bloom at the moment
The flowers last for weeks and on multiple canes too
Love the fact that new plants (pups) form on the old canes...bonus :;
They just keep giving! :2tsup:
Will post a few different ones again tomorrow

Log Dog :)

[Chris Parks]

Mrs P. has been waiting for an Orchid to bloom for about three years and it finally did but within a day a Sulphur Crested Cocky decide to pull it apart, needless to say she was not impressed.

[Log Dog]

Mrs P. has been waiting for an Orchid to bloom for about three years and it finally did but within a day a Sulphur Crested Cocky decide to pull it apart, needless to say she was not impressed.
That's unfortunate to say the least :C
Sulphur crested cockatoos can be so destructive at times!
They often strip fruit trees with no interest in actually eating any of the fruit...and make a huge mess in the process :~

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[Chris Parks]

Between the cockys and the local deer growing anything around here can be a bit of a challenge.

[Log Dog]

And a few more pics...

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[Log Dog]

Just opened last few days
Love these ones!

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[Log Dog]

Only have one 'slipper' orchid and here it is in full boom
Also has another 2 flower stems forming
Love this species...both flower and form are quite unique!
They need constant watering here In the tropics during the 'dry' as they don't have means to store water/energy (lack of pseudo bulbs)

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[Log Dog]

New addition to the garden
Picked up 6 Staghorns last week
Purchasing Elkhorns and Crows nests this week
My favourites ferns...just love them

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[Bushmiller]

LD

They look big; How are they secured to the tree?

Regards
Paul

[Log Dog]

LD

They look big; How are they secured to the tree?

Regards
PaulHi Paul
I secure them with wire if they are large
Smaller ones stockings or twine(sometimes galvanised nails if for example they are secured to a horizontal branch)
This Cassia tree has 6 so far
Will be adding some large Elkhorn and Crows Nest clumps on Friday along with another 6 medium size Staghorns
Have also dressed the tree with Hoyas,Vandas and ferns in hanging baskets
My intention is to fully load the tree with epiphytes and create a tropical wonderland where I can sit and relax!
The base of the tree has been planted out with Bromeliads and a unusual Crows Nest (crocodilus sp ?)
I'll post more pics tomorrow to give a better overview of what I am trying to achieve.

Log Dog :)

[Log Dog]

Now around 20 Staghorn/Elkhorn clumps
Love 'em...they give a real tropical feel to the garden.
Shade is King in this part of the world!

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[Log Dog]

Couple of newbies...