The orchids we spotted are in the last part of the show.
Spoiler alert: None of them were in bloom.
But it was still wonderful to see them, along with all the other glimpses of nature we got to enjoy.
Tag Archives: Central America
Catasetum in the wild in Costa Rica
On a visit to Costa Rica this past June I was able to spot a number of Catasetum orchids growing in the wild. They were not very easy to find, because none were in bloom at the moment.
But I happen to have one in my greenhouse. Stay tuned.
By the way — I looked it up — it’s pronounced “kat-ah-SEE-tum”.
Costa Rica – a little bit of paradise, the canary in the coal mine?
When we consider the ecology of our planet,the state of biodiversity, and what is happening with conservation, a good place to look is the little Central American country of Costa Rica. In my mind, Costa Rica could be regarded as … Continue reading →
Dracula!! Loss of orchids in the wild is a very scary thought
Just in time for Halloween comes a new opportunity to drive a stake into the heart of habitat destruction and orchid loss, and make a score for habitat conservation. The Rainforest Trust is working with the FundaciĆ³n EcoMinga organization to … Continue reading →