Growing by our trash bin! 😳

[LakeArenal]

[SheltieLover]

1. I'd txplant to a better location

Beautiful!

[LakeArenal]

2. It's an orchid and a parasite. So it's so happy where it is.

It’s like seeing a toucan or a bald eagle. Just have to stare at it and love it. Even though there’s a million of them.

[Cracklin Charlie]

6. Epiphyte.

Not parasite. It only grows on the surface of the host.

It’s lovely.

[wryter2000]

11. Orchids aren't parasites

I'm not aware of a single orchid that's a parasite. I also really don't recognize that one.

[LakeArenal]

14. Yes as I was already corrected.

I’m not an expert. This is from a friend who has lived here for 40 years. I don’t know how accurate.

“Beautiful . I have lots of these mountain orchids. Some white with yellow center. Others lavender and purple.

They get to be big bushed with many orchids. Th ey are called “one day orchids” as only last one day. Some days see none. Other days many bloom.“

[wryter2000]

16. I'm going to look that up

Fascinating. Most orchid flowers are quite long-lasting. I have one now that will probably be in bloom for months. I gather they're quite common in Costa Rica. How lucky you are to have them.

We had lady slipper orchids where I lived as a kid. I hope those plants are still there. That area hasn't been developed, so maybe they are.

[LakeArenal]

17. Let me know if this is correct. Thanks.

My friend is like the iconic Gringa around here.

[wryter2000]

18. I used google

And couldn't find anything like that plant. Darn. I would have loved to know what it is. The leaves are quite unusual. They don't look like most orchid leaves at all, but the flower is definitely orchid.

I think I'm going to see if I can find a book that will tell me. Remember books?

I just ordered a used copy of a field guide to Costa Rican orchids. I'm bookmarking this thread.

I don't know why on earth I need a field guide to Costa Rican orchids, but I'm sure it will have pretty pictures.

[LakeArenal]

20. 🥰

[wryter2000]

12. I'd move the trash bin, instead

The orchid is obviously happy there. You might not choose as good a spot for it.

[wendyb-NC]

3. That's beautiful

An orchid, correct? Is that the only one, or are they common. I know some types are rare, and considered endangered species. Thank you for sharing that, photo.

[LakeArenal]

4. We live in Costa Rica so very common. But beautiful.

Like a prom corsage in the olden days.

[SharonClark]

19. How lovely and lucky you to live in a paradise.

[LakeArenal]

21. It's our paradise.

Not for everyone. But the flowers are definitely for everyone.

[dem in texas]

5. Lucky You!

Just to see green would be miracle here in North Texas, let alone a beautiful flower. Is that a lady slipper? I have never seen one in person. I am thrilled when I get dog-tooth violets in my front yard . Been so dry this year and with water level so low, I have quit watering except for the foundation of our house,

[LakeArenal]

8. Orchid

[LakeArenal]

10. No yellow roses in Texas these days?

I feel for you poorly conditions.

It rains everyday here. Quite often we count our blessing as: just think how much Texas would love this rain.

[iscooterliberally]

7. OK. You win the 'best looking trash bin' contest on DU!

[LakeArenal]

9. Muy bien! Gracias.

I’d like to thank the rainforest of Costa Rica for this honor!!

[wryter2000]

13. Do you know what kind of orchid it is?

I've never seen anything like it. The leaves are really unusual for an orchid.

[LakeArenal]

15. See comment #14 above. ☝🏼😊