Although most of the outdoor orchids along my daily walk bloomed in the spring, the Vanda
Orchids did not. But now, two of the best Vandas are in full bloom.
"Aunt Maud" mauve Vanda Orchids.
"Pompano Patty" purple Vanda Orchids.
Notice how they are tied to a tree and their roots hang down and absorb moisture.
The roots are never planted in the soil.
Someone planted some water lilies in the Ste Genevieve Canal along the path.
There were two flowers blooming as I passed.
The "Imperial Purple Ground Orchids" are flourishing.
The wonderful Brunfelsia Tree / Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Flower began blooming
at the beginning of December. It will bloom like this until next February. It is quite
amazing. The flowers open a deep purple, then gradually fade to lavender, and finally
turn white before falling off.
In the afternoon, I go to the Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club to play cards. One of our members,
Trevor, has more than 100 orchids growing outdoors in his back yard, and he brings in
several at a time for us to enjoy. This magnificent Cattleya Orchid is the largest of its kind
that either he or anyone else had ever seen. It is almost 9 inches in diameter. When sunshine
comes through the window and lights it from behind, it is spectacular.
Another view of "Trevor's Cattleya."
Two lemon yellow cattleyas.
These orchids are sitting on a counter at the front of the room. Taking pictures without
getting a lot of distracting background was not easy. But with the aid of my lovely
assistant, Susan, and a blue score card for background, these photos came out pretty well.
"In Memory of Fluffy."
"Susan in the Wine Garden" was a beautiful purple and white orchid.
"Dark Mystery" Orchid
"Sandy's Apron" Orchid
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John...much appreciated. I laid down in "swamp muck" last spring to get pics of a Yellow Ladies Slipper in Minn. To think of a nine-inch orchid seems like an acid trip. Nice to have these views just as we are heading into the short days of December, with not even a mushroom to brighten the woods.
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