I was out putting a hanging basket in the tree and found one next to it in my side yard which is near a creek. Just one with long stem two leaves, very pretty.
I was so excited to find it. A rare find for me , transplanting it is discouraged. I tried many times to transplant at my previous home, but no success. It has to have just the right soil and drainage. What I have read about the orchid is that it lives off Rhizoctonia fungus, which grows within the seed and helps it take root.
I understand that white tail deer love it, and we have lots of deer here.
Little by little
so they call them "Lady's Slippers" where is the lady that could wear those slippers? ha. ha!!
ReplyDeletethat being said - they sure are gorgeous. love that color. ( :
What a pretty little flower. I do not think I have come across this one before.
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat that that orchid grew there on its own. Maybe you could put a wire fence with a top over it to keep the deer from eating it. Have a good weekend. Gina
ReplyDeletewow...what a treat! I've never seen these before. Thanks for sharing your delightful find :)
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