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
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so they call them "Lady's Slippers" where is the lady that could wear those slippers? ha. ha!!
that 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.
That 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
wow...what a treat! I've never seen these before. Thanks for sharing your delightful find :)
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