Friday, July 17, 2015

Chionanthus retusus - Chinese Fringe tree is in bloom and Dwarf Vanda Orchid

I'm trying to remember if this is its first bloom of the season or not. I really
do believe that it is not.

 Do not be fooled, this is one of many landscaping plants that is a tree
that is being submissively pruned into a small compact plant to fit
someone's idea of a small plant and either paying for a more than
happy Landscaper to do your bidding, whether they realize or even
care that this never ending foolery can never end.
 On the other hand for those who love to pretend they are Edward
Scisorshand and love being slave to their keeping a plant in some
concept of shape or form, by all means have at it.



  Due to its location and limited full
sun exposure it has produced a less
dense structure which is just right for
a dwarf Vanda orchid hanging
within its branches.













Speaking about Vanda, here it is in all its glory. Tendrils that grow from
its base where there is no soil or anything else for it to absorb its
nutrients and moisture in the traditional way.


There are seed pods on this Vanda that I am hoping to give a try at germinating.
My unsuccessful attempt of sprouting some Begonia microscopic seeds gave
me the inspiration to try once more with the orchid seeds. I also happen to have
another orchid that has produced some seed pods also and will do a two for one. 



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