tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post1384673038154132363..comments2024-03-09T08:19:02.368-05:00Comments on Southeast Florida Garden Evolvement: Something Old, Something NewAmihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-76040666528477666372010-09-14T00:10:58.080-04:002010-09-14T00:10:58.080-04:00love your ground orchids.
I have been keeping one ...love your ground orchids.<br />I have been keeping one for years but never seemed to flower.<br />Wonder whether I got the non-flowering type.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-82863090481328081992010-09-09T22:59:20.877-04:002010-09-09T22:59:20.877-04:00Oh, Ami, those ground orchids are making me drool....Oh, Ami, those ground orchids are making me drool. No blooms on mine yet this year. I guess I should be glad they have green on them since they took such a hard hit in the winter.<br /><br />That vinca knew just how to grow around your pretty swan container. And your rose of sharon is beautiful. All your blooms are bright and cheery in your late summer garden!<br />MeemsMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-60469273117775066082010-09-08T22:12:15.384-04:002010-09-08T22:12:15.384-04:00That skipper was eager! I love the color of that ...That skipper was eager! I love the color of that dark pink orchid. Everything as usual, looks wonderful!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-2658348847758185812010-09-08T20:13:28.096-04:002010-09-08T20:13:28.096-04:00FG: Hmmm, seems I need to collect more pillowcase...FG: Hmmm, seems I need to collect more pillowcases now! lol<br /><br />I dreaded thinking about the winter since this would be the first winter after I have a considerable amounts of plants. Last year I really did not have many plants since I just started it. If digging out is possible, I will do it! That yellow ground orchid is a must for it to be indoor. Hope by then, it has multiplied more, so that I can have more divisions when pot it up :)<br /><br />Ooh, now you made me start worrying my P. pudicas as well in the winter. I guess that I did not think much about "cold-hardy" when I made all those recent purchases. Sigh. A lesson so easy to forget!Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-47635251113592280922010-09-08T20:08:22.048-04:002010-09-08T20:08:22.048-04:00NanaK: My neighbour across the street has three bi...NanaK: My neighbour across the street has three big firespike bushes in their front yard, and the past winter seemed have not damaged them too much. But thanks for reminding, maybe to have it as privacy hedge is not very good idea in case it ever gets killed to the ground.Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-9569054900689669312010-09-08T20:06:05.241-04:002010-09-08T20:06:05.241-04:00Kimberly: Let's all hope this year we can hav...Kimberly: Let's all hope this year we can have a mild winter, so lots of plants won't suffer a big setback, and expect lots of blooms next year! But I WILL guard my ground orchids if I have to! lolAmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-3563993770035825892010-09-08T20:04:14.608-04:002010-09-08T20:04:14.608-04:00Flowerlady: This yellow ground orchid has real pr...Flowerlady: This yellow ground orchid has real pretty color that I could not resist :) I am sure your purple one will set up the flower spike soon, once they do, they seem tp send lots of them at the same time!Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-85576293554201948322010-09-08T20:02:21.216-04:002010-09-08T20:02:21.216-04:00Titania: I think the only thing that desert rose d...Titania: I think the only thing that desert rose does not like is wetness. Yes, it is slow growing, and I still keep it in the original container when I bought it one year ago. I heard it loves a little root bounding any way.Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-70118652715201739302010-09-08T20:00:38.289-04:002010-09-08T20:00:38.289-04:00Africanaussie: This is also my first time to see y...Africanaussie: This is also my first time to see yellow ground orchids. I think the pink and purple ones are more common type. Yes, I think firespike can use some prunning to keep it tidy :)Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-46455508638211498552010-09-08T17:40:06.417-04:002010-09-08T17:40:06.417-04:00Hmmm... My ground orchids were burnt back horribl...Hmmm... My ground orchids were burnt back horribly, with only my half-hearted attempts at protection (i.e., a pillowcase). However, they have sprouted back with lush leaf growth, though I've not seen a single bloom spike this year (yet). Anyway, I think you're in a much warmer spot than I am. Then there's those plumerias. Still waiting for first buds of the year on mine. I'm beginning to fear it won't happen. I've had those in the ground several years, but this winter nearly destroyed them! I had a good dozen P. pudicas last year, and only one survived the freeze. I did not protect any of them though. I had two P. rubras survive, possibly thanks to the pillowcases, once again, though they ended up wet and soggy from those winter rains we got.Floridagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357453320897720393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-56566114415530003792010-09-08T14:16:20.492-04:002010-09-08T14:16:20.492-04:00I always love seeing your pink ground orchid. Now...I always love seeing your pink ground orchid. Now, you have more in even more colors. Your red firespike looks quite happy in your garden. I have been seeing a hummingbird visit mine the past few weeks. Keep an eye out for one to visit yours. The firespike dies to the ground every winter here but grows back quickly.NanaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425496284594894548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-43301857391347763962010-09-08T09:11:39.802-04:002010-09-08T09:11:39.802-04:00Fantastic residents and newcomers! Yes, please gua...Fantastic residents and newcomers! Yes, please guard your ground orchids. Mine flowered beautifully until last winter's frosts. The foliage has come back, but is still small...and no flower spikes. Sigh! Hopefully they're just making a slow recovery and will show in vigor next year. <br /><br />I really like your vinca in your swan, too. Very romantic!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-24761506012030032822010-09-08T06:48:09.938-04:002010-09-08T06:48:09.938-04:00What lovely blooms you have to greet you when you ...What lovely blooms you have to greet you when you come home from work. I've never seen the yellow ground orchids, and they are lovely. I'm waiting on my purple one to send up flower spikes this year.<br /><br />Enjoy all the beauty you have surrounding you Ami.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-58776036104412198452010-09-08T04:28:01.923-04:002010-09-08T04:28:01.923-04:00Hi Ami, the ground orchids look spectacular, love ...Hi Ami, the ground orchids look spectacular, love the colours. for me it is always special to introduce new plants into my garden. Some also take sometimes leave without me noticing.<br />Love all the plants you have in your garden. My desert rose took leave too one wet winter. Now I have a new small plant. They are slow growing or is it just mine?Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867788905122040228.post-79822746062081164792010-09-07T22:04:42.141-04:002010-09-07T22:04:42.141-04:00You have some lovely colour in your garden, It is...You have some lovely colour in your garden, It is nice to have a pretty garden to greet you when you get home. I have never seen yellow ground orchids - they are very pretty. the butterflies love that firespike in my garden - it can get a bit untidy looking though I suppose you could prune it back.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.com