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#orchids

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mk30

Looks like this vanilla vine might be flowering soon. This is exciting because it's almost in reach and I will try to hand pollinate. Every other time I've seen vanilla flower, the flowers have been 30 feet up in a tree 🤷

Time to watch some videos on hand pollinating vanilla.

A vanilla vine in a tangled jungle with a flower bud on the left.
#vanilla#gardening#hawaii
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mk30

hi friends, i am excited to share with you a new art project i've been working on for quite some time!

it's a collage series called "propriety and grace: images of women".

TLDR: cute animals wearing elegant kimonos on beautiful orchid backgrounds.

available here: etsy.com/shop/HawaiiInks

story behind the series: i found the book "Japanese Kimono Paper Dolls" by Ming-ju Sun (published in 1986) in a thrift store & thought "i just have to use these in an art project." i decided to put these elegant kimonos on animals. at the same time, i found the book "Orchids: Wonders of Nature" by Takashi Kijima (published in 1987), and the photos turned out to make perfect backgrounds.

the title of the series ("grace and propriety: images of women") comes directly from the orchid book, where many of the orchids are described as women at various stages of life, and as various kinds of beauties (it's kind of weird). anyway, i thought it would be funny to call this series that features 0 women "images of women", but they *are* full of grace and propriety, imo! and in kimonos, they do all become ~ladies~ 😄 .

i am very happy with how these came out. i worked on them for quite some time, getting them just right, and i think that you will be happy to have any of them hanging in your home, office, etc., or given as a gift.

thank you for your support and please RT if you think your followers might be interested 💗

cows in kimonos against a yellow orchid background
monkey in a kimono against a background of paphiopedilum orchids
cat in a kimono against orchid background
pumas in kimonos against red orchid background
#art#collage#orchids
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Wayne Moran Photography

Fuchsia Orchids South Texas Botanical Gardens Corpus Christi Texas

The South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a gem for nature enthusiasts and anyone seeking a tranquil escape into the world of flora and fauna.

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#Orchids #Flowers #BotanicalGardens #gardens #NatureCenter #nature #PadreIsland #Texas #SouthTexas #FineArt #CentralTexas #HillCountry #landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography

Fuchsia Orchids South Texas Botanical Gardens Corpus Christi Texas The South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a gem for nature enthusiasts and anyone seeking a tranquil escape into the world of flora and fauna. Spanning over 180 acres, it offers visitors a delightful mix of cultivated gardens, natural habitats, and interactive exhibits that celebrate the beauty and diversity of South Texas’s plant life and wildlife. At the heart of the center are its thematic gardens, which include vibrant displays like the Orchid Conservatory, the Rose Garden, and the Butterfly Garden. These meticulously curated spaces allow visitors to appreciate the elegance and variety of flowers from different climates and regions. The Orchid Conservatory, in particular, is a visitor favorite, boasting one of the largest public collections of orchids in Texas. Seasonal blooms and lush tropical plants create an enchanting environment for both photography enthusiasts and plant lovers alike. Image: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fuchsia-orchids-south-texas-botanical-gardens-corpus-christi-texas-wayne-moran.html Read more: https://waynemoranphotography.com/blog/exploring-texas-a-journey-through-hill-country-south-texas-and-east-texas/ #Orchids #Flowers #BotanicalGardens #gardens #NatureCenter #nature #PadreIsland #Texas #SouthTexas #FineArt #CentralTexas #HillCountry #landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography #AYearForArt #buyintoArt #fineart
#AYearForArt#buyintoArt
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Lukas VFN 🇪🇺

Unveiling the Hidden Partnerships of Rare Orchids functionalecologists.com/2025/

Mycorrhizal specialization toward each distinct Oliveonia #fungus in two closely related photosynthetic orchids besjournals.onlinelibrary.wile

"#Orchids are renowned for their complex relationships with mycorrhizal #fungi, which are essential for seed germination and nutrient acquisition... recent discoveries revealed that they can associate with a wider variety of fungi, including ectomycorrhizal, saprotrophic fungi"

photos of 2 different species of small orchids in a forest
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𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒓

Good morning everyone! It's a chilly start here but will warm up some. Today we will do our grocery shopping and get the last two beehive boxes primed and ready for paint. I'd like to paint them tomorrow. Melissa swears she's putting on mud boots and working outside in the yard. It's better suited for pigs rooting than working at this point.

Have a good Saturday morning! Here are a couple more orchids to start your day.

Close-up of several Laelia anceps orchids in a light or pastel variation. The flowers have pointed, off-white petals with faint pink or lavender veining. The lips are prominent, ruffled, and a deeper pink-purple color with a central yellow or white disc. The orchids are clustered on a stem, with a blurred background of blue sky and white structures.
A close-up of a single, vibrant pink Phalaenopsis orchid flower. The petals are broad and flat, with a distinctive ruffled lip in a darker shade of pink. The lip also features a yellow and white central area. The orchid is growing on a single stem, with a blurred background of blue sky and white structures.
#goodmorning#orchids#flowers
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𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒓

Here are some more pictures from the Orchid Show. I took around 70 pictures total. When I arrived there were only 3 people besides me in the conservatory so I took full advantage.

We also picked up the extra bee hive boxes to cover our feeders so I will be able to start painting this weekend. I'm super excited about my bees. 🐝

Have a good evening! Happy Valentine's Day ❤️

A vibrant orange Cattleya orchid, with three open flowers is showcased in the image. The petals and sepals are a warm, sunset orange, while the lip, or labellum, is a deeper shade with ruffled edges.
A light purple Phalaenopsis parishii orchid, with pink highlights and a distinctive white and yellow lip with red speckles, is shown in bloom. Green leaves and blurred flowers are visible in the background.
Close-up of two large, ruffled purple Cattleya orchids, showcasing their prominent darker lips with yellow centers. Green leaves and a blurred greenhouse structure are visible in the background.
A vibrant orange Cattleya orchid, with three open flowers is showcased in the image. The petals and sepals are a warm, sunset orange, while the lip, or labellum, is a deeper shade with ruffled edges.
#orchids#bloomscrolling#flowers
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