I've counted over 100 Ghost Orchids - Orchid Board

mikeurquia · #1 03-28-2009, 05:38 PM

I believe I owe my Fanatic orchid family one of my goals in fakahatchee strand is that, I've reached a milestone I have counted over 100 ghost's I started last April 15th 2008 and I give this glory to GOD, I will post pictures of last trips and I also give credit to lots of friends and helpers,,,,THANKS mike

nenella · #2 03-28-2009, 08:25 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! that is so cool to know! that they live & are 'safe'. Congratulations! I never miss any of your photos & look forward to you finding even more!

SP2340 · #3 03-28-2009, 09:30 PM

Wow, it's great to hear you've found so many. Looken forward to the pics!

flhiker · #4 03-28-2009, 10:19 PM

100 is good but 200 is even better.

Happy Hunting!

mikeurquia · #5 03-29-2009, 08:09 AM

I remember, I was at work and started counting by area's. When I finished I had 98, not counting any baby Ghost's, I believe there's about 25 babys

So the search went on then my sister found 2 more and I found another there it was 101 Dendrophylax's OK since then not many more, maybe 5 total. Its been hard especially when alone on these trips, lots of the time I just sit and admire the beauty of this Majestic Cathedral this place untouched by humans still left alone as if time has stood still since the day GOD created it anyways let me put up some pictures thanks everybody,,Thanks to my good friend flhiker for all his valuable help you've been a great help..

mikeurquia · #6 03-29-2009, 08:21 AM

He're are a few pics, ENJOY, mike. The 1st ghost searcher looking up is my wife, the 2nd my sister the owl I think its just freakin out looking at me as I swamp tromp around, the last Orchid is called a Ribbon they sure are pretty.

Ross · #7 03-29-2009, 10:34 AM

Beautiful! Just beautiful, Mike. I hope to visit the strand with flhiker next month (at least that's the plan.)

flhiker · #8 03-29-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross

Beautiful! Just beautiful, Mike. I hope to visit the strand with flhiker next month (at least that's the plan.)

Looking forward to it Ross, Hope things work out.

flhiker · #9 03-29-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeurquia

He're are a few pics, ENJOY, mike. The 1st ghost searcher looking up is my wife, the 2nd my sister the owl I think its just freakin out looking at me as I swamp tromp around, the last Orchid is called a Ribbon they sure are pretty.

Man I love the Owl shot. These Barn Owl don't seem to spook so easily.

luckygrower · #10 03-29-2009, 11:34 AM

I love the pictures, keep them coming. I'm curious as to how someone could get seed to propagate, as I have seen this protected orchid for sale.I am not experianced enough to grow this wonder