tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post1363577514101866769..comments2023-09-21T21:00:57.948+10:00Comments on Africanaussie: Ephiphytes in my backyard - a rainforest gardeners challenge.africanaussiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-71407637051349156472011-01-04T13:08:57.097+10:002011-01-04T13:08:57.097+10:00thank you for all the lovely comments! and yes! ...thank you for all the lovely comments! and yes! I do know how blessed I am to be able to grow these lovely plants without much effort on my part! :)<br />Welcome Desiree - yes I follow Diane along on her blog, but it makes me tired just keeping up with all her travels - I think I will stay put for a while now!<br />Susan, these dont get as big as the staghorn fern, but I love the shape of the leaves, and they do propogate easily.<br />Jacqueline,<br />That treee has been the bones of my whole garden design, I am so lucky it was established when we moved in here!<br />Andrea,<br />I dont think it ever gets that dry here that they die out, but these are definitely tropical plants......<br />David,<br />Welcome, oh yes I imagine Houston would be too hot and dry, but snails you say? Maybe if they were up high the snails wouldnt get to them.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-50172507183528157152011-01-02T14:02:34.671+10:002011-01-02T14:02:34.671+10:00Ahhh, Bird's Nest...wish I could grow them her...Ahhh, Bird's Nest...wish I could grow them here in Houston, but the snails dine on them like there's no tomorrow. I've tried, believe me, I've tried.<br />Yours looks healthy and happy.<br />Loved your post. Will be back to visit.<br />David/ Tropical Texana/ HoustonDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-87456324992314624142010-12-30T11:21:24.082+10:002010-12-30T11:21:24.082+10:00You have a very humid environment to nurture these...You have a very humid environment to nurture these species of epiphytes. We also have the birdsnest fern but it usually dries during dry season, so my mother put a big plastic tray under it and place it on the ground. From then on the moisture was conserved and despite the burns last long dry season, it is now big and thriving. Happy New Year!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-43906589967126561302010-12-27T01:05:12.935+10:002010-12-27T01:05:12.935+10:00They are a common occurence here and many of us do...They are a common occurence here and many of us do not know how to appreciate these epiphytes. I think they are very special. Merry Christmas to you and wishing you a safe journey.Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-1853761051052594772010-12-24T01:38:22.561+10:002010-12-24T01:38:22.561+10:00A WOW from me too! I just love the Elkhorn fern se...A WOW from me too! I just love the Elkhorn fern seen protruding from the tree's trunk on the 2nd last picture...the angle of take is simply lovely! Unlike yours, ours is in a hanging pot as our garden is small without any large tree to accommodate it. Hence, I really enjoy viewing your lovely trees, fabulously hugged by all those beautiful epiphtes.<br />Thanks for sharing, Gillian!Jacquelinehttp://www.jaycjayc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-52151998481055704552010-12-23T11:09:32.345+10:002010-12-23T11:09:32.345+10:00WOW, that is an outstanding bird's nest fern. ...WOW, that is an outstanding bird's nest fern. I've never seen one in a tree like that, but it is really beautiful. Have a wonderful trip and Christmas.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-26926141901118963342010-12-17T02:32:44.705+10:002010-12-17T02:32:44.705+10:00I've just linked to you via Diane's blog @...I've just linked to you via Diane's blog @ Adventure before Dementia...sp glad I came...love your beautiful, lush epiphytes. You're so fortunate to live in such a green belt.<br /><br />Enjoy your holiday! I look forward to visiting again next year :)Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069419364783245762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-67511184630934915502010-12-14T15:12:33.901+10:002010-12-14T15:12:33.901+10:00Hi Bernie,
I leave on Saturday. Oh it is warm the...Hi Bernie,<br />I leave on Saturday. Oh it is warm there, but no humidity (yeah!) in fact my skin always seems so dry when I get there. I notice that the birds nest ferns just suddenly appear around here - I suppose the spores are in the air!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-91056546135745673572010-12-14T12:41:56.021+10:002010-12-14T12:41:56.021+10:00There you go ... it looks as if you're an Ephi...There you go ... it looks as if you're an Ephiphyte lover after all! I just adore your huge Bird's Nest Fern ... I don't have one in this garden unfortunately. I just might have to get one ... I wish I'd bought more plants from my last garden with me when we moved! Oh well ... I never gave that much of a thought.<br /><br />Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas ... I wonder if you've left yet? Have a great time over there ... I suppose it will be quite warm just like here!BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.com