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Trip to RF Orchids
We led a "delegation" down to the Tamiami International Orchid Festival in
Miami Saturday (great event, by the way! I picked up a few neat things.). After that we went down to RF in Homestead. Frank & I have been to RF a number of times, but never took the "garden tour" until Saturday. There is much to be seen right out in the open, but there is so much more beyond the obvious. It's quite a place. Unfortunately, our camera was not with us, but one of our members took lots of photos, and is happy to share them. His name is Patrick McClintock, and I thank him. I'll keep everything in this thread. I am including some shots of the grounds where orchids are not obvious, but I think they will serve to give you a flavor of the place. Diana |
Rhy. giagantea
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How's this for a Rhy. gigantea?
Diana |
Rhy. giagantea close
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A close look at another Rhy. gig
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Rhy. giagantea close
Um, I really do know how to spell gigantea. Really.
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RF: Phal House
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Lots of people think that RF deals exclusively with Vandaceous plants, but
they do quite a bit more. Vandas are what they are famous for, but take a look at the Phal house! Diana |
RF: Jade Vine
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When we approached this vine, we thought we were looking at a glass
decoration. I don't know that a photo can do justice to the luminescence of the color and texture. If you Google it, you'll find loads of information. It won't grow well in zones under ten, however. Since we just make it here, I'm going to try this plant. Diana |
RF: Huge Epi
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Since I didn't take these pics, I don't have plant names. Still, look
closely at this one. I didn't have time to count the spikes! This is just one of numerous specimen orchids simply growing on trees around the property. Diana |
RF: Another Rhy. gigantea
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As you can see, this is one plant.
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RF: Bromeliads
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They speak for themselves.
Diana |
RF: Pretty Asco
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Wish I had the name of this one.
Diana |
RF: Waterfall & Statuary
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Water features abound, along with many statues and carvings.
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RF: Catts Abound
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Disregard the file names. I believe that the one labeled lueddemanniana is
mossiae. In any event, things are blooming a bit earlier this year due to warmer than usual temps in winter. Everywhere we looked, there were enormous specimen Catts. Amazing. Diana |
RF: Some Pond!
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This is a man made pond, well stocked with huge fish. Of course, it has
another watefall! Diana |
RF: More Specimens
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These are just two examples of the huge plants on these premises. A great
big Vanda and the Schomburgkia that ate Miami! Diana |
RF: A Couple of Vandas
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Such lovely colors. They really *do* Vandas!
Diana |
RF: A Visitor to the Garden
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This little guy is *not* a statue. They imported him from the alligator
farm, and will return him before he gets too big to handle. Meanwhile, he is happily sunning himself on the edge of the fish pond. Diana |
RF: Dendrobiums
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A couple of large Dends, just kinda hangin' out...and a bird to watch over
one. Diana |
Dendrobiums
Oops! Frank cut out the bird, LOL!
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RF: Assorted Pics of the Grounds
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The mature plantings were something to behold. If you look to the left of
the big Epi, you'll see a chickee hut. Diana |
Assorted Pics of the Grounds
Sorry. That's an Encyclia.
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RF: Last Ones
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What would a property be without a giraffe? And the pool is mere steps from
a large patio with a bar and a grill. Some of us would have been quite content to be left behind when the caravan left! Diana |
Last Ones
What a trip! Lovely specimen plants, shall have to visit.
Thanks for the show. -- Cheers Wendy No Spam Email Address Invalid |
Last Ones
Well, Wendy, if you are going to come down for the WOC, RF is quite close
by, so you can see it then! Diana "wendy7" wrote in message ... What a trip! Lovely specimen plants, shall have to visit. Thanks for the show. -- Cheers Wendy No Spam Email Address Invalid |
RF: Last Ones
On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:12:20 -0800, Diana Kulaga wrote
(in article ): What would a property be without a giraffe? And the pool is mere steps from a large patio with a bar and a grill. Some of us would have been quite content to be left behind when the caravan left! Diana Very nice tour, Diana. Right now the tropical life sounds enticing! Tom Walnut Creek, CA Nikon D200 |
RF: Last Ones
Tropical indeed! It's going down into the 30's here tonight, according to
reports, so we have brought all the Vandas inside, as well as the Phals. Everything else is sheeted up. Of course, it's usually a false alarm, and we only get down to 45 or so. Can't take the chance, though. The pool is warmer than the air! Global warming, pffft! We never used to get so cold in winter here. Diana |
Last Ones
Working on this Diana, it's never a problem, as my hubby is always ready
to travel, I am the one that likes to stay home. I remember going to the Redlands show & also visiting RF but not like your tour! -- Cheers Wendy No Spam Email Address Invalid Diana Kulaga wrote: Well, Wendy, if you are going to come down for the WOC, RF is quite close by, so you can see it then! Diana "wendy7" wrote in message ... What a trip! Lovely specimen plants, shall have to visit. Thanks for the show. -- Cheers Wendy No Spam Email Address Invalid |
Last Ones
RF does tours for the public at given times during the day. Before you come
down, check on the times to make your plans (see? I'm assuming you'll be here!). Diana "wendy7" wrote in message ... Working on this Diana, it's never a problem, as my hubby is always ready to travel, I am the one that likes to stay home. I remember going to the Redlands show & also visiting RF but not like your tour! -- Cheers Wendy No Spam Email Address Invalid Diana Kulaga wrote: Well, Wendy, if you are going to come down for the WOC, RF is quite close by, so you can see it then! Diana "wendy7" wrote in message ... What a trip! Lovely specimen plants, shall have to visit. Thanks for the show. -- Cheers Wendy No Spam Email Address Invalid |
RF: Last Ones
On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:12:20 -0500, "Diana Kulaga"
wrote: What would a property be without a giraffe? And the pool is mere steps from a large patio with a bar and a grill. Some of us would have been quite content to be left behind when the caravan left! Diana Wonderful tour. g How brilliant to leave your camera at home so you could fully enjoy the sights, without a worry about camera settings. G |
RF: Last Ones
How brilliant to leave your camera at home so you
could fully enjoy the sights, without a worry about camera settings. G I had enough to do riding herd on a bus load of people! D. |
RF: Phal House
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"Diana Kulaga" wrote: Lots of people think that RF deals exclusively with Vandaceous plants, but they do quite a bit more. Vandas are what they are famous for, but take a look at the Phal house! Diana where is the phal house? is it on the same grounds as the retail part...? (that's all i saw when i was there--bob was about to lead a tour, and i was in a hurry otherwise i would have tagged along. i should have. :) --j_a |
RF: Phal House
The Phal house is on the same grounds, but it's not really accessible unless
you are on the tour. There may be a way to get to it from the retail section; I'm not sure. I know I never saw it before. Except for a few areas marked out of bounds, we could purchase anything in that GH on our way through. It wasn't just Phals, either. There were Dends, Oncidiums and various and sundry other stuff in there. It's an amazing place populated by very gracious people. It's so clear that they all enjoy working there. Diana "unknown" wrote in message ... In article , "Diana Kulaga" wrote: Lots of people think that RF deals exclusively with Vandaceous plants, but they do quite a bit more. Vandas are what they are famous for, but take a look at the Phal house! Diana where is the phal house? is it on the same grounds as the retail part...? (that's all i saw when i was there--bob was about to lead a tour, and i was in a hurry otherwise i would have tagged along. i should have. :) --j_a |
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