Lycaste longipetala - in situ - Ecuador

[duane mcdowell]

On an orchid tour with Ecuagenera. The first picture is the back of Gilberto Merino's head - not a great shot, but it gives an idea of the habitat.

 

[paphioboy]

Interesting species... The flower looks quite big too..

 

[duane mcdowell]

Thank you for looking!

 

[Shiva]

Nice!

 

[NYEric]

On an orchid tour with Ecuagenera. The first picture is the back of Gilberto Merino's head

:rollhappy:
What was the temp like? How were the mosquitoes?

 

[paphjoint]

Nice !

 

[W. Beetus]

Great pictures! Beautiful green color.

 

[etex]

Super pics! Now I am jealous- not only did you get to see (and photograph) in their stupendous nursery,but also an orchid tour!

 

[SlipperFan]

Habitat looks like a tangled mess -- it would be easy to overlook small flowers in that environment.

 

[goldenrose]

Habitat looks like a tangled mess -- it would be easy to overlook small flowers in that environment.

That's for sure! Also reinforces cool roots & bright light!

 

[biothanasis]

Gorgeous flowers!!!

 

[duane mcdowell]

:rollhappy:
What was the temp like? How were the mosquitoes?

50s and 60s at night, 70s during the days.
Almost no mosquitoes!

 

[NYEric]

Wow! Sounds perfect. Of course every mosquito would find me.