Thursday, March 31, 2011

Malayan Ground Orchid

Its Friday again!

Blooming Friday this week's theme is On the Ground - hosted by Katarina at Roses and Stuff. Today Im flaunting (Tootsie's Fertiliser Friday/Flaunting your Flowers) my ground orchid planted on my new flower bed near the pond.

Scientifically it is known as Spathoglottis Plicata or the Malayan Ground Orchid and the Philippines Ground Orchid. It is a native of South East Asian countries and the Philippines but it is one of the most common orchids found in the islands of Hawaii!



the first flowers of my Malayan Ground Orchid planted in a pot are white/pinkish with a bit of yellow in the centre




transplanted the whole clump on the ground...they love the sun or semi shade





the second time blooms show more yellow after that



The colour of the flowers are usually white, purple, lavender/violet, peach, light pink, orange/yellow


the plant was a big clump, had so many bulbs, so I broke them apart and planted them in the new flower bed circling the pond




How about this? This dainty sweet flowers are the Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) a tiny version of the showier Cattleya....though I dont have this in my garden, just to show here another variety of ground orchid





While doing my gardening, Im usually accompanied by the Ground Patrol, today is Comot's turn. She was the neighbour's kitten who came one day for lunch, then dinner....then stayed for good!

snooping and snipping around under the flower and vegetable beds...

hmmmm...can I eat this? snipping water cabbage thrown from the pond for my compost bin under my vegetables....dont disturb me...Im working! here's the weed! the weed!

not weed you....its my newly planted lemon grass!


hey you Ground Patrol...are you pooping or what? Ground Patrol indeed....making a mess of the ground in my garden!


Pop over to Katarina's garden to see what's on the ground there and to Tootsie's for her Spring flowers and seedlings!











ENJOY!
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38 comments:

  1. GigaApril 1, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Ten storczyk mimo, że najskromniejszy na Hawajach jest śliczny, a kotek milutki. Pozdrawiam

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  2. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Pretty flowers today. The ground orchids are beautiful, and so is Comot, or Ground Patrol. Comot has such pretty eyes.

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  3. lotusleafApril 1, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Those ground orchids are real beauties. The kitten is so cute too.

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  4. Malay-Kadazan girlApril 1, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Lovely orchids. Is that basil seedlings around the sweetcorn?

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  5. rainfield61April 1, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    It is Friday again, but this Saturday is my working day!

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  6. cherryApril 1, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Kitty & flowers are beautiful love the ground orchids..
    Happy April fools day and hugs from Savannah, Cherry

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  7. kitchen flavoursApril 1, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful orchids.. looks so dainty and pretty!

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  8. TYRA Hallsénius LindheApril 1, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Stunning pictures especially the Chinese Ground Orchid! Dainty indeed ;-)

    Greetings from Tyra in Vaxholm

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  9. Anna VattenkannaApril 1, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    So exotic! And so beautiful your ground orchids are. I love your Ground Patrol - keep the good work up!

    Greetings from Anna Vattenkanna in Sweden

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  10. Rosie GanApril 1, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    So those are ground orchids. Pretty. And Comot should be renamed Comel.
    Rosie

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  11. BernieHApril 1, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Gorgeous Ground Orchids. Your Malayan Ground Orchid is wonderful ... such lovely colours. Your Bletilla variety is pretty. I have the purple variety which is lovely, but your pink is very pretty. Ground Patrol seems to love the garden.

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  12. DarlaApril 1, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I am going to buy some ground orchids soon! Love your ground patrol.

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  13. Sunray GardensApril 1, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Lovely flowers and the ones with your cat are adorable.
    Cher
    Goldenray Yorkies

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  14. Egretta Wells blogApril 1, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful orchids. I've always wanted to try to grow orchids!

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  15. easygardenerApril 1, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Lovely to see Orchids in a natural setting. As to cats in the garden - they look beautiful but sometimes they just have to do something to annoy the gardener :-)

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  16. Suss o KaiApril 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Oh so luuky you are that have Orchids in the garden and it is so beutiful to. Wath a cute cat :) / Suss

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  17. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Your orchids are just lovely, and the kitten is too cute!

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  18. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesApril 1, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful flowers..(Orchids) and an adorable kitty make for the perfect Springtime post! I loved it!
    Mona

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  19. Mel_ColeApril 1, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    That is a cute companion your got in your garden there. Your kitty. :) My Fertilizer Friday

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  20. MashaApril 1, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I love looking at orchids, thanks for indulging me:). Yours are so beautiful and unusual. Cute kitty too.

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  21. TheGardeningBlogApril 1, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    The Orchid is beautiful but Ground Control steals the show!

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  22. YvonneApril 1, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Comot's a cutie and what lovely orchids!

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  23. miruku April 2, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Oh p3chandan, your orchids very cantik lah! Growing on the ground, can meh? Hehe i very bodoh in orchid ma, teach la...
    By the way, the cat is so cute. My neighbour's cat used to lepak in my house but he has been missing in action for the past 6 mths, a bit missing him lor..

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  24. LindyLouMacApril 2, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Calling by from Tootsie Time as participating in Fertiliser Friday and really enjoying meeting everyone else. What gorgeous orchids and kitten.

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  25. Food so delicious!April 2, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Very pretty!!! I only have the white ones.. the purples ones flowered once and that was it.... sigh..

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  26. YvonneApril 2, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you for your comment on my blog post. The pond plant that you like is Golden Club (Orontium aquaticum).

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  27. klaraau01April 2, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Beautiful orchid - so nice to see it grow naturally - thank you for sharing

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  28. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I love cats, and your interloper is quite beautiful with the blue eyes and grey highlights!

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  29. Casa MariposaApril 2, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Those orchids are beautiful! I really like the Chinese orchid. Cute cat!!

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  30. p3chandanApril 3, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Thank you Pozdrawiam, it is beautiful!

    Thanks Donna, Lotusleaf..Comot has bluish eyes and very cheeky!

    Diana that were weeds! hehe..3rd last photo are the Thai basil which has grown quite high where Comot is always playing hide n seek.

    I thought you have passed the working age Rainfield and became a Gentleman of Leisure! haha..

    Hi Cherry hope you didnt get fooled on April Fool Day..hehe..thank you for dropping by.

    Thank you, I love them cos no fuss like the real orchid!

    Thank you Tyra and Anna, thanks for visiting my small garden.

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  31. p3chandanApril 3, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Rosie I have one cat named Chomel, this one Comot cos of the dark brown spots on its nose, ears and tails make it look a bit 'dirty' or untidy!

    Bernie, purple variety should be lovely, very seldom seen here.I remembered my grandma used to have them and those days the original colour was purple, now you have so many colours! The kitty loves to prance around the garden whenever Im there.

    Darla, Egretta...ground orchid is a no fuss plant than the real orchid, very easy to grow and mantain them. Quite lovely as a houseplant too.

    Thank you Cher, Easygardener and Tracy..thanks for dropping by my garden.

    Thanks Mona, Mel, Christine, Clipped Wings and Masha..nothing compared to your beautiful roses! Kitty is indeed a good companion in the garden, I never get bored seeing her cheeky antics!

    Milka, thats why la its called ground orchid..can be grown in pots or on the ground. Its easy to grow and maintain not like the real orchid. My neighbour's cats all the time lepak at my house especially during meal time!

    You are welcome anytime Klara! Luckily we have Blotanical we can share and see gardens all over the world!

    Thanks Carolyn, I think its a mix breed of Siamese.

    Thanks Casa..those are really cute and lovely!

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  32. donaApril 3, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    What a lucky woman is that who can grow orchids on the ground! I sincerely envy you! :)
    Btw: Ground Patrol is so funny! My helpful kitten is called Carlos instead.

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  33. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Your ground orchid is gorgeous...lovely pale color! Comot, your Ground Patrol for the day, is quite handsome!

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  34. p3chandanApril 3, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Dona ground orchid is easy to grow and maintain not like the real orchid.So you too have garden helper at home!

    Theanne thank you.

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  35. OneApril 4, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Someday, I intend to grow ground orchids. Yours are beautiful. Comel and comot sound similar. Surname Co.

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  36. siteseerApril 5, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Is it hard to grow 'cats' lol. Bet it's nice to have company in the garden while you're working.

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  37. MalarApril 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I ahve seens this Orchid back in hometown when i was young! Now i seldom see them!
    Teh kitty is so cute!

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  38. TootsieApril 8, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I might be late...but at least I showed!!! this is great! I love that kitty...thanks for linking in!

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