Epiphytic Collection

The Ghost Orchid, Dendrophylax lindenii, was made famous by Susan Orleans in her book The Orchid Thief. Rare and endangered, the ghost orchid is one of three leafless orchids in the U. S

Oak woodland on Dartmoor. Moss-covered stunted oak trees and rocks in Black-a-Tor Copse, a woodland area located at an altitude of around 380 metres in the West Okement River valley, Dartmoor, Devon

Miltoniopsis Orchid

Orchids (colour litho)
3630366 Orchids (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orchids. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Lycaste virginalis orchid (Lycaste skinneri). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Heliocereus speciosus and seed (Showy brick-red cactus, Cactus speciosus var. latertius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Rev. J.S

Dingy epidendrum orchid, Epidendrum anceps (Purplish-green epidendrum, Epidendrum viridi-purpureum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William

Epiphytes (colour litho)
3630359 Epiphytes (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epiphytes. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

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Orchid, Cockleshell orchid with dark purple striped labellum forming a hood with shell-like appearance at the 2011 Orchid Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Spanish Moss / Air Plant epiphytic on Wild Tamarind (Lysiloma latisiliquum) Florida, USA

Phalaenopsis hybrid orchids are one of the most popular cultivated orchid found in the United States

An Orchid, of the genus Bulbophyllum, is a unique hybrid now cultivated and sold in the United States

A very rare white form of the Common Grass-Pink, Calogpogon tuberosus albiflorus, it grows in wet prairies, meadows and pine flatwoods. Found in the eastern Unitied States. Helped to fires

A bromeliad airplant, of the genus Tillandsia, has pineapple-like leaves that seasonally show red, especially when back-lit by the sun

Mountain Immortelle (Erythrina poeppigiana) naturalised species, flowering, with epiphytes growing on branches, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, February

Common Oak (Quercus robur) stunted trees with epiphytic ferns, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood N.N.R. Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, November

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Epiphytes on a tree - a mixture of epiphytic fern and bromeliads cover an old rainforest tree in the subtropic rainforest in northwestern Argentina Date:

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Epiphytes on a tree - a mixture of epiphytic fern and bromeliads cover an old rainforest tree in the subtropic rainforest in northwestern Argentina Date:

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Epiphytic Moss - hanging from twigs and branches covering everything in this lush Valdivian temperate rainforest Date:

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Ant-house plant (Myrmecodia beccarii), young plant with another ant-associated epiphytic plant (Dischidia nummularia). Far North Queensland, Australia Date:

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Ant-house plant (Myrmecodia beccarii) one of several tropical epiphytic plants used as nests by certain ants. Far North Queensland, Australia Date:

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A tropical epiphytic plant (Dischidia major) whose inflated leaves are used as ant nests. North Queensland, Australia Date:

Nepenthes: tropical pitcher plant
The insectivorous nepenthes plants are epiphitic plants that grow on the branches of trees common in Australia, the Phillipines and Malaysia

Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) C014 / 2337
Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) flower. This creeping vine is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. The fruit of this plant is edible

Epiphytic bromelia plants (Bromelia sp. centre and upper left) in a tropical greenhouse

Coelogyne cristata epiphytic orchid C019 / 0219
Coelogyne cristata epiphytic orchid flowers

Tropical rainforest epiphytes. Epiphyte-covered branch on an emergent Ceibo tree (Ceibo pentandra) viewed from a canopy platform. Epiphytes are plants that grow on trees for support

Orchid (Galeandra baueri), artwork C013 / 6608
Orchid (Galeandra baueri). Illustration from Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala (1837-43) by James Bateman

Tillandsia stricta, air plant
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Cypress trees and bromeliad, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Florida, December

Cypress trees loaded with bromeliads, Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, December

Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp. ) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat
Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp.) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat, Black-a-Tor Copse National Nature Reserve, West Okement River Valley, Dartmoor N.P

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic ferns, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic moss, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Bromeliad plants

Cambria orchid flowers (Odontoglossum sp.)

Moth orchids
Moth orchid flowers (Phalaenopsis Flower Power )

Epiphytic bromeliad (family Bromeliaceae) growing on a subtropical rainforest tree. Epiphytic bromeliads are non-parasitic plants that grow on a host tree for support

Southern polypody (Polypodium australe)
Southern polypody fern (Polypodium australe). Photgraphed in Greece, in March

Strangler fig (Ficus aurea) seedling attached to a host tree. The roots of the strangler fig grow downward, engulfing the host tree while also climbing upward towards the sunlight

Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides)
Spanish moss (Tillsandsia usneoides) hanging in the branches of a tree. This plant is an epiphyte, meaning that it absorbs nutrients and water from the air

Bromeliad growing on a tree. The central flower spike (red) is surrounded by many long thin leaves (green). This is an epiphytic bromeliad, one that grows on trees for support

Epiphytic moss hanging from tree branches. This moss uses trees or rocks for support. An epiphyte does not harm the organism it uses for support. Photographed in Bhutan

Bromeliad (Tillandsia fasciculata)
Florida bromeliad plants (Tillandsia fasciculata) on host trees. This epiphytic plant is found throughout the USA, Central and South America and Mexico

Guzmania dissitiflora
Epiphytic bromeliads (Guzmania dissitiflora). This plant is from Panama

Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis sp. )
Moth orchid flower (Phalaenopsis sp.). In the wild this type of orchid grows as an epiphyte on tree bark. It is found in the Himalayas, South East Asia and northern Australia

Pine Pink, Bletia purpurea, blooming on Mango Tree(Mangifera indica) with Bromeliads, Frenchmans Cove, Port Antonio, Jamaica

Old strangler fig, with aerial roots. USA
ROG-12186 Old strangler fig - with aerial roots Florida, USA Ficus aurea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Epiphytic wonders: Orchids in the wild. The Ghost Orchid, Dendrophylax lindenii, was made famous by Susan Orleans in her captivating book. Its ethereal beauty and elusive nature have captivated orchid enthusiasts worldwide. In the enchanting oak woodland on Dartmoor, a hidden world treasures awaits. These delicate plants cling to tree branches, thriving without soil. Their roots dangle gracefully, drawing moisture and nutrients from the air. Amongst this lush habitat, we find the Miltoniopsis Orchid blooming with vibrant colors that rival any artist's palette. Its petals dance like brush strokes against a backdrop of moss-covered trees. An exquisite lithograph showcases an array of orchids in all their splendor - each one unique and mesmerizing. The Lycaste virginalis orchid stands tall with its pristine white blooms, while Heliocereus speciosus proudly displays its fiery red flowers alongside precious seeds waiting to be dispersed. Amidst this tapestry of flora lies the Dingy epidendrum orchid, Epidendrum anceps - a modest beauty that thrives despite its unassuming appearance. It reminds us that even amidst life's challenges, resilience can bloom. Epiphytes are true survivors; they adapt and thrive where others cannot. A stunning lithograph captures their diversity - a testament to nature's ingenuity and endless creativity. Let your imagination wander through these botanical wonders as you gaze upon Picture No. 11073824 featuring the striking Miltoniopsis Orchid in full bloom – a sight that will surely leave you breathless. Intriguingly mysterious yet undeniably beautiful – epiphytic orchids continue to fascinate us with their ability to flourish in unexpected places. Explore their world and discover nature's remarkable artistry firsthand.