Schomburgkia Myrmecophila Christinae Blooming Size Orchid Cattleya

Description: These plants want to grow! Some will double in size in a year! The new growth starts with an “eye” at the base by the rhizome. This one has plenty of eyes! Myrmecophila is a large orchid that is endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula, Belize, and Guatemala. The flowers grow atop slender, two meter tall stems that grow epiphytically on mangrove branches. This species of orchid has a special, symbiotic relationship with ants. At the base of each orchid stem is a pseudobulb, which resembles a banana, and is used for water storage. An opening at the base of each pseudobulb serves as an entrance for the ants, who live inside. The ants get nectar from the orchids and attack any herbivorous creatures that attempt to disturb the flowers. So, the ants acquire a place to live and food from the orchid, and in return, they protect the orchids from hungry herbivores and supply the orchids with nutrients, derived from ant waste and debris. If your plant is described as in bud or bloom, please know that we will do our best to get the flower to you intact. We, of course cannot guarantee live flowers on delivery. That would be impossible! Your best bet is to assume you are buying an orchid PLANT..... not a flower. That way, no one will be disappointed. I personally hand pick the best plants to offer up to the eBay community for you to enjoy. Check my feedback & see. I have been an orchid seller on eBay since 1998. Machiela's Orchids is proud of a history of growing and selling healthy plants. Our goal is to satisfy you! If you are not satisfied, we are not satisfied. Simply email us and we will do everything possible to make you happy. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours for resolution. Shipping: $18 USPS Priority WE COMBINE SHIPPING!!!! Eac)additional plant is one $2 to ship! Orchid supplies can be combined too! As me for a quote. I try to make my shipping charges as close to actual as possible. Email me when you are ready to check out and I will give you an invoice for the total. I do not use heat packs, they can cause more damage than not. Email me if you would like more information. Wondering how to care for your new orchids? Check out our Care Sheets! I

Price: 26.95 USD

Location: Boynton Beach, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-03T20:47:39.000Z

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