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Great article! I recently moved a sad, little, indoor orchid out into the palm tree in our front yard. I have been amazed by the successful root growth and it is just now starting to grow a new baby leaf! I’m concerned about protecting it during the winter. If we get a freeze ( in Orlando, FL), what do I do?

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Hi Michael, thank you for your comment. I have given you the most up to date links at the end of the article. Unfortunately, there's not much we can do. However, since the vector is an insect that pupates under the soil, using beneficial nematodes around the target palms may be helpful in lowering the numbers of these insects that spread the disease from tree to tree. You can find beneficial nematodes at many suppliers on line that sell beneficial insects. Hope this helps.

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That's a cool idea to use the boots to mount them on! I am going to try this myself. Thanks for sharing.

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I remove newer boots, wire 2 together, mount orchid in the middle & hang, not sure of longevity, yet. It can get pretty cold here. We have taken them in, hung christmas lights, covered individuals, piled up & covered with old camping tents (with bottom removed). Determined to get them out of pots, this year has been too rainy.

Hi Wanda, I don't suggest mounting on palm boots, because they tend to fall off, and then your orchid goes with it. Trunk is OK, though, or other trees and palms, depending on the orchid and their sun/shade requirements. How likely is it to freeze where you are? Short of 32 degrees, they are safe. You can cover them with cloth if you suspect a hard freeze. Hope this helps, Donna

I'm in central Florida, my happiest orchids have crawled out of the pots. I have put several on palm boots, but would like to mount on trees. I'm concerned with how to protect from the cold . . . suggestions please & thank you!

Thank you for all the great info. I just retired and am planning on a move very soon from Alabama to the Apopka area. Lots of great trees for attaching orchads and looking forward to becoming more familiar with growing these beauties on trees. Second question. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to purchase good quality orchards in the central Florida area? I know there is a shop in downtown Winter Park, however, I haven't been able to get parking reasonably close to visit.

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I don't usually do any pruning when they are on trees. If they are turning brown, they may not be getting enough water or too much sun, or have come loose. Be sure they are attached snugly. You can cut off the dead parts if you wish.

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Hi Donna, I wish you had mentioned that the Bidens is also one of our best pollinator plants. Where they are a weed to you, they are wanted by others. They should be left whenever the chance arises. Our pollinators will be helped immensely. You should also mention that there are varying degrees of straw. Some is filthy and full of weed seeds and should be avoided. It can make the problem much worse. Now that I've stopped using it my weeds are going away. If they sit too long mice and rats can infest the bales. Your article was very good in spite of these few mentions. I also love the Mimosa. Just FYI. Thanks for what you do!

have been enjoying 4 orchid plants on my palm tree in boca raton, this has been my best. I cut off some of the dead last year, pls advise best way to prune them. Thx

Hi Luis, I hear what you are saying, but even if you grow them in pots, and you have a lot of iguanas around, the blooms will be eaten. I have all my orchids, probably close to 100 on trees and rarely have a problem. If you have an infestation of iguanas, you may want to hire a trapper to help control them. It is a serious problem for all or our landscape plants.

Regrettably, down here in South Florida with the iguana invasion, the blooms are a favorite food. I am lucky if I bloom lasts more than a day or two before it is eaten. Typically the pseudobulbs and leaves will not be eaten, but then you can’t enjoy the flowers, so be warned.

Good to know! It is the best; flexible, the color blends well and lasts long enough for the orchid to attach securely.

Michael, I am assuming they are in pots? The one that seldom blooms is most likely not getting enough sun. What kind is it? The struggling one, if not already on a tree, should be placed on one. That usually heals them. If it is on a tree, it may not be in the right amount of light, or not receiving enough moisture; again, what kind is it?

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I suggest we see Igurnas in restaurants to eliminate them from over population the state be, if more people see that it's a very good food source , and they can go to most restaurant and by it for dinner or lunch , the people of Trinidad knows how to prepare Igurnas very well , my brother in law cook some for me and my sister , very delicious and tasty , I couldn't get enough ,

Hi Kim, No, you do not have to put any moss. It's better if you just attach snugly and let the roots attach to the trunk. Best Wishes, Donna

This blog article and the comments were exactly what I needed to push me to move my orchids to my trees! The blooms are starting to come off of the potted plants... so, time to move to a tree! Question: do I put a moss base under the orchid to attach it to the tree? Thank you!! Kim B

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Thank you. Depending on the type of orchid, sometimes it's best to leave it because, until it turns completely brown, it could rebloom on that spike and/or is getting nutrition from it as it senesces. Hope this helps!

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I bought an orchid at Home Depot and moved it into my crape myrtle when it finished blooming. Wish I could figure out how to post a picture,,, It has three bloom spikes coming along now, and the roots are spreading nicely to secure it. It needed protection when it got cold recently but other than that completely carefree and looking very happy! (Fleming Island, near Jax FL)

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I no longer keep any orchids in pots. After they drop their flowers, I cut off the spent flower spikes, trim back the pot bound roots and move them out into the trees. I use strips of old panty hose to attach the orchids. Panty hose is very elastic and holds the orchids snug against the tree bark. It will eventually disintigrate, leaving the orchid and tree in a true epiphitic relationship. If you appreciate the sunlight requirements of the different orchid types, you will have great success

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Hi Alice, I agree that Royal Poinciana are one of the most beautiful trees in the world, and you should make every effort to save this tree. How were the termites identified? By a tree professional? I would need you to send me some photos of this to try and make a ID and maybe would have to bring in a sample to be a positive ID. Please give me more information and photos, and please, don't cut it down! Termites can be treated. Email: donna.torrey@ufl.edu Thank you!

I have a Royal ponciana tree in my back yard, we been leaving in this house for 35 year years. I believe the tree was planted in 1953. After a bad hurraicane two years ago A huge branche was destroy by the wind, so after cutting it ,we have termite on. I need despeetly advice what to do best. We were told to cut the tree complety. I cannot imagine doing so, I deeply love this tree. Please can you advice us who can help to evaluate what is the best what to do. Thank you very much Mrs Schipani

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Thank you for the best practices and keeping us update. Yes, we are entering into new waters, and in a multidimensional way; indeed, year 2020 marks the beginning of exponentially new ways to do and see the world. Today more than ever, success requires a learning based, radically open minded mentality, fast adoption and adapting to be uncomfortable. The jobs of today most likely wont exist in ten years or even less. Seamless, organizations have visionaries and shapers, need to quickly adapt and move fast in adoption, and it is happening with the help of COVID-19, which is already contributing to massive remote work adoption, that otherwise would be having a slow process of internalization to be fully embraced. Also, it is helping to deploy a radical change in our culture, the way our society operates, and it will accelerate evolution in unthinkable ways. As streets are empty social media platforms are full of live. For UF/IFAS Extension, embracing online learning and similar ways to serve the community in a relevant way, the data from the community should be scrutinized and readily available for fast adoption and fast deployment to truly impact the community. This should be a key component of the upcoming road map. I just hope this is the right venue to elaborate and brainstorm on this.

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I have a young mango tree in my backyard in Orlando, Fl. which is not flowering as usual this year 2019. In years 2016 and 2017 it yield rich flavored fruit. In year 2018 this beautiful tree did not gave flowers nor fruit due to a cold season which put all leaves out. This year 2019 it is full of big green leaves and at this very moment, June 16, 2019, new leaves are still developing. In years 2016 and 2017 this "mayaguezano" tree (quite similar to "Kent" variety) got thousand of flowers by March and juicy mangos by June. This June is running and no flowers seems to appear. Is it normal considering changes observed in world's climate. Is it possible to expect flowers and fruit by late October this year? Thanks for your time and answer.

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Are you doing any special events during the week that summer campers from other summer camps can participate in?

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