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Old 08-01-2008, 08:26 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Most of the Crypt grow near the riverbank, under the big tree:





This one is going to flower soon:






Borneo island has a lot of beautiful rivers:
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Old 08-01-2008, 08:31 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Some plants growing near the river:

A terrestrial orchid, Acanthephippium sp.





Flower of Acanthephippium sp.










Begonia sp.
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Old 08-01-2008, 08:33 PM   #13 (permalink)
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One of the Crypt auriculata which I brought home is flowering yesterday:















THE END.
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Old 08-02-2008, 08:40 AM   #14 (permalink)
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As always, very nice pictures Junglemike. I especially like seeing the plants in their natural habitat, it gives me an idea of the lighting and substrate I need to use. It looks like these were growing in a very sandy area.....is that right?
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beautiful pics. thanks for sharing
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Old 08-04-2008, 01:24 AM   #16 (permalink)
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As always, very nice pictures Junglemike. I especially like seeing the plants in their natural habitat, it gives me an idea of the lighting and substrate I need to use. It looks like these were growing in a very sandy area.....is that right?
Yes, you are right. River sand + clay.
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Awesome pictures Mike! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Old 08-04-2008, 01:00 PM   #18 (permalink)
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awesome pictures and a great story!
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Beautiful auriculata and nice pictures. You grow you your crypts in sand and clay too?

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Old 08-04-2008, 08:33 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Amazing! How fortunate you are to be able to go to these places!
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