Anoectochilus sandvicensis (in-situ)

[Pete]

I was recently able to visit some new area surrounding a bog on the summit of Mt. Ka'ala on Oahu (the islands highest peak), to survey for several rare plants, including one of the three native orchids to hawaii, Anoectochilus sandvicensis . Below are several pictures of the plants from two different populations. We were surprisingly pleased to see the species seemingly doing very well in this particular area. We counted 4 distinct populations with good regeneration and a good amount of plants. now is not the flowering time but I will return when it is and update with photos. we saw only one very small (aberrant) bloom.
the last photos are of what the habitat looks like around there (they are found growing in rather deep shade) and it stays a bit cooler there (~intermediate to warm) and is very wet. last 2 pictures are the view

here, numerous plants growing on a vertical cliff outside a cave, on the summit. beautiful habitat.

 

[TDT]

It's always wonderful to see plants growing in their native habitat. And the mountain views are spectacular (from someone who grew up in the Canadian Rocky Mountains)! Thank you.

 

[wjs2nd]

Wonderful views and photos. The growth looks great. It'll be nice when they're blooming.

 

[Secundino]

Thanks for sharing, always great to see in-situ plants, well protected.

 

[NYEric]

All I can think of when you say "bog" is the mosquitoes of upstate NY. thanks for sharing.

 

[cnycharles]

cool; nice pictures. are these the species that i'd read about, where some were propagated in the lab and reintroduced to the wild?

All I can think of when you say "bog" is the mosquitoes of upstate NY. thanks for sharing.

you forgot the deerflies (if you close your eyes and listen, you can still hear the 'hum' of the mosquito wings :rollhappy: )

 

[The Orchid Boy]

Thanks for sharing, I love to see orchids growing in the wild.

 

[Brabantia]

Many thanks for your to share such marvelous environments!

 

[Tom499]

Beautiful views!

 

[Dido]

Thanks for sharing
Is this orchid already in culture???

 

[NYEric]

Maybe but I have never seen it for sale. I don't expect to see it either as I think it is really endangered.

you forgot the deerflies (if you close your eyes and listen, you can still hear the 'hum' of the mosquito wings :rollhappy: )

ACKK!! :viking: At least those upstate heavy bomber mosquitoes make a noise, unlike the NYC stealth fighters!!