Orchids Costa Rica

carnivoras plant, eats insects rare orchid “species stamnopea wardi” Costa Rica Spotlight: The La Paz Waterfall Gardens, now open, is not only about waterfalls.  It is about exotic and unusual flowering plants. Lets start with the orchid species stamnopea wardi or “torito” .  This orchid pictured above is rare orchid species and  blooms only once [...]

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Costa Rica Spotlight:It has  been six months since the January 8th earthquake which caused damage in and around La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Peace Lodge.   Major restorations have been under way and the La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Peace Lodge are now open! And I had the pleasure to visit the Gardens a few [...]

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As you travel Costa Rica you will see many species of Orchids  in Costa Ricain full bloom.  Especially in the dry season of January through April, providing the ideal natural conditions for the orchids to  bloom and thrive.  They are seen mostly in peoples homes and also in hotel lobbies.  It is rare, but not impossible [...]

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