Frank
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Plants growing on the wire
I was reading Judy's post on birds and it reminded me of something I saw on the way through Constitution. Up on the electrical wires there is some
sort of plant growing on/in the wire. Anyone have any info on them? It will help with my tour guide voice
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Sallysouth
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Frank, that is sooo funny that you asked this Q, as I relate it to those birds! Those plants are actually air plants and thrive on the moisture from
the air. I'm sorry I didn't do some research before I replied to your posts, but they also attach themselves to trees and other plants in Costa Rica.
You can buy them at say, Home Depot, and grow them without soil.They only need to be misted, but can die if you don't know how to take care of them
(guilty!)I'll bet Elgatoloco has some more info on them....
[Edited on 9-28-2005 by Sallysouth]
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Frank
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Air plant ? I know the type, even have a few, but it didnt even enter my mind with all of that microwave heat out there. 1 more surprising fact to add
to the trip down. Thanks!
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bajaden
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I knew a few air heads, but never an air plant. I wonder what air heads thrive on.
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bajajudy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaden
I wonder what air heads thrive on. |
Vacuums
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Diver
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Judy,
How cruel !. You know that vacuums are fatal to air-heads!
Compressors or leaf-blowers are used to treat most air-head illnesses.
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wilderone
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Tillandsia
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Natalie Ann
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wilderone
Tillandsia |
Does it get that sweet little spikey maroon purple bloom when it's on the wire?
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Jack Swords
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Wilderone has it nailed. Tillandsia recurva or ball moss. Actually not a moss, but a pineapple relative surviving on moisture in the air (especially
fogs). I have permit collected species from Baja, Costa Rica, and mainland Mexico. In the Yucatan they completely cover the wires and many tree
branches. Also found in the mountains around Guadalajara. The Tillandsia from Baja bloom here in Nipomo (CA) with a blue flower. Here they must be
hosed down weekly to survive. Many different Tillandsias are available in the nursery trade, but it is difficult to determine a location of origin.
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Frank
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I have yet to ask a question on the board that hasnt had a answer given. Thanks !!!!!!!!!
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Sharksbaja
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What powers and drives nanogears?
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Sharksbaja
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Oh, yeah....
I've noticed them too. Pretty gnarly lookin' and ropey.
Pineapples???
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Baja&Back
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Jack Swords
Wilderone has it nailed. Tillandsia recurva or ball moss. Actually not a moss, but a pineapple relative surviving on moisture in the air (especially
fogs). I have permit collected species from Baja, Costa Rica, and mainland Mexico. |
Oops. Are we supposed to have a permit for all the ball mosses my wife collected last year? They do OK here in Vancouver - must be the rain!
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