Epiphyte Collection (#3)

Orchid (Galeandra baueri), artwork C013 / 6608
Orchid (Galeandra baueri). Illustration from Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala (1837-43) by James Bateman

Peperomia Rotundifolia (Creeping Buttons) a creeping epiphyte on a tree, Nosara River, Nosara, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Tillandsia stricta, air plant
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Snake Orchid - gorgous individual of this epiphytic orchid grows on a tree trunk in tropical rainforest
SAS-1682 Snake Orchid - epiphytic orchid grows on a tree trunk in tropical rainforest. Tam O'Shanter National Forest, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Queensland

Resplendent Quetzal HDD 781 Perched on branch Costa Rica Pharomachrus mocinno costaricensis © Hans D
HDD-781 Resplendent QUETZAL - perched on lichen covered branch Costa Rica, Central America Pharomachrus mocinno costaricensis Hans D Dossenbach contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Orchid, (Cattleya amethystoglossa), Eastern Brazil

Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp. ) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat
Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp.) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat, Black-a-Tor Copse National Nature Reserve, West Okement River Valley, Dartmoor N.P

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic ferns, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic moss, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Banded Woodpecker (Picus mineaceus) adult male, feeding beside epiphyte on tree, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, november
Banded Woodpecker (Picus mineaceus) adult male, feeding beside epiphyte on tree, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, november

Bromeliad plants

Cambria orchid flowers (Odontoglossum sp.)

Moth orchids
Moth orchid flowers (Phalaenopsis Flower Power )

Epiphytic bromeliad (family Bromeliaceae) growing on a subtropical rainforest tree. Epiphytic bromeliads are non-parasitic plants that grow on a host tree for support

Southern polypody (Polypodium australe)
Southern polypody fern (Polypodium australe). Photgraphed in Greece, in March

Strangler fig (Ficus aurea) seedling attached to a host tree. The roots of the strangler fig grow downward, engulfing the host tree while also climbing upward towards the sunlight

Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides)
Spanish moss (Tillsandsia usneoides) hanging in the branches of a tree. This plant is an epiphyte, meaning that it absorbs nutrients and water from the air

Epiphytic plants. Ancient beech tree trunk (Fagus sylvatica) covered with epiphytic plants. The trunk is covered predominately with mosses and lichen

Bromeliad growing on a tree. The central flower spike (red) is surrounded by many long thin leaves (green). This is an epiphytic bromeliad, one that grows on trees for support

Epiphytic moss hanging from tree branches. This moss uses trees or rocks for support. An epiphyte does not harm the organism it uses for support. Photographed in Bhutan

Bromeliad (Tillandsia fasciculata)
Florida bromeliad plants (Tillandsia fasciculata) on host trees. This epiphytic plant is found throughout the USA, Central and South America and Mexico

Guzmania dissitiflora
Epiphytic bromeliads (Guzmania dissitiflora). This plant is from Panama

Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis sp. )
Moth orchid flower (Phalaenopsis sp.). In the wild this type of orchid grows as an epiphyte on tree bark. It is found in the Himalayas, South East Asia and northern Australia

Epiphytic tillandsia are common in the Florida, USA

New Zealand JPF 7943 Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand. © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ARDEA LONDON
JPF-7943 New Zealand - showing epiphytic lichen growth on tree Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Conservatory SG 4918 View inside with various plants including Aechmea © ARDEA LONDON
SG-4918 Conservatory - View inside with various plants including Aechmea Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Epiphytes - grass-like epiphyte and different kinds of fern growing on a moss-covered tree branch - Te Urewera National
SAS-952 Epiphytes - grass-like epiphyte and different kinds of fern growing on a moss-covered tree branch Te Urewera National Park, Hawke's Bay, North Island

Rainforest ROG 9187 Scalesia cloud forest with ferns & other Epiphytes. 1000m, on Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
ROG-9187 RAINFOREST - Scalesia cloud forest with ferns and other Epiphytes 1000m, on Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Epiphytic Arboreal Orchid in fork of tree
KF-9914 Epiphytic Arboreal ORCHID - growing on tree fork. Cattleya sp. Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Epiphytic Bromeliads & lianas
JLM-6761 EPIPHYTIC BROMELIADS & LIANAS John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

New Zealand DAD 1512 Rain forest near mangonui, evidence of low cloud and very damp conditions with draping Lichen
DAD-1512 RAINFOREST - evidence of low cloud and very damp conditions with draping Lichen, tree stanglers, and Epyphites. near mangonui

Brazillian Floss Silk Tree - Palo Borracho Iguazu Falls area, Argentina
FG-12157 Brazilian Floss SILK Tree - with epiphytes Iguazu Falls area, Argentina Chorisia speciosa Palo Boracho Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bromeliad - Spanish moss on tree. Venzuela
WAT-8977 Bromeliad - Spanish Moss / Vegetable Horsehair on tree Venezuela Tillandsia usneoides M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ancient Beech Tree - Covered with various fungi, in old forest of Sababurg, autumn. North Hessen, Germany
USH-1494 Ancient Beech Tree - Covered with various fungi, in old forest of Sababurg, autumn. North Hessen, Germany. Fagus sylvatica Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display

Bomeliads - Tillandsia fendleri and osneides (looks like a beard) Merida area, Andes, Venezuela Fam: Bromeliacee
WAT-8362 Bomeliads - Tillandsia fendleri and osneides (looks like a beard) Merida area, Andes. Venezuela Tillandsia fendleri Fam: Bromeliacee M

Bromeliads - Tillandsia fendleri and osneides (looks like a beard) Merida area. Andes. Venezuela
WAT-8350 Bromeliads - Tillandsia fendleri and osneides (looks like a beard) Merida area, Andes. Venezuela Tillandsia fendleri M

USA - Moss covered tree in rainforest. Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
JZ-455 Moss covered tree in rainforest Olympic National Park, Washington, USA. Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bald Eagle - in Spanish Moss draped tree Cypress Lake, florida, USA BI001224
COS-1118 Bald Eagle - in Spanish Moss / Vegetable Horsehair draped tree Cypress Lake, Florida, USA Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wistman's wood, Devon. High altitude common oak wood with abundant epiphytes. Dartmoor
ROG-11551 High altitude common oak wood with abundant epiphytes Wistman's wood Devon. Dartmoor. UK Quercus robur Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Nature's Aerial Artists: Epiphytes in Captivating Landscapes" Nestled within the enchanting Oak woodland on Dartmoor, epiphytes thrive as they cling to towering branches, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of life. Journeying across the United States to Georgia's Savannah, we find ourselves at Wormsloe Plantation, where epiphytes grace the entrance with their ethereal presence. In the heart of nature's gallery, behold the stunning Cattleya Orchid - a delicate masterpiece suspended in mid-air, showcasing its vibrant petals for all to admire. The sun bromeliad reveals its captivating secret; central leaves that transform into fiery red hues, beckoning hummingbirds with their irresistible charm. Venturing deep into the Amazon rainforest canopy unveils a breathtaking sight - Bromeliad epiphytes flourishing upon branches like living jewels amidst lush green foliage. Traveling afar to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Madagascar transports us to tropical forests adorned with countless epiphytic wonders; an awe-inspiring display of nature's creativity and resilience. Cast your gaze upon "The Banyan Tree, " an etching from 1927 capturing the timeless beauty of these aerial plants intertwining themselves around ancient trunks like living sculptures. Behold the Plate-billed Mountain-toucan perched amongst resplendent epiphytic flora; a testament to how these plants provide not only sustenance but also shelter for diverse wildlife species. Delicate peach-colored Cymbidium Orchids dance gracefully above forest floors, adding elegance and allure wherever they choose to make their home among towering trees. Finally, immerse yourself in sheer magnificence as you encounter Crimson Cattleya Orchids blooming passionately against verdant backdrops – nature's way of painting landscapes with vibrant hues.