Orchids in the garden

Cahuita's hot and humid climate is fantastic for plantlife, and many tropical flowers thrive in this environment which is without seasons, other than wet and dry -- no winter frost to damage plants here!  The garden at La Casa del Mango is sheltered from the sea breezes that come off the ocean by the wooden fence, preventing salt or wind harming the plants. 

Orchids are delicate flowers, but ours are tended by green-fingered Don Feliciano, who carefully raises them.  He attaches the orchids by their roots to tree trunks, and encourages them to attach themselves and grow, using the host tree instead of soil. 

These purple flowers are La Guardia Morada and as well as being beautiful, are the national flower of Costa Rica.  You can see why!

What are your favorite Costa Rican flowers?  Do you have photos to share?