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While the rare and elusive Ghost Orchid can pop up in some unusual places, the most reliable spot to see one in bloom is the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida. This July, one happy plant is again visible from the comfort of their boardwalk. With 14 flower buds that will open over the next month, local biologists have nicknamed this specimen the “Super Ghost.” Most Ghost Orchids have a maximum of 3 blossoms per year, but this plant reliably has at least a dozen. It already had a single out-of-season bloom in March.

This Super Ghost has inspired local businesses to offer Ghost Orchid specials. Hotels, restaurants, and even a nearby Seminole Casino give discounts to orchid tourists who show their Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary receipt. Ghost Orchids may be rare enough, but it’s much rarer when one can help orchid lovers to save money.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at 6:18 pm and is filed under In the News, Orchids in the Wild.

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