For dense foliage, the east side (otherwise known as the wet side, or Hilo side) of the Big Island can’t be beat. Here the trunks of two trees are entwined by a tangled vine, surrounded by exotic foliage.
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New Guinea creeper
New Guinea creeper (Tecomanthe dendrophila) is a vigorous vine that grows up to 80 feet high here. The lovely bicolor flowers grow on the plant’s woody stems and will appear on the same stems year after year.
Satin pothos
A satin pothos (Scindapsus pictus) climbs a tree in Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. While rampant in tropical climates, this plant is quite popular as a houseplant elsewhere. It’s poisonous to dogs and cats though, so that’s something to consider.
For more information about Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, go to htbg.com.
Oncidium orchid
I’m pretty sure this is an oncidium orchid, though I’m not sure which one. There are 400 or so to choose from and I haven’t yet been able to identify it positively. I love seeing the different orchids, but haven’t started down the slippery slope of trying to grow them – yet!
This one was at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden north of Hilo on the east side of the Big Island. For more information about Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, go to htbg.com.
Gecko on pink heliconia
A gold dust day gecko rests on a deep pink heliconia flower.
Abstracts: Albizia tree and other foliage
A canopy of tropical foliage. On the left is a huge albizia saman or monkeypod tree.
Pink ginger and joey palm
A pink ginger flower grows up between the boldly-ribbed leaves of a joey palm at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.
For more information about Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, go to htbg.com.
Lily Lake reflections
Palm trees and tropical foliage cast a reflection on Lily Lake at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.
For more information about Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, go to htbg.com.
Graham's Island 