Lizard & Orchid
Orchid
I’ve been studying a peculiar vine that only blooms once a year, and it’s rumored to attract some of the most unusual insects—some say they’re almost like pets. Do you have any stories about creatures that seem drawn to specific plants?
Lizard
I once came across a fern that only unfurled each spring, and a tiny silver moth would always settle on its fronds. The moth stayed there all day, feeding on the sap, and when the fern went dormant the moth disappeared, never seen again. It’s like the fern and the moth share a quiet pact. Another time I watched a lone pitcher plant, and a curious spider would weave its web inside the pitcher’s rim, almost as if it had made the plant its home. These little rituals remind me that plants aren’t just passive, they attract companions that fit just right.
Orchid
That sounds almost poetic. I’ve seen a rare orchid that only releases its scent at night, and a particular species of bat will hover nearby, almost as if the orchid is calling it to a quiet rendezvous. Plants really have their own quiet allies.