Sign up ×  I have a vine-type plant that is growing on areas of
my Jacaranda tree (me + the tree live in Australia). It has
little leaves. The roots of the vine grow on the outer-layer of
bark on the tree.  Does anyone know what it is and if it will
cause any probs over time or hurt the tree in any way?  roots
and leaves coming out jacaranda tree  share|improve this
question  migrated from Jun 25 '11 at 8:29  This question came
from our site for contractors and serious DIYers.  1 Answer 1
The plant is an orchid. They like to establish themselves on the
bark of a tree, because they are an epiphytic plant. They like
the shade that a tree provides. This plant will in no way harm
that huge tree. Most plant lovers would be thrilled to have such
a lovely plant given to them for free by nature. Good luck with
plant.enter image description here  share|improve this answer
Your Answer