Upon close inspection, there are a variety of orchids that make up the first structure. |
Large floating bromeliads ('Vriesea odorata') in the reflecting pool. |
A view through the palm trees at the first installation. |
When following the path through the conservatory, visitors are greeted by orchids in various displays. |
Educational signage is included throughout the conservatory to educate visitors on orchids. |
Orchids find their way into permanent collections. |
'Memoria Mary Nattrass' orchid. |
An example of the long orchid roots on display. |
Rainbow orchids (vanda) hail from tropical rain forests ranging from India, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia to the Philippines and New Guinea. |
Rainbow orchids can be hard to grow at home because they require hot, steamy conditions with plenty of light and water. |
Click here to see photos from the second installation.
Click here to see photos from the third installation.
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