The Orchid Display House has 250-300 orchids in full bloom at all times.
Greg, Head of Orchids, explained that in two adjacent greenhouses, they have 4,400 orchids.
Each morning he comes into the Display House and removes any orchids which are
beginning to droop or have passed their prime. He replaces them with new, perfect
orchids in full bloom.
Paphiopedelium Orchid. Like a "Lady Slipper" flower.
There are more orchid varieties in the world than any other flower.
Pale lemon yellow "Patricia" orchids.
These fringed or bearded orchids only come in pale green.
"Speckled Sunlight" orchids.
"Masdevalia alba" orchids.
These orchids would not grow in Florida. They come from high in the Andes Mountains
and are grown in a special air-conditioned greenhouse.
"Masdevalia Orchids." Red-orange.
"Teacher's Pet" Orchids
"Mask of Zorro" Orchids
"Paphiopedelium Orchid" and "Purple Masdevalia Orchid" on left.
One of my favorites this year was the "Apple Blossom Orchid." It is a hybrid of four
common varieties and comes in pure white, yellow (like this one), pink, and peach.
Greg recommended it highly as hardy, prolific, and with a lovely fresh aroma.
"Speckled Jane" Orchids
Flared and fluted orchids.
"Apple Blossom Orchids"
Waxy "Napoli" yellow orchids
Pale yellow "Ariadne Pines" Orchids
"Long Trumpeted White Orchids"
"Buttered Popcorn Orchids"
Hot Pink "Percy" Orchids
"Luscious Lavender" Orchids
"Lavender Tipped Apple Blossom Orchids"
I may try raising this variety.
"Tropical Butterfly Orchids"
Soft Lavender Orchids
"Juicy Mango Orchids"
White Cattleya Orchids
"Speckled Vanda Orchids"
The whole plant, flowers, leaves, and roots is about five feet high, and you just hang it
someplace, no dirt. Tiny hairs on the roots absorb moisture from the air.
"Lady Evelyn" Orchids
Two Fringed Chartreuse Orchids
A "Centipede Orchid"
Dark purple, almost black "Queen of the Night" Orchid
"Juicy Fruit Orange Orchid"
Lovely lavender cattleya orchids
"Polka Dot Patsy Orchids"
"Peach Blossom Orchids"
"Dainty Droplets" cream orchids
"Feisty White Orchids"
"Speckled Blue Lagoon Orchids"
"Aunt Gertie's Apron Orchids"
"Apple Blossom Orchids"
"Fatima's Scarf Orchids"
"Fulham Square Orchids"
"Speckled Argentina Orchids"
Visitor resting in rocking chair after long day enjoying Spring flowers.
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