Longwood Gardens possesses 4,000+ varieties of orchids in their working greenhouses.
Three hundred orchids in full bloom are always on display in the Orchid House,
part of the conservatories.
There are more orchid varieties on earth than any other flower.
Each morning, an orchid specialist checks on the flowers; any that are wilting
are removed, and new orchids in full bloom are installed.
So, no mater when you visit Longwood, there will always be 300+ orchids in bloom.
Orchids do not grow in the ground, but they grow on trees. So the orchids here
are all hung on the walls of the room.
Where I live in Florida, orchids are tied to trees outdoors and left alone. They
thrive and bloom, rest, and bloom again.
Unusual Green Frilled Orchids
There is always an orchid specialist in the room who can answer questions visitor
have about orchid varieties, how to grow orchids, solutions to problems with
orchids, and all sorts of other questions.
The Orchid House actually has eight walls, covered with orchids.
This is a "Cream and Pink Phalaenopsis."
Lilac and Violet Phalaenopsis
Ruffled Purple and White Orchid
Lemon Drop Phalaenopsis Orchids
"Christmas Fairy" Cattleya Orchid
As you can see, every plant has a name tag to help visitors.
The Northeast Wall and NNE Wall of the Orchid House. The door to the right
leads into the Acacia Passage and to the Main Showroom of the Conservatory.
The door on the left leads into Mediterranean Garden House.
leads into the Acacia Passage and to the Main Showroom of the Conservatory.
The door on the left leads into Mediterranean Garden House.
A cluster of white Cattleya Orchids.
"Shirley P" Miltoniopsis Orchid.
Violet Ground Orchids, which actually grow in the soil. Spathyglossis.
Creamy White Cattleya Orchids
"Cocora" Orchids
"Androcles - Spider Orchid
Apple Blossom Orchids
"Spotted Millie" Phalaenopsis Orchids
"Pinstripe and Peach" Orchids
"White and Gold Orchids"
Purple Splotches Orchids
Raspberry Ribbons Orchids
Pale Lilac Vanda Orchids
East Wall of Orchids
"Ogres with Fangs" Orchids
"Lilac Cloud" Orchids
"Mlle Nitouche" Orchids
"Mlle Nitouche" Orchids
"Roger Barnett" orchid
Cluster of Ruffled Pink and White Orchids
Masdevilla Orchid. This one requires cooler temperatures and grows at high altitudes
in South American Mountains.
"Mexican Hot Chile" Orchids
Peach Parfait Orchids
Wyndham Purple and White Orchids
"Diana" Peach and Purple Striped Orchids
"Featherstone" Purple and White Orchids
Antique Cabinet with White Orchids
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