FL Orchid Show 2020 b

The Fort Lauderdale Orchid Show and Sale took place recently.  It consists of a
competition for best individual flowers by individuals and best formal exhibit of 100, 150, or 200
square feet. Prizes are awarded.
The orchids on sale at the show are usually less expensive than in stores, and the variety
available is certainly the greatest you could find anywhere, so many people come each year and buy one or more orchids for their collection.

"Cranberry Honey" had two luscious colors

An exhibit with a number of first prize winning flowers.

First prize for White Cattleya Orchid.

"Tian Mu" won first prize in its class.

"Xian Gold" Orchids

"Fuller's Sunset"

"Orange Delight"

"Orange Beauty"

"Ruffled Petticoats"

"Heloise"

"Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright"

Exhibit based on colors and with Japanese sceens.

"Bird of Paradise"

"Harlequin"

"Kundo Arias" Orchids

A pair of "Blue Belles."

Another exhibit display

"Gold Stars"

"Old King of the Mountain"

"The Duchess of Gloucester"

"Encore"

"White Cattleya Maxima"

"Bitz' Heartthrob"

Pink Dendrobium Orchids

"Volcano Queen"

"Gulwadee's Fragrance" won first prize for best aroma.  It had a very strong,

slightly lemon odor.

"Cranberry Gold," a relative of "Cranberrry Honey"

" A Little Later "

"Jarak Brown" Vanda Orchid

A vendor offering Vanda Orchids.  These are not planted in soil, but hung from a tree or

balcony or the side of the house.  The long roots absorb humidity from the air.  Most of them

bloom several times per year.  Several of my neighbors have them hanging from trees

in their yards.

"Esther Williams"

The inside of the Convention Center with an orchid exhibit.

"November Days"

"Fair Catherine"

"Audacious"

"Yerba Buena" Paphiopedelium Orchids, like Lady Slippers

"Rosy Mornings"

"Aunt Abigail"

"Delicate Charm"

"Yaha Mahiro"

"Kamehama"

"Lovely Nicole"

"Glorious Luster"

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