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Silent Sunday – Three Orchids
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Eliza Waters 
Oh, like this! Such a jazzy looking flower.
Thank you, Laurie. Smith has a fabulous collection!
Beautiful. Is this a butterfly orchid?
No, butterfly or moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) have large, rounded ‘wing’ petals. I didn’t note the species of these, except for the striped Paphiopedilum, sorry. I was too enthralled with being in their presence! 🙂
Why are orchards so varied? You can name 50 other plants and they vary…a bit. But these babies almost sing in their design, shape and color. Delightful kind lady, a sanguine Sunday after that, thank you 🤗❤️🙏
Thank you, Mark. Yes, lots of forms from all over the world, every continent save Antartica, quite amazing.
Oh what? None there…I’m disappointed 🤣 I could imagine one perfectly snow white to blend beautifully for the environment…with some solar heater within its leaves 🤗😂❤️🙏
How attractive!
Thank you, Anne. They have a beautiful collection there.
Stunning.
Thank you, Alys!
Lovely 😊🩷
Thank you, Shreya!
Such beauties… I wonder what will bloom from those striped buds?! You must have had a great time walking and observing!
Thanks, I certainly did! Here’s a photo of an open bloom: https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/170660/images/Paphiopedelum_varum_NYBG_MCo.jpg
incredibly beautiful!
One of my favorites. 🙂
Very pretty. I got two books from the library in an effort to learn about taking care of orchids. One thing I know is I need more books. 🙂
Thank you, Judy. Some are easier than others. Dendrobiums, Phalaenopsis and Cattleyas are the easiest as they can tolerate lower humidity. The key is to have good drainage and only water when the roots turn white from the saturated green.
Absolutely stunning, Eliza… and so unusual!
Thank you, J&A, it was a pleasure seeing so many beauties during my visit. I have shared just a few of them here.
I’m curious. Are these their natural forms, or have the plant breeders been busy? I know there are plenty of truly exotic orchids, but these seem to be especially so!
It may be both, species and hybrids. I didn’t look closely at the labels, but enjoyed their exquisite forms. Smith has a lot of orchids in their collection, all well-tended.
Beautiful! You must be really good with orchards.
Thank you, I wish that were true. These aren’t mine, happily for them! 😉
🤩♥️🙌🏼
Thank you, Susan!
Stunning
Merci, Sheree!
Very artistic! The first one looks like someone painted each flower.
Thank you, Barbara. The hand of god perhaps? 🙂
All lovely 😊
Thank you, Belinda!
For some reason, I’m not enamored of the first shot, but I like the second one with all those lines. They seem to carry the promise of good and interesting things to come!
Thank you, Debbie. The variety of orchids is astounding. 🙂
So pretty! My first orchid blossom just popped opened this morning. It isn’t as gorgeous as yours but I am excited about it. 😁
Congrats, I’m sure it is a beauty as well! Thanks, Pepper.
So pretty!
Thank you, Sandy!
Awesome !!!
Thank you! 🙂
I love the spidery flow from one to another, especially looking from left to right. They’re positioned in a dance mode, I think. Great capture!
Thank you, Tina, your comment is much appreciated!
Lovely images of beautiful orchids, especially that first one.
Thank you, Tom. Half tiger, half plant! 🙂
All are striking, Eliza! Are these photo courtesy of the Smith College Conservatory too?
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Thanks, Kris. These are the last installment of my visit there. I managed to get several posts out of it. 😉
The first looks like a dragon breathing fire
Very apt description! Thanks, Isha. 🙂
Almost scary!
Wow, beautiful! I first thought tiger-stripes.
Thank you, Donna. Another of nature’s surprises. 🙂
So uplifting when the ground is still readying itself around us! Love them all❣️
Thank you, Val! 🙂
I like how Laurie described them as jazzy. Seems quite apt. They’re beautiful. 🙂
Thank you, Robin!
Just stunning. Like a cross beween a flower and a tiger!
Yes, I thought so, too. Thanks, Adele!