Can you see a Dutch-capped Angel in this orchid? How about a Winged Clown? They say the human brain is … More
Tag: Orchid
Pink Cymbidium Contest
I can’t decide whether I prefer these cascading Pink Cymbidium Orchids when they’re budding, as shown in our featured photo… … More
The astonishing exploding black orchid
See the tiny particles that ruin the black perfection of these Catasetum Orchids? At first I thought they were dust, … More
Aphrodite’s Red Slipper
This orchid belongs to the genus Paphiopedilum. The word comes from Paphos, the ancient city on Cyrus famed as the birthplace … More
Purple Passion
Truthfully I don’t know if this Orchid is properly described as Purple. I have seen similar flowers described as Blue … More
Flesh and Blood
This closeup of the “Rainforest” display at Longwood Gardens in Winter 2019 shows Cymbidium Orchids of an almost animal hue, … More
Blood Stained
What do these exquisite little blossoms remind you of? Tie-dyed shirts? Post-Modern watercolors? How about blood-soaked bandages? (No? Am I … More
Orchids in the “Wild”
Exactly how do Orchids grow in the wild? This photograph shows how many beautiful Orchids from the genus Phalaenopsis manage … More
Pink Orchid
I believe this Orchid is another Phalaenopsis, and again have no idea what her hybrid and cultivar is, except I’m … More
The Traditional Gift for Someone You Don’t Quite Love
I’ve long suspected traditions that compel one to purchase flowers… For example, in second grade, we were taught about one … More