Orchid Overdose

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Visited the NY botanical gardens this past Sunday. There are close to two hundred photos to post so be patient as I upload them over the next day or two.

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Ok so here is a particular section I found interesting. I'm sure some Palm lovers will be pissed. They pruned these royal palms to a single spear to allow for the display of orchids.

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Edited March 9, 2010 by OverGrown

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Hope you enjoyed!

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[GTClover]

MY GOD IT'S FULL OF.....Orchids!! Wow these are some of the most stunning photo's I've ever seen! (except maybe for the over-pruned Royals).

Thank you for taking the time to share them!!

Susan

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[LJG]

Thanks for taking the time to post these. I am just starting to get into orchids. There are so many ones here I would like to find someday.

[freakypalmguy]

Stellar OG, Is this near Central Park?

Matt

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Susan, No problem. I have a lot more photos but have yet to upload them.

Len, I'm just getting into them myself and have found a very nice selection at big box stores. Check out Orchidgeeks, apparently they aren't that hard to find but there are thousands of varieties which makes it impossible to collect them all. I think the key is to have a nice range.

Matt, The NYBG is in the Bronx about 15-20 minutes (subway) north of Central park.

[Salvades]

Spectacular shots!

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So here are some palm shots from the show. A very large and striking palm upon entering the conservatory.

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Grown in a container!

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I was quite impressed w/ the huge sabals, a variety I really never had interest in.

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