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Jan 12, 2012 7:09 PM CST
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Name: Holly
South Central Pa
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Ric and I were at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, Pa. a couple of weeks ago for their Holiday Display.
I thought I would post pictures here of some of their Orchid displays. Sorry to say that I do not have names for any of these lovely's.
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Jan 12, 2012 7:24 PM CST
Name: Jim Hawk
Odessa, Florida (Zone 9b)
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Sometimes the names have to take a back seat to the splendor and beauty. Thanks for the photos.

Jim
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Jan 12, 2012 7:49 PM CST
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Name: Holly
South Central Pa
Region: Mid-Atlantic Charter ATP Member Greenhouse I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Pennsylvania Tropicals
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This is a good sized room with a wandering path with stonewalls around the outside so many of the plants are growing about waist high beautifully displayed and easy to see and smell. In the center is a stream that runs thru the center of the room. Some of the orchids are growing in trees. There are also many bromeliad I will post some of those pictures here as well.

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Dwarf Blue Tango Bromeliad Aechmea 'Del Mar'

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This glass display case was a beautiful display of small ferns and mosses. There were many arrangements with Orchids as part of the display. Here is one featuring orchids and poinsettia.

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Beautiful Bromeliad Tree
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There are more pics from our trip at these 2 links if you are interested in visiting them and I will be posting more pics in a few other locations later. There are several more pic of the Orchids used in mixed plantings if you follow the link to the Container Forum.
The thread "Phipps Conservatory Containers" in Containers forum
Cactus/Tender Succulent Forum
The thread "Phipps Conservatory Topiarys and Plants" in Cactus and Succulents forum
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Jan 12, 2012 9:10 PM CST
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Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a
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Thanks for sharing! Smiling Your pictures are lovely, it looks like a beautiful place to visit! Lovey dubby
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Jan 13, 2012 9:01 AM CST
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Name: Holly
South Central Pa
Region: Mid-Atlantic Charter ATP Member Greenhouse I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Pennsylvania Tropicals
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I have posted the rest of the Phipps Conservatory pictures in the All Things Plants Forum.
There are pic of the Holiday and Tree Displays, general Conservatory pics, some showing the Dale Chihuly art and a few night scenes. Hope you all have enjoyed your tour.
The thread "Phipps Conservatory Tour" in All Things Gardening forum
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Jan 13, 2012 2:48 PM CST
Name: lindsey
wesley chapel, fl
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What a nice tour, thanks Holly!
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Jan 14, 2012 4:20 AM CST
Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)
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Thanks Holly it sure is beautiful.
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