We were going to take my visiting family boating today, but it was cool and cloudy so we went to Selby instead. Lots of lovelies in bloom in the greenhouse, and outside.
These huge, pretty Spathoglottis had stems over 3ft. tall, and have obviously been blooming for months.
We all thought this one looks like the face of Captain Hook. (sorry, no label) Couple more pretty Paphs
Interesting to find out there really IS a black orchid. Well . . . very dark anyway.
These were the biggest Blc. flowers I've ever seen, must have been nearly 9in. across! (again, no names, sorry)
Last, we were fascinated with these mounts hanging in the big banyan tree by the cafe. Circles made of dried vines, wired together then suspended in tiers. Some had Tillandsias, some had small Bromeliads, and of course there were some with small orchids, too. I think I'm going to try to make one.
