” …go on a journey with the U.S. Botanic Garden as we explore the ways orchids have permeated the lives of people around the world. Discover orchids in arts, literature, exploration, jewelry, trade, and business. Travel the world within our Conservatory and discover how influential and magnificent orchids have been in our lives!” [from the USBG website]
Ever year, the U.S. Botanic Garden and the Smithsonian Institution Horticultural Services Division put on an great display of orchids, and this year is no exception. Many stunning specimens from the collections are on view, including ‘vintage’ orchid cultivars, some dating back to the turn of the last century. The show is free and runs through April 11 2010 at the US Botanic Gardens on the National Mall in Washington D.C.
Here are a few photos to whet your appetite!
orchid dragon
 Dendrobium Merlin |
 Dendrbioum species |
 Dendrobium farmeri |
 Lc. Gold Digger 'Buttercup' |
 Oncidium Irene 'Mamau' |
 Cymbidium insigne |
Hi Sheetal, thanks. Given the hot humid conditions in Chennai you might want to try phalaenopsis, vandas, or dendrobiums(phalaenopsis type). Given the heat, humidity of 50% or more is essential as is good air movement–enough to keep the foliage constantly moving. Also, provide shady conditions especially during the hottest part of the day. See http://www.ArgusOrchids.net for more basic information on growing orchids. Note: all the dendrobiums photographed here will probably not do well-they need much cooler night temperatures in general.
which orchid can be grown in hot and humid climate in containers.the temp are from 35/40 degrees in summer months.i live in chennai.
the photos of orchid are amazing.