Winter Orchids at the US Botanic Gardens

Things are quiet at the USBG. Several sections are closed off for renovation and even the orchids appear to be in short supply as the USBG gets ready for its upcoming orchid show. Nevertheless, here are a few gems that caught my eye in the late afternoon sunshine. These are all generally orchids that like temperatures slightly on the cooler side.

Cymbidium Red Beauty 'Evening Star'
Cymbidium Red Beauty ‘Evening Star’




Paphiopedilum Alfred Dimmock
Paphiopedilum Alfred Dimmock
Dendrobium Wave King 'Akebono' AM/AOS
Dendrobium Wave King ‘Akebono’ AM/AOS
Anguloa clowesii
Anguloa clowesii
Cymbidium Longleyense, a pendulous hybrid
Cymbidium Longleyense, a pendulous hybrid




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