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Dramatic arch of orchids over one of the greenhouse entrances. Its definitely spring in here! #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017
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A gorgeous green cattleya orchid. Cattleyas make great corsages and some varieties are quite fragrant. #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #cattleya
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Fancy little dendrobiums. #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #dendrobium
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The entrance to the orchid show is through these suspended bamboo poles and hanging orchids. The plants with the long, trailing roots are phalaenopsis (Moth Orchids), and are epiphytes--meaning that instead of growing in traditional soil on the ground, th
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Paphiopedilum slipper orchid. Love this color! 😍 #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #paphiopedilum #ladyslipperorchid
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Here oncidium, cattleya and dendrobium orchids are used with grapevine and moss to skirt a birch bodice. #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #orchidcouture
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Haute couture's nod to the influence of orchids in fashion throughout history. #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #orchidcouture
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Love the drama of these oncidiums with speckled beards. #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #oncidium
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A fantastic Vanda variety. #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #vanda
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An installation of phalaenopsis over a pool entitled, Waterfall. #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #phalaenopsis
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Phalaenopsis I-Hsin also known as Egyptian Mau #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #phalaenopsisihsin
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Not sure what variety but aren't they striking? #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017
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Phalaenopsis beauties. #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017
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Some kind of dendrobium, I think. #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017
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Chicago Botanic Garden Orchid Show 2017 #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017
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Went to the Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden yesterday--so gorgeous!! Have quite a few goodies to share with you all! 😍 #chicagobotanicgarden #orchidshow2017 #ladyslipperorchid