Sunday, January 27, 2013

Orchids

St. Paul Winter Carnival Orchid Show


Every year my wife and I travel to Como Zoo Conservatory in St. Paul in the dead of winter to take a breath of the tropics. The morning temp started at -5 below zero and by noon we were in a tropic rainforest! An added benefit was the St. Paul Winter Carnival Orchid Show, camera in hand we took pictures of some of our favorite orchids on display at this judged show. 

 
 
A beautiful small cymbidium
 
 
 
 
Mashell and I both want this Ascocentrum species for our living room.
 
 
 
A classic phalaenopsis
 
 
Paphio hybrid
 
Need a break from winter doldrums?
Visit your local winter orchid show! 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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