Miltoniopsis orchids are epiphytic orchids native to South American countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Venezuela, and Colombia. There are about five to seven different Miltoniopsis species. Common names include the Colombian-type Miltonia, the Pansy orchid, and the Colombian orchid. There are quite a few of these orchids at the Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, North Carolina.
Nature creates not only colorful orchids but also reveals unique designs on leaves at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in North Carolina.
In addition to orchids at the Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, there are other interesting plants. Anthurium is a genus of about 1,000 species of flowering plants, the largest genus of the arum family, Araceae. General common names include anthurium, tailflower, flamingo flower, and laceleaf.
Doritaenopsis are hybrids between the previous Doritis and the current Phalaenopsis. The name Doritaenopsis derives from Doritis, which was another name given to the Greek goddess Aphrodite. As Aphrodite was the goddess of love, these orchids are sometimes thought to symbolize love, and so are often given as gifts to bestow good feelings and well-wishes to the receiver. A bunch of them at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, North Carolina.
The Lycaste Orchid is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is also the national flower of Guatemala with its stunning beauty and vivid colors. In total there are around 30 different species of Lycaste Orchid and many of these are hardy and easily obtainable.
Miltonia’s region of origin extends from the Andes in Colombia to Peru and Ecuador. Miltonia is an epiphyte. In its home region the plant grows on the fringes and in open spaces in mountain forests on moss-covered branches. Miltonia is also called the ‘pansy orchid’. There are hundreds of species which vary greatly in terms of shape and size. Captured a few at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in North Carolina.
Dendrobium anosmum is a species of epiphytic orchid. It is widespread across Southeast Asia from Sri Lanka to New Guinea. Spotted a few at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, North Carolina.
Odontoglossum orchids are a genus of about 100 cool-climate orchids native to the Andes and other mountainous regions. Odontoglossum orchid plants are popular among growers due to their interesting shapes and beautiful colors of the various odontoglossum orchid varieties.
Miltoniopsis vexillaria is a species of epiphytic orchid founded in isolated patches in the central mountain region of Colombia. It grows on the margins of mountain forests. The large, showy flowers may be pink, often with white margins on the segments, or they may be white, sometimes with a pink flush or pink stripes. Here are a few varieties at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, North Carolina.
Truly the queen of the orchids, Cattleya has an amazingly showy bloom reaching up to 5 inches across. The shape of this bloom is always unique with 2 fringed petals and a darker color lip featuring individual markings. Cattleya White Orchids are named for the English horticulturist who originally used the orchids leathery leaves to help pack his collection of mosses shipped from South America in the early 1800’s!
Here is a specimen at the Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, North Carolina.
Colorful designs of an orchid viewed closer at the Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, North Carolina
Many people are very familiar with Phalaenopsis or moth orchids. But what is Doritaenopsis? Well, this orchid is a moth orchid hybrid, a cross between the very popular Phaleanopsis orchid and and a Doritis orchid.
The actual Miltonia orchid is a warm-growing flower, generally found in areas of Brazil. The flower we often think of as a Miltonia is actually a Miltoniopsis orchid found in the Andes’ cool mountain regions. These flowers are both often referred to as the “pansy orchid,” as the blooming face looks very similar to the pansy.
A palette of colors on display at the Orchid Conservatory, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, North Carolina
Although these orchids have white petals, the variety of colors on them is mesmerizing.
Not being too familiar with the variety of orchids, the focus is on its colorful beauty and form. Here are a few varieties at the Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens.
Miltoniopsis are commonly known as ‘pansy orchids’ because of the similarity of the flowers to pansies. The main difference between Miltonia and Miltoniopsis is their flower shape. Miltonia orchids have large, flat flowers with five petals and sepals that are usually an equal size. Miltoniopsis orchids have smaller, rounder flowers with five petals and sepals that are unequal in size. Various specimens of these orchids are on display at the Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, North Carolina.
Visually pleasing blend of colors at the Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, North Carolina.
While there are numerous orchids growing naturally in the conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, other decorative arrangements in flower pots add to the colorful environment.
The William H. Williamson, III, Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden features a waterfall with showy blooming orchids and tropical plants against a backdrop of rock designs.
