A simple art mosaic on a side alley in Philadelphia is enhanced by flowers and even a small elephant statue on the left bottom corner.
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Guzmania Passion
Guzmania is a popular genus of bromeliad. While their colorful flower bracts are popular in public indoor spaces they grow naturally from Florida to Brazil and are particularly common in Costa Rica and Columbia. Most Guzmania are epiphytic meaning they use their roots to attach to a host plant such as a tree rather than grow in the ground. Epiphytes are not parasitic and do not cause any damage to their host. The Passion is a hybrid Guzmania seen at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden..
Crown of Thorns
Crown of Thorns, or Christ Thorn, is a deciduous, herbaceous, perennial shrub with bright green leaves and greenish flowers. The flowers are enclosed within long-lasting and bright bracts of red or yellow. The plant is loose in form, spiny and irregularly shaped, with thick, black spines and its historic presence in the Middle East led to the belief by some that the stems of this plant had been used in Christ’s crown of thorns, hence the common name.
Colorful Combination
A native of the lowland tropics of Central America, Aphelandra sinclairiana (“Panama Queen”) is a relatively tall tropical perennial. The large green leaves are surmounted by terminal flower spikes containing dozens of fuzzy apricot-colored buds that open to reveal pink flowers. The color combination is stunning!
Aloe
Aloe is a genus containing over 650 species of flowering succulent plants. The most widely known species is Aloe vera, or “true aloe”. It is called this because it is cultivated as the standard source for assorted pharmaceutical purposes.
Anthurium
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.
Lycaste
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.
Justica Carnea
Justicia carnea, the Brazilian plume flower, Brazilian-plume, flamingo flower, or jacobinia, is a flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. The perennial plant is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregions of eastern Brazil.
Moth Orchids
Commonly referred to as the “moth orchid”, Phalaenopsis are one of the longest blooming orchid genera, producing flowers that last from 2 to 6 months before dropping! Phalaenopsis have also been known to bloom 2 to 3 times per year once they have reached a mature size.
Miltoniopsis Vexillaria Orchid
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.
Pink Tradescantia Nanouk
The Tradescantia Nanouk is an absolutely gorgeous plant with amazing bright green and purple/pink, slightly fuzzy leaves. While primarily prized for their foliage, you may be lucky enough to spot blooms on your Tradescantia Nanouk. Small star-shaped pink and white flowers may appear from mid-summer to early fall. Captured one at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Bright Orange Guzmania
Guzmania conifera has a bright orange and yellow pine-cone-shaped flower head with deep green leaves. Guzmania is a genus of over 120 species of flowering plants in the bromeliad family. There is another plant in this family that is edible and can be found in grocery stores all over the United States. That’s right, pineapples are also bromeliads!
Calla Lily
Calla lilies have long been a symbol of rebirth and resurrection, and are closely associated with the Easter holiday. In addition to the pure white flowers of the traditional species, modern hybrids come in a wide array of colors. Yellow blooms express gratitude. While not really lilies, calla lilies do share many of their qualities—they are sensual, graceful, suggestive, and exotic
Miltonia
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.
Not Only Orchids
The Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has more than orchids. Guzmania is a genus of over 120 species of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae. They are mainly stemless, evergreen, epiphytic perennials native to Florida, the West Indies, southern Mexico, Central America, and northern and western South America.
Miltoniopsis
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.
Colorful Arrangements
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.
Flowers on a Leafless Tree
Flowers still grace the Frangipani or Plumeria tree though most of the leaves have fallen off creating an interesting image from India.
Indian Wedding Decorations
The Wedding was held at the same venue as the Musical Night and within less than 24 hours, the decorations were changed to be unique from the previous night and were spectacular.
From the colorful flower walkway, to the greeting stand where the bride and groom exchange garlands before the wedding ceremony, to the wedding stage decorated with fresh flowers, is eye pleasing.
Sangeet Event Decorations
The word “Sangeet “ means music, but when it is used as a term to describe a celebratory event during an Indian wedding it translates to Music Night or Musical party. This musical night is a celebration of the union of not only the couple but the bonding of both families. A sangeet usually takes place the night before the wedding. It can feel very similar to a wedding reception, with food, dancing, and fun—and everyone is invited! The couple’s family members and friends perform special dances to celebrate the couple.
Fresh flower decorations and colorful lights welcome the guests …….
