The Philippine Orchid Society holds a biannual show here in Quezon City, Philippines. This first for the year is on February 28 to March 11, 2013. The show features floral and plant displays, competition exhibits, daily lectures and commercial bazaars. Other areas also hold orchid and horticultural shows, but not as large as these held here at the center of Metro Manila. This first one is usually held at the start of the dry season to coincide with the blooming of many species. The second orchid show will be in October, coinciding with the blooming of another groups of orchids. It is a norm to have separate sites for the exhibit area and commercial area. These events hope to boost current efforts in showcasing the strong potential of our local horticulture industry.
The present show has the theme "Philippine Orchid Species Revisited" showcasing mostly the Philippine endemic and native orchids. Some are botanical species not anymore found in the wild but only in nurseries of collectors. I am always present in these garden shows, but there are still some species that I've just seen for the first time.
One of the designs showcasing
Gramatophyllum multiflorum, many years ago inhabit our forests. It is seldom seen in the wild now, they are now mostly in the hands of collectors.
This design showcases many of the native and endemic orchids; Vanda, Gramatophyllum, Dendrobium, and a lot more including ferns and foliage.
Phalaenopsis hybrids, or butterfly orchids
Vanda hybrids which are not flowering yet, they will be showcased in the next orchid show in October. AT the center is the famous
Vanda sanderiana, or our waling-waling, the mother of most vanda hybrids now in the world's commerce.
Vanda teret orchids attached on driftwoods. This vanda very well suits our climate.
This is the back view of this design, highlighting Dendrobium anosmum or our sanggumay. It has a lovely scent that permeates the exhibit grounds.
A different design without orchids but bonsai plants and local rocks.
This is the natural design of the exhibit grounds. Men water the plants every hour because of the heat which otherwise will bleach this plants directly planted on the ground.
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Amazing orchid displays Andrea, just fab!!
ReplyDeleteit's sad when plants that are endemic to the region no longer inhabits that region. do you know if there is a movement to replant these types of orchids back to the jungle for conservation?
ReplyDeleteHi Photo Cache, i don't think that is possible anymore with the kind of situations today. That can only be possible in private guarded enclaves or property where the public can freely go through. Most of the best species are in the nurseries of foreigners, because they have the money to pay whatever it takes. Money-deprived individuals are prone to bribes.
DeleteJust gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh.... I'd give ANYTHING to see that show in person.. I love love love ORCHIDS... I even posted some yesterday on my blog --but the ones I posted were grown inside at Biltmore...
ReplyDeleteYours are absolutely fabulous. Thanks for sharing SO MUCH.
Hugs,
Betsy
Oh really Betsy 'you will give anything ha', so why don't you come here in time for the orchid shows?
DeleteYou are fortunate to live in a land where such beauty is endemic. It's a shame that people take them from their natural environment though.
ReplyDeleteWhen there are many people who needs money, and there are people who pay huge sums and anything just to get what they want for collection, then there is always change of hands, and our endemic plants are now mostly gone. As an example, a hoya plant endemic to the Philippines is sold in US nurseries at $100 a plant, and the country of source cannot even get a sample! Amusing isn't it!
DeleteThese are beautiful orchids. I would truly love to be able to visit the show in person, but your photos are marvelous.
ReplyDeleteThank you George, i hope my photos are improving in quality.
DeleteGreat coverage Andrea! Thanks for sharing these wonderful images.
ReplyDeleteOh my what a great showing. I love them mixed with the ferns. Thanks for sharing some color with us that are deprived of it. LOL! Makes my day feel much better just looking.
ReplyDeleteDo you know that because i can't get many of them I visit the show many times in the whole show duration. I don't get tired paying the small entrance fee every day!
DeleteI really love these flower shows and they are especially gorgeous outside....ours are done in Feb and March and are indoors.
ReplyDeleteIt is also amazing how the temperate countries can favorably spend a lot to grow and maintain orchids and plants, give them their requirements just for aesthetics and to feed the souls.
DeleteAmazing that men have to water the plants every hour because of the heat! Love that first photo,. so lush. I would love to be able to smell that scented orchid.
ReplyDeleteOh yes Melanie, it has to be done to at least maintain the lushness of the plants or else they will dry and wilt. The exhibited plants however were grown in covered or filtered lights, so they suffer a lot when exhibited in these dry and hot environment, sometimes they die before the show finish.
DeleteWow, these orchids are amazing! My mom would pass out (she collects orchids :).
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun day out there....
ReplyDeleteWOW! There are lots of varieties of orchids as well as unique sizes an colors.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I go to these shows and see the same things over and over again. Does that happen with you? Or do they present something new every year? I know from the past couple years the displays of the orchids have changed. Such beautiful flowers. Great shots Andrea!
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