Denver Botanic Gardens- doin' it right.
 

While I was at the DOS show and sale at the DBG, I also stopped by their FINALLY finished orchid exhibit. I believe there will be even more eventually, as they have several new greenhouses that are set up, but not filled. They have a large conservatory that also has some plants, but this room is dedicated almost completely to orchids.

I was very impressed by how well they seemed to represent how the plants grew in the wild. Especially the Phrags. And what BEAUTIFUL plants!!!!
Do you guys think they did a good job, or what?

It's dominated by the large rock structure. There is a loft to one side of the room where you can view the display from above. There are many many skylights, and two walls of windows.

View from the entrance
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They had water lettuce (so petable!) and some other flowers in a pond at the base.
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Beautiful water features on every side.
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As far as I know, a lot of these are species. I know I recognize the Catt's in here, any guesses? C. mossiae var alba? And C. maxima?
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Happy Oncidiums
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Would have missed this Brassia if I hadn't looked up.
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Same with this one- how vibrant!
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Looking through some rock fixtures- now you see them...
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Now you don't! :biggrin:
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Love this species- C. dormaniana
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View of the rear
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Some lovely bromeliads in bloom around there too
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Annoyed I can't remember this alliance.
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or this one. Epicattleya?
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These were on a separate water feature wall in the back
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I want to say C. loddigesii or similar hybrid?
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Now some views from above!
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Still think this is L. perrinii, but it's HUGE!
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Guess who! You could smell this one from below.
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And NOWWWWW. My favorites. The phrags. I couldn't stop staring at them!
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Wish I could get the name of this one. :drool:
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:love:
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That's all folks! Whatcha think?

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for showing us.

You're welcome! I'm glad I have a membership there, it's a great place to go on gloomy winter and autumn days. Especially the larger conservatory, where they have chairs and benches.

Wow, what great shots and what a great display they have built.

wonderful! if only there's something like that here!

100% Magnificent!

thats really nice! i love your pics and the places you take us ;)

by the way, i believe that that one you dont remember , it may me grammatophylum

Thanks Bob, you might be right.

:D Always happy to lend some sunshine in the Autumn!

Looks like it was a great trip. More than likely your white Cattleya is labiata this time of year. Granted I did have a mossie in bloom in August. And the Epicat. is Cattleya bowringiana.

Thanks trdyl! I'm glad for the IDs.