Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Royal Flora Ratchaphruek - Other Orchids

Competition at Royal Flora Ratchaphruek

The competition area is huge. Overwhelming, actually.

I would have missed the grand champion orchid had Lane not pointed me in that direction.

Display "Gardens" at Royal Flora Ratchaphruek

The corporate display gardens are located in a large shed with steel supports and a concrete floor. These display spaces feature a treasure trove of orchids and tropical greenery. The displays areas are probably about 10'x10' and at least as tall.

It is easy to get lost in the details of the plants - many of which are miniatures -- that hang from faux branches, trail over fountains shaped to look like natural waterfalls and ponds, or populate the man-made wetlands. There are a lot of details to take in.