Orchid Show 蘭花展 (26-Feb-2009)

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:09:24

A friend of mine is an avid orchid grower and collector. He has organized an orchid show with a few of his friends. I went there to take some pictures, and heard stories of crazy orchid speculations a few years ago.

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:12:23

達摩蘭

At the height of orchid craze, this 達摩蘭 can easily fetch tens of thousands of HK$. This Chinese orchid is appreciated for its leave patterns and formation.

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:15:06

A very slow growing orchid.

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:19:39

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:21:36

The secret of growing orchid? The foam at the base is to prevent excessive water.

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:22:09

Some of the more precious collections.

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:24:01

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:24:32

These two are not the same.

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:25:36

chin · 27 February 2009, 02:26:46

A relatively common one.