For the third time since 2014, a natural orchid show transforms the Shade Plant Garden of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) into a spectacular world flowers from April 11 to May 3.
   The orchid show features spectacular exhibits showcasing beautiful, fragrant, and interesting orchids in full bloom. Such orchid species as Vanda coerulea, Cymbidium lancifolium, Paphiopedilum malipoense, Paphiopedilum armeniacum, Paphiopedilum micranthum, etc. are on show. Visitors will marvel at the unparalleled beauty, complexity and diversity of the world’s largest family of flowering plants,Orchidaceae, the scientific Latin name.
Time: April 11 to May 3
Place: Shade Plant Garden of XTBG

ABOUT
 Most orchids do grow in the tropics and subtropics, but they also grow in specialized habitats on all continents, except Antarctica. There are more than 30,000 species of orchids worldwide with more being discovered in remote parts of the world each year. Many are large, colorful and stereotypical, but others are small, green and inconspicuous. All have developed remarkable adaptations to ensure successful pollination and continuation of the species.

Natural orchid show

Spectacular orchids on show

Visitors look at beautiful orchids

Paphiopedilum armeniacum

Paphiopedilum micranthum