Autumn Color

Zygopetalum flowers, purple white and green flowers, Pacific Orchid Expo 2015, San Francisco, CaliforniaLaelia flower close up, pink red and yellow flower, Pacific Orchid Expo 2015, San Francisco, CaliforniaMasdevallia macrura, orchid species, Pacific Orchid Expo 2015, San Francisco, California

There’s more to autumn color than red and yellow leaves. Mark today’s change of season with vibrant orchid hues. These tropical blooms are my idea of a happy equinox.

Paphiopedilum Petula's Glory, orchid hybrid, dark reddish purple Lady Slipper flower, Pacific Orchid Expo 2015, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhragmipedium, pink white and green flower, Lady Slipper orchid, Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew Gardens, London, UKDendrobium orchid, yellow white and purple flowers, Pacific Orchid Expo 2015, San Francisco, California

For orchids, autumn is just another season of flowers. Many varieties take their blooming cues from shorter days and cooler nights. The fall equinox is one of only two days per year when the whole world, from the equator to the poles, shares 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime. As nights grow longer, and we move into the next season, orchids are great additions to a colorful autumn.

Lycaste Abou Sunset 'Heruka' FCC/AOS, orchid hybrid, red and white flower close-up, Pacific Orchid Expo 2015, San Francisco, CaliforniaDendrobium bellatulum, orchid species, white and orange flower, Pacific Orchid Expo 2015, San Francisco, CaliforniaPaphiopedilum rothschildianum, orchid species, red purple and white Lady Slipper flowers, Pacific Orchid Expo 2015, San Francisco, California

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