The Autumn Equinox

Phragmipedium schlimii, Phrag, Lady Slipper, orchid species flower and bud, Orchids in the Park 2019, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaDendrobium victoriae-reginae, orchid species flowers, bluish purple flowers, Pacific Orchid Expo 2019, San Francisco, CaliforniaMasdevallia meleagris, orchid species flower, pleurothallid, Pacific Orchid Expo 2019, San Francisco, California

Cattleya cernua, Sophronitis cernua, orchid species flower, miniature orchid, orange yellow and purple flower, grown indoors in San Francisco, CaliforniaTrichopilia sanguinolenta, Helcia sanguinolenta, orchid species flower, grown indoors in San Francisco, CaliforniaPaphiopedilum Robinianum, orchid hybrid flowers with curly petals, Lady Slipper, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

A long time ago, when I moved to California from the East Coast, I thought it was spring all the time. Part of my culture shock was learning that the seasons were different here. Around Philadelphia where I grew up, we had hot, humid summers, and cold, snowy winters. In contrast, San Francisco summers are mild and foggy, spring and autumn are warm, and winters are cool and rainy. But no matter the weather or location, today is the equinox everywhere. Day and night are balanced at 12 hours each, for a very brief time. From the equator to the poles, it’s the same. To celebrate this rare moment of global unity, enjoy this eclectic mix of orchids. Most of these photos are from shows, but a few are from my own garden. Happy Equinox.

Masdevallia chaparensis, orchid species flowers and leaves, purple and pink flowers, pleurothallid, grown outdoors in San Francisco, CaliforniaPhalaenopsis pulcherrima, Phal, Moth Orchid, Doritis pulcherrima var. champorensis alba, orchid species flower, yellow and white flower, Orchids in the Park 2016, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhragmipedium, Phrag, Lady Slipper, orchid species flower, Orchids in the Park 2019, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Masdevallia Morning Glory, orchid hybrid flower, red and purple flower, pleurothallid, Pacific Orchid Expo 2019, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhalaenopsis celebensis, orchid species flowers, Phal, Moth Orchid, Orchids in the Park 2016, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaGongora portentosa, orchid species flowers, Montreal Botanical Garden, Canada

Explore posts in the same categories: Photos

Subscribe to the About Orchids Blog:
AddThis Feed Button

Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Comments are closed.