Fascination Blooms at the New York Orchid Show
Few flowers in the world evoke as much passion as the orchid. They are spectacular flowers that have been adapted, mutated, crossbred, and cloned. Often, they closely represent the insects that pollinate them and are viewed by many as erotic and sexual in appearance.
The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean, and later, the movie Adaptation, starring Meryl Streep and Nicholas Cage, brought the mysterious world of orchid-collectors to the mainstream, forever changing how people view these fascinating flowers.
This year marks the 6th annual Orchid Show hosted by the New York Botanical Society. The show is set against the backdrop of Singapore, the tiny island nation that exports 10 million orchids annually. On display are favorites such as Darwin’s orchid, the vanilla orchid, the butterfly orchid, and miniature orchids, as well as some reclusive, little-seen varieties.
Location: New York Botanical Society, 2694 Dr Theodore Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx (map) 718-817-8700
Getting There:
- Metro-North Railroad (20 min from Grand Central): Take the Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden Station. Walk across Kazimiroff Boulevard to the Garden’s Mosholu Gate entrance.
- Subway: B, D, or 4 train to Bedford Park. Then take the Bx 26 bus east to the Garden’s Mosholu Gate entrance. Or walk eight blocks down the hill on Bedford Park Blvd to the end (approximately 20 minutes). Turn left onto Kazimiroff Blvd and walk one block to Mosholu Gate entrance.
Days and Times: Tuesday through Sunday 10am-6pm. Closed Mondays. Through April 6.
Cost: Adults $20; Students and Seniors $18; Children (2-12) $7
Photo credit: flickr
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