Don't miss our necklace orchid in flower this autumn
Kew's necklace orchids are showing off their sparkly curtains in the Princess of Wales conservatory at Kew Gardens.
05 Nov 2009
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Kew's necklace orchid (Coelogyne dayana) in flower
After some tender care from Bala Kompalli in the Lower Nursery, two splendid examples of a necklace orchid (Coelogyne dayana), are on display in the Princess of Wales conservatory at Kew Gardens.Their gorgeous flowering structure, also known as inflorescences, are hanging down like sparkly curtains.
Native to Borneo, Java, Sumatra and Malaysia the stunning flowers don’t last long but are spectacular to see. It was named after John Day, the prominent orchid collector and botanical artist, but it is also known as Coelogyne pulverula.
Kew's larger specimen is forty five years old, and this year has produced numerous spikes in succession, ensuring a flower display of several weeks.
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11 comments on 'Don't miss our necklace orchid in flower this autumn'
Jose says
02/02/2011 7:42:05 AM | Report abuse
My Mum lives in Puerto Rico, a Caribbean isle. Nestled between the branches of the orange, lemon, mango and passion fruit trees are many orchids, their roots either floating in the air or stuck loosely within bark and wood chips. There is no more amazing and beautiful family of flowers than the orchid. Although difficult to grow, when they thrive they seem to do so magically; living as if on air alone. That you can grow these wonderful plants in England is nothing short of amazing.
Lauren says
11/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
Congratulations, Bala!
K SRINIVAS says
10/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
Great Balu, Keep going and I wish you reach the greater heights in your future. All the best.
Adi says
09/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
Balu.. Great job...I feel its an Honour for us.Keep itup...Chinna
Sunitha says
09/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
Bravo Balu, This is so great! For sure this is just a beginning and we will see you soon with greater achievements.
Srinu says
09/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
Hi Balu, This is very a very wonderful JOB Done! This is only the begining and I can see you aim for greater heights in the years to come. All the Very Best. Srinu
south west college says
09/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
keep it up.
Rajyalakshmi says
07/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
Hi Balu, Hearty Congrats for getting published on Royal Kew web. Keep it up. Akka.
Samatha says
07/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
Congratulations Bala.. Keep up the great work.. You would deserve it..
smita says
06/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
Hi Mam i loved it!!!!! gr8
Harishanker says
06/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Report abuse
Hi Mam, Its Great Work..We hope to see you more new varieties in Horticulture. Harishanker.Ch