Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:14 PM
progressoid (46,834 posts)
Crowds Flock to Japan to View Orchid Species Resembling a Monkey's Friendly Face (pics)According to the Chinese lunar calendar, February 8th, 2016 will mark the start of the Year of the Monkey and one Japanese aquarium's celebrating in a floral fashion. The Aquamarine Fukushima recently opened up an exhibit featuring the rare Dracula simia flower—which is also known as a Monkey Orchid. Within its vibrant petals, visitors can observe features that strikingly mirror those that can be found on a primate's face. Certain Monkey Orchids even display a furry appearance, a brown coloration, and a tail-like structure, making the resemblance even more uncanny!
Monkey Orchids most commonly grow in parts of Ecuador and Colombia, which adds an extra element of uniqueness to the Japan-based exhibit. Up until January 12th, the Aquamarine Fukushima will continue to delight visitors with these apish flowers as they pay homage to the upcoming Year of the Monkey. More photos at: http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/monkey-orchid-japan-exhibit?context=tag-photo ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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progressoid | Jan 2016 | OP |
Jackie Wilson Said | Jan 2016 | #1 | |
Cirque du So-What | Jan 2016 | #2 | |
The Velveteen Ocelot | Jan 2016 | #3 | |
progressoid | Jan 2016 | #5 | |
Nay | Jan 2016 | #4 | |
tabasco | Jan 2016 | #6 | |
B2G | Jan 2016 | #7 | |
mfcorey1 | Jan 2016 | #8 | |
REP | Jan 2016 | #9 | |
vaberella | Jan 2016 | #10 |
Response to progressoid (Original post)
Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:14 PM
Jackie Wilson Said (4,176 posts)
1. Nature, how wonderful it can be.
Response to progressoid (Original post)
Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:18 PM
Cirque du So-What (20,755 posts)
2. Amazing
It's enough to make me admit that I haven't seen everything.
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Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:19 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (100,560 posts)
3. Nature is amazing. Here's my favorite exotic plant -
Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #3)
Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:38 PM
progressoid (46,834 posts)
5. Too cool.
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Response to progressoid (Original post)
Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:25 PM
Nay (11,987 posts)
4. Good heavens, they look exactly like monkeys. Beautiful!
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Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:40 PM
tabasco (22,974 posts)
6. Very funny! Orchids are cool.
Many varieties grow wild here in W.Va. Always a treat to find one.
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Response to progressoid (Original post)
Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:42 PM
B2G (9,766 posts)
7. So cool...thanks for posting! nt
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Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:43 PM
mfcorey1 (10,792 posts)
8. Unbelievable! Amazing!
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Tue Jan 19, 2016, 01:48 PM
REP (21,691 posts)
9. Draculas aren't rare; they're just a little difficult to grow due to their need for high humidity
Dracula simia is easier to grow than other draculas because they tolerate a wider range of temperature than other draculas do, but in general, most can be grown in conditions similar to those of their close cousins, masdevallias. Both have neat paddle-shaped foliage and are fun to grow.
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Tue Jan 19, 2016, 04:32 PM
vaberella (24,634 posts)
10. yeah, they're all kawaii.
I would go to.
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