亚瑟的 & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory
While it is sad to say goodbye, there is much to look forward to – a larger display house 和 support greenhouse facility will accommodate larger groups of visitors 和 offer a greater diversity of plant specimens. The possibilities are exciting.” –Associate Director Darrin Duling
Experience the vibrant world of orchids 和 their remarkable variations through our weekly 脸谱网 updates.
"I especially love the hybrid varieties with all of the stunning color 和 unique detail... We are thrilled to have a special partnership with ODU 和 the Tidewater Orchid Society."
- Brian O'Neill, Norfolk Botanical Garden's Director of Living L和scapes
我们集合
The KOC collection holds a wide array of orchid species 和 hybrids representing popular genera such as Cattleya, Dendrobium, Paphiopedilum, 和 蝴蝶兰属. 除此之外, the collection delves deeply into lesser-known species, offering a comprehensive 和 fascinating glimpse into one of the largest flowering plant families on Earth, with an ever-changing kaleidoscope of color, 形状和气味.
愿景
The KOC will maintain a living collection of orchids 和 other plants of horticultural 和 ecological significance 和 serve the ODU 和 local communities by promoting underst和ing of diversity, 文化, 和 conservation of orchid species in natural habitats.
任务
The KOC is home to the Kaplan Orchid Collection 和 a diverse collection of other tropical plants. This collection offers educational opportunities for students, outreach to the public, 和 provides support for research 和 training in botany.
