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Largo das Orquídeas

2016

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Jardim Temático Largo das Orquídeas Inhotim
The garden is dedicated to preserving Walker’s cattleyas, a currently endangered species. Photo: João Marcos Rosa/Nitro
Jardim Temático Largo das Orquídeas Inhotim
The colors, fragrance, and symmetry of the flowers enthrall the whole world, giving them great ornamental value. Photo: João Marcos Rosa/Nitro

The feature perfume of the Cattleya walkeriana, one of the most valued orchid species among collectors, can be felt in this garden during its flowering period, over the months of April and May. There are more than 17 thousand orchids planted in 48 palm trees and occupying the space between the galleries Cildo Meireles and Fonte.

Known as the queen of the Cerrado, it is native to Minas Gerais and five other Brazilian states. All the orchids of the Largo were donated by Orchid Brazil.

Jardim Temático Largo das Orquídeas Inhotim
The flowering period takes place between April and May. Photo: João Marcos Rosa/Nitro
Jardim Temático Largo das Orquídeas Inhotim
In their maintenance, gardeners clean, replant, manure, and perform biological control of fungi. Photo: João Marcos Rosa/Nitro
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