US Botanic Garden Conservatory in Early October

The conservatory of US Botanic Garden in Washington DC always has beautiful plants. On a visit early this month, the shapes and colors drew my attention the most. 

The spirals of the unfurling fiddlehead - along with the pink and green coloring.  

Bromeliads with blooms that are splashes of vibrant color and thick fitted curves.

Petals that are paper thin

Flowers that look like they’ve sprouted wings

The pattern of fibers on a tropical trunk

 

 

A flower petal that looks like a spider is attached

A slipper with just a touch of color

 

 

 

 

The unfurling of a tightly pack bud in purple and pink