Tanzi Orchid Garden
By Uvia Chang
Translated by Angela Cheng
Photos by Lin Li Han
8, Lane 89, DaFeng 1st Rd, Tanzi Dist.
(04) 2532-8116
Hours: 9 am-6 pm
Tanzi Orchid Garden offers an easy-to-reach location and features over 10 species of Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) with large and small flowers, plus mixed species, all blooming elegantly and fragrantly in the perfect environment of this humid, well-ventilated garden. The roof structures offer protection during all four seasons and nice sprinkler and ventilation systems refresh the space. The lobby and outdoor sitting area are for guests to relax in, and staff also provide free hot coffee. From 360-degree arc-shaped gift baskets to single blooming plants, prices range from NT$100 (single pot) to over NT$10,000 for a combination basket set. Orders for special displays for any event, including large-

Left: Viewed from any angle, this 360-degree arc-shaped display is perfectly
proportioned with delicate workmanship
Right: A view from the front entrance.

Left: ingle-plant pots cost about NT$200-250.
Medium: Glamorous eye-catching Taiwan
jade orchids are light white with a
charming, elegant soft pink color.
Right: A long, flowering, vividly-colored "wasabi" Phalaenopsis. |