[Ocean Expo Park] ~ A rare flower in Borneo that blooms in two different colors from one flower stalk ~ Dimorphophorcis lowii blooms
Okinawa Churashima Foundation General Incorporated Foundation Press release: July 2, 2025 [Ocean Expo Park] ~ A rare flower in Borneo that blooms in two different colors from one flower stalk ~ Dimorphophorcis lowii blooms At the Tropical Dream Center of Ocean Expo Park, the rare orchid “Dimorphophorcis lowii”, which has two-colored flowers on one flower stalk, has bloomed beautifully again this year.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/24500/98/24500-98-47bebf2464383e529a99647da72b331b-1731×2236.jpg Dimorphorchis lowii <>Orchidaceae
<> Dimorphorchis lowii The genus name Dimorphorchis is a combination of the Latin words two (di), shape (morphe), and orchis (Orchis), and means “orchid with two types of flower shapes.” Best time to see Late June to late July *Depending on the situation, the event may end early Location Ocean Expo Park Tropical Dream Center Cattleya Greenhouse This Dimorphorchis lowii is a rare wild orchid that grows only on the island of Borneo. It has the unique feature that yellow flowers and flowers with reddish brown spots bloom on one flower stalk. This time, about 200 flowers are blooming one after another from three pots grown at the Okinawa Churashima Foundation’s Botanical Laboratory! It is extremely rare to see so many flowers blooming at the same time in Japan. If you love flowers or are interested in rare plants, this is your chance to come and see them! Ocean Expo Park Tropical Dream Center Ocean Expo Park is a national park established in August 1976 on the site of the Okinawa International Ocean Expo held in 1975 in Motobu Town, Okinawa Prefecture. The park is home to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, the Oceanic Culture Museum, and many other facilities, which are Okinawa’s most popular spots. The Tropical Dream Center is a facility that symbolizes the “flowers” in the theme of Okinawa Memorial National Government Park, “Sun, Flowers, and the Sea,” and displays tropical and subtropical fruit and flowering trees, including orchids. Tropical Dream Center Basic Information 【Opening Hours】 Summer season (March to September) 8:30 to 19:00 (last entry 18:30) Normal season (October to February) 8:30 to 17:30 (last entry 17:00) [Admission fee] General adults (high school students and above) 760 yen Group adult (20 people or more) 550 yen Children (junior high school students and under) free 【Access】 424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture When using a car navigation system, search for “Ocean Expo Memorial Park”, “Ocean Expo Park”, or “Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium”. Ocean Expo Park Website
＜Contact us＞ ≪About plants≫ Ocean Expo Park Management Center Plant Division Tropical Dream Center Section TEL 0980-48-3624 / FAX 0980-48-3785 ≪About interviews and lending materials≫ Ocean Expo Park Management Center, Planning and Management Division, Events and Public Relations Section TEL 0980-48-2741 / FAX 0980-48-3339 *This email has been sent automatically, so please do not reply.
