
Every spring, I find myself waiting for the magnolias at Lan Su like I am waiting for an old friend to return. There is something almost magical about the way

Lantern Festival has always been about more than decorations. It’s about people choosing light, together, right when the year is still new and the nights are still long. We’ve been working hard on the collective experience at Lan Su, not just to show you something beautiful, but to share the stories, the references, and the whys behind it all.

Learn about the orchid, Lan Su’s namesake plant. How can you spot a Chinese orchid, and what kind of conditions do they grow best in? Our Curator of Horticulture shares it all!