No plants were destroyed but some flowers were repurposed in the interest of science.
Twin spikes.
Flower buds open from the base.
Soft pinks and purples sprayed on shiny bud casings.
The flower bottom right is worth a closer look. Two lateral petals have fused at their base to form a pseudo spur. This is the sticky out thing at the rear of the flowers.
That big tongue is the right shape and colour to attract insects.
Lateral lobes of the lip or labellum curve upwards around the column forming a funnel. Nectar lines guide insects to the stigma and pollinia hidden at the rear.
Petals removed to show:
Pollen cap shielding the orchid pollinia.
Column wings.
Calli with Papillae.
