Orchids-A Dash of Mystic

Orchids-A Dash of Mystic

Orchids have always been accompanied by a dash of mystic. When Orchids was brought from the New World, around them outbreak a fever. Many seekers and orchid collectors have lost lives; they was looking for new and unusual orchids, in order to accommodate the desire of wealthy amateurs orchids. Today craving after these wonderful plant remains. How do arrange for them to be able for longer enjoy their color and beauty, read below.
What is the right Orchid for beginners?
The best type of orchids for newcomers is the Phalaenopsis. The colors of the flowers are all - from pure white to almost black. No other type of orchids has not much different colors and textures of flowers such as Phalaenopsis. Its additional advantage is the incredible long life cycle of flowers, as it often thrives up to six months.


Orchids-A Dash of Mystic

Setting Orchids

Setting Orchids

Purchased plants need to adapt to new conditions. Often it happens that orchids (especially Phalenopsis) flourish quickly or very quickly lose the flower and not develop buds. This is due to the violent change in breeding. Orchids are grown in the purchase of greenhouses, and subsequently transported and some time behind the flower shop almost no light. Then the plants become very sensitive to light. From March until the end of September, this may mean the death of the plant.
For most species, the most appropriate is east or west window shelf. For species Cattleya, Vanda, Dendrobium and Cymbidium, the appropriate policy is to the south window, while the northern location is not recommended because of the lack of light, especially in winter. Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, Ludisia grow better in a bright room, but not in direct sunlight.
For many species of orchids, it is useful to be placed during the summer on the balcony or terrace, but only when we are sure that the night temperature does not damage the flowers. In early autumn they put back in place. Fresh air is strengthen orchids and has a beneficial effect on their flowering. Specifically, it is very useful for the Cymbidium, Zygopetalum, Nobile Dendrobium, Cattleya.
Orchids can be successfully placed in the basement, if we where ensure them the artificial light, heat and adequate ventilation.


Setting Orchids

Orchids-The Sexual Power

Orchids-The Sexual Power


Exotic domestic window
In the cold days when the garden is left to rest, we finally have more time for the plants in the house. Among the most beautiful and most popular exotic plants, which during the winter with colorful flowers adorned the elegant homes, are certainly include orchids. Let's see, what the secret of their beauty is.
The sexual power
Attractive appearance of the orchid has always attracted people and burn imagination. Historical sources testify to the fact that the Teofrast, Plato’s pupil orchids named after testis (Orchids in Greek means the testes), whereas the vapor bulbs in appearance a strong hold on the fashion. It is because of the appearance of the tubers are the Greeks believed in their extreme power, so they have dried, grind into powder and mixed in drinks, which should act as aphrodisiac.



Orchids-The Sexual Power

Orchids for Hobby

"What type or variety of orchid should I grow?"
When you mention the word "orchid" most people immediately think of the purple-flowered Cattleyas, and rightly so as they have long been the most popular in the trade.Hobby growers should try growing hybrids of Phalaenopsis, Oncidium,Dendrobium.



Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis orchids are excellent for beginners. They may produce up to 15 or more flowers per spike. The flowers measure up to four inches across. Flowers may remain open for six weeks or longer.Phalaenopsis plants are very easy to grow.


Oncidiums

These dainty yellow and brown or white and brown flowers are suitable if used alone or in combination with other orchids. Large flowered Oncidium sdhacelatum - with their yellow and brown color combination can be made into a corsage.


Dendrobium

Dendrobium hybrids are some of the better corsage type orchids. They are a prolific group in that offset plantlets are frequently produced on the cane. When each offset has produced several aerial roots, it can be cut from the parent plant and will frequently flower after one year of growth.