Homeland of the phalaenopsis orchid
People who are interested in the homeland of the phalaenopsis orchid will be curious that wild plants can be found even in our country. Their number is about 130 species, 50 of them grow in the Crimea. The homeland of the orchid is a forest, fields, rocks, edges.
Homeland of the phalaenopsis orchid
Where do orchids grow?
The homeland of orchids is not only the tropics, as many believe. They have been spotted all over the world except Antarctica. The plant is considered a tropical flower because about 80% of different varieties live in tropical forests.
Anakamptis, orchis, nesting, neotynesia, lyubka, pollen head, lady's slipper grow in Russia. In temperate climates, 10% of all flowers of this species grow, which is 75% of the plant.
Homeland of epiphytes
Epiphytes are plants that inhabit plants. They get everything they need from the environment, not from the plant to which they are attached. Thanks to photosynthesis, epiphytes receive energy and nutrients, and moisture is obtained from precipitation. The origin of flowering plants comes from the humid forests of Australia, in Southeast Asia, in the Philippines. Orchid epiphytes are considered to be native to the tropics of America, and regions in Asia. For them, a little useful soil from a rotten tree or plants is quite enough.
In particular, the orchid is a genus of indoor plants. At home, the plant behaves very moody.
Famous types of tropical flowers:
- Lelia;
- Epidendrum;
- Tsilogina;
- Phalaenopsis.
The substrate for the plant should be light, air and moisture permeable. Orchids love light, but it is worth hiding from the direct rays of the sun, because she is used to the twilight of the tropics. For better growth, the flowers are transplanted into small pots. The soil for them must allow air and moisture to pass through.
The homeland of the room orchid is the wild tropics of Malaysia and New Guinea. This flower is famous for its leaves, and not for its flowers. These velvety leaves begin to shimmer as they move.
Homeland of Phalaenopsis
Orchids grow all over the world
Phalaenopsis is the most famous home flower. Houseplants and wild plants are different from each other. At home, we are already growing hybrids crossed by dozens of progenitors. Therefore, these tropical flowers have taken root with us. The homeland of such an orchid is South China, Indonesia and the Philippines. In those parts, they chose forests up to 500 m above sea level. This is why they love warmth.
Homeland of dendrobium
Dendrobiums also grow in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines, the Pacific Island, Southeast Asia, but the homeland of the Dendrobium orchid is Malaysia. They inhabit forests up to 2000 m above sea level. For their soil, fern, sphagnum moss, pine bark are taken. Certain species need a temperature difference for flowering, as well as time for calm - these are the conditions of the wild.
Homeland of Wanda
Many people love this type of blue orchid. The homeland of the Wanda orchid is Southeast Asia, the Himalayas and Papua, New Guinea, Burma and Australia. It is difficult to grow them at home. Because they need at least 14 hours of light every day, rain, humidity from 70% and a temperature drop from 6 to 10 ° C.Those who love this flower need to make greenhouses, buy an air humidifier, phytolamps to provide the necessary conditions.
Homeland of Cattleya
Orchids are considered one of the most wonderful flowers on the entire planet. Cattleya is the queen of orchids. The care of this flower depends on the homeland of the orchid. Cattleya, inhabits South America, Caribbean islands. That's why it needs lighting. It is resistant to temperature conditions and also requires temperature drops for flowering, a dormant period. Cattleya is moisture-neutral and requires a rest period.
Herbaceous orchid
These flowers grow in the temperate climate of North and South America, Central Asia, and Europe. Several varieties are found in Australia as well. It is almost impossible to grow this flower at home, they do not take root.
Lyubka is two-leaved, another name is night violet, it also refers to orchids. Homeland - the Caucasus, grows in the European part of Russia and the Far East. In nature, Lyubka is found on forest edges, in clearings, less often in wet meadows. This plant has taken root in our gardens. She attracts with an alluring scent and strong flowering, and her flowers are small.
The lady's slipper was discovered several years ago. The native of the flower is considered the north of Europe, including England, the southern part of Russia, Scandinavia. Occurs in the mountains of the Caucasus and the Urals. This plant surprises not only with its appearance. It takes about 15 years from germination to the beginning of flowering. A slipper will not bloom on simple soils without moist soil.
Conclusion
Before you start any kind of orchid, you need to carefully study all its features and care for it, so that time is not wasted in case the plant does not take root in the room environment. There are approximately 30,000 varieties that require different care and conditions.