What are the most beautiful orchids in the world
The orchid is one of the most beautiful plants in the world. There are about 20-30 types of orchids, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. These flowers are often planted in summer cottages. Before you start growing, you need to figure out what they are, the most beautiful orchids.
What are the most beautiful orchids in the world
Localization of orchid species
The first mention of these colors falls on the Mesozoic era, the Cretaceous period. Today, orchids are most often grown in China and Japan, where climatic conditions are more favorable for them. Thanks to modern technology, the flower can be grown in Europe.
The cultivation of orchids is influenced by climatic conditions: the plant is whimsical, loves warmth and moisture. At the same time, in the north, the flower feels much better than in the south, it is in the northern hemisphere that there are about 75 genera of plants, in the southern hemisphere there are only 40 of them. It is difficult to explain this trend.
The most beautiful orchid species are more common in rainforests with high rainfall.
Of all the species, the most beautiful phalaenopsis are considered:
- ghost orchid;
- Kinabalu Gold;
- Habenaria Radiata;
- black orchid;
- A fluttering butterfly;
- Cymbidium;
- Lady's slipper.
Ghost Orchid (Linden's Dendrofillax)
The ghost orchid is an extremely rare species. This plant got its name due to the fact that it constantly hides in thickets of tropical forests, and it is difficult to find it. It settles in the Caribbean or Haiti, sometimes found in the moist forests of Florida (southern US state).
The plant grows on the bark of a tree, feeds only on water flowing down the trunk, therefore it is not a parasite. Its peculiarity is the absence of a leaf outline, as well as white and transparent flowers. Flowering time - from July to August, duration - 3 weeks.
Gold of Kinabalu
Some orchids are very expensive
Kinabalu gold is a rare species with a high value: one shoot of a beautiful flower costs about 5-6 thousand US dollars.
Growing area - Mount Kinabalu, Barneo Island (Malaysia). This flower can only grow in the regions represented, in particular in the Kinabalu National Park.
The plant has a huge disadvantage: flowering occurs only at the age of 15 years.
Habenaria radiata
Habenaria radiata is a unique species, its flowers resemble birds in flight. The species has another name, obtained due to the appearance of the flowers - the White Heron Orchid. Growing region - Japan: almost every inhabitant of this country living in the countryside has this plant.
Black
Black Orchid is a hybrid that was bred in California by American scientists. The flowers are black and have a vanilla scent.
Fluttering butterfly
It is believed that the most beautiful orchid in the world is the Fluttering Butterfly. The flowering period of the plant is about 6 months.
It grows in southern Asia and got its name due to its appearance: the flowers resemble a fluttering butterfly.
The species has taken root well in Russia.
Cymbidium
They say that Cymbidium is able to cure a person of depression: the flower is so attractive in appearance that it makes people forget about all their problems. In parallel with the attractive appearance, the capriciousness of the plant is noted: it consumes a large amount of water.
The orchid is characterized by the presence of large green leaves and pale pink flowers, it tolerates temperature changes well.
Lady's slipper
An ancient legend is associated with the appearance of the Venus's slipper orchid: the naked goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite (in Roman mythology - Venus) came out of the sea to the Cyprus island, after which Cyprus is considered the birthplace of the flower.
The flower grows in subtropical, tropical and equatorial climatic zones. He loves coolness in summer, and requires a temperature of 25 ° C in winter.
Summarizing
There are many interesting types of orchids in the world, each of which is attractive in its own way. Phalaenopsis Flying Butterfly is considered the most beautiful today, which is real to grow: it has taken root in our latitudes.