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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月09日
The orchid is in steep decline and is now classified as Critically Endangered in the UK. Although now seemingly confined to only three sites in the UK, it could be that there are other undiscovered plants in suitable areas. Even when in flower these orchids are difficult to spot, but when only leaves are present they are even harder to distinguish from other long-leaved woodland plants.
Description
Red Helleborine grows to between 15 and 60cm in height and has slender often wavy-looking stems. The greyish-green leaves are long and narrow. The inflorescence is lax and can carry up to 17 flowers, although that is unusual with 7 to 10 being more common. The flowers are a delicate shade of pink.
Distribution
The Red Helleborine is now both rare and localised in the UK and probably confined solely to southern England. Fortunately these lovely orchids are not so rare in other parts of Europe, and we have seen them in southern France (in the Lot Valley) and also in considerable numbers on tree-shaded roadside verges in the Triglav National Park in Slovenia.
Habitat
Red Helleborine Cephalanthera rubra usually grows in dark woodland habitats on calcareous soils.
Flowering times
The Red Helleborine flowers from May to July.
Description
Red Helleborine grows to between 15 and 60cm in height and has slender often wavy-looking stems. The greyish-green leaves are long and narrow. The inflorescence is lax and can carry up to 17 flowers, although that is unusual with 7 to 10 being more common. The flowers are a delicate shade of pink.
Distribution
The Red Helleborine is now both rare and localised in the UK and probably confined solely to southern England. Fortunately these lovely orchids are not so rare in other parts of Europe, and we have seen them in southern France (in the Lot Valley) and also in considerable numbers on tree-shaded roadside verges in the Triglav National Park in Slovenia.
Habitat
Red Helleborine Cephalanthera rubra usually grows in dark woodland habitats on calcareous soils.
Flowering times
The Red Helleborine flowers from May to July.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月09日
Don't expect to find carpets of these lovely orchids; they tend to grow singly or in small groups.
Description
This lovely orchid grows up to 60cm in height, has heavily-ribbed oval leaves, and carries up to 16 white flowers on an upright stem. The flowers do not open fully and so the blunt yellow lip is barely visible.
The flowers are mainly self-pollinated, although pollination by insects has also been recorded. The plants take at least eight years to develop from seed, and flowering can take an additional two to three years after that.
These orchids occur in woodlands (they are more common in Beech woods) where the underlying ground is chalk or limestone, although they are also found in more open positions from time to time.
Distribution
Two of the specimens shown on this page were photographed near Bryanston, in Dorset, and this orchid is only common in South-east England although there are confirmed sites in South-east Wales. Cephalanthera damasonium is in serious decline due to loss of habitat caused by the clearance of woodlands.
The White Helleborine is also found throughout continental Europe and as far east as Asia, where it is widespread but not abundant. We have also photographed this woodland orchid in Slovenia.
Flowering times
Cephalanthera damasonium blooms from early May until the end of June.
Description
This lovely orchid grows up to 60cm in height, has heavily-ribbed oval leaves, and carries up to 16 white flowers on an upright stem. The flowers do not open fully and so the blunt yellow lip is barely visible.
The flowers are mainly self-pollinated, although pollination by insects has also been recorded. The plants take at least eight years to develop from seed, and flowering can take an additional two to three years after that.
These orchids occur in woodlands (they are more common in Beech woods) where the underlying ground is chalk or limestone, although they are also found in more open positions from time to time.
Distribution
Two of the specimens shown on this page were photographed near Bryanston, in Dorset, and this orchid is only common in South-east England although there are confirmed sites in South-east Wales. Cephalanthera damasonium is in serious decline due to loss of habitat caused by the clearance of woodlands.
The White Helleborine is also found throughout continental Europe and as far east as Asia, where it is widespread but not abundant. We have also photographed this woodland orchid in Slovenia.
Flowering times
Cephalanthera damasonium blooms from early May until the end of June.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月09日
This lovely wildflower is rare wherever it occurs. It is one of the most sought-after 'finds' for anybody who is interested in wild orchids.
In America's high mountain regions this orchid waits for the snow to melt and then flowers in moist cool forests where there is plenty of humus beneath the trees. It grows high up in the mountains in the montane and subalpine zones in most northerly states, including west and central Montana, Colorado and California.
Distribution
The worldwide distribution of Calypso bulbosa is circumpolar: apart from America it occurs also in Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, Russia, Mongolia and Japan.
Habitat and Blooming Times
Despite being widespread its continued existence is perilous. The plants live for a maximum of five years and they are easily destroyed by disturbance to their habitat. They cannot be transferred because they depend on a relationship with fungi in the soil in order to germinate and grow. These unique conditions can never be recreated in gardens.
General destruction of the forests by logging (particularly in California) where Calypso bulbosa lives is only a small part of the problems which face this plant. It also suffers human predation by orchid hunters, who dig up the plants in order to try and cultivate them. In common with many other rare and beautiful wild orchids this endeavour nearly always fails, and so we lose many more plants than we gain.
Calypso Bulbosa flowers at lower elevations from June, but at higher altitudes it can still be found blooming well into July.
In America's high mountain regions this orchid waits for the snow to melt and then flowers in moist cool forests where there is plenty of humus beneath the trees. It grows high up in the mountains in the montane and subalpine zones in most northerly states, including west and central Montana, Colorado and California.
Distribution
The worldwide distribution of Calypso bulbosa is circumpolar: apart from America it occurs also in Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, Russia, Mongolia and Japan.
Habitat and Blooming Times
Despite being widespread its continued existence is perilous. The plants live for a maximum of five years and they are easily destroyed by disturbance to their habitat. They cannot be transferred because they depend on a relationship with fungi in the soil in order to germinate and grow. These unique conditions can never be recreated in gardens.
General destruction of the forests by logging (particularly in California) where Calypso bulbosa lives is only a small part of the problems which face this plant. It also suffers human predation by orchid hunters, who dig up the plants in order to try and cultivate them. In common with many other rare and beautiful wild orchids this endeavour nearly always fails, and so we lose many more plants than we gain.
Calypso Bulbosa flowers at lower elevations from June, but at higher altitudes it can still be found blooming well into July.
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Miss Chen
2017年08月07日
Bletilla striata
Chinese ground orchid is the perfect name for this little beauty, which actually is a true orchid. Its lavender-pink flowers resemble that of its larger, showier cousin, the Cattleya.
It grows best in partial shade with moderately moist soil. Where summers are cool, it can take full sun. In ideal conditions, it spreads gradually, forming a large clump over time.
LIGHT:Part Sun, Sun
TYPE:Bulb, Perennial
HEIGHT:1 to 3 feet
WIDTH:6-12 inches wide
FLOWER COLOR:Blue, Pink
SEASONAL FEATURES:Spring Bloom
SPECIAL FEATURES:Cut Flowers
ZONES:6-8
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
Description
The Holy orchid flowers are reminiscent of those of the Bug Orchid Anacamptis coriophora, but they are much larger and more variable in colour. The lip of the flower is unspotted, and by the time the flowers open the basal leaves of the plant have died back almost completely.
The colour of the flowers of Anacamptis sancta varies from pink to red. Picture Ray Tipper.
Distribution
This rare orchid is an eastern Mediterranean species and is found in the Aegean Islands, Turkey and Cyprus.
Habitat
The Holy Orchid favours dry and stony ground.
Flowering times
This orchid flowers in April and May.
Although inclined to grow in isolation this species sometimes hybridises with Anacamptis coriophora resulting in large hybrid swarms.
The Holy orchid flowers are reminiscent of those of the Bug Orchid Anacamptis coriophora, but they are much larger and more variable in colour. The lip of the flower is unspotted, and by the time the flowers open the basal leaves of the plant have died back almost completely.
The colour of the flowers of Anacamptis sancta varies from pink to red. Picture Ray Tipper.
Distribution
This rare orchid is an eastern Mediterranean species and is found in the Aegean Islands, Turkey and Cyprus.
Habitat
The Holy Orchid favours dry and stony ground.
Flowering times
This orchid flowers in April and May.
Although inclined to grow in isolation this species sometimes hybridises with Anacamptis coriophora resulting in large hybrid swarms.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
Description
The flowers are pure white and the spur is somewhat shorter than that of the pink flowered form.
Distribution
Although it is the pink form of this orchid that is most widespread and occurs in vast numbers in some locations, it is always worth looking out for a white specimen since they appear in the same locations as the pink form. We have not yet personally seen this variant of the Pyramidal Orchid in the UK, but there are colonies to be found in France, Greece, Portugal and in Italy.
Habitat
The white form of Pyramidal Orchid occurs in the same kinds of habitats as the pink-coloured Pyramidal Orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis, and both colour variants bloom at much the same time.
Flowering times
In Britain during a good year Pyramidal Orchids will appear in their thousands from early June until late July. Further south in Europe Pyramidal Orchids start flowering in March and April. The white variety flowers at the same times, although it is very scarce.
The flowers are pure white and the spur is somewhat shorter than that of the pink flowered form.
Distribution
Although it is the pink form of this orchid that is most widespread and occurs in vast numbers in some locations, it is always worth looking out for a white specimen since they appear in the same locations as the pink form. We have not yet personally seen this variant of the Pyramidal Orchid in the UK, but there are colonies to be found in France, Greece, Portugal and in Italy.
Habitat
The white form of Pyramidal Orchid occurs in the same kinds of habitats as the pink-coloured Pyramidal Orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis, and both colour variants bloom at much the same time.
Flowering times
In Britain during a good year Pyramidal Orchids will appear in their thousands from early June until late July. Further south in Europe Pyramidal Orchids start flowering in March and April. The white variety flowers at the same times, although it is very scarce.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
There are several subspecies/varieties of this orchid and so accurate identification can be difficult. The pictures on this page were taken in Crete where both subspecies alibertis and heroica are known to occur in the same habitats of dry meadows and open woodland. They flower at different times, however, with heroica appearing much earlier - from the end of February to the beginning of April. ssp. alibertis blooms for a much shorter time, from the middle of April through to the middle of May.
Description
The Pink Butterfly Orchid plant is variable in size growing to between 15-40cm tall. It has 3-9 basal leaves and a further 2-5 smaller leaves clasping the upper stem. Each stem bears between 5-15 large pink flowers. The sepals and petals form a loose, darkly-veined hood over the broad fan-shaped lip of the flower.The lip is pale pink and has dark pink stripes emanating from the centre. The common name of Butterfly Orchid reflects the showy and colourful form of the flowers.
Distribution
Anacamptis papilionacea is a Mediterranean species with a geographical range extending eastwards to the Caspian Sea, south to North Africa and north to the foothills of the Alps.
Habitat
Limestone habitats are the place to look for this orchid where it grows on scrubland and open grassy places.
Flowering times
This orchid flowers in April and May.
Description
The Pink Butterfly Orchid plant is variable in size growing to between 15-40cm tall. It has 3-9 basal leaves and a further 2-5 smaller leaves clasping the upper stem. Each stem bears between 5-15 large pink flowers. The sepals and petals form a loose, darkly-veined hood over the broad fan-shaped lip of the flower.The lip is pale pink and has dark pink stripes emanating from the centre. The common name of Butterfly Orchid reflects the showy and colourful form of the flowers.
Distribution
Anacamptis papilionacea is a Mediterranean species with a geographical range extending eastwards to the Caspian Sea, south to North Africa and north to the foothills of the Alps.
Habitat
Limestone habitats are the place to look for this orchid where it grows on scrubland and open grassy places.
Flowering times
This orchid flowers in April and May.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
Description
At first glance it is very similar to the Green-winged Orchid and has the same green-veined 'hood' formed by the sepals, but on closer inspection there are several important differences: the overall plant is rather spindly in appearance, the flower head is lax and with fewer individual flowers than are usually found on other Green-winged Orchids. It is, however, the lip that is very different; it is longitudinally folded, and although flushed with pink-purple on the outer margins, the centre has hardly any discernible markings or is completely white.
Distribution
This member of the Anacamptis morio (Green-winged Orchid) group of orchids occurs in the western Mediterranean region. It is most commonly found in the Iberian Peninsula, but its territory extends northwards as far as southern France.
Habitat
Orchids of the Anacamptis morio group are in steep decline in their traditional strongholds of old, unimproved meadows due to the excessive use of herbicides by the farming industry.
In the parts of the Mediterranean region where traditional farming methods are still used, it is possible to find large numbers of Green-winged orchids and their close relatives the Champagne Orchid and the Long-spurred Orchid Anacamptis longicornu.
At first glance it is very similar to the Green-winged Orchid and has the same green-veined 'hood' formed by the sepals, but on closer inspection there are several important differences: the overall plant is rather spindly in appearance, the flower head is lax and with fewer individual flowers than are usually found on other Green-winged Orchids. It is, however, the lip that is very different; it is longitudinally folded, and although flushed with pink-purple on the outer margins, the centre has hardly any discernible markings or is completely white.
Distribution
This member of the Anacamptis morio (Green-winged Orchid) group of orchids occurs in the western Mediterranean region. It is most commonly found in the Iberian Peninsula, but its territory extends northwards as far as southern France.
Habitat
Orchids of the Anacamptis morio group are in steep decline in their traditional strongholds of old, unimproved meadows due to the excessive use of herbicides by the farming industry.
In the parts of the Mediterranean region where traditional farming methods are still used, it is possible to find large numbers of Green-winged orchids and their close relatives the Champagne Orchid and the Long-spurred Orchid Anacamptis longicornu.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
Description
The Green-winged Orchid is not as common as the Early Purple Orchid Orchis mascula and, on close inspection, can be identified by the distinct parallel greenish veins on either side of the hood formed by the tepals on the upper part of the flower. These veins are never found on the Early Purple Orchid. The colour of the flowers can vary from deep purple to very pale pink (as below). Occasionally white forms are found - see below.
Distribution
The Green-winged Orchid can be found throughout the UK, in many European countries including Slovenia and Bulgaria, and in North Africa and the Near East.
This lovely orchid is in serious decline in the UK, and it is also thought to have become extinct in The Burren in Ireland due to destruction of its preferred habitat of old, umimproved, species-rich meadows.
We have seen Green-winged Orchids at Kenfig National Nature Reserve in South Wales, and there are marvellous displays of Green-winged Orchids each spring in a large grassy area, which is managed without the use of herbicides and pesticides, at Bristol Waterworks.
Habitat
Green-winged Orchids cannot tolerate the kind of chemical intervention favoured by the farmers of today in order to maximise on crop production.
In Mediterranean countries where traditional farming methods continue to be used, it is still possible to find large numbers of these beautiful orchids along with some of their close relatives, the Champagne Orchid Anacamptis morio subsp. champagneuxii and the Long-spurred Orchid Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu. The Algarve region of Portugal is a particularly good place to see these orchids.
Flowering times
In the UK Green-winged Orchid flowers in May and June. In the Mediterranean region the flowers appear from late March to the beginning of June.
The Green-winged Orchid is not as common as the Early Purple Orchid Orchis mascula and, on close inspection, can be identified by the distinct parallel greenish veins on either side of the hood formed by the tepals on the upper part of the flower. These veins are never found on the Early Purple Orchid. The colour of the flowers can vary from deep purple to very pale pink (as below). Occasionally white forms are found - see below.
Distribution
The Green-winged Orchid can be found throughout the UK, in many European countries including Slovenia and Bulgaria, and in North Africa and the Near East.
This lovely orchid is in serious decline in the UK, and it is also thought to have become extinct in The Burren in Ireland due to destruction of its preferred habitat of old, umimproved, species-rich meadows.
We have seen Green-winged Orchids at Kenfig National Nature Reserve in South Wales, and there are marvellous displays of Green-winged Orchids each spring in a large grassy area, which is managed without the use of herbicides and pesticides, at Bristol Waterworks.
Habitat
Green-winged Orchids cannot tolerate the kind of chemical intervention favoured by the farmers of today in order to maximise on crop production.
In Mediterranean countries where traditional farming methods continue to be used, it is still possible to find large numbers of these beautiful orchids along with some of their close relatives, the Champagne Orchid Anacamptis morio subsp. champagneuxii and the Long-spurred Orchid Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu. The Algarve region of Portugal is a particularly good place to see these orchids.
Flowering times
In the UK Green-winged Orchid flowers in May and June. In the Mediterranean region the flowers appear from late March to the beginning of June.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
This orchid is a member of the Anacamptis morio (Green-winged Orchid) group and is rather similar to Anacamptis champagneuxii(Champagne Orchid) with which it occurs in the western Mediterranean region. It is, however, a much bigger plant and carries more individual flowers on each spike. Also, unlike the Champagne Orchid, the lip has obvious markings almost in the form of two vertical lines of spots. Anacamptis longicornu also has an exceptionally long spur, up to 17 mm, which is sometimes slightly curved but more often straight.
Anacamptis morio is in sharp decline in the UK and other parts of Europe due to the farming industry's excessive use of herbicides, but it is still possible to find it, as well as its close relatives the Champagne Orchid and the Long-spurred Orchid, in large numbers in the Mediterranean countries where traditional farming methods are still the order of the day.
The long spur that gives Anacamptis longicornu its name
Apart from the Iberian Peninsula, where it is well-known, Anacamptis Longicornu occurs also in Corsica, Calabria and other Mediterranean countries.
Anacamptis morio is in sharp decline in the UK and other parts of Europe due to the farming industry's excessive use of herbicides, but it is still possible to find it, as well as its close relatives the Champagne Orchid and the Long-spurred Orchid, in large numbers in the Mediterranean countries where traditional farming methods are still the order of the day.
The long spur that gives Anacamptis longicornu its name
Apart from the Iberian Peninsula, where it is well-known, Anacamptis Longicornu occurs also in Corsica, Calabria and other Mediterranean countries.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
Description
This slender but tall orchid grows up to 60cm tall. There are 3-8 narrow, pointed leaves arranged along the stem which is flushed deep purple. The inflorescence is lax and carries between 9-22 large dark pink flowers. The erect lateral sepals are bent backwards and are often so close that they touch each other. A hood is formed by the dorsal sepal and the two upper petals. The flower lip is sharply folded length-wise and has a pale (almost white) centre which is usually unmarked or occasionally lightly marked with pink.
Distribution
The range of this species extends from the Algarve region of Portugal (where it is very rare) as far north as Sweden and east to the westerly parts of Asia. It is not recorded in mainland Britain but is found in the Channel Islands where it is referred to as the Jersey Orchid.
Habitat
This orchid prefers damp alkaline habitats and can be found in fens, marshy meadows and beside streams.
Flowering times
In the far south this orchid flowers in April and May, but further north it can be found in full bloom to the end of June
This slender but tall orchid grows up to 60cm tall. There are 3-8 narrow, pointed leaves arranged along the stem which is flushed deep purple. The inflorescence is lax and carries between 9-22 large dark pink flowers. The erect lateral sepals are bent backwards and are often so close that they touch each other. A hood is formed by the dorsal sepal and the two upper petals. The flower lip is sharply folded length-wise and has a pale (almost white) centre which is usually unmarked or occasionally lightly marked with pink.
Distribution
The range of this species extends from the Algarve region of Portugal (where it is very rare) as far north as Sweden and east to the westerly parts of Asia. It is not recorded in mainland Britain but is found in the Channel Islands where it is referred to as the Jersey Orchid.
Habitat
This orchid prefers damp alkaline habitats and can be found in fens, marshy meadows and beside streams.
Flowering times
In the far south this orchid flowers in April and May, but further north it can be found in full bloom to the end of June
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
Description
The Fragrant Bug Orchid is very similar to Anacamptis coriophora and is regarded by some as an eastern-flowering subspecies of the Anacamptis coriophora that also occurs further west in the Mediterranean region. The two are certainly very similar in appearance.
The lip of Anacamptis coriophora subsp. fragrans is longer than that of
Anacamptis coriophora and shorter than the lip of Anacamptis sancta,with which it is also sometimes confused.
Habitat
Anacamptis coriophora subsp. fragrans grows in alkaline soils in open sunny positions, although it is occasionally found in open woodland. The true extent of its distribution is unknown due to confusion with Anacamptis coriophora but it has been reported from south and east Europe. It is said to grow in large colonies.
Flowering times
This attractive orchid blooms in March and April.
The Fragrant Bug Orchid is very similar to Anacamptis coriophora and is regarded by some as an eastern-flowering subspecies of the Anacamptis coriophora that also occurs further west in the Mediterranean region. The two are certainly very similar in appearance.
The lip of Anacamptis coriophora subsp. fragrans is longer than that of
Anacamptis coriophora and shorter than the lip of Anacamptis sancta,with which it is also sometimes confused.
Habitat
Anacamptis coriophora subsp. fragrans grows in alkaline soils in open sunny positions, although it is occasionally found in open woodland. The true extent of its distribution is unknown due to confusion with Anacamptis coriophora but it has been reported from south and east Europe. It is said to grow in large colonies.
Flowering times
This attractive orchid blooms in March and April.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
Description
Bug Orchid plants can grow up to 60 cm in height with dense heads of deep wine-red flowers; they have dark red spots on the lips, which are much paler in the centre. The common name of this orchid apparently refers to the somewhat unpleasant smell of the flowers.
Distribution
Anacamptis coriophora occurs in the Balkans and throughout much of central and southern Europe. This orchid can be found in the Algarve (Portugal), Bulgaria, Greece, Russia, Romania, Germany and several other central European countries including Slovenia,Some authorities recognise a subspecies Anacamptis coriophora subsp. fragrans, which is said to have a sweeter scent and to differ slightly in appearance.
Habitat
The Bug orchid grows in damp meadows and other fairly wet places in full sunshine. It is now rather rare and localised and is in serious decline due to habitat destruction.
Flowering times
Depending on location the flowering time ranges from early May to early July.
Bug Orchid plants can grow up to 60 cm in height with dense heads of deep wine-red flowers; they have dark red spots on the lips, which are much paler in the centre. The common name of this orchid apparently refers to the somewhat unpleasant smell of the flowers.
Distribution
Anacamptis coriophora occurs in the Balkans and throughout much of central and southern Europe. This orchid can be found in the Algarve (Portugal), Bulgaria, Greece, Russia, Romania, Germany and several other central European countries including Slovenia,Some authorities recognise a subspecies Anacamptis coriophora subsp. fragrans, which is said to have a sweeter scent and to differ slightly in appearance.
Habitat
The Bug orchid grows in damp meadows and other fairly wet places in full sunshine. It is now rather rare and localised and is in serious decline due to habitat destruction.
Flowering times
Depending on location the flowering time ranges from early May to early July.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月07日
Why are we so fascinated with the orchid? Is it its uniquely-orchid posture, bending at the top as if to get closer to you? Is it its seemingly open-eyed, glaring petals, each petal a glorious display of form and color? Or is it because each orchid plant elicits in you that extraordinary feeling of witnessing nature at its most exuberant?
Just ask 10 orchid lovers why their fascination with the exotic flower, and you'll get 10 different answers. And you might be surprised to realize that this delicate flower that comes in such different looks belongs to the largest plant families in the world, with more than 30,000 species of orchid in over 800 genera. Exotic Flower these differ widely from one another, some weighing as much as a ton, with huge 30-inch petals.
Habitat: Orchids are proliferated across most countries, although the natural habit of many species is in the tropics where the majority of the species grow on the trunks and branches of trees for support. In the temperate zones, such as Southern Australia, the flower orchid grows mostly on the ground.
It is easy to understand why people fall prey to the obsession with orchids. It is difficult to get close to a fresh plant in full bloom and not get smitten by its fascinating and all-too-rare unique looks. Today, more than ever, millions of people are devoted to planting and growing orchids, and the orchid remains a favorite amongst many as a precious gift to give to loved ones.
There are two growth types of orchids: The first, known as Monopodial Orchids, have a central stem of growth and no pseudo bulbs; they produce new growth from the crown of the plant, and flowers are produced from the stem between the leaves.
The second known as Symbodial Orchids possess a rhizome which sends out a shoot. This develops into a stem and leaves and eventually produces flowers. Later, a new shoot develops from the base of this growth.
Just ask 10 orchid lovers why their fascination with the exotic flower, and you'll get 10 different answers. And you might be surprised to realize that this delicate flower that comes in such different looks belongs to the largest plant families in the world, with more than 30,000 species of orchid in over 800 genera. Exotic Flower these differ widely from one another, some weighing as much as a ton, with huge 30-inch petals.
Habitat: Orchids are proliferated across most countries, although the natural habit of many species is in the tropics where the majority of the species grow on the trunks and branches of trees for support. In the temperate zones, such as Southern Australia, the flower orchid grows mostly on the ground.
It is easy to understand why people fall prey to the obsession with orchids. It is difficult to get close to a fresh plant in full bloom and not get smitten by its fascinating and all-too-rare unique looks. Today, more than ever, millions of people are devoted to planting and growing orchids, and the orchid remains a favorite amongst many as a precious gift to give to loved ones.
There are two growth types of orchids: The first, known as Monopodial Orchids, have a central stem of growth and no pseudo bulbs; they produce new growth from the crown of the plant, and flowers are produced from the stem between the leaves.
The second known as Symbodial Orchids possess a rhizome which sends out a shoot. This develops into a stem and leaves and eventually produces flowers. Later, a new shoot develops from the base of this growth.
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