The Most Colorful Orchids
As many gardening
experts know, there are large variety of Orchids that grow in
different parts of the globe that vary in color, shape, size,
and care needs. Also, some are Orchids that require a
lot of sunlight. Others do not. Some have flowers that bloom for
a short period of time while others have flowers that flourish
for a long time.
There are specific
types of Orchids that are commonly grown because for one, they
are largely documented whether through books or the Internet,
which makes research easy. And often, they do not have so many
special needs that a grower must take note of but aside from
this, avid Orchid collectors also target those that have the
most beautiful blossoms among all the Orchids. And they are
as follows:
- The Orange Fringed,
seen in Illinois, is a stunning Orchid that may amaze anyone
who happens to glimpse at it for the first time. Another beautiful
Orchid found in Illinois is the Purple Fringed Orchid. Both
these orchids adopted their name because their petals at the
bottom part have such edges.
- The Phalaenopsis
lueddemanniana is an Orchid that is found in the Philippines
that is aromatic and, at the same time, its base color is
white or off white that has sprigs of magenta. It usually
flowers from February up to the end of summer.
- Another beautiful
Orchid that is the Paphiopedilum, which is found in the Philippines,
is commonly known as the Lady Slipper Orchid. Its leaves are
patterned in green that makes it look gorgeous even without
flowers and it flowers from February to May. The petals can
be colored white, green or brownish purple.
- The Phalaepnosis
gigantea is found in Borneo and this is one of the most beautiful
Orchids in the planet. It has leaves, which are round and
has the hue of pale silver green, that measure over sixty
centimeters.
- The Cattleya
is often known as the Queen of the Orchids. It is usually
found in Central and South America and it has flowers that
are sweet-smelling and ostentatious in appearance. They only
flower for a short time of two to three weeks.
- The Dendrobium
Orchids are found in Hawaii, specifically in the southeastern
region of the Big Island, where these Orchids bloom around
an environment that has a good soil and humid atmosphere.
- The Cattleya
Elizabeth Carlson, the national flower of Columbia, is one
of the most colorful Orchids that come in a variety of colors.
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