Ideal floral decoration: the orchid at home
It is a happiness for the eyes and nature lovers in general.
Floral decoration – the edge of a window is the ideal place for an orchid
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The orchid is a flower very appreciated for the decoration of an apartment, to offer as a gift and ideal for the floral decoration of a happy event. Its name comes from the Greek orchis, which means testicle referring to the tubercular form of some terrestrial species of temperate regions.
A bouquet with orchids in a glass vase
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Orchids belong to the family of monocotyledonous plants, very diversified with more than twenty-five thousand species, divided into eight -centcent fifty genera. At the fork of the trees these exotic plants grow in a forest environment with a humid atmosphere and are found most often in tropical regions. But commercial varieties are also present in the flower market, which are often hybrids.
A bedroom and a night table, with an orchid
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Orchids are epiphytic or terrestrial plants that require a lot of care anyway except some species that are not capricious enough, but it is according to their availability and their relevance. Contrary to what one might think, they are extremely resistant plants, if we know how to take care of them.
A bedroom in a light shade and an orchid
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Light is essential, orchids need a lot of light. You have to pay attention to how they are positioned according to the seasons. It is better to keep them out of the sun in summer while avoiding the long shadow areas, in winter opt for a brighter place like the edge of a window.
A simple floral arrangement, with two orchids in violets
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The ideal temperature for orchids is between 20 and 30 ° C during the day and between 18 and 25 ° C during the night with a hydrometry between 50% to 80% these parameters are for the maintenance of these beautiful plants in greenhouse. Orchids divided into three types of temperature requirements: cool, intermediate and hot.
An original kitchen decoration, with white and purple orchids
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But in an apartment, it is difficult to apply such measures, so you have to be ingenious sometimes. For example, place your flower on a basin filled with water and volcanic rock, the heat of your home and evaporation generated will do the job, and if you add a heater for aquarium (with thermostat) in the basin it will be perfect . The number one enemy of orchids is root rot.
A simple table decoration with a white orchid
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Their roots are tough and in no case should they remain soaked in water for a long time or leave stagnant water in the pot. To water an orchid well, pour plenty of water into the pot to moisten the plant and drain the pot. Add a small amount of lemon juice to the water for orchids, mainly to reduce the effects of limestone and then they like it! Sometimes the dust gains ground and sticks to the leaves of the plant, wash them from time to time with a sponge soaked in beer.
A bedroom decoration in blue with a purple orchid
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Orchid also requires food, Look for fertilizers that contain nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), as well as trace elements such as iron (Fe). Use fertilizer with a higher nitrogen percentage when new shoots come out and fertilizer with more phosphorus and potassium later in the season. Do not over-condition orchids – this can damage them.
A round bouquet with roses and purple orchids
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And do not confuse terrestrial orchids with epiphytic orchids (growing tree or branch). This is with regard to the maintenance of these exotic flowers. Now place your choice of orchids, flourishes and indispensable accessories that go with it! First and foremost, the first priority is the choice of plants, they must suit your environment because of their adaptability to most conditions, their availability and their ability to grow.
A wall decoration with a pink orchid, Zen style
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Buy an already flowering plant unless you are not extremely patient, because sometimes you have to wait 5 years to see a flower. Choose the size of the pot depending on the size of the root mass. Orchids tend to prefer small pots.There is a wide variety of pots and also manufacturing equipment, transparent glass or plastic, carved in stone or made of clay, porcelain pots are also to take into account.
A decoration with a white orchid with purple center
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Common growing media include fir bark, coconut wad, sphagnum moss, tree fern fiber, perlite, or any combination thereof for added beauty. By taking care of them and following these tips, these beautiful flowers of elegance and refinement are almost immortal, which is why they symbolize eternal youth. And to finish.
A decoration with white orchids in a work office
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And to finish, we will play a little game for the moment. These are the names of some orchids and it’s up to you to find them in the photos. Coelogyne cristata, Cymbidium devonianum, Cymbidium “Touchstone”, Dendrobium nobile, Epidendrum cochliatum (also known as Encyclia cochleata), La laelia enceps, Maxillaria tenufolia, Miltonia clowesii, Paphiopedilum callosum, Paphiopedilum, La pleione formosana, The vanda cristata. These poetic lines in tribute to this beautiful plant is your reward. In the hollow of the crumpled papers. Remains a tear of sand. And the charm of the orchid. Aspen, imperishable beauty.
Floral decoration with yellow orchid
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Floral deco idea with flower: white orchid
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Room decorating idea with orchids
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Beautiful decor with orchid for interior
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A decoration for Valentine’s day with orchids
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A decoration with orchids in a rococo style living room
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A spa decoration with white orchids
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A simple table decoration with yellow flowers and white orchids
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A table decoration with white orchids and a green moss
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A table decoration with purple and white orchids
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Two white orchids in silver vases on a dining table
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Two orchids in a comfortable bathhouse
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A two-color orchid in yellow and pink
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A white orchid with pink dots
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An orchid decorated as an alpine garden
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A yellow orchid in a simple living room
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A pink orchid planted in a green moss
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A pink orchid in a single bedroom
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A large bouquet with purple orchids in a bedroom
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Orchids planted in a china pot
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A white orchid with yellow center
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Jelly orchids in pink and candles
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An orange orchid in a bathroom in yellow
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Orchid is the plant for a decoration par excellence
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A pink orchid in the bathroom
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A small orchid on a coffee table
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A pink orchid in a dark living room
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A purple orchid in a dining room
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