mercredi 13 décembre 2017

Breathtaking Beauty And Convenience In Moth Orchids

By Sharon Roberts


Who doesn't like flowers? They are beautiful to look at and they often saturate their surroundings with perfumed scents. The most beautiful ones however, tend to require a lot of work. Moth Orchids are among the preferred flowers for novice and professional horticulturalists alike because unlike other horticultural beauties they are very low maintenance.

The plant's popular name is derived from its resemblance to the moth. The name itself, is in part a derivative of the Greek word phalluna which means moth. There are around sixty versions of this orchid specie with varying colors and patterns. Although the plant's popularity has led to species being cultivated in locations around the world, it has its historical roots in Asia.

These flowers whose scientific name is Phalaenopsis come in a wide array of colors. These colors include green, purple, orange and pink. Additionally there are some varieties that feature an intricate pattern of shades. This makes the plant quite appealing to those who love variety. For decorators they are like a painters palette, source from which endless color combinations can be found.

This specie of orchids is clearly a decorator's dream. The many colors and patterns make them the ideal tool to enhance formal and informal environments. Wedding decorators in particular, find the plant very helpful in creating the perfect celebratory atmosphere for celebrating nuptial bliss. They look absolutely amazing on the bride's arm as her bouquet and just as astonishing as center pieces on the tables at wedding receptions.

Even though they are quite exotic in appearance, the flowers need very little support to survive and this is one reason modern day flowers lovers love them so much. Low maintenance is a very important quality in today's fast paced environment. The flowers are perfect as they flourish well with limited attention and never fail to provide astounding beauty.

The ideal environment for a Moth Orchid is a tropical one. The plant also prefers limited light setting, another feature that makes it ideal for household use. The ideal indoor location would therefore be a spot that admits a low amount of light. The low demand for light makes the plant very convenient for home owners who crave the tropical aura they provide but live in non tropical climates. UV lighting can be used to substitute for sunlight in sun deprived settings.

Being tropical in origin the pant requires ample amounts of water. It does not store sufficient water in its body as it has only a single stem. This means that a steady supply of water is required for its survival. A simple drip system could suffice if daily watering is not possible. This drip system may be as simple as a small bottle punctured to release water slowly and laid in the flower pot in the home setting or an intricate drip piping system for larger horticulturalists.

The world of beauty that these flowers reveals to mankind is both astonishing and useful. The fact that they are easy to cultivate make them the ideal flower of the twenty fist century. It is no wonder modern science has already found a way to engineer additional versions through hybrid technology..




About the Author:



Aucun commentaire:

Enregistrer un commentaire