Thursday, 19 October 2017

Breathtaking Beauty And Convenience In Moth Orchids

By Sharon Roberts


Flowers are nature's decorative gifts and over the years people have found many creative ways to cultivate and use these gifts. Sometimes though, taking care of them can become tedious and time consuming. Moth Orchids have a special place in the hearts of many professional and novice horticulturalists. This is because they are breathtakingly beautiful and require minimal maintenance efforts.

The moth-like appearance of the petals accounts for the name of the flower. In fact, the name, in part, originates from the Greek Phalluna which means moth. The delicate petals have a soft and velvety texture making the flower seem even more moth like. A breed consisting of approximately sixty species, this flower has wowed its way into the hearts of many around the world.

There is a wide array of color options with this flower whose scientific name is Phalaenopsis. Colors such as yellow, green, orange, red purple and white are available. A speckled variety is also available. This means that almost any color preference can be met with this plant. The variety available is ideal for decorators because multiple colors can be combined to create the design effect desired.

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.

Like other plants the Moth Orchid needs water. Due to the fact that it only has one stem though, it is unable to store sufficient water to sustain itself for long periods. This means frequent watering is important to its survival. This is addressed using simple methods such as a drip watering contraption. A simple version of this sis a bottle punctured to allow small amounts of water to seep out.

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..




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