What is the lavender?
The common name "lavender orchid" is used with reference to two very different plants. One is an orchid in the phalaenopsis . The second is a native climbing vine in Central America, mascagnia lilacin . Application of the same common name on multiple plants is a common phenomenon, and if people have doubts about what the plant is discussed, it can help ask the scientific name. The physical differences between these specific plants are obvious and the discussed plant should be obvious when it is personally seen. Miniature phalaenopsis orchids with small purple flowers are sometimes referred to as lavender orchids. Like other orchids, they need wet and warm conditions during their flowering period, followed by a cold and dry rest period to allow the plant to recover.
Lavender orchid is a popular plant for gifts because it holds well during transport and is relatively easy to take care of them. Live plants are carefully foamStained and supplied just before the flowers hit their top, so consumers receive a plant with live and colorful flowers. With some care, lavender orchid can be maintained and kept as a houseplant. Live plants sent as gifts often come up with a nursing card so people know how to keep the plant alive. In the case of lavender orchid, the plant should be fogged to maintain moisture and after connection and fertilization to contribute to entering the next flowering cycle.
In the case of mascagnia lilacin is a lavender orchid forest vines that produce fine flowers similar to orchids in pale purple shades. The vine is evergreen in a warm, humid climate, such as its original tropics, and can also be grown slightly more cooled areas where it becomes deciduous. This ornamental vines can be used on holders, grids and other structures and likes full partial sun and medium, well -drained soil. Some cultivars are resistant to withear.
Blue orchid vines, as is also known, can be a good choice for a garden in tropical or subtropical climate. The flowers are colored and rich on a healthy vines and bloom into the fall. This plant is also suitable for gardening of containers and can be grown inside in greenhouses, atriums and sunny areas of the house, for people living in climate too cold to maintain tropical and subtropical plants outside.