What is an orchid?

Orchid is a member of the family orchidaceae , the largest groups of all living flowers. There are at least 25,000 different types of orchids, probably thousands of others that remain unknown or unclassified. Horticulturists have also created more than 100,000 hybrids for commercialization because orchids are protected on the basis of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The orchid can grow in almost any climate except the desert, but most of them come from tropical and subtropical climate, while tropical America has the greatest diversity. Orchid can also grow in all types of soil, including rocky soil or anchored on trees. The color of the orchid depends mainly on where they grow. While Asian orchids are clear and multicolored, African orchid is usually white. The same is true of their format and size, which differs very much from species to species.

from many different types of well -known orchids, some are quite easy to grow at home. OrcHidej is amazingly robust and can survive in basic conditions if they are kept in a warm environment with a lot of sunlight. Due to many different orchids available, it is important to carry out research before choosing the one you want. Some bloom once a year, while others constantly bloom.

The orchid is primarily grown as decoration. In addition to the beauty of the plant, the orchid has low commercial value. One interesting exception is the orchids known as vanilla planefolia , from which vanilla aroma is made. The orchid is not longer "kings' flowers. Once extremely expensive, orchids can be grown at home or purchased in kindergartens almost anywhere in the world.

Singapore botanical gardens contain the largest collection of orchids in the world, including some locally grown hybrids that are not different in the world. Although the garden attracts thousands of visitors every year, most of theThey go home with an empty hand, because there are only a few types for sale.