Kinds of Orchids that captivates

Illustration of Orchids

Kinds of Orchids that Beautiful. Orchids Flower are one of the preferred plant species in here, Indonesia. Its beautiful and easy maintenance make this many plants found in home gardens in the country. The following is a description of some kinds of orchids which shape is beautiful and enchanting. Example of organic vegetables.

Characteristics Of Orchids

Orchid is a plant found in the tropics. Orchid has thick, succulent organs, and has a high water content. This condition allows the Orchid to grow and live in conditions that have low water availability. However, the Orchid could not grow in desert regions because of growing its roots are not intensive. Orchids are very fond of indirect sunlight. Therefore, orchids are often found as plants of the forest floor or in the shade of another plant.

Orchids often grow attached to the object of other plants. The roots of orchids will be attached to the object, but will not harm the object. Orchids can also grow in the ground, so that the roots grow in the ground. There are also orchids that grow with the stick in the decayed wood superbly media rot. We can find the roots of the fungus on the surface of the roots of orchids. This fungus has been symbiotes with Orchid plant. Orchids have a rod that step. The living in the land of orchids have short rods and resembles the shape of tuber. Epiphyte orchids have a stem that grows well and often skin by wax. This layer serves to prevent excessive evaporation. Orchid has leaves that are shaped like elongated bone shaped leaves stretching as well. These leaves can thicken and serve as a place to store water.

Part of the Orchid flowers are certainly the most beautiful. Orchids arranged with compound. These flowers emerging from the flower stalk elongated and tapered from the armpit of the leaf. Bilateral symmetry-shaped Orchid flowers. Touch of flower petals usually have colors similar to the color of the Crown of flowers. One petal-shaped strands of the tongue that serves to protect a place which brings the Stamen and pistil. Pollination in orchids require assistance from other organisms.

Different Types of Orchid Growth

• Monopodial

Orchids of this type has only one stem and also one point growth. This type of Orchid flowers only grow from the ends of the stems. This type of orchid can be propagated by stem cuttings and seeds yeknik. An example of this is the type of orchid Vanda SP., and Phalaeonopsis sp.

• Simpodial

Orchids of this type has more than one growing point. New shoots of these orchids will appear from around the main stem. The flowers of these orchids appeared on the side or the tip of the stem. But it could also emerge from the roots live. Orchid simpodial store water reserve called pseudo bulbs. This kind of orchid can be copied with the technique of split, keiki, and separation of the seed. An example of this is the kind of Orchid Dendrobium SP., and Cattleya sp.

• Epiphyte Orchids

This kind of Orchid will grow on a host in the tree, but not harming the host. The root of this kind of Orchid will absorb water from the rain, fog, or the surrounding air. An example of this is the kind of Orchid Dendrobium SP., Cattleya SP., Vanda SP., and Phalaenopsis sp.

• Orchid Terestial

This kind of orchid growing in the ground and direct sun light needed. The root of this kind of orchid is taking food out of the ground. An example of this kind of orchid is Phaius sp.

• Saprofit Orchids

This Orchid grows on media that many contain humus or on dry leaves. This kind of Orchid requires a bit of sunlight. This kind of Orchid leaves and do not contain chlorophyll. An example of this is the kind of Orchid Goodyera sop.

• Orchid Litofit

This kind of Orchid grows on rocky soils or rocks. This type of orchids stand exposed to full sunlight. This kind of orchid is taking food from rain water, topsoil, and air. An example of this is the type of Orchid Paphiopedilum sp.

Kinds of Orchids seen from a place to grow

Many variants of orchids make this plant is often used as an ornamental plant. The flower of the Orchid looks very beautiful and have infinite variations. Orchids as houseplants can be sold as potted plants or as a cut flower. As the tropics, Indonesia has a type of orchid. Orchid of the month is one type of orchid plants in Indonesia. Orchids are considered as a symbol of luxury, beauty, and of course a sense of love. Chinese people believe that orchid plants that emit a fragrant scent similar to the body of the Emperor of China. While in Greece, orchids are considered as a symbol of virility. The habit of collecting orchids has developed since the 18th century. Orchids are considered a representation of the needs for romance and loyalty in a relationship romance.

All kinds of Orchids

Because of its beauty, so many kinds of orchids that were collected. Here are some of the famous beauty of orchids :

• Odontoglossum Crispum

This kind of orchid is a type of epiphyte. Orchid is characterized by flowers petals are shaped and tinted reddish violet curled.

• Ansellia Gigantea Nilotica

This orchid is large. Have another name i.e. Ansellia Africana

• Beallara, "Marfitch Howards Dream"

This Orchid has a vibrant complexion. This orchid is the result of a cross between the genus Cochlioda and Odontoglossum.

• Lady Slipper Orchid

This type of Orchid flowers have a unique and charming. These orchids are spread from the Pacific to the rest of the world.

• Red Blood Odontoglossum

Anggek of this type have petals of glistening surface and unique shape.

• Schomburgkia Exalta

This Orchid has pink flowers and lovely.

• Maxillaria Tenuifolia

This Orchid has brightly colored flowers that look beautiful and attractive.

• Spider Orchid

This Orchid has a unique combination of colors and interesting.

Besides the orchids-orchids on top, Indonesia also has many other beautiful orchids. In Indonesia itself more and more new species of orchids are found. In 2010, LIPI managed to find some new types of orchids in Borneo. This new type of Orchid Dendrobium kelamense, among others, d. Metusala, J.J. Wood, and P.O. Byrne. However, not a few types of orchids in Indonesia threatened preserved. Many species are becoming increasingly hard to find, there are even considered to be extinct. Lost orchids this much due to illegal logging, forest fires, as well as hunting of orchid enthusiasts are ignoring certain types of orchids sustainability. Here's a list of some of the rare orchids that have now been protected in Indonesia :

• Coelogyne pandurata (black Orchid)
• Corybas fornicatus (Orchid koribas)
• Dendrobium macrophyllum (Star Orchid)
• Dendrobium ostrinoglossum (Orchid karawai)
• Dendrobium phalaenopsis (Anggrek larat)
• Ascocentrum miniatum (Orchid kebutan)
• Dendrobium d'albertisii (Orchid albert)
• Macodes petola (Orchid ki revised)
• Cymbidium hartinahianum (Orchid hartinah)
• Dendrobium lasianthera (Orchid stuberi)
• Phalaenopsis violacose (Orchid-laced)
• Paphiopedilum praestans (Orchid Ribbon sandals)
• Paraphalaenopsis laycockii (Orchid month Kaliman middle)
• Grammatophyllum speciosum (sugar cane Orchid)
• Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum (Orchid Sandals mustache)
• Paraphalaenopsis serpentilingua (Orchid month Kaliman West)
• Dendrobium catinecloesum (Orchid karawai)
• Paraphalaenopsis denevei (Anggrek bulan bintang)
• Phalaenopsis gigantea (giant Moon Orchid)
• Grammatophyllum papuanum (New Guinea giant Orchid)
• Phalaenopsis amboinensis (Orchid month Ambon)
• Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum (Orchids feathered sandals)
• Renanthera matutina (an Orchid)
• Phalaenopsis sumatrana (Sumatran Moon Orchid)
• Vanda sumatrana (Sumatran Vanda)
• Vanda celebica (small Minahasan Vanda)
• Spathoglottis zurea (Orchid spoon)
• Vanda hookeriana (Vanda pencil)
• Vanda pumila (Vanda mini)

This article is about the different kinds of orchids. Hopefully the information presented useful for readers.

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