Benefits and Uses of Orchid Flowers and How to Care for Them

Gardening specialists from around the world all love Orchids, sometimes referred to by their scientific name of Orchidaceae. These beautiful flowers cross-pollinate rapidly and can often be observed to take over vast gardens.

There are two major types of Orchids. First is the Phalinopsis and next is the Oncidiums. Allow me to elaborate a bit more about their characteristics.

Phalinopsis are the easy pollinators, causing them to propagate easily to the extreme satisfaction of owners. Phalinopsis orchids are used by advanced gardeners for cross pollination, meaning, they could "breed" this orchid with other species and as a result, could create a more distinct kind of orchid. This is one of the factors as to why there are still tons of unidentified orchids around the world.

Now, as to the second type of orchids, they are the ones that are preferred by more affluent gardeners. They are called Oncidiums. Oncidium orchids are relatively expensive. They are more expensive because most of the rare and hard to find orchids belong to this specie. Their growths are well augmented and are nurtured better indoors. Meaning, they seek places where sunlight is not as strong. Like Phalenopsis, Oncidiums are good cross pollinators, so new hybrids are released in the market every year.

In taking care of orchids, regardless of whether or not they are of the Oncidium or Phalenopsis specie, is that their water and light requirements must be taken into great consideration. Study your orchid's need for you to avoid any harm that may befall to your plant. Once you get a hang out of it, you will soon develop your own way of taking care of orchids.

Aside from beautifying your garden, Orchids have a variety of other uses. Some are used to make perfumes, fabrics, drinks, and so on. If you are that of person who loves to drink alcoholic beverages, an orchid could also help you! Jumellea fragrance are used to make rums.

Some orchids are also used to satisfy one's taste buds. For instance, did you know that vanilla is a kind of orchid? Yes! Vanilla is an orchid used to give any food that distinctive sweet vanilla taste. Another orchid that is used in the food industry is purple terrestrial orchids. These orchids are turned into powder for cooking Turkish soups or beverages.

In summary, orchids have a lot to offer. Be sure to add these magnificent flowers to your garden today.

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