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- That cost beautiful orchids - A price overview for hobby gardeners
- Definition of quality standards
- Price overview of epiphytic orchids
- Price overview for terrestrial orchids
- Tips
Cheap orchids are already available from 12 €
That cost beautiful orchids - A price overview for hobby gardeners
Lavish floral dreams of exotic orchids are no longer priceless luxuries. In fact, we owe the ubiquitous Phalaenopsis that the tropical spell on the sill has become affordable. For your orientation we have put together a price overview for the most beautiful orchids and their hybrids. That cost epiphytic and terrestrial plants.
Definition of quality standards
If you are looking for an orchid, please keep an eye on the following quality standards. You will only have full enjoyment of your new houseplant if it is not a young plant. Good orchids should have already flowered once. The word 'flowering' indicates this on the label. In addition, the leaves should present in rich green, without stains or floury topping. Healthy aerial roots are silvery-green and plump.
Price overview of epiphytic orchids
In the rainforest they sit high on the branches of majestic giant trees. The following epiphytic orchids have taken the hearts by storm and do not cost the world:
For all orchid varieties, there is still room for improvement in terms of price. Successful breeding usually results in significantly higher costs. The price of a Lycaste 'Red Jewel' is 54.90 euros. In a multi-propelled Phalaenopsis, Magic Art 'requires the dealer up to 30 €. The rare, blue orchid Vanda, Blue Magic 'is available for just under 40 euros.
Price overview for terrestrial orchids
The following flower beauties prefer solid ground under their roots in their homeland. Among the following terrestrial orchids are also hardy species that thrive in the bed.
As with the epiphytic orchid species, there is no limit to the prices. The more magnificent the hybrid, the higher the cost. So the otherwise so cheap Pleione is already once for 29.90 euros over the counter or for a Cypripedium micranthum are whopping 79.90 euros to pay.
Tips
In the supermarket, there are sometimes orchids to grab the bargain price, if unqualified staff has poured too much again. Although the Phalaenopsis is in a pitying state, it is still far from dead. With a little luck and our instructions for wet orchids, re-inflate the flower diva.