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- The most beautiful orchids Species for Home and Garden - A handpicked selection
- Floral luxury for the windowsill - favorite orchids of German hobby gardeners
- Weightless tropical magic - orchids to hang
- The best orchids for beginners
- Core and easy care - Erdorchideen spread exotic flower flair
- These orchids speak German - local varieties at a glance
- Tips
The venus shoe is a sophisticated orchid species
The most beautiful orchids Species for Home and Garden - A handpicked selection
They are the flower high-karts in the realm of Mother Nature. Exotic orchids stage themselves with lavish flowers on the windowsill. Particularly ambitious varieties have adapted to our climate and adorn the summer flowerbed. Browse here in a selection of recommended orchid species for home and garden.
Floral luxury for the windowsill - favorite orchids of German hobby gardeners
The following orchid species and varieties have taken the hearts of hobby gardeners by storm. If you walk through the streets with your eyes open, you will meet these flower beauties in the flower windows:
If you are looking for an orchid that makes a splash with its extra large flowers, you will find it with Cattleya species. It is primarily the zweillättrigen varieties, such as the pure white, Gisela Schmidt 'or the motley, Chian Tzy Lass', which flourish tirelessly without a long rest.
Weightless tropical magic - orchids to hang
Although each epiphytic orchid tolerates substrate-free cultivation, only a few species can be hung in the window. First and foremost, the genera of the wonderful Vanda and Ascocentrum orchids have made a name for themselves in this regard. The following varieties inspire with seemingly weightless exoticism:
Since a Vanda comes along with challenging claims to care, orchid friends decide in a tight time for a clever compromise. They tie the uncomplicated Phalaenopsis orchid to a branch and hang the flourishing artwork in the window.
The best orchids for beginners
We can not come up with the ultimate beginner orchid here. With these types of orchids, after all, the bar for successful nursing care is at the beginner's level:
As an orchid novice, do not be afraid to start with a supermarket phalaenopsis. The hybrids do not cost much to buy and pave the way to the higher spheres of orchid hobby with modest demands. Avoid the grip to pure game species from the specialized trade. Compared to breeders treated varieties, pure species are much more delicate in the care.
Core and easy care - Erdorchideen spread exotic flower flair
The following species of orchids prefer to have firm ground under the roots rather than rise to lofty heights, like their epiphytic counterparts. Some of these Erdorchideen varieties are also in the flowerbed scene:
Calanthe orchids should not be missing in this category. The diverse genus trumps with beautiful Erdorchideen and picturesque Aufsitzer orchids. Mostly it is the deciduous species that thrive in a nutrient-rich substrate and bloom from November to February. In comparison, the evergreen Calanthe hybrids score on opulent flower abundance, which appears several times a year.
These orchids speak German - local varieties at a glance
In order to enjoy colorful orchid flowers, the gaze does not have to look far into the distance. The following varieties are native to us and accordingly hardy:
Almost all orchids in Germany are threatened with extinction. By locating and reproducing the orchids in your own garden, you make a valuable contribution to preserving the unique orchid species.
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With so much luxury, the question of the most valuable orchid in the world comes up. Experts agree that this honor is due to the Paphiopedilum rothschildianum 'Kinabalu Gold'. The monetary value is estimated at a staggering 3,700 euros. The floral magic thrives only on the highest mountain in Malaysia and is under conservation. A whopping 15 years, the orchid takes time until the first flowering.