The significance of an Orchid Plant - Orchid Plants 101
Orchid Plants 101
If you’re looking for something beautiful, yet different from traditional roses to send to your loved one, why not send them a delivery of gorgeous orchids? These flowers are anything but ordinary, but they’ll definitely bring a smile to anyone’s face and look lovely in any space. Some might even argue that orchids are the ultimate Valentine’s Day flowers, ranking higher on many lists than roses! But really, orchids are great flowers to send to anyone regardless of the time of year and are amazing ways to thank someone, tell your partner how much you care for them or just want to brighten someone’s day with a delivery of flowers.
If you’re not very familiar with orchids, here are some fascinating facts about the appealing flower!
The Orchid Plant Is Old
Orchid plants are actually one of the oldest flowering plants on earth and have always been beautiful sights to see. They were even around when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, evolving into what we now have today. They more than 25,000 different documented species of orchids on earth (and many new ones are being found everyday), and are usually found in the West Indies, as well as Central and South America, but now grow naturally across the glob, making them a favorite among many. In the wild, insects, humming birds, small mammals and even bats, all help the flower’s reproductive success, with their captivating smell attracting all sorts of creatures, helping with the pollination process.
They are masters of deception
This flower knows how to trick insects into pollinating them, since they have reproductive parts that are colored and shaped to look like the kind of insect they want to attract for pollination. This helps them spread across the world and thrive!
Vanilla is part of the orchid family
Probably the most widely known and popular orchid has to be vanilla, which is a “flat leafed” variation and very common all over.
The significance of an Orchid Plant
Since their discovery, orchids have fascinated people since early times. They are thought to be a symbol of luxury, love and beauty for many centuries. Even the ancient Greeks thought of the as a sign of virility, while the Chinese considered them to be “the plant of the King’s Fragrance” for centuries. They played a huge role in herbal remedies in the middle ages and were also thought of as an aphrodisiac, making them perfect ingredients for love potions. And many countries find them to be favorable flowers, like the British who have made them the countries favorite flower!
Long-lasting blooms
Another reason why they are so admired is the fact that they last longer than traditional flowers. When you get a flower delivery, with exceptional care, you can get maybe five to seven days with them, but orchid plants last much longer. An orchid’s bloom can easily last up to three months after delivery if well taken care of, allowing you to get more bang for your buck!
Special flowers
With so many different colors of orchids, you can easily find one that says exactly what you want to say to someone. Red may be the traditional message of love, but when researched, you can find that various colors provide a more meaningful and personalized message, so sending an orchid in that color will definitely get your message across loud and clear!
Orchids are one-of-kind flowers that everyone loves, so why not order flowers online from us and include an orchid plant as a gift for a special someone in your life! It’s simple, call 615-814-4922 for Enchanted Florist and if you prefer to send flowers online you can order flowers at: https://www.enchanted-florist-franklin-tn.com/plants/orchid-plant.html
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