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Orchid varieties

Saul Goodman
2020-07-03 08:28:29
According to incomplete statistics, there are at least 20000 species of orchids. They can be divided into epiphytic orchid, saprophytic orchid and terrestrial orchid according to different life styles. Among them, the more common ground orchids are Chunlan, Hanlan, etc., and the more common epiphytic orchids are Phalaenopsis, cattleyan, etc. And saprophytic orchid is not very common, have big root orchid, gastrodia, etc.

I. common varieties

There are many kinds of orchids. According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 20000 species of Orchidaceae plants that have been found. These 20000 varieties can be divided into epiphytic orchids growing on mosses or tree roots, epiphytic orchids growing directly in the soil and saprophytic orchids that can't photosynthesis and can only rely on fungi for nutrients.

2. Introduction to typical varieties

1. Chunlan: it is a kind of common ground orchid, which is distributed in many areas of China. When it blooms, it has elegant and pleasant fragrance, so it is very suitable for potting and indoor maintenance.

2. Hanlan: it is also a native orchid. It has a long and slender plant, beautiful leaves, and is also very beautiful. Its biggest characteristic is to bloom in the cold, so it is called "Hanlan".

3. Phalaenopsis: it is an epiphytic orchid, because the flower type is like a butterfly dancing, so it gets its name. It has the reputation of "Queen of orchid", and is a kind of orchid with great ornamental value.

4. Mulan: it is also called "baosui orchid", which is a popular variety in recent years. It also belongs to the ground born orchid, because the flower posture is very beautiful, so it is often raised at home to watch.

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