What are the varieties of orchids and what are their meanings

Orchid is a perennial herb in the family of monocots. There are an estimated 800 genera and 30,000,400,000 native species of orchids in the world, and more than 40,000 artificial hybrids. According to the growth mode, it can usually be divided into three categories: epiphytic orchid, ground orchid and saprophytic orchid.

Epiphytic orchids mostly grow on tree trunks, and some on rocks or cliffs. Its nutrients are mainly taken from the inorganic salts and water contained in rain and dew. The debris of various plants and animals in the rainforest will become nutrients for the orchid when it falls around its roots.

Common cultivated species are Cattelan, Wandai Orchid, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, Steller's Orchid, etc.

Ground orchids include almost all species native to temperate regions. They grow in the soil and absorb water and inorganic salt nutrients from it. Most of the commonly cultivated species are Orchid, Chun Orchid, Hui Orchid and Shrimp Spine Orchid.

Saprophytic orchids are orchids that live on dead and decaying organisms. There are many types, and China's famous Chinese medicine gastrodia is one of them.

The meaning of orchid is 1, elegant; 2. Gao Jie; 3. Patriotism; 4. Unswerving.

The orchid is known as the gentleman of the flower, because of its very high quality, it and narcissus, chrysanthemum, and calamus are called the four elegance of the flower.

In addition, orchids and bamboo, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms are known as the Four Gentlemen. The orchid was a mascot of love a long time ago, and in poetry it represents a gentleman, which is understood by modern people as a symbol of nobility and beauty.

The meaning of the orchid is elegant, noble, patriotic, and unswerving. It is known as the gentleman of flowers because of its very noble quality. It is known as the four elegances of flowers along with narcissus, chrysanthemum, and calamus, and it is known as the four gentlemen along with bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom.

It was a mascot of love a long time ago, and in poetry it represents a gentleman, which is understood by modern people as a symbol of nobility and beauty.

It symbolizes brotherhood, for the sworn brothers called Jinlan good, but also represents the noble personality, it is also a symbol of noble and elegant, can cultivate people's sentiments, self-cultivation. It also represents friendship and intimacy, as well as the affection between husband and wife.

Ornamental value

The orchid is a unique style of flower, and its ornamental value is high. The flower color of the orchid is light and elegant, among which the tender green and yellow-green are the majority, but especially the amateur is precious. The aroma of orchids is clear but not turbid, a pot in the room, fragrant.

Some of the orchids are dignified and beautiful, and some are graceful and luxurious, and they are full of changes. The leaves of the orchid are bright green all year round, both rigid and soft, and have a beautiful posture, even if it is not in flowering, it is like a living work of art.