Which orchid is the most valuable?
For many girls, which orchid is the most valuable and the related experience of sharing the cultivation of 4 kinds of valuable orchids, the editor of the site will introduce to the netizens next.
Orchids, commonly known as one of the four gentlemen of flowers, is a historically valuable variety in China. It is a traditional ornamental flower in our country. Due to the numerous varieties of orchids, the editor has collected some classics, let's see them below.
National Soul
National Soul, one of the Four Great Kings of Jianlan, has a flower tongue that is extremely red near the center, as red as chicken blood. The main reason is that its blooming period is relatively long, making it very popular with people.
National Soul, a famous variety of Jianlan, is most unique for its flower color. It can be said that so far, no orchid's color can match it. Moreover, its fragrance is very strong, refreshing the mind after smelling it.
The biggest advantage of National Soul is its stable blooming, relatively long flowering period, and good reblooming effect. It also produces a lot of flowers, with at least 6 flowers per stem, blooming at least twice a year, and it is also easy to care for in the later stage without much effort.
The bright red flowers of National Soul combined with the lush green leaves are simply a perfect match, making it very captivating. It has won awards many times and its price has also soared. Fortunately, it has now dropped to an affordable price. Its blooming season is in summer and autumn. Keeping a pot at home is both festive and upscale.
Black Orchid
Black Orchid, also known as the New Year Orchid, is often recommended as the top variety among orchids due to its stunning appearance and graceful figure.
Traditional Black Orchid cultivation varieties have elliptical pseudobulbs, thick and long roots, erect flower stems, usually taller than the leaves. The petals are short and wide, extending forward, above the column, the labellum is three-lobed with slightly recurved tips, the fruit is narrowly elliptical, containing tens of thousands of seeds.
Black Orchid prefers shade, avoids strong light, prefers warmth, avoids cold, prefers moisture, avoids dryness, prefers fertilizer, and avoids filth. In winter, Black Orchid should be given scattered light for 1-2 hours, and the optimal indoor temperature is 16-28℃ under sufficient water conditions. It is also important to pay attention to proper ventilation and keep the potting soil moist for Black Orchid to safely overwinter.
Large Flowered Cymbidium
Large Flowered Cymbidium, also known as Simbi Lan, is a variety bred through artificial hybridization, with large and colorful flowers, quite popular in the international market. It has gradually spread to China and is also well received.
Key Points for Winter Cultivation
Soil
Large Flowered Cymbidium prefers loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam rich in humus, and can also be cultivated with a mixture of moss, charcoal, and bark chunks.
Water
In winter, with lower temperatures and slow plant growth, watering should be reduced accordingly. More watering can only be done when new roots appear.
Light, Temperature
In winter, Large Flowered Cymbidium can be placed in a balcony with scattered light. The optimal indoor temperature should be controlled between 10-25℃, with night temperatures not lower than 5℃. If the temperature can be maintained below 15℃ during the blooming period, the blooming period can be extended by three months.
Fertilization
During the growing period, a thin compound fertilizer or decomposed cake fertilizer water can be applied.
Lotus Petal Orchid
Lotus Petal Orchid is mainly distributed in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, known as the "Kingdom of Orchids". The leaves of Lotus Petal Orchid are moisturized and glossy, with a wide leaf surface, delicate leaf texture, and elastic plant shape. Lotus Petal Orchid has many flowers per spike, usually 2-4 flowers, with most flowers being white and having a long elliptical petal shape with a faint fragrance.
Soil
The soil can be mixed with decomposed leaf soil, raw red soil, and fine river sand in a ratio of 6:3:1, then disinfected.
Lotus Petal Orchid is adaptable, can tolerate sun exposure, resist frost, has strong disease resistance, high germination rate, fine leaves, large flowers, and long blooming period. The flower shapes are diverse, with a faint and distant fragrance.
Orchids prefer a naturally shady and humid environment with good ventilation. Placed indoors in winter, controlling temperature and water is better for cultivation.
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