How many species of hanging orchids are there?
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In the cognition of Chinese people, any plant that can grow hanging down can be called a hanging orchid. The name 'hanging orchid' was originally referring to a plant with leaves like orchids and branches that can hang down, which is the most common ordinary green leaf hanging orchid we see.
Later, I don't know how botanists named it, but many plants that have nothing to do with hanging orchids are also named 'xx hanging orchid'. I speculate that it's because any plant that can grow hanging down can be called a hanging orchid.
Today, Flower will give you an overview of the 'hanging orchids' we often see. Do you have any that you've taken care of?
1. Hanging Orchid
This is the real hanging orchid, belonging to the Asparagus family, very easy to care for, and no need for too much introduction. It has many varieties, such as golden edge hanging orchid, white jade hanging orchid, and curling leaf hanging orchid. It has super旺盛繁殖力 and needs to be divided every year, but it is afraid of the cold in winter, so pay attention to keeping warm and preventing frost.
2. Peony Hanging Orchid
This is a plant from the Aizoaceae family, scientifically named 'Heartleaf Mesembryanthemum'. This plant is very special, as it can be eaten as a vegetable or used as an ornamental pot plant. When eaten as a vegetable, it is called '穿心莲' and can be bought at the vegetable market.
The peony hanging orchid is more cold-resistant than other hanging orchids, evergreen all year round, grows fast, can creep and spread, and its flowers look like small red fluffy balls.
3. Goldfish Hanging Orchid
The goldfish hanging orchid is a plant from the Gesneriaceae family, also known as 'Goldfish Flower'. Its leaves are dark green with a glossy texture, and its flowers look like little goldfish. It is native to Yunnan, prefers a hot and humid environment, likes sunlight, and is also shade-tolerant.
4. Lipstick Hanging Orchid
The lipstick hanging orchid is a sister plant to the goldfish hanging orchid, belonging to the same Gesneriaceae family, native to the Tibet and Yunnan regions. Its leaves are thinner and lighter in color than the goldfish hanging orchid, with flowers that look like little red lips. It prefers a hot and humid, semi-shaded environment and is cold-tolerant.