The most beautiful orchids for home decoration

Orchids are an ancient family of plants that have spread to all continents except Antarctica. It includes 5 genera, each of which has many species and subspecies. A tropical climate is most suitable for the plant. However, there are many varieties of orchids that are suitable for home furnishing.

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Previously, it was quite difficult to find an orchid, but recently it can be found on the windowsill of any housewife. They need good care, but it's worth it. Thanks to the many varieties of orchids, year-round flowering can be ensured. After all, some of them bloom from spring to autumn, others - from autumn to spring, and a number of some are not tied to the season at all and can bloom at any time of the year.

Orchids look beautiful and stylish with any interior design. Among the huge variety, there are several varieties that are most popular.

Phalaenopsis

Average price - 635 rubles.

It is considered a warm and moisture-loving plant. It lives in the tropical climate of Southeast Asia, the Philippines, northeastern Australia, but you can also grow such a miracle at home.

For planting and breeding a flower, a transparent plastic pot or a fragment of the bark of certain trees, such as pine, cork oak, a fragment of a vine, is needed to create a familiar habitat. The thing is that in nature they grow on the trunks and branches of trees.

The transparent pot is used to monitor the root system of the plant.

This flower needs spraying and maintaining air humidity of at least 40%. However, you should be careful, since the ingress of moisture from spraying into the axils of the plant provokes decay.

Since Phalaenopsis loves warmth, the temperature in the room must be maintained at least 21 °.

Under favorable conditions, the plant can bloom 2-3 times a year. The flower can be yellow, red, white, pink, purple, with various blotches or monochromatic.

With its flowering, it can perfectly complement any interior. Suitable for beginners in orchid growing

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Wanda

Average price - 4270 rubles.

A fairly common plant among florists. It includes 53 species and is shocking with its diversity. The flower is widespread in continental Southwest Asia, Indonesia, in the north of Australia. Light and thermophilic. So, if the flower is not on the sunny side of the room, then fluorescent lamps can perfectly replace the missing sun. The plant should be kept at a temperature of 25 °, in a bright place, with an air humidity of 80%.

Wanda has large and beautiful flowers. But with the wrong care, it may not bloom for years.

The blooming flower is very small and poor, but this is only at first, then it becomes bright, saturated and can reach 15 cm in diameter. The color scheme is varied: blue, blue, purple, pink, red, etc.

Although the plant is considered moisture-loving, the roots can rot from excess liquid, so watering must be controlled.The flower can be watered in several ways: a warm shower, spraying and placing the root system in the water. You need to plant Wanda in plastic pots, hanging baskets, glass vases, or take pine bark for these purposes.

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Cattleya

Average price - 590 rubles.

There are 124 species together with sofronitis.

The species of this plant can be distributed both in tropical climates, where the air humidity can reach 100%, and in an arid environment, on a par with cacti, at a temperature of 35 °. But most of them are not so extreme, and therefore the optimal temperature for them is 12 ° - 18 °.

With proper care, the plant grows in width every year. The main plant species begin to bloom in the autumn-winter period and continue to bloom throughout the month.

It is necessary to water the flower once a week by immersing the root system in water.

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Dendrobium

The average cost is 880 rubles.

A flower that ranks second in popularity after Phalaenopsis. It has 1200 species.

In nature, it is distinguished by its ability to grow even on conifers.

Flowers are predominantly white or yellow in color, but they can also be purple, pink or blue interspersed with other colors.

Dendrobium is quite unpretentious compared to other varieties of orchids. For its normal life and flowering, you need to observe the temperature from 15 ° to 26 ° (decrease by several degrees at night) and monitor the air humidity, 60% is enough.

It is necessary to water the plant every 3 days in summer, and once a month in winter, by immersing the root system in water.

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Odontoglossum

Average cost - 510 rubles.

The plant includes 65 species and is distributed in Central and South America. It differs from the rest in temperature regime. The flower loves coolness and can be at rest for a long time.

The optimum humidity is 50 ° and higher. It all depends on the species. They are moisture-loving, but they need to be watered only as the root system completely dries out. It can be planted in hanging baskets, plastic or clay pots.

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Cymbidium

Average price - 1,700 rubles.

This plant has 60 species and is very easy to care for. It is necessary to breed it for those who are just getting to know the world of orchids. Most common in Australia, India, Japan, China.

Modern varieties (hybrids) are not tied to seasons and can bloom at any time. It is better to take a pot for them ceramic or plastic. Water as the soil dries up, pouring out excess water from the pan to prevent rotting of the root system. It is necessary to maintain the temperature in the room from 16 ° to 20 ° (it is better to lower a couple of degrees at night), 56 - 60% of air humidity will be enough. Well, and, as always, shade from direct sunlight in summer, illuminate with a lamp in winter.

The leaves of the plant are long and narrow, the flowers can be hot in color: yellow, green, red, brown, mostly monochromatic.

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Paphiopedilum

Average price - 1,460 rubles.

It is also called the Venus slipper. Includes 64 species, not including hybrids.

They love warmth, but some species need coolness.

Watering the plant is carried out with boiled or settled water, at a time when the substrate is practically dry.

The flowers are usually large, and the leaves are oblong or broad-linear.

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Brassia

Average price - 980 rubles.

Includes 30 types.

It is also called a spider orchid, due to the appearance of the plant.

Sepals are elongated and sometimes reach 15 cm, flowers grow small, mostly they have a yellow tint with various blotches.

It can be planted in pots, epiphyte baskets and on blocks. They love warmth and bright sunlight.

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Lycast

Average price - 4000 rubles.

There are up to 45 types. Distributed in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Jamaica. Unlike the rest of the family, they have only a few large flowers on the peduncle, which are white, pink, greenish-yellow or orange.

The optimum temperature for Likasta is 12 ° -15 ° in winter and up to 26 ° in summer.

This plant does not like high humidity, so it can be grown at an air humidity of 40-50%.

Abundant watering of the flower is necessary during growth, it must be reduced in winter. White bloom should not be allowed to appear on the substrate, this indicates the salinity of the soil. To avoid this, the plant must be watered with soft water.

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Miltonia

Average price - 500 rubles.

Includes 11 types.

Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay are considered its main habitats.

It is a medium-sized plant.

The flowers are fragrant, collected in inflorescences, often 8-9 pieces. As a rule, they are not large, up to 5 cm. The petals are longer than the sepals.

The color can be very diverse, it is snow-white to brindle, it all depends on the species.

Optimal conditions for a plant are: a bright room, but direct sunlight must be shaded, air humidity up to 85% (all year round), temperature - within 18 ° - 22 °. During the period of activity, Miltonia is watered every 4-5 days, it is not recommended to spray the flower itself, this can lead to the appearance of spots on the petals and leaves of the plant.

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Oncidium

Average price - 500 rubles.

The plant genus includes 341 species.

Distributed in Central and South America, Florida, the Antilles.

The plant is not large in size, mostly with bright yellow flowers that resemble a skirt.

The content is similar to other orchids, but differs in that Oncidium can be divided into 3 groups that must be grown in different temperature conditions:

• cold content (7 ° - 15 °);
• moderate content (12 ° - 25 °);
• thermophilic (18 ° - 25 °).

The required air humidity is from 40%.

They do not tolerate stagnant moisture and salinity, therefore, the substrate must be moistened after it has completely dried.

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Zygopetalum

Average price - 500 rubles.

Includes over 30 types.

It is considered a tropical plant and is common in Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay.

Differs from others in the manner of development (horizontally, not vertically).

During the active period, the flowers reach 7 cm in diameter and have the following colors: white, purple, green, burgundy and brown.

Zygopetalum does not like heat and direct sunlight. For normal health, 15 ° - 18 ° is enough for him. Not picky about moisture.

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Basic principles of care

In general terms, in order to get beautiful flowering buds, you need to make an effort, albeit not great:

1. Place plants on the sunny side, but do not forget to shade it in the hot season and illuminate it with lamps in winter. You need to navigate by the color of the leaves. If they become light, this means that the plant has received a burn from direct sunlight, but if the foliage is dark green, there is not enough light.
2. Take glass vases for planting, transparent plastic pots, sometimes clay.You can grow flowers without soil at all, or with soil, if it contains components: coal, deciduous bark, expanded clay. Coconut fiber, peat, sphagnum.
3. Watering must be done very carefully. It is better if it is spraying or immersion in water of the entire root system.
4. The plant should not be rearranged from place to place. For flowers, this is stress;
5. A small temperature difference must be ensured. This will promote flowering. But you need to remember that the orchid is afraid of drafts.

As a decor element

The orchid will perfectly fit into any interior and give it a zest. It can be placed in any corner of the house, as long as this corner is sunny.

The flower will look if the design is made in such styles as: loft, industrial, oriental, minimalism, high-tech, eco-style, pop art, kitsch, futurism, techno, art nouveau, rococo, renaissance, baroque, country, scandi style. The orchid will complement some of them, while in others it will help create an interesting contrast.

Loft and industrial will make the plant less rough and aggressive, add soulfulness.

Will fit perfectly into eco-style. After all, it itself is a breath of fresh air in the urban jungle.

Pop art, kitsch and futurism flower will complement and add harmony to the composition.

He will bring elegance and sophistication to styles such as techno, hi-tech and minimalism.

In Art Nouveau, Rococo, Renaissance, Baroque, a beautiful and correctly selected flowering plant will bring aristocracy.

The oriental design for an orchid can be considered native, any species of this plant will perfectly fit into it.

The orchid will complement the Scandinavian style with some kindness and tenderness.

But the country style and boho are considered rude for a plant like an orchid. If you look at them from the outside, you can really emphasize that this fragile flower will be lost against the background of the general variety of colors that are used in the interior.

Living room

The most common arrangement of flowers is in the living room. Here they can delight not only the hosts, but also the guests.

The orchid can be placed in a low vase, it will look fresh and original, or in an elongated and glass one.

The second method of planting a plant is called a florarium, or rather, an orchidarium, since it concerns orchids. It is suitable even for very finicky species and looks very beautiful and original. As a rule, a flower in such an orchidarium is grown alone, or in the company of another species of orchid. Such a plant house is equipped with heating and ventilation systems.

The florarium itself can be made on a coffee table, cabinet or other interior items that will help highlight this little miracle. Other bright and unusual decor elements should not be located next to the flower, because then they will attract all the attention.

Bedroom

This is a special room. And the items in it must be special. After all, it is here that you can abstract yourself from the whole world and take a break from the everyday hustle and bustle. A beautiful view of nature's creation with an exquisite aroma will perfectly complement the rest room. Bedside tables are perfect for placing flowers and will delight owners every morning with their beauty.

Kitchen

Any lady of different ages will not miss the opportunity to please herself with the tenderness and charm of a fragile plant, and therefore, sometimes they place it in the room where they spend a lot of time. The kitchen is a creative room; cooking in a good mood significantly affects their taste. The orchid fits perfectly into such a creative atmosphere, it can be placed both on the kitchen table and on the work surface, as well as on window sills and cabinets.

Bathroom

Not every owner can boast of having a window in his bathroom, but if there are such lucky ones, then they can decorate this place in a special way. The presence of plants in the bathroom is far from a standard solution, although they look harmonious there, refresh cold tiles, and besides, they feel very good there. After all, orchids are moisture-loving, and there is more than enough moisture in this room.The flower can be placed on the window sill or on the countertop near the sink.

The color of the plant also plays a significant role in the design. For example, you can take a flower in the same tone as the interior, then they will look like one whole, nothing goes beyond.

If the plant differs by several tones, then this design move will set it apart from the general background, which will emphasize the excellent taste of the owners.

And the cardinal color difference will add flavor and emphasize the creative approach to design.

Feng Shui: orchid as a symbol of harmony

A plant such as an orchid is a symbol of happiness, prosperity, wealth and love. Therefore, you need to treat him with extreme caution and choose certain places in the house for him.

Also, it is believed that the flower brings positive energy into the house, absorbing the negative.

Feng Shui experts say that you cannot put a flower in the bedroom, but it is better to place it in the living room, they also highlight several more important places for growing it:

• for success in business and material well-being, the flower must be placed in the southeast or north;
• the southwest is suitable for preserving the family hearth, flowers with burgundy and red buds will help to return the former passion and interest in each other;
• plants with white buds can be placed in the east, this will help improve health and cope with the disease;
• the location of the plant in the northwest will help to harmonize relationships with loved ones.

Of course, not everyone believes in the beneficial influence of Feng Shui, but you need to know one thing, such a plant as an orchid is a very grateful flower that gives fresh air, a pleasant aroma and wonderful flowering to every room.