CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What are the expensive orchid varieties?

It is not easy to maintain potted orchids at home. This is because they have been "pampered" in the greenhouse for a long time. When they are brought home, there is no suitable temperature, humidity, light and fertilizer. It is good enough if they can bloom when they are first bought and can be kept alive afterwards. In addition, orchids bloom only once a year. Most of the time, they are just "grass", which does not attract the care of the owner, so they are neglected. In short, orchids are difficult to maintain, and good varieties are even more difficult to maintain.

Generally, when growing orchids at home, it is recommended to grow medium- and low-grade orchids with high survival rates, and the price is not high. Nine-headed orchid, scientifically known as Huilan, also known as Jiujielan and Jiuhualan, is also one of the oldest and most popular orchids.

The flowers of the nine-headed orchid are fragrant and bright. There can be more than a dozen flowers on one flower arrow. The fragrance is clear and not turbid. When it blooms, the fragrance will last for a long time. Mountains are not famous for their height, but for the immortals. Flowers are not expensive or unlucky, but for the right ones.

The leaves of Jiutoulan are thick, upright, with thick and long roots. The pseudobulb is not too obvious, with coarse serrations on the edge. The flowers are solitary, the scape is upright, and it can bloom 5-12 flowers. The bracts are small and light yellow-green, slightly inferior to Chunlan. The peculiarity of this flower is that its petals are as thin as eagle claws when it first blooms, and after two or three days, they slowly expand and show their true appearance. The flower stem is bluish-white when it sprouts, and becomes an upright light green thin stem after elongation, and the number of flowers is also large.

Watering: The water level of orchids should be kept relatively dry, slightly drier than that of spring orchids, and the number of watering should be controlled. Especially after the beginning of autumn, it is advisable to dry the soil greatly, and then wet it again after it is completely dry.

Fertilization: When the new plant grows to the point where the leaves separate, apply a thin layer of fertilizer once every half month. Do not apply fertilizer in the hot summer when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius, or in the winter when the temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius. When applying fertilizer, be careful not to let the liquid fertilizer enter the leaf core. If it accidentally enters the leaf core, use a napkin to absorb the water droplets in the leaf core.

There are many varieties of orchids, such as cymbidium orchids and petal orchids, which are quite precious. But the Clivia you are talking about is not from the orchid family, it belongs to the Amaryllis family. Tiger tail orchid is not from the orchid family either, Tiger skin orchid, also known as tiger tail orchid and thousand-year orchid. There are more than 60 species of tiger skin orchid, native to tropical Africa and Asia. The height of the plant varies from a dozen centimeters to one meter depending on the variety. The leaves are fleshy, cylindrical, sword-shaped, broad lanceolate, etc., clustered on underground rhizomes, and the leaf surface has various patterns.

There are also spider plants, which are perennial evergreen foliage plants in the Chlorophytum class of the Liliaceae family; bottle plants, which are perennial large succulent ornamental plants in the Agavaceae family; agave, which is a perennial evergreen herb in the Agavaceae family; and snake plants, which are perennial woody foliage plants in the Dracaena genus of the Liliaceae family. The names of the species mentioned above all have the word "orchid" in them, but they are not orchids. There are many other flowers like that.

Here are some common orchids:

Spring orchid: Spring orchid is also known as grass orchid and mountain orchid. Spring orchid is widely distributed and rich in resources. The flowering period is from February to March of the year, which can last for about a month. The flower fragrance is rich and pure. The precious varieties include lotus, plum, narcissus, butterfly and other petal shapes of various colors. In terms of petal shape, the famous products in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are the most typical.

Cymbidium: Cymbidium has thick and long roots, narrow and ribbon-shaped leaves, rough and hard, pale green, with obvious serrations on the leaf margins and prominent midribs. The flowers have a strong and long-lasting fragrance, and the colors include yellow, white, green, light red and complex colors. Most of them are colorful flowers, but there are also plain flowers and butterfly flowers.

Jianlan: Also called Four Seasons Orchid, including summer orchids and autumn orchids that bloom in summer. Four Seasons Orchids are strong and upright, with green leaves and numerous flowers, fragrant and beautiful flowers, not afraid of heat or cold, strong vitality, and easy to cultivate. Different varieties have different flowering periods, and flowers can be seen from May to December.

Cold orchid: Cold orchids are distributed in Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, and Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan in the southwest. The leaves of cold orchids are thinner than those of four-season orchids, especially the base of the leaves. The leaves are elegant and graceful, green and beautiful. There are large, medium, fine leaves and border varieties. The flowers are rich in color, including yellow, green, purple, dark purple, etc., generally with variegated veins and spots, and there are also clean and flawless plain flowers. The sepals and petals are narrow and thin, unique in style, beautiful and lovely, and fragrant.

Molan: Molan, also known as Baosuilan, Baisuilan, Fengsuilan, etc., is native to Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Yunnan, Taiwan, Hainan, etc. Orchid growers in southern my country, especially in Guangdong and Yunnan, like to cultivate and appreciate it the most.

Chunjian: Chunjian is often called the authentic Sichuan orchid. Although there are famous varieties in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, the Sichuan orchid is the most valuable. The flower colors are red, yellow, white, green, purple, black and complex colors. It is gorgeous, graceful, elegant, fragrant and pure. It is often the first choice for orchid growers.

The most expensive orchid is the petal lotus orchid, the most expensive one is 2.44 million

Orchids have various appearances, and the bright colors of the stamens and butterflies and the symmetrical center layout create a strong visual impact and have won the favor of orchid lovers from all over the world.

When it comes to the butterfly, the "Liang Zhu" lotus orchid is a famous variety that cannot be ignored. It is the first lotus orchid variety to discover the "double butterfly on the leaves and flowers". It was discovered, cultivated and named by Mr. Yang Jianchang, a master of orchid art in Jianchuan. It has a beautiful plant shape, emerald green leaves, and the leaves with obvious butterfly-like appearance. There are 2-3 flowers in a garden, the flower shape is large, and the petals are evenly arranged. The flower color is rouge-dyed. The petals and lip are white, with red spots splashed in five hands, and the butterfly-like appearance is obvious, like a colorful butterfly painted in the freehand style of traditional Chinese painting. The fragrance of the flowers is fresh and distant. When it blooms, it is like a colorful butterfly dancing among the green grass.

According to Mr. Li Jian, the person who registered the "Jianyang Butterfly", "The 'leaf butterfly' is most beautiful when the leaves of this variety have just grown out. Watching the 'leaf butterfly' is like watching the flowers without enjoying them. It is a sight that people never get tired of watching. Moreover, the probability of 'leaf butterfly' appearing is high. One leaf will turn into a butterfly in every two or three grass seedlings. The butterfly transformation of flowers is also very stable. When flowers bloom, butterflies will appear. It's just that the number of petal color blocks will vary depending on the quality of cultivation."

Mr. Lin, a famous orchid expert in Taiwan, is particularly fond of this flower. He believes that "Butterfly Lovers" has a red throat and round petals, which is quite similar to the plump beauty Yang Guifei from the Tang Dynasty.

As a high-quality butterfly, the name of "Liang Zhu" is even more amazing! This name is implicit and has great cultural connotations. It tells us a beautiful, sad and moving love story.

Just like the lyrics of the song "Butterfly Transformation" from "Butterfly Lovers": "Green grass and blooming flowers, colorful butterflies wandering in pairs, a deep love that has been passed down through the ages, Shanbo's love for Zhu Yingtai is forever. They studied together for three years, sitting side by side without any suspicion, and said goodbye to each other with deep affection. Who knew that we would part at the pavilion. The hatred after parting at the pavilion is as deep as the sea, the tears stain the wings and the body turns into colorful butterflies fluttering among the flowers. After going through all the hardships, the true love remains, and will never be separated forever."

The Lotus Petal Orchid "Butterfly Lovers" brings us into a mythical artistic conception instead of the beauty of the world. Many artists have expressed this touching love story in different art forms such as drama, film, painting, and music. The famous musicians He Zhanhao and Chen Gang used the beautiful and moving folk story "Butterfly Lovers" as the theme and the tunes in Yue Opera as the material to create the violin concerto "Butterfly Lovers". They used beautiful melody to tell the world about this beautiful love story. The famous violinist Yu Lina's wonderful performance made this song even more sad and moving. The Lotus Petal Orchid "Butterfly Lovers" tells us this eternal love story with two colorful butterflies trembling their wings living in a cluster of orchids.

The natural beauty of the Cymbidium "Liang Zhu" confirms the humanistic beauty of the love story of "Liang Zhu".

Orchids are one of the four famous flowers in China and are spread all over the world. They are also well-known internationally. Because of their nobility and elegance, there are many varieties of orchids. Here are some very precious orchid varieties!

Chunlan

It is the oldest orchid in the history of flower cultivation in China. The plant is small and exquisite, and the flower shape is simple and elegant. Spring orchid is endowed with the traditional Chinese cultural spirit, representing noble, fragrant and elegant character. Spring orchid is also a symbol of many beautiful things.

Cymbidium

It is a famous orchid, and its flower shape is loved by many people. The biggest feature of Huilan is that its leaf veins are clear and transparent, which can reflect strong sunlight and absorb short-term strong light.

Cymbidium

Jianlan has extremely high horticultural and medicinal value. Jianlan has the effects of relieving cough and pain, promoting blood circulation and moistening the lungs. In terms of garden construction, Jianlan is very suitable for garden gardening design with its strong plants and rhizomes. When it blooms in midsummer, the fragrance is refreshing.

Ghost Orchid

Ghost orchid is the most expensive orchid in the eyes of orchid lovers. The flower is ethereal and strange, and the color is pale. It is named "ghost orchid" because it sways in the wind like a ghost. Ghost orchids rarely bloom and are hard to see, so they are very valuable.

Jade Orchid

The leaves of the Jade Orchid are green like fluorescent light, and the flowers are red like fire. The flowers and leaves complement each other, just like an exquisite jade ornament, beautiful and eye-catching, making people yearn for it. It has extremely high gardening and ornamental value.

Black orchid

The black orchid has a gorgeous appearance, a slender and graceful figure, an elegant charm and a mellow fragrance, and is often recommended as the first choice for orchid growers.

Suguan Lotus Tripod

Suguan Heding is a very precious orchid. With its increasing popularity, Suguan Heding was once sold at a high price of tens of millions. Just like its name, it is known for its "su" and "he". The quality of the flowers is top-notch and is extremely rare on the market.

Dendrobium

Dendrobium was originally a Chinese herbal medicine and a new ornamental plant. Its development relies on the industrialized flower market operation. The medicinal value of Dendrobium is mainly reflected in the heat dissipation and essence benefit.

Phalaenopsis

As the name suggests, Phalaenopsis is loved by flower growers because its flowers look like flying butterflies. It is also known as the "Queen of Orchids".

Cymbidium

Phalaenopsis is a very expensive orchid, with a single plant worth nearly 2 million yuan. The orchids it blooms have a variety of shapes and bright colors, and have won the love of many flower lovers in terms of visual perception. The best compliment to Phalaenopsis is the butterfly love flower among flowers.

In my country, orchids have always been a symbol of purity, so the flower language of orchids in my country naturally carries such connotations: beauty, purity, and virtue. In foreign countries, the flower language of orchids is much more lively, symbolizing warmth, friendship, confidence, and pride.

Orchids have a simple and elegant appearance, slender and soft leaves, beautiful flowers, and a light and subtle fragrance. They have the temperament of "clear color, clear air, clear spirit, and clear rhyme". They are very popular among ancient and modern literati and are called "gentlemen among flowers". People like to compare the beauty of poetry and prose to "orchid chapters", the true friendship to "orchid friendship", and good friends to "orchid guests", which shows the beautiful meaning of orchids.

Orchids are precious ornamental plants. According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 700 genera and more than 20,000 species in the world, and many new varieties are discovered and cultivated every year. Today, the editor will give you an inventory of common orchid varieties. After all, single orchids are too expensive and can only be seen.

Cymbidium

1. Light: Jianlan originally grows on the mountainside walls of deep valleys, on the crevices of sloping hillsides, and beside sparse mountain grass. Sometimes it also grows on the cliffs beside mountain streams. Jianlan likes a cool environment, likes moisture, and avoids dryness and direct sunlight.

2. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for growth is 15~30℃. If the temperature is above 35℃ and below 5℃, the growth will stagnate and serious growth problems may occur. If the temperature is high and the plant is exposed to the sun, the leaves will be easily burned. If the temperature is low and the plant is not moved indoors in time, it will be easily frostbitten.

3. Soil: Jianlan has fleshy roots and is suitable for growing in soil rich in humus. The drainage should be good and the soil should be slightly acidic and rich in iron. Frequent loosening of the soil is beneficial to the growth of Jianlan.

Black orchid

1. Light: Molan grows in the shade of forests at an altitude of 300-2000 meters, in moist but well-drained places beside streams. It likes a semi-shaded environment and avoids strong light.

2. Temperature: Prefers warm environment, avoids severe cold and snow. Prefers humid environment, avoids dry and hot.

Dendrobium

The cultivation environment of Dendrobium should be far away from pollution sources, and it is best to be away from urban areas in time. The highest temperature for cultivating Dendrobium should not exceed 37℃, and the lowest temperature should not be lower than -5℃. The larger the temperature difference between day and night, the better the quality of the Dendrobium. The humidity should be high, and it should be planted in a place with good ventilation.

Chunlan

1. Light: Spring orchid prefers a cool, humid and well-ventilated environment, and avoids extreme heat, dryness and direct sunlight.

2. Soil: Choose well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil.

3. Temperature: The suitable temperature for growth is 15℃ to 25℃, of which 18℃ to 25℃ from March to October, and 10℃ to 18℃ from October to March of the following year. As long as the temperature is suitable in winter, it can bloom normally even at 0℃. The lowest temperature that can withstand is -5℃~-8℃. However, the most suitable temperature in winter is 3~8℃. Keep the pot soil from freezing and place it in a sunny place under the south window.

Oncidium

1. Temperature: Oncidium is native to the United States, Mexico, Peru and other places. Hard-leaf varieties prefer warm environments, while thin-leaf varieties prefer cool climates. The suitable temperature for thick-leaf varieties is 18~25℃, and the winter temperature is not lower than 12℃. The suitable temperature for thin-leaf varieties is 10~22℃, and the winter temperature is not lower than 8℃.

2. Water: Oncidium likes moisture, so you should spray water on the leaves and the ground frequently. Increasing the air humidity is very important for the growth of leaves. Hard-leaf varieties are very drought-resistant and will not die if they are not watered for a long time in winter.

3. Light: Oncidium prefers semi-shady environment and needs sufficient sunlight in winter. Full-sun maintenance is beneficial to flowering.

Cattleya

Cattleya is a subtropical and tropical flower that grows best in a warm and humid environment and requires sufficient diffuse light. Cattleya is drought-tolerant, avoids salinity and alkali, is afraid of stagnant water, is not cold-tolerant, and is not suitable for direct sunlight or dry wind. It requires good ventilation and high air humidity, and grows in acidic soil rich in humus.

Cymbidium

1. Soil: Cymbidium orchids like to grow in loose, breathable and well-drained soil. Leaf mold is recommended. In addition, homemade culture soil mixed with moss, fern roots, charcoal, bark blocks, broken bricks, etc. is also a very good choice. Ordinary culture soil and culture soil for growing Chinese orchids can easily cause root rot in Cymbidium orchids.

2. Water: Cymbidium orchids should be given enough water during their growth period. In the cold winter, watering should be reduced and the water temperature should be consistent with the room temperature. The pH value of water used for watering Cymbidium orchids should preferably be 6.5.

3. Light: In the summer, strong sunlight needs to be shaded, and about 50% of the light is best. In winter, the Cymbidium should be placed in a greenhouse with strong sunlight and high temperature.

Paphiopedilum

1. Light: Paphiopedilum is a shade-bearing plant. When cultivating Paphiopedilum, supporting shading measures are required. During its growth process, the requirements for light are not exactly the same. Therefore, management is relatively complicated. In early spring, semi-shade is the best. In midsummer, it needs light in the morning and evening, and shade around noon. In winter, the demand for sunlight must be sufficient. In rainy and snowy weather, artificial lighting is required. In short, direct sunlight must not be allowed.

2. Water: There needs to be sufficient water supply and high environmental humidity. During its growth period, the soil in the pot must be kept moist, and water should be poured thoroughly when it is about 70% dry. In the hot and dry summer, water should be sprayed on the plants and the surrounding area frequently to achieve the purpose of cooling and humidifying. In the plum rain and autumn rain seasons, water should be properly controlled, ventilation should be paid attention to, and temperature and humidity should be maintained. Water should not accumulate on the leaves for too long, and high air humidity can also cause fungal diseases. Special attention should be paid to air conditioning in the growth environment. Dry air and withering and falling leaves will directly affect flowering. It has no pseudobulbs and has poor drought resistance.

Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis orchids are native to tropical rain forests and prefer to grow in warm climates. They are not cold-resistant. The most suitable temperature for their growth is around 15-20℃. When the temperature is below 10℃ in winter, their growth will stop, and below 5℃, they will die.

Note: Phalaenopsis has a physiological structure that protects itself from stress in a low-humidity environment. It is easy to get sick in an overly humid and high-temperature environment. Therefore, in order for Phalaenopsis to grow healthily, appropriate humidity should be maintained.

Vanda

Vanda orchids are cold-resistant, heat-resistant, dry, and water-averse, and they still grow well at high temperatures of 35°C. Cultivation requires less planting materials. In Thailand, you only need to hang the container under the tree with a rope, and it will grow by watering and fertilizing frequently.

Octopus Orchid

Octopus orchid is an epiphytic orchid with high ornamental value. It has pseudobulbs and flowers that bloom in sequence. The flowering period is as long as four or five months. It is mainly distributed in Central America, the West Indies, Colombia, Florida, USA, etc. It grows in forests at an altitude of 2,000 meters and can adapt to cold environments. It needs sufficient water during the growth period. The suitable growth temperature is 15~35℃, and it cannot be lower than 8℃ in winter.

Nail Orchid

1. Temperature and light: Originated from tropical Asia, it is widely distributed and is an epiphyte. It likes a warm and humid environment, dislikes light, and is suitable for living in a semi-shady environment. The suitable growth temperature is 15~28℃, and it can survive the winter when the temperature reaches above 8℃.

2. Soil: It is suitable to grow in soil rich in humus. Under suitable conditions, the flowering period can reach 3 months.

Spotted tongue orchid

1. Light: It likes shade and avoids direct sunlight. It grows well in a sunny and cool environment.

2. Temperature: The comfortable growth temperature of the orchid is 15-30 degrees. High temperature will cause poor growth, and the leaves will be burned or scorched. Severe cold will inhibit its growth and cause frostbite. At this time, the orchid is often dormant. If the temperature is too low, the orchid should be moved indoors to prevent frostbite.

3. Soil: The root of the spotted tongue orchid is fleshy, so it is suitable to use sandy loam rich in humus. The drainage performance must be good, and leaf mold or mountain soil with more humus should be selected. Slightly acidic loose soil or soil containing iron is the best, and the pH value should be 5.5-6.5.

Spathoglottis

1. Light: Basoglossum generally grows on the hillsides and ancient walls of deep mountain valleys, where there is shade, short sunshine hours or only scattered light leaks. It likes shade and avoids direct sunlight. Provide appropriate shade and place it in a place that can absorb scattered light and avoid direct sunlight.

2. Temperature: The bracteata grows best in an environment of 15℃-30℃. It grows poorly above 35℃. Severe cold below 5℃ will affect its growth and the bracteata will enter a dormant period.

3. Soil: The roots of the Basglossus are fleshy and are suitable for sandy loam rich in humus, leaf mold or mountain soil, slightly acidic loose soil or iron-containing soil. The pH value should be between 5.5 and 6.5.

4. Watering: The growth of bracteolum should follow the principle of "water when dry, stop when wet, and keep it slightly dry", and water it thoroughly.

5. Fertilization: Basoglossum prefers fertile soil. Farmyard manure needs to be piled up and decomposed for more than a year before it can be used. Apply thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days.