Whether you are an expert green thumb or a novice beginner who is just approaching the world of floriculture , you will surely have found yourself with an orchid at home .
According to some statistics, this is one of the best-selling plants in the world . Its structure, solid and robust, its shining colors as well as the wonderful flowers that it is able to hunt, make it perfect for giving a touch of color and vitality to your home.
What do we know about this little green gem? We tell you first of all that the orchid belongs to the monocotyledon family which is generally known in the floristic environment for the complexity of its flowers.
There are approximately 25,000 species and well over 6000 hybrids . Orchids are made up of a varied morphology. The size of the plant can vary from 15 to 20 cm , as can the weight.
The orchid can also have a rather characteristic aroma or in some cases pungent or repugnant as for the Bulpophyllum species. Epiphytic, terrestrial, perennial and herbaceous plants, in most cases do not have chlorophyll.
Unlike many other plants, they particularly prefer rocky terrain but some species also grow well near water. Anyone who owns an orchid generally always complains of the same problem: failure to flower . How to overcome this inconvenience? With this ingredient you can have a lush and endlessly flowering orchid.