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Rare Orchids: Names and Information
The orchids are an incredibly large and diverse family of pets, and they bloom in a range of different colors and forms. There are more varieties of orchids than almost any other flowering plant, and they are also able to live in a range of different habitats.
Rare Orchids
Orchids are truly beautiful flowers, but there are some rare orchids which are particularly sought after. Of all the rare orchids that one can choose from, the Phal amboinesis ?flava' which is the rare albino variety of the Phal amboinesis ?yellow'. These are known as monopodial orchids which have stems that grow indefinitely.
With these types of orchids the leaves always grow from the end of a stem and they also often produce aerial roots along their stems.
Then there are also sympodial orchids which are characterized mainly for their succession of shoots or bulb like stems. With these orchids the roots tend to form at the base of pseudobulbs. The rarest of these orchids include cattleyas and dendrobiums.
Cattelyas are very rare orchids and unbelievably beautiful flowers. They are best grown in a well drained pot or basket, and although of course watering is necessary you need to be sure not to overdo it with these plants because they will die almost immediately if over watered. They require a warm climate to grow and so if you live in a seasonal location you should be sure to take them indoors once the weather begins to get colder.
As for the dendrobiums, these are vigorous and easy to grow rare orchids that produce large numbers of flowers throughout the year, in varying colors. In order to keep your dendrobiums healthy there are a few tips you should keep in mind.
This includes fertilizing them weekly and frequently with a balanced fertilizer, and you should never use water that has been softened in salt consuming water softeners because this will be damaging to the plant. It is important to always remove any dead or dying parts of the plant as they will weigh the entire plant down and over time result in killing it.
There are many other orchids which are rare and beautiful as well, but it is important that you be aware of how to care for the specific type of orchid that you are interested in because there are different methods and tips that will be helpful, depending on the genus of orchids that you are growing.
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