Orchids are the gentlemen among flowers, so why are they the proudest and the hardest to grow?
Plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum have always been regarded as the four most representative flowering plants in China, and the one most often praised is the orchid; the orchid, known as the gentleman among flowers, is truly pure as ice and jade, elegant and beautiful. "Seek out the hidden orchid to repay a kindred spirit, one spray is enough to gift to a dream of Xiaoxiang" refers to the orchid. As the foremost of China's current top ten famous flowers, the orchid is in fact also quite delicate and fragile. Today, the editor will take everyone into the world of orchids.
The orchid, a perennial herbaceous flower with fleshy roots of the genus Cymbidium, is mostly distributed in provinces such as Yunnan and Guizhou in China. It has a cultivation history of more than 2,000 years. Not only a gentleman but also an elegant scholar, it has very high ornamental value and comes in many diverse types, such as the aloe-leafed cymbidium (Cymbidium aloifolium), the bicolor cymbidium (Cymbidium bicolor), and the cochleare cymbidium (Cymbidium cochleare). Among them, the most common should be the terrestrial orchid, distributed in temperate and subtropical regions. As a flower of very high ornamental value and unique style, besides its beauty, what it brings people is above all a quiet, delicate fragrance.
Some friends may find the scent of lilies and roses too strong, so the orchid, whose clear fragrance "one pool of purity can refresh the poetic spirit," should be the best choice. How exactly should orchids be planted? The most important point is to choose good soil; slightly acidic humus soil is best, and if you can find orchid soil, even better. Next is the fertilizing method; both base fertilizer and top dressing require great care. Top dressing must be much lighter than that for other flowers; only in this way can the development of the roots and rhizomes be promoted. Moreover, orchids are very delicate and must not be given fertilizer that has not been fully decomposed.
Next is the watering method. In spring and autumn, water once every two days, but in summer much more is needed, with twice a day being most suitable. And if you want orchids to grow well, sufficient air humidity and strict temperature conditions are also required, generally with 16-24°C being optimal; of course, in summer and autumn you can adjust according to the specific situation.
Growing flowers is perhaps more about cultivating the mind and spirit, and those who choose orchids must be modest gentlemen and beauties pure as ice and snow. Besides nobility and elegance, the orchid's flower language also expresses steadfast and unchanging love. Its alluring yet slightly mysterious and gentle floral fragrance, together with its pure, beautiful and petite petals, truly makes one feel tender affection.
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