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Why Silk Orchids Are Better Than The Real Thing

Anyone will say that orchids are one of the most stunning flowers on earth. Even people who are not interested in flowers will look at the orchids and see the beauty. But it is also very difficult to take care of orchids. That is the reason why many people prefer fake orchids instead.

Silk orchids can be used for many purposes. They can be potted or displayed in a vase. Or they can be used at special occasions like weddings. They can be placed several together in a bouquet or used separately as a stem. No matter how you use artificial orchids they will be a beautiful decoration.

The two most popular artificial orchid species are Phalaenopsis and Cymbidium. The reason for that is probably that they also are the most popular real orchid species. But also species like Vanda and Dendrobium are well-liked. And you can always buy them; also if they are normally only found in Vietnam in the winter.

The quality of faux orchids today is really astonishing. Instead of the old flowers made of clothes with plastic stems and leaves, you will get an amazing copy made of silk, nylon and other similar products that makes it very difficult to distinguish from the real thing.

And the fakeness is not only on the orchids. A transparent polymer-suspension can be used to simulate water in a vase. Or it can be sprayed on the orchids to simulate dew drops.

Do you sneeze when you are close to flowers? Then you will love artificial orchids. You can decorate your home with hundreds of orchids without a single sneeze. You just have to buy silk orchids instead of the real ones.

So you do not have green fingers. And all your plants die a few days after you have got them? Not if you choose faux orchids. Just dust them regularly and they will look beautiful for years. And no one can see the difference.

Silk orchids can even handle very hot summers and cold winters. Normally heat or cold will make real orchids withers. With silk orchids it is not a problem. They are very sturdy and can take both the warm sunshine and the cold frost.

Silk orchids look exactly like real orchids. Sometimes they even look better than the real ones. And then they have all the advantages that will make you happy that you bought the artificial version instead of the real ones.

About the Author

Martin Elmer is the editor of Silk Orchids Garden - a website about orchid artificial. Here you can also read more about silk orchid arrangement.

Part 8 OM Orchid Species of Malaysia Slide Show

Five Popular Orchid Species

There are virtually thousands of orchid species found throughout the world. You will likely want to choose a plant that produces beautiful flowers. However, you will also need to consider the type of environment that you can provide. This article will discuss some of the most popular orchid species.

Dendrobium

This is one of the most popular varieties. These plants produces either twins or triplets of three inch flowers. The flowers come in colors of red, white, orange, and purple. Dendrobium orchids can go relatively tall, so you need to make sure you provide stability with a stake. During the summer months, you need to give them full light, humidity, and provide warm temperatures. They like less humidity and heat during the winter.

Cattleya

One of the next popular orchid species is the Cattleya variety. These plants produce white, yellow, rose, or purple flowers. They are also well-liked because of their beautiful scent. It's best to grow them in temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Vanda

Up next are the Vanda orchids. They are quite exotic and liked because of their unique design. The flowers emerge from the bases of the leaves. The leaves themselves grow from the plant's single stalk. These plants can produce between five and 20 flowers each bloom.

Laelia

Laelia orchids, cousins the Cattleyas, hail from Mexico. They flower in the fall and winter. The flowers range from white with yellow markings, yellow with red markings, and white with rose and purple lips. Laelias prefer plenty of light and temperatures ranging from 60 to 65 degrees.

Cymbidium

One of the final most popular orchid species is the Cymbidium. Flowers can be colored either white, brown, green, or red. After being cut, they last longer than most other types. Therefore, they are commonly used to create corsages. You should grow Cymbidiums somewhere that is no more than 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

About the Author

Now you know some of the most popular orchid species. If you want to try your hand at raising one of these beautiful plants, stop by care4orchids.com. Learn various things such as tips for buying orchids and preventing orchid diseases.

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