Orchis world: did you know?

I love orchids! That is why they were the accent flowers on my wedding. Below you can see my bouquet elegantly decorated with purple orchids.

I loved it so much that had sent it to preservation shortly after my big day to enjoy it for many, many years and probably share it with my children and, who knows, my grandchildren. My parents’ house is full of orchids and I have recently adopted two. Although my interest in orchids has been growing for quite a bit now, I have realized the other day that I did not know anything about those beauties. Some research brought to light the following interesting facts which I am sure you will enjoy and remember for life!


1. The name Orchid comes from the Greek word “orchis” meaning testicle; because of the shape of the bulbous roots. LOL.

2. Orchid flowers can grow to be as small as a head of a pin (Platystele sp. Central America) or greater at 10 feet (Grammatophyllum sp., New Guinea).

3. Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica and found in almost every color except black.

4. Our vanilla flavouring comes from the pods of a leafy climbing orchid named Vanilla Planifolia.

5. Tһе first orchid tһаt reached Europe frοm tһе western hemisphere wаѕ sent in 1515 tο Spain. Tһе original Cattleya flower tһаt mаdе іtѕ way tο Europe wаѕ used tο pack tһе οtһеr flowers tο protect tһеm. A local botanist іn tһе area сουƖd tеƖƖ tһаt tһіѕ wаѕ a unique plant, аnd һе saved іt. Hіѕ name wаѕ William Cattley, аnd tһіѕ happened іn 1818.