Orchids are the most fascinating flowers which come in a wide range of colors and arrangements. Their beauty and captivity has enthralled many enthusiasts, encouraging them to collect, grow and use orchids for various purposes. They are generally brightly colored and the intriguing formations
make them the most beautiful of flowers.
Some of the most beautiful orchids are listed here.
1. Phalaenopsis violacea
These flowers are extremely beautiful with large white waxy petals. They prefer to grow in warm wet tropics. The central structure of the flower is the most interesting part and the beauty of the flower is increased manifold by it.
2. Platanthera ciliaris
The Orange Fringed Orchid is one of the most fascinating flowers. The tall species inhabiting Florida have flowers borne in a cluster at the top of the plant, which can be six inches tall. The orange colored flowers are heavily fringed on the lip and bear a spur filled with nectar, at the back of the lip. The stunning orchid amazes the viewer with the fringed petals.
3. Calypso bulbosa
The orchid is also known as the fairy slipper orchid and has small pink, purple or red flowers with white lip, purple spots and yellow beard. They have bulb like corms and are thus named so. The purple blooms are very attractive and beautiful.
4. Cymbidium grandiflorum
They are epiphytic or lithophytic and have 24 inch long leaves and ovoid pseudobulbs. The flowers are fragrant and require bright light and adequate ventilation for growth. The beautiful color contrasts used in the flower is mesmerizing.
5. Dendrophylax funalis
They are the leafless orchids from Jamaica. The flowers are distinctly colored white and have a wonderful citrus scent. The beautiful combination of white and pale green makes the flower stunning and the interesting structure of the flower makes it further intriguing.
6. Paphiopedilum
They are commonly known as ‘lady slipper orchids’. These beautiful orchids are mostly terrestrial and moderately sized with flat leaves. The flowers have striking shades of green, white, maroon, brown, purple and yellow. The bright colors of the flowers make them very attractive.
7. Encyclia cochleata
It is also known as the octopus orchid or the cockleshell orchid and gets its name from the shape of the flower. The lip resembles the body and the petals look like the tentacles. The flower has a very interesting color scheme and is fascinating. The beautiful orchid is among the favorites for many orchid enthusiasts.
8. Thelymitra antennifera
They are commonly referred to as rabbit ear orchids. They prefer open forests for growth and produce distinctive fragrant flowers. The large yellow sun orchid has large brown column arms and the plant grows up to a height of 3.5 inches. These flowers are extremely attractive and catchy due to their bright colors and resemble rabbit ears in shape.
9. Caladenia menziesii
These orchids reach a height of 100 to 300 mm. the flowers are very small in size and have forward facing white sepals, and pink and white hood shaped central striated structure. The deep red petals are often long and erect which gives the flower a resemblance to rabbits. Therefore they are also called as rabbit orchids.
10. Diuris
They are referred to as donkey orchids because of the distinctive appearance of their petals. The two lateral drooping sepals give a tailed appearance and the lateral petals protruding from the top resemble the two ears of a donkey. These features make the flower beautiful and interesting at the same time.
