Green orchids: description of varieties and rules of care

Green orchids fascinate with their extraordinary appearance and amazing color. The palette of their shades is very extensive and varies from pale green to rich salad color. What varieties of green phalaenopsis are popular with flower growers and what are the rules for growing them, we will consider in this article.

Acquaintance with the most popular varieties and varieties of green orchids can save a novice grower from unpleasant acquisitions. It is known that some unscrupulous sellers specially paint ordinary white phalaenopsis with a special paint that gives the petals a green tint.

An orchid colored in this way will lose its color after about six months. Later, the plants, as a rule, die as a result of poisoning with toxic components of the paint.

Dendrobium "Anna Green" is an amazingly beautiful yellow-green orchid with large flowers resembling a butterfly. A characteristic feature of the flowers of this plant is a dark lilac tongue, contrasting with delicate greenish petals.

Cattleya Bowringa is a graceful member of the Orchid family, whose petals are delicate greenish in color. A light waxy coating gives a special zest to the flowers, making the petals glossy. Cattleya varieties "Green Garden" flowers are decorated with a purple core.

"Cymbidium" is a genus of orchids with many names. Among the cymbidiums, there are also specimens with pale green flowers. Green cymbidiums with a tiger-colored tongue look very impressive.

"Phalaenopsis Amalfi" - can also be attributed to green orchids, despite the fact that its color is closer to yellow. The pale lilac core gives a special grace to the yellow-green flowers.

"Brassavola" is a very graceful orchid, remarkable not only for its cut and elongated green petals, but also for its amazing delicate aroma. This unusual hybrid with large flowers is bred mainly for cutting.

The light green Bellina orchid is remarkable for its original shape and pale purple core. Its large five-petalled flowers are like stars, which gives the whole plant a special solemnity.

The Green Apple or Green Apple orchid is very beautiful. Its delicate petals are yellow-green in color, and the core is decorated with a lemon-yellow tongue.

The exotic greenish coloration of plants does not at all distinguish them in terms of departure from the rest of the Orchid family. Green phalaenopsis also need to create optimal conditions, assuming the necessary level of humidity in the air and substrate, good illumination, protection from drafts and high-quality ventilation in the room.

The tropical origin of these plants provides for their increased moisture requirements. The lack of moisture in the air and substrate negatively affects the state of the leaves, which lose their elasticity, begin to turn yellow and dry. Phalaenopsis roots, lacking moisture, acquire an unnatural gray-green tint.

In order to prevent the plants from drying out, it is recommended to spray them regularly., and place a wide container of water near the pots. It is important to pay attention to the regularity of watering, which is done more often in summer than in winter.

In order for a plant to fully develop and form a large number of buds, it needs light. If the duration of daylight hours is less than 12 hours, phalaenopsis will not be able to form full-fledged viable buds. Its flowering can be stimulated by additional illumination, which compensates for the lack of natural light.

It should be borne in mind that exposure to direct sunlight is harmful to the delicate leaves and flowers of orchids. The optimal lighting conditions for these capricious plants are soft diffused light, which can be provided by shading the window with a special film.

When growing green orchids, you should not forget about feeding. Fertilize the substrate only with special mixtures produced for phalaenopsis. The greatest attention should be paid to top dressing in the spring, when the plants come out of the dormant phase, as well as during the formation of flower ovaries. At a time when orchids are at rest (for example, after flowering), fertilizing is rarely carried out - no more than 1-2 times a month.

It is impossible to abuse feeding. According to experienced growers, the saturation of plants with nutrients contained in fertilizers can lead to poor flowering and shrinking of flowers.

Full air exchange is also important for phalaenopsis. In unventilated rooms, plants develop more slowly, get sick more often and bloom less often. In order for orchids to get enough fresh air, the room where they grow must be regularly ventilated. It is important to note that for the duration of the airing, the pots with exotics must be moved to another room, where they will not be afraid of a draft. Like all typical representatives of the tropical flora, Phalaenopsis cannot stand drafts.

It is believed that orchids, including green ones, are very whimsical and capricious creatures. However, having provided them with the proper living conditions, the florist will be able to admire the delightful and abundant flowering of these exotic plants for a long time.

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