The presence of orchids in the interior indicates the sophisticated taste of the owners. These are beautiful flowers, which although they require special care, but still enjoy unprecedented popularity among gardeners and lovers of aesthetic things.
Phalaenopsis is primarily a beautifully flowering ornamental plant, a favorite greenhouse flower. Recently, the trend of giving and decorating their homes with orchid compositions is gaining more and more popularity.
Where and how to place a living plant - phalaenopsis?
Please note that the length of the flowering period of the orchid depends on the amount of natural light, because it is logical that on the windowsill or directly by the window, phalaenopsis will feel best. Given this, keep an eye on which side you are holding the plants on the windowsills. For orchids, the western or eastern side is better, since an excess of the sun can adversely affect the state of the plant.
In general, an exquisite composition of orchids will feel good on a large table in the middle of the room, if the room is adequately ventilated.
Determine the place to grow orchids correctly
Orchids create compositions, panels, ikebans and other decorative elements represented by living plants. In the interior, phalaenopsis organically looks:
- In the center of the living room. Designers claim that this place is the best that could be for an orchid. The flower will always be in the spotlight, being in the "heart" of the house. Keep the composition of wild or decorative orchids on the dining table, curly cabinet, chest of drawers or a coffee table. Complete the basket or pot with flowers, arranged around candles or decor items, emphasizing the beauty of orchids.
- On the fireplace. If your house has a fireplace, you can keep live plants in the spring and summer on it. Having placed orchids at eye level opposite the entrance to the room, be sure that such beauty will not go unnoticed. Forming a composition from phalaenopsis, do not forget that other objects supplementing it should be secondary, not bright and not stand out.
- On the dining table. Compositions of two or three flowers matched to the tone will be the best serving option.
- In bathroom. If you have a spacious bathroom, allocate a separate place for green plants in the bathroom, recreate the atmosphere of warm edges, imitating a mini oasis of orchids. The composition can be placed on a countertop, window sill or on a hinged shelf above the window. In any case, it will look spectacular, especially if you add it with moss. Want to know what sphagnum moss is used for? The answer is simple - it helps maintain moisture in pots or boxes with orchids, in addition to performing an aesthetic function and decorating the interior.
- In the bedroom. Orchids on the bedside tables look elegant and stylish. The composition in a box on the surface of the dressing table will bring a positive mood every morning. Orchid at the mirror is a kind of inspiration in creating the desired image of a woman.
- By the window or on the windowsill. By placing an orchid in such a place, you will provide it with a sufficient level of light and thereby decorate the window, making the view of the street more pleasant.
- In the kitchen, a composition of orchids looks organically on a windowsill, bar or dining table. Combinations of different types of phalaenopsis, gathered together and placed along the window, look no less beautiful.
Features of the choice of flowerpots and flower stands
Orchidaceae are characterized by some features. These members of the family are epiphytes, plants with an airy root system. In wildlife, they grow in the ground, as well as clinging to the rough texture of tree trunks.
To ensure that your home plant has favorable growing conditions, take care of the special composition of the soil, including tree bark, and the presence of the right capacity. We learn more about the options for flowerpots.
Open planters for phalaenopsis
An important factor affecting the healthy growth of a plant is the volume of the pot and its shape. In wide flowerpots, orchids feel best, getting enough light and oxygen. A voluminous flower arrangement in a box, consisting of several plants, can even be put on the floor, where it looks no less impressive.
Special containers
The lack of moisture for phalaenopsis is not critical, but its excess can be fatal. If you are a beginner florist, it is better to buy special containers for your compositions that will simplify care and help regulate the water balance for the orchid.
Transparent and clay flowerpots
The content of compositions from orchids in transparent flowerpots is as useful as in clay. Growing plants in ordinary clay pots contributes to a more rapid adaptation of orchids to artificial growing conditions. Due to the rough surface of the flowerpot, the plant takes root more quickly, because in nature it also clings to the rough processes of the tree bark by root processes. But sometimes orchids suffer from a lack of light, and not only leaves and stems suffer from a lack, but also roots. It is easy to solve the problem with the purchase of a special transparent container for planting phalaenopsis, made of durable plastic or glass.
It doesn’t matter in which direction your room is framed: is it a cozy classic, an original oriental style or an elaborate baroque. The flower arrangement in the box will fit into any of them.