Spring is just approaching and love is in the air
everywhere. The month of February is regarded as the month sweethearts
in various locations of the globe. On this occasion people look for
reasons to express their feelings and one of them is gifting flowers.
The notion of giving and receiving flowers is an old practice. It was
once part of an elaborate and prolonged courtship in which many
different types of flowers were used to show one's expressions. Each
flower represented a different message. One of the most exclusive and
prettiest flower to consider as that gift is orchid. The most common are
Dendrobiums, Cymbidium, Cattleya, Phalaenopsis and Vanda. They come in
every color except blue, black and green.
The flower got its name from the Greek word orchis, meaning "testicle",
because of its bulbous shape of its root. And its history is one of
lust, greed, and wealth. Greek women thought they could control the sex
of their unborn children with orchid roots. If the father ate large, new
tubers, the child would be male; if the mother ate small tubers; the
child would be female. The orchid flower carries the widespread message
of love, beauty, wisdom, and thoughtfulness. Orchids were regarded as
one of the ultimate luxury item and a status symbol in the Victorian
age. The obsessive collectors would send out plant hunters all over the
world searching for new varieties. There are nearly 30,000 varieties of
orchids.
Orchids are one of the most exotic flowers that are sure to impress your
sweetheart. And while giving a gift to your partner pay attention to the
color of the Orchid. As they also give others an insight into our own
deep feelings and emotions. So here are a few ideas about how to choose
a perfect color of orchid for your valentine. The full bloom red color
orchid is enough to win the heart of your sweetheart. The pink orchids
convey pure affection, and the popular cattelya orchid represents mature
charm. A mysterious purple color orchid is associated with both nobility
and spirituality. So this Valentines Day pick a different horticultural
honorarium which is gorgeous as well affordable like orchids.
