Vanda Orchid Flowers

Vanda belongs to orchid genus though a not large among the fifty such species is an important in that genus. This and its allies hold an important place among other orchid flowers. In horticulture it has a valuable prize for its several features like glitzy, aromatic, long lasting and deeply colorful flowers. Apart from their popular colors of blue and brown they are famous with yellow, orange, scarlet, deep purple and bright fuchsia orchid flowers as well.

The name Vanda derived from Sanskrit name denoting for the species Vanda tessellate. They demand special cultural needs to bring them up with the best out of them. They have origination of South Pacific Islands and in particular like Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo and the Philippines which remain their true home.

The Vanda orchids have become so popular since they allow hybridization like other orchid species. They have grown widely across the world, in Durban (South Africa), in the Netherland and in Florida (USA) irrespective of their natural character of blossoming at their own climatic conditions. Because of vanishing natural habitat they are listed as engendered species.

Name:
Vanda Orchid, as is commonly known..
Description:
Vanda orchid is Elegant five petalled flowers‚ several to a stem
Origin:
Vanda Orchid
Colour:
Purple‚yellow‚blue

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Zantedeschia Flowers

Zantedeschia flowers belong to the family of Araceae and a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. It is a native of Southern African countries and have presence in South Africa to Malawi. The name derived from the tribute to the Italian botanist Giovanni Zantedeschi of 18th -19th Century. It was given to honor him by the German botanist Kurt Sprengel of 18th-19th century. It has few common names like, arum lily, calla, calla lily even though they are not listed as true lily nor as arum or calla.

Due to the existence of calcium oxalate it is poisonous and generates irritation, swelling of mouth and throat, acute vomiting and diarrhea. Despite that some times their leaves are cooked and taken over by people.

Zantedeschia flowers are extensively cultivated at California, Colombia, New Zealand and Kenya. Mostly it is done for cut flowers and as a planting material. In California and New Zealand continue to generate a comprehensive range of new hybrid varieties as by the plant breeders.

Name:
Arum, as is commonly known..
Description:
The petals are fleshy and very easily bruised‚ take care when transporting or arranging them.
Origin:
South Africa.
Colour:
Purple-black‚ yellow and terracotta oranges.

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