Really? I’m supposed to remember these names, where they grow, how they grow, and which silk orchids I might want to put in my silk flower arrangements? This memorizing is not my cup of tea, you’re thinking.
That’s fine, the main things to walk away with from this two part series are 1) silk orchids are modeled after real live orchids that live incredible lives in incredible places, and 2) when you place your lovely silk orchid arrangements in just the right place, remember the «reals» that have miraculously thrived in just the right place for those perfect conditions to produce unbelievably fabulous flowers that now are beautifully recreated in your own silk orchids. Enjoy the joy.
With over 1200 species, Dendrobium is the largest and most diverse orchid genus. With huge variety of colors (a silk orchid lover’s dream) Den’s grow in diverse habitats from the high altitudes in the Himalayan mountains to lowland tropical forests and deserts of Australia. From less than half an inch long to hovering around 10 feet, Dendrobiums are native to China, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Guinea, Vietnam, and many islands of the Pacific. Papua, New Guinea has more than 500 species of Dendrobium orchids. They are primarily epiphytic (grow on trees) with some lithophytic (grow on rocks) varieties (see part 1 for additional explanations of these terms). Some Dendrobium orchids are grown for their medicinal uses. Silk flower arrangements include many different Dendrobium silk orchid varieties, and seem to be a favorite in the popular Thai restaurants today.
Cymbidiums, more easily remembered as Boat Orchids (shwew, I think I can remember this one) have been depicted in drawings and poetry for over two thousand years. They grow native in tropical and subtropical Asia and northern Australia. Boat orchids can be grown outdoors in the warmer climate states of the United States. Although many bloom only once a year, the massive explosion of flowers is well worth the wait. These orchids also come in a huge variety of showy colors and last a long time, 2 to 3 months, in cut flower arrangements. Cymbidium’s popularity stems from the terrific show put on with up to 30 blooms on one stem, and from their numerous culinary uses (only certain varieties) such as in curries and stews. Often found in lovely pots as silk flower arrangements, Cymbidium silk orchids are among some of the most popular.
The Cattleya orchid is the one that often comes to mind when we think of the traditional special corsage; a lovely large long lasting flower often white, lavender, and other various shades of purple. Now domestically grown in many colors and sizes, Cattleyas are often used as a benchmark for how to grow other orchid varieties. They are native to tropical Central and South America. Cattleyas are rarely mentioned without their interesting domestic beginnings. Apparently, a moss and lichen collector in Brazil grabbed some random sturdy leaves as packing material to ship his collection back to England. William Cattley received this mass of sickly plant and nursed it back to health. When it bloomed a few years later, it stirred up quite a rage world ‘round and was named Cattleya after the man with amazing patience. Many lovely Cattleyas can be found in numerous silk flower arrangements.
With around 700 genera, 25,000 species, and over 100,000 hybrids, there are plenty of striking models for our silk orchids today. Stated in this 2 part series are only 6 different varieties of orchids that are commonly found in silk flower arrangements. Hopefully you are inspired to learn even more about the remarkable «reals» your silk orchids are modeled after and expand your collection to include many of these fabulous orchid varieties. And again, enjoy the joy.
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