Generally speaking, orchids are brilliant and luxurious flowers. There are various shapes. Phalaenopsises and cattleyas are often used for cut flowers and flower arrangement. Especially, as phalaenopsises become great shape when they bloom, they are given as presents for celebrations. There are a lot of colors such as purple, pink, yellow, white and so on, which make us feel lighter.
They are loved by people and “orchid festivals” are held everywhere. As orchids are beautiful, smell good and last long, there are a lot of orchid lovers. Among orchids, phalaenopsises’ meanings are “Happiness flies to you” and “pure love”. As they have such meanings, they are used for wedding parties. They are full of elegance, aren’t they?. There are many kinds of different orchids, and I’ll tell you their meanings and elegant appeals.
Orchid means “Happiness flies to you!” introductions of their elegant appeals
knowing phalaenopsis’ appeals
Most phalaenopsises are bleed improved from moon orchids, which are born in tropical areas such as Taiwan. Phalaenopsis derives from Greek words Phalaina and opsis.
It seems that they were named from their phalaina-like looking flower shapes. In Japan, they are called phalaenopsises from the fact that they look like fling butterflies. White phalaenopsises’ meaning is “pure”. Pink phalaenopsises’ meaning is “I love you”.
All phalaenopsises’ meaning, which is “Happiness flies to you”, is said that it came from butterflies. White phalaenopsis’ “pure” meaning is from especially elegant flower shape. They are suited for presents for those who you love for birthday, Mother’s day and marriage anniversary.
knowing orchid queen cattleya
Cattleyas are called queen of orchid because they have the biggest and most elegant flowers among orchids. It is named as a group name after William Cattelay in England, who first succeeded in blooming catteleya.
Cattleya’s meanings are “elegant lady”, “appeals of matured adult”, “magical power” and “appealing”. Their meanings “elegant lady” and “appeals of matured adult” are from their elegant shapes.
Cattleyas have a lot of colors such as red, pink, white, yellow, orange, blue, purple and green. They are used as corsage and hair accessory to color dress as they are elegant. Also, they are formal flower which are given in wedding party and new house celeblation.
knowing very beautiful dendrobium’s appeals
Dendrobiums are especially colorful and brilliant among orchids. Dendrobium is a compound consisting of Dendron and bion from Greek. It’s from the fact that wild dendrobiums grow along other trees.
Dendrobium’s meanings are “self-centered beauty”, “good couple”, “appeal” and “competence”. “Self-centered beauty” is from overwhelming beauty that is sometimes thought to be arrogant.
As dendrobiums bloom from winter to spring, they are blissful orchids for winter which has less flowers. They are rather easy to grow, so you may be appreciated when you give them as birthday presents.
knowing cymbidium’s appeals
Cymbidiums are popular in Japan. They are the second most shipped orchids. They are second to phalaenopsises.
Their meanings are “austere mind”, “simplicity”, “noble beauty” and “elegant love”. “Austere mind” and “simplicity” are from the fact that their colors are not garish, and usually quiet compared to other orchids. They last for a month and bloom one after another, which is appealing. We can enjoy them for about three month.
Their flowers are yellow, pink, red, orange, white, blown and so on. As they have quiet colors, they are suited for presents for quiet, sincere and austere people.
knowing characteristic paphiopedilum’s appeals
Cattleya, Dendrobium, Cymbidiums and paphiopedilum are called four biggest orchids. Paphiopedilums are designated in Washington treaty, and importing as edible wild plants is banned.
They are only sold as flask seedlings, multiplications and self matings, so they are rare orchids. Paphiopedilum’s name is from the fact that petal sacks look like female slippers. It’s named from pfaffia that means goddess in Greece and pedirone that means sandals.
It seems that their meanings “elegant dressing” and “sexy” are from their elegant image.Especially, Paphiopedilum delenatii is recommended because their pink flowers are cute and they have good smell. Especially among Paphiopedilum, Delenatii is called queen and it’s suited for present.
knowing blue vanda’s appeals
Blue orchid flower is rare and intriguing. Vandas’ flowers are usually blue and light purple. Their name is from Vandaca in Sanskrit that means coiling around. That’s because their roots grow on trees and rocks and they are like coiling around.
Vanda’s meanings are “light weighted”, “sophisticated beauty”, “brilliant love” and “characteristic”. “Sophisticated beauty” is from elegant blue and purple flowers with mesh patterns, which is like stars. “Characteristic” is from particular beautiful blue petal color and small labellums of their petals. You may be appreciated when you present them for those who like blue as birthday presents.
knowing yellow oncidium’s appeals
Oncidiums are orchids that have a lot of small yellow flowers. Their name is from onkidion in Greece and the fact that they have small lumps in their flowers. Their meanings are “tidy”, “dance with me”, “beautiful eyes” and “playfulness”.
“Dance with me” is from their flowers that look like dancing ballerinas in dresses. Their English name is dancing lady orchid.
Their colors are lively and they are often used for flower arrangement. Yellow is the most common color, but there are pink and red. They are strong and easy to grow, so you may be appreciated when you give your parents or grandparents as birthday presents.
Are these helpful for you?
I’ve shown elegant orchid’s appeals. I wrote about orchid, which has beautiful shape and color and is popular in Japan, and its meanings. When you know origin of its name and meanings, it’s more enjoyable. I’m sure that people will be happy if you write them with message when you give them presents.
As orchids are elegant, they are suited for presents, and there are quiet colors. Presents will be considerate ones when you send orchids which go with receivers’ personalities and favorite colors. Orchids’ meanings are also important and it’s good when you choose orchids so that they go with receivers’ personalities. It’s also nice to buy yourself and grow them. Flowers are beautiful and they comfort you.
Summary
Orchid meaning is “happiness flies to you!” Elegant appeals
knowing phalaenopsis’ appeals
knowing orchid queen cattleya
knowing very beautiful dendrobium’s appeals
knowing cymbidium’s appeals
knowing characteristic paphiopedilum’s appeals
knowing blue vanda’s appeals
knowing yellow oncidium’s appeals