Orchid is also known with the name of Dancing ladies,
dancing dolls and Butterflies orchids. It is cultivated in almost all part of
India. On the basis of its growth, it has been divided into two types –
monopodial and sympodial. Monopodial Orchid contains central stem that grow continuously
the whole year. It does not have pseudobulbs.
It produces new growth from the
crown of the plant. The Orchid flowers are produced from the stem that is
between the leaves. In other words, it is hanging from side to side of stem.
Sympodial orchids have rhizome that sends out a shoot. The Shoot develops and
son in a continuous cycle. The buds are often, though not always, protected by
a sheath.
Orchid flowers are propagated through the seeds. It requires
having accurate climatic conditions and attentions when it is in the phase of
growing. Orchid plant requires cultivating at 60% humidity. It does not require
much sunlight but proper ventilation is required. It requires watering it very
frequently. It also requires adding fertilizers on some days interval. It
flowers regularly on hot temperature.
Medicinal Uses or
Orchid:
Dried and powered tubulers of terrestrial of Orchids are
used to make energizing tonic.
Other uses :
Its roots are edible
and are cooked.
