What are the four major ornamental flowers?

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1. Oncidium

2. Cattleya

3. Phalaenopsis

4. Dendrobium

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Many people like to grow and appreciate flowers, and seek out the most beautiful flowers in the world, so there is a saying that they are called the four major ornamental flowers. However, many people have heard of them, but they don’t know which ones they are. Plant flowers, then I can tell you that they are oncidium, cattleya, phalaenopsis and dendrobium. Today we will introduce them in order.

1. Oncidium

1. Oncidium

This flower has different reputations in China and foreign countries. The most important reason is because of its flower shape. In China, many people think that the shape of this flower is like the Chinese character "吉", so many people call it "Auspicious Orchid". In foreign countries, people saw it being blown by the wind, and the flowers looked like dancing girls wearing beautiful skirts, so many people named it Dancing Orchid. This flower has hidden meanings of love and good luck. It is not only suitable for flower arranging in vases at home, but also for making bouquets and flower baskets.

2. Cattleya

This The flower is also famous internationally. In the beginning, it was used as a binding rope because of its thick fiber and it was extremely resistant. The flowers come in white, yellow, reddish-purple, and very rarely green. Because of its bright colors and high ornamental value, it is called the "Queen of Orchids". Among all orchids in the tropics, its flowers are the largest and most colorful. It has the meaning of love and admiration and often appears at banquets.

3. Phalaenopsis

This It is the first butterfly of the new spring, emerging from the branches. This plant was discovered in 1750, and to date, more than seventy different species have been discovered, mostly living in humid Asia. It can absorb nutrients from the air to survive. Its flowers are either solid or spotted. After people's mating and improvement, the flowers have been greatly improved in color, shape, and even size. People who cultivate this kind of flower often have the meaning of smooth career and happiness.

4. Dendrobium

This kind In addition to being ornamental, the most important function of plants is medicinal. The "Nine Chinese Immortals" are at the top of the list. This flower is cute and fragrant and grows mostly in humid and warm places. It can nourish yin and fluid, replenish the spleen and stomach, protect the liver and promote gallbladder, clear away deficiency heat, etc., but you should also pay attention before using it, after all, the drugs are somewhat toxic.

 

2. Cattleya

3. Phalaenopsis

4. Dendrobium

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