Wild orchid is found in various parts of the planet. The only continent where you cannot meet such a beauty is Antarctica. It doesn’t matter at all in which country the orchid is found; in the language of flowers, it personifies warm and tender feelings. Just recently, every gardener dreamed of adding this tropical beauty to his collection, and today she can be found not only on the windowsill in homes and offices, but also in bouquets.
Orchid flower meaning
In different countries, an orchid can mean completely different things.
Vietnam. Symbol of love, renewal, warmth. Flowering, according to the lunar calendar, occurs on the New Year.
Countries of Europe. Symbolizes elegance, perfection, innocence.
Latin American countries. Actively used for making amulets. The flower carries not only a symbolic meaning, but is also a national symbol.
Greece. Here the orchid is equated to a sacred flower. The plant is not just part of the culture, it has a significant place.
Feng Shui location
The location of this flower in an apartment has a great influence on a person’s life. For example, it is not recommended to place orchids in the bedroom, because this beauty can drain energy from a sleeping person.
It would be ideal to place the beauty in a large living room, greenhouse or garden without harming your well-being. According to Feng Shui, orchid houses are arranged:
- The southeast location brings success, prosperity and good luck.
- The southwestern placement of the orchid brings solutions to domestic problems, brings back old feelings and restores family happiness. Red shades of buds will be an ideal solution for this arrangement.
- The eastern location can bring relief from diseases and improves health, restores energy and vigor. Light orchid colors are suitable for the eastern parts of the house.
- The North is the direction of business people. Career and work become more successful and go up.
Important! According to Feng Shui, an orchid brings joy and prosperity to the home. The main thing is to position it correctly and choose the appropriate shade.
Useful tips
The orchid is a favorite and most beautiful flower for many. The first mention of it appeared in the 7th century BC, but some experts studying plants claim that humanity became acquainted with the orchid much earlier. This is one of the oldest flowers, which has long been a symbol of harmony, purity, purity and perfection.
Even our ancestors considered the orchid to be the chosen flower,
it was given to loved ones, showing the purity of thoughts and expressing their respect. There are many superstitions about the orchid, some of which tell about the difficulties of artificial propagation of the flower, and some about the personal experience of our ancestors.
Symbolism of colors
Considering the meaning of an orchid flower, it is worth noting that each shade can symbolize something different.
Blue, blue - uniqueness and originality, since this flower is very rare (given to parents, chosen ones).
Red – passion, fire (given to loved ones).
Motley - passion (unspoken meaning - a man offers a serious relationship).
Green – happiness, good luck.
Orange – courage, enthusiasm (suitable for any event).
Yellow – positive (suitable for colleagues, friends).
Combination in a bouquet
Orchids are used to create flower arrangements that symbolize bright feelings, sophistication, and nobility. An orchid is a talisman of a loving woman, the guardian of family happiness. The inclusion of this flower in a formal wedding bouquet will be irreplaceable.
A great combination would be callas and the meaning of the flower enhances the purpose of the bouquet. The two plants complement each other perfectly. Calla is a talisman against evil and troubles, envious people and diseases. The orchid, in turn, is a love talisman. Their combination symbolizes a strong union of loving hearts. emphasizes the solemnity of the event. A bouquet of callas and orchids is a symbol of purity, tenderness, innocence and family happiness.
Esoterics and plant energy
Many novice gardeners wonder whether orchids have healing properties and, if so, which ones. Since ancient times, phalaenopsis has been considered to have the healing energy of nature itself.
Flowers grown at home can:
- Bring harmony if a person has upset energy.
- Bring complete order to your head and thoughts.
- Owners of such a culture receive new vitality.
Placement in interior and design
Orchids are increasingly used in
premises. This plant is more suitable for the living room. Rooms with buds of light, delicate shades are filled with peace and harmony; they add sophistication to the interior. Bright colors will dilute a calm atmosphere and add vitality.
Phalaenopsis midi (interior photo).
Orchids have been living in people's homes for 2 centuries, delighting with beauty and grace, the sophistication of flowering and the minimalism of the dormant period. Even before the domestication of beauties in her homeland, this flower was assigned a magical meaning. This is due to the mystery and mysticism of these beautiful flowers. About 200 years have passed since then, but views have not changed at all. We can say that this tropical beauty has surrounded herself with even more superstitions and symbolism than before.
In this article we will discuss the meaning of the orchid and what it brings to a person and what it is a symbol of.
Poems have been written about her, declarations of love are rarely complete without orchids. Therefore, it can deservedly be called a flower of tender affections and true feelings. Compositions of different types of these flowers are given by men to women, personifying their feelings through the beauty and grace of the forms of perennial beauties.
What does an orchid symbolize in the language of flowers?
Depending on the specialist, an orchid for the home has different meanings. However, one thing is worth knowing for sure - the plant allows you to get rid of negativity and attracts positive energy. Thus, if a person with a bad plan enters the house, he will quickly be driven out by the plant. Phalaenopsis provokes bad health among enemies using pollen.
The orchid symbolizes balance, sophistication, charm, youth, love, passion. With its help you can express admiration and respect.
Orchid as a gift
Orchid - female flower
A flower is a welcome gift. It symbolizes success and wealth, is a talisman against misfortune and a sign of respect. It is not necessary to give a bouquet. You can present a flower in a pot. But it is better to do this in cases where it is known for sure that a person loves and has the opportunity to care for the plant.
Orchids as a gift for a woman, a man, colleagues
An orchid can be given as a gift to a woman of any age.
Orchids are luxurious flowers that ladies are always happy to see. They are perfect for date night. A flower in a floral test tube is an exquisite gift. He will delight you with his beautiful view for a long time. In this case, no maintenance is required.
Since orchids symbolize love and passion, it is inappropriate to give such a bouquet to your boss or colleague. This can cause unnecessary conversations in the team.
This flower is not given to men. It is believed that it develops feminine character traits, so it is not placed in the room where a man sleeps.
Why is the orchid considered an insidious plant?
The flower, symbolizing passion, love and tenderness, has a centuries-old history. But there are so many bad rumors around it that the desire to buy phalaenopsis disappears altogether. However, not a single speculation has any real evidence.
Thus, the flower is often called an energy vampire, which drains all the energy from the inhabitants of the house. Flower growers have found that pollen has a soothing effect.
Some varieties can grow without soil, attaching their roots to a tree trunk or rocks. For a long time, people believed that in this way orchids could parasitize people and animals.
History of the origin of orchids
I wonder what the origin story of the orchid is and what it means? The first documentary evidence of the existence of orchids is hieroglyphs and drawings that were discovered in China . They were created back in 500 BC. Artists from China depicted in their drawings:
- Cegolins;
- And Cymbidiums.
Orchids are long-lived on our planet.
The ancient Chinese thinker Confucius also mentioned this plant in his works during the same period of time: “The words of beloved friends are the most delicate scent of orchids.”
The first Artifact indicating the age of this plant is considered to be a piece of amber , inside of which there is a bee. The insect's thorax is decorated with a pollinarium, an orchid organ responsible for the formation of pollen.
Amber was found in the Dominican Republic. It is already more than 15-20 million years old . Thanks to this artifact, it becomes clear that the first plants of the orchid family existed already during the Late Cretaceous era, and their descendants are still thriving and inspiring breeders to create new varieties of these unique flowers.
More than 2,500 years have passed since characters dedicated to the beautiful flower were added to the Chinese language.
The relationship of Taoist practice to orchids
Feng Shui teachings have a positive attitude towards this plant variety. If you take into account the recommendations of the Taoists, then phalaenopsis can be grown at home, but provided that certain conditions are met. If you provide proper care, the flower will become not only a decoration, but also a kind of amulet.
A sick orchid is not able to bring happiness and peace to the house. A healthy orchid is a symbol of youth and good mood.
Orchid at home. Signs. Tips for selection and location
There are many signs and superstitions associated with this flower, both good and bad. Let's figure it out: is keeping an orchid in the house good or bad?
It is believed that the flower is an energy vampire and draws energy from people who spend a lot of time near it: at work, at home. If you turn to the teachings of Feng Shui, you can also find confirmation of this.
Black Orchid
The fact is that the pollen of some orchid species has a soporific, lulling effect on humans. For this reason, this flower is well suited for the bathroom, living room, and dining room. You should not place it in your office or where there is intense activity and you certainly don’t need to relax.
It is believed that, despite the positive effect on the atmosphere of the house and human energy, the orchid draws energy from the sleeper. Therefore, you should not place this flower in the bedroom or next to the bed. Orchid is a female flower. It has a positive effect on the fair sex, increasing the femininity and attractiveness of others.
But it has a negative impact on the male sex, suppressing masculine qualities and making the stronger sex weaker and more effeminate. Therefore, you should not start a plant in the room of a boy, a man or a married couple. Also, you should not give it as a gift or place it in the offices of men, especially those in leadership positions.
The color of the orchid in the house is also important:
- purple flowers will help strengthen willpower and overcome laziness. These are good helpers for those who change their habits and lifestyle. If a girl wants to quit smoking, begins to lead a healthy lifestyle, changes her eating habits - orchids of this color are perfect;
- red is suitable for those who like to put everything off until tomorrow, start a new life on Monday or on the New Year. This flower will help you gather strength and stop putting off important decisions until later;
- yellow flowers in the house help to achieve heights in work, move up the career ladder, bring income and material wealth;
- orange encourages activity and an active lifestyle. Awakens talents, helps to find inspiration and recharge with energy;
- white and pink will help you find harmony, charm and inner attractiveness. Needed for girls who suffer from depression and melancholy.
You can place orchids of different colors and shades, create compositions of flowers and combine them harmoniously with each other. According to the teachings of Feng Shui, it is important to consider the location of the plant in the room. When located in the southeast, the flower will bring success in endeavors, good luck and prosperity.
Standing in the southwest, the orchid will return lost relationships, former passion, harmony in the family. The eastern location will improve health and help cope with illnesses and diseases.
An orchid located in the north will help in your career, business, and material sphere. The northwestern location will help improve relationships with loved ones, relatives, and friends. The orchid is also considered a symbol of harmony and spiritual peace. Therefore, it is often used in meditation halls, monasteries, and places of prayer.
In some religions, the orchid is considered a sacred flower, offered to the gods and has magical properties. This flower is a source of peace. But for people with unstable psyches and children, it can become dangerous.
With proper care, a healthy plant will bring positive energy into the house and draw out negative energy flows from the environment and from the owners of the house.
If the orchid feels unwell, gets sick, lacks sun or moisture, then the plant will become an energy vampire and will take strength and energy from the environment. This will quickly affect the well-being of the owners. Therefore, it is important to follow the rules and recommendations for caring for the plant.
General information about orchids
The Latin version of the name "Orchidaceae" roughly translated means "originating from God." The main feature of orchids is their endless variety of colors and unusual shapes. For the most part, it is due to these features that these amazing plants are so highly valued by flower growers.
Although there are also rather inconspicuous plants. There are types of varieties reaching two millimeters in diameter. Another difference in orchids is the way they reproduce. The seed capsules of these plants contain more than two million seeds, which are carried by the wind over a long distance and which subsequently turn into new flowering plants.
Orchids have an unusual beauty, but they do not have pollen, which attracts pollinating insects. In addition, not all varieties of orchids have nectar. Therefore, the main advantage of these plants is their unusual beauty, ability to mimic and delicious aroma.
Historical information about flowers
At the very beginning of the 19th century, a European importer of tropical plants received a regular shipment of very interesting bulbous stems, which were used as standard packaging material. Out of ordinary curiosity, he planted these stems. As a result, quite unusual, but very attractive flowers of a soft lilac color grew.
After some time, such plants began to be grown at a fairly high commercial level. Many people who want to make money began to travel to the tropical jungle to find new unusual species. But most of the plants did not reach their destination, which made it necessary to transport the plants across the sea.
Those copies that did reach Europe were very expensive. A little later, flower growers were able to learn how to grow artificial hybrids, and then many of the varieties of orchids dropped greatly in price. Even today you can find quite rare and exotic versions of such orchids, the price of which exceeds twenty thousand dollars per plant.
Why do you dream about these flowers?
- A beautiful blooming white orchid in a dream - to good luck in love , to success in business and endeavors;
- Watching the process of blossoming buds means receiving sexual, sensual pleasures;
Most often, a white orchid dreams of happiness and love. - Picking a sprig of a blooming white orchid in a dream means getting married soon ;
- If a man dreams of a flower, it means he will meet a decent girl with pure thoughts;
- Seeing a dried plant means problems at work ;
- A wilted flower in a dream means loneliness.
