{"id":3220,"date":"2013-01-02T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2013-01-02T10:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/?p=3220"},"modified":"2020-11-04T14:23:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T19:23:42","slug":"3-unique-and-easy-orchids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oldm2.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/3-unique-and-easy-orchids\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Unique and Easy Orchids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many people shy away from growing orchids as indoor plants because they are presumably very delicate and finicky. Some orchids do require very tender care, but there are others that will grow well and bloom for a long time with relatively little care. The following three orchids have unique features and are easy to grow making them ideal for indoor arrangements.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/5150803892_3cde6d676a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3224\" title=\"5150803892_3cde6d676a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/5150803892_3cde6d676a-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jewel Orchid\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>The Jewel Orchid<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike most other orchids the Jewel Orchid is not grown for its flowers. The jewel orchid has stunning foliage. There are a few different species referred to as jewel orchids, but one of the most common is<em> Ludisia discolor. <\/em>The <em>Ludisia discolor <\/em>has velvety, dark maroon leaves with bright colored veins. It produces small white flowers in late winter. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/indianapublicmedia.org\/focusonflowers\/jewel-orchids-houseplants\/\">Indiana Public Media<\/a>, this plant is native to tropical South East Asia. It is a terrestrial plant that prefers low light levels and high humidity.\u00a0 These qualities make this plant ideal for bathrooms because they enjoy the humidity and can thrive with little sunlight. Jewel orchids are also ideal terrarium plants. They should be potted in a well draining mix designed for orchids. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenguides.com\/88768-jewel-orchid-care.html\">Garden Guides<\/a> suggests jewel orchids like more water than other orchids but should be allowed to dry a little between waterings. Don\u2019t let them sit in standing water. Fertilizing once a month with a fertilizer formulated for orchids will also help the plant grow quickly and flower longer.<\/p>\n<h2>The Nun\u2019s Orchid<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/7613086394_4654b6f7d5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3225\" title=\"7613086394_4654b6f7d5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/7613086394_4654b6f7d5-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"Nun's Orchid\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu\/hot_topics\/lawn_and_garden\/nuns_orchid.html\">University of Florida<\/a> describes this orchid as \u201cadaptable\u201d and \u201ceasy to maintain.\u201d It has a flower stalk that grows up to four feet high and leaves that reach three feet. The individual flowers are large and brown with a purple lip. They are given the common name nun\u2019s orchid because of the hooded appearance of the flowers. The flowers blossom in response to shortened amounts of daylight and usually bloom for about a month in late winter.\u00a0 Nun\u2019s orchids prefer bright indirect light. They can be watered once a week. Make sure the potting medium dries a bit between waterings. This plant also prefers some humidity. Fertilizer formulated for orchids can be applied once monthly to encourage healthy growth.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/7598764784_45778e3100.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3226\" title=\"7598764784_45778e3100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/7598764784_45778e3100-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Cockleshell Orchid\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a>The Cockleshell Orchid<\/h2>\n<p>The cockleshell or clamshell orchid grows a small unique flower that resembles a clamshell. The flower is dark purple and brown. It grows opposite of most orchid flowers with the lip on top instead of underneath. It has five long, narrow, curling yellowish sepals that hang down from the clamshell. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/\">Kew Royal Botanical Gardens<\/a>, the cockleshell orchid begins flowering in the spring and can flower for up to six months.\u00a0 Better Homes and Gardens suggests planting this orchid in a potting mix formulated for orchids. Water it every other week allowing the potting mix to dry between waterings. Monthly fertilizing with with an orchid fertilizer will encourage more and longer lasting blooms.<\/p>\n<p>These three easy to grow orchids are sure to look stunning in an interior landscape. Their unique features will attract wanted attention and add an exotic tropical feel to any indoor space. Consider using a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/wolcott-planter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wolcott Planter<\/a>\u00a0from <a title=\"NewPro Containers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NewPro Containers<\/a>\u00a0to elegantly display your orchid arrangements. Do you have favorite orchid varieties to work with?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mannewaar\/5150803892\/\"><em>Photo \u201cJewel Orchid\u201d courtesy of mannewaar<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/boscdanjou\/7613086394\/\"><em>Photo \u201cOrchid Show 18\u201d courtesy of Bosc d\u2019Anjou<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tim_uk\/7598764784\/\"><em>Photo \u201cProsthechea cochleata\u201d courtesy of Tim Sheerman-Chase<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people shy away from growing orchids as indoor plants because they are presumably very delicate and finicky. Some orchids do require very tender care, but there are others that will grow well and bloom for a long time with relatively little care. 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