Exotic Flowers: Luxurious and Impressive for Your Home and Garden Decor.

There are several types of exotic flowers to best suit any
occasion. And of course, depending on your personal taste,
you will want to choose the best exotic flowers you can
obtain to be the perfect flowers, the most adequate for
the purpose they will be serving. For example:
at someone's funeral, you may want to choose
bouquet of flowers that the deceased would have
loved. Here are some other examples
(after all, these flowers are for happy occasions
as well as the more tragic ones.
Musas:
The Chinese Musa flower is a stunning example
of thekinds of exotic flowers that are perfect for
gardens or
bouquets.

Calatheas:
The exotic flower called the Genus Calathea is in
the Marantaceae family of plowers, however it
differs from other genera. The Marantaceae
family of exotic flowers, in which Maranta and
Ctenanthe are included, are unbranched
inflorescences cone-like clusters.
The calathea comes from tropical South America,
Calathea, it has about three hundred different
species. These flowers love the shade and humidity,
they are virtually all grown in much of the world
only indoors. These flowers require full shade from
the sun. However, if they must, they can handle a
small amount of morning sun. These exotic flowers
need their soil to be moist but well-drained soil, the
use of a fertilizer is recommended.
When, on the rare occasion that these exotic flowers
are grown outside--you must be sure that they are
healthy, they must be free from all pests and diseases.
Some of calathea will die midwinter, but will return again midsummer.
Cymbidiums:
Cymbidiums contain approximately forty-four species
they are found in the tropics of the old world. The elegant,
large flowered types of cymbidiums come from the higher
regions of the Himalayas, and they must be kept in cool
conditions in order to bloom well.
Dendrobiums:
Dendrobiums actually have about one thousand different
species in their enormous family, they have countess
hybrids as well. However, there are many varied growing
conditions for this type of exotic flower. It is recommended
that one establish from where in the world, and at what
altitude their plant is accustom to, in order to determine
how to best take care of the plant.
Miltonias:
Miltonias are referred to as the Pansy Orchid sometimes.
There are approximately ten different kinds of species,
and miltonias are found primarily in Brazil, therefore
they are warm-weather flowers, and there are many
hybrids with wonderful fragrance, because the militona
is such a fragrant flower to begin with. These flowers will
add a wonderful sensory ambiance to their surroundings,
because in addition to their scent they are extremely
pleasing to the eye.
Odontoglossums:
Odontoglossums also have a wide range of species,
approximately 0ne hundred and seventy-five. These
exotic flowers originated in the mountains of South America,
as well as in higher altitudes and are used to wet clouded
forests. Thus these wonderful flowers must be tended to
under cool conditions, many hybrids exist as well, so there
are many types to choose from.
Oncidiums:
These are among the most popular exotic flowers and
there are approximately six hundred different species
in existence. They come from the tropics of the Americas,
and few of them even grow in high altitudes, these also must

be supervised under cooler conditions. Fortunately, the hybrids are more tolerant than the species, you will find that this is true for most plants.
Paphiopedilums:
Paphiopedilums, the root word being Paphinia--who was the greek Goddess that the Romans later named Venus. Around sixty species exist, coming from Asia India and New Guinea. There are species with mottled leaved which need to be kept in warm conditions. And the paphiopedilums that are plain leaved and single flowered require intermediate/cool conditions, and plain leaved multiflowered species have to have warm environments to survive.
Phalaenopsis:
Phalaenopsis, or the exotic flower that is often called the Moth Orchid comes from Java and the South Seas, the Phillipines and Queensland Australia. Therefore, they are definitely warm weather growers, and they do prefer to be in the shade. Phalaenopsis would make the perfect houseplant, they are very free flowering and also make great gifts.
Vandas:
Vandas have approximately fifty species. Several hybrids have been derived from the tropics, Asia, and the orient--as far down as Australia. These hybrids require a warm environment that includes plenty of bright light. Many people hang them in their homes or gardens from wooden baskets.
Water Gardening:
Water Lilies and Lotuses are a beautiful touch to your pond, or waterfall etc. Major cultivars of water lilies and lotuses--almost all of which are hybridizers--explore the best landscapes in which to grow these exotic flowers.
Nymphaea and Nelumbo:
The genera Nymphaea and Nelumbo are beautiful species of exotic flowers, other genera in the waterlily family include Nuphar, Victoria, Euryale, Barclaya
Draecena:
Draecena (otherwise known as the dragon's tree) is an exotic flower that neither requires regular watering, nor does it need much light at all. It's a symbol of power and prosperity. These flowers may live up to one thousand years. A perfect gift for yourself or a friend or family member who does not have that much time for gardening, but would love to have a beautiful garden, however small, and something elegant and exotic to pass on for generations to come.
Anyone can add a striking touch of color to their home, or even the office with the elegant of wild exotic flowers. Exotic plants and flowers add a beautiful touch to any garden, home, patio or yard, as well as weddings, celebrations, banquets, and more solemn occasions.
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