Sun Apr 16th

National Orchid Day

National Orchid Day, each year on April 16th, honors one of the world's most diverse and widespread flowering plant families. Around the world, the orchids' often vibrant and fragrant blooms bloom. With between 21,950 and 26,049 species currently accepted, they are one of the two most popular flowering plants in the United States, alongside the Asteraceae. sum, not only are they prolific, but they come in sizes from the 2.1 mm wide Platystele jungermannioides to broad-bloomed Grammatophyllum speciosum.

Although some orchid growers find it difficult to grow, others delight in their pleasant scent and rare beauty. Anyone can enjoy the beauty from home or visiting botanical gardens around the world with so many varieties to choose from.

How to celebrate #nationalorchidday..

Enjoy the beauty of an Orchid. You can grow beautiful orchids from these links. If you have a green thumb, give an orchid to someone with a green thumb. This orchid coloring page can also be downloaded and printed.

***Use #NationalOrchidDay to share on social media. Facebook:www.facebook.com/nationalorchidday Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nat_Orchid_Day

Visit the official www.nationalorchidday.com website. www.nationalorchidday.com Also, check out the Humble Bumbles Honey Facebook page.

Orquideas Moxviquil, the enchanting orchid sanctuary, is worth a visit to. And, of course, check out Chadwick and Son Orchids Inc.

National orchid day is the oldest national orchid day in the United States' history

Orchids are stunning and very rare.. Mike and Faith Young, the orchid breeders of National Orchid Day, volunteered at an orchid park in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, in 2010. They will live forever because of this experience. The Youngs also decided that if they were ever to have a daughter, they would name her Orchid. They lost their precious daughter during labour on April 16, 2014. They named her Orchid Faith. She was born in Orchid Faith. They have been trying to find ways to honor her life since then.

National orchid day is celebrated in the United States. National orchid day is the founding of national orchid day

The Youngs set out to secure the day in honor of their daughter, Orchid Faith, after discovering that no National Orchid Day existed. They launched a Kickstarter campaign on the year anniversary of losing their precious little girl. They sold pre-orders of their backyard honey (The Humble Bumbles Honey), with the intention of designating April 16th as National Orchid Day through the Official National Day Registrar. ' They met their target on the first day, and the campaign raised over $1,500. Because of many friends, family, and supporters, many people, relatives, and supporters, April 16th will now be National Orchid Day in honor of their daughter.

Mike and Faith have announced that they will be caring for and spreading word about orchids for the remainder of their lives. They feel having a National Orchid Day dedicated to the beautiful life they lost, people from all around will appreciate orchids a little more, and their little girl will feel the warmth of those that think of orchids that day. Both orchids seem to be a part of their little girl, and they believe that this special day will encourage those who come across orchids to consider their daughter, Orchid Faith, as well; she is alive inside you and all of us..

Radiant faith orchid

The Radiant Faith orchid is officially recognized and listed by the Royal Horticulture Society in England on Mother's Day 2015, Mike identifies and praises the Radiant Faith orchid. Pantone's color of the year for 2014 (the year they lost their daughter) – Radiant Orchid. Learn more about the Radiant Faith orchid by visiting the International Orchid Register.

Orchid FAQ

Q. How many varieties of orchids are there?

A. Orchids have been around longer than most other flowering plants, giving them ample time to diversify. They are also one of the world's largest flowering plant families. As a result, there are more than 25,000 animals on the planet!

Q. How long do orchids live?

A. They can live up to 100 years or longer. In the Singapore Botanic Garden, a tiger orchid is believed to be more than 150 years old. It may also be the world's biggest orchid.