When is National Orchid Day?
Sunday April 16thNational 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.
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