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Multihybriden-Sortiment (in Knospe/Blüte)

  • flower season:

    whole year

  • temperature:

    moderate (16 - 20 °C)

  • light/location:

    semi-shady

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€53.70

€45.90

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Why buy orchids from Orchideen Wichmann (Germany)?

  • We ship to you throughout the European Union (EU shipping) and Norway
  • Highest horticultural quality and experience since 1897.
  • Sustainable and resource-conserving orchids.
  • Large selection of natural forms and orchid hybrids.
  • Shipping fee with us only € 8.90 (within Germany)
  • Free shipping within Germany from the value of € 100,00
  • We ship for you at no extra charge with additional frost protection to -3 ° C..
  • From an order value of € 65.00 you will receive a free gift, from € 100.00 an orchid young plant free of charge and from € 175.00 a 3-pack of young plants free of charge!

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Orchids

Phalaenopsis

Aerangis

Cattleya

Aeridis

Vanda / Adelflange

Miltonia / Stiefmütterchenorchidee

Angraecum

Oncidium / Höckerblume

Ascocenda

Beallara

Brassia

Bromelien/Tillandsien

Bulbophyllum

Cattleya / Kapuzenorchidee

Coelogyne / Hohlstendel

Colmanara

Cymbidium / Kahnlippe

Dendrobium

Dendrochillum / Holzlippenorchidee

Doritaenopsis

Dracula

Encyclia

Epidendrum / Baumwurzler

Laelia

Lycaste

Masdevallia

Maxillaria

Miltassia

Odontoglossum / Zahnzunge

Paphiopedilum / Frauenschuh

Phragmipedium / Fachkapselfrauenschuh

Stanhopea

Zygopetalum / Jochkrone

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Care tips

In this section you will always find our tip of the month, tricks all around the orchid for the culture on your windowsill.

Orchids form the largest plant family in the world. They are found all over the world in almost all climate zones and locations. There are 25,000-30,000 different species, divided into about 1,000 different genera. The diversity of colors and shapes knows no bounds. Orchids are present in almost all climate zones on Earth, but in our greenhouses, we exclusively cultivate tropical and subtropical orchids that are perfect for home environments. This includes both pure species found in nature and hybrids and our own breeding. None of the plants in our collection are taken from nature; they are all artificially propagated. Orchid growers thus contribute to the conservation of endangered orchid species, actively engaging in species protection.

Caring for Orchids

Properly caring for orchids means considering various important growth factors and providing them optimally for each orchid. In addition to the right location, brightness, temperature, optimal water supply, and fertilizing, orchid care also includes regular repotting or plant protection. When talking about optimal orchid care, it's important to differentiate between cultivation in a greenhouse, by professionals, or by orchid enthusiasts at home. At home, compromises must be made in care, as tropical temperatures or high humidity of 70-80% are understandably undesirable. However, with a special orchid pot or a tray near a heat source (radiator), you can make the orchid quite comfortable.

Repotting Orchids

Orchids should definitely be repotted regularly, about every 1.5-2 years. By this time, the bark substrate is depleted, and the optimal balance between air permeability and water retention is disrupted. It may also be that an orchid has grown so much that it simply needs a larger pot to continue developing optimally. When repotting orchids, it's important to completely remove and discard the old soil from the root ball. Trim old, dried, and even rotting roots. Let the cut wounds dry overnight. When repotting, the remaining root system should be completely surrounded by new substrate. Tip: Always use new orchid substrate and a new orchid pot to avoid infections from hidden pests and other pathogens.

Pruning Orchids

What should be considered when pruning orchids correctly? The flower stem should definitely be left on the plant until all orchid flowers have fallen off. This takes different amounts of time depending on the orchid species. Some genera bloom only for 2-3 weeks, but others for several months. Phalaenopsis, in particular, is a true long-bloomer among orchids. And with Phalaenopsis, there is a crucial difference. Unlike all other orchid genera, where you cut the flower stem at the very bottom once it has withered, with Phalaenopsis, you leave 2-3 dormant buds, called sleeping eyes, and cut the flower stem a finger's breadth above them. After 6-8 weeks, a new lateral shoot can emerge, which, in turn, produces new flowers a few weeks later. This does not always succeed and depends on the variety but is only possible with Phalaenopsis.

Trimming Orchid Aerial Roots

During repotting, roots often need to be trimmed. This involves removing rotten and dried roots and keeping the healthy ones. For example, Phalaenopsis or Cattleya are naturally epiphytic (growing on other plants), possessing aerial roots. These roots grow outside the pot and reach for the light. In nature, they are mainly used for anchoring and also, like leaves, perform photosynthesis. Sometimes the aerial roots of a Phalaenopsis have grown so strong that some of them need to be cut before repotting. It's crucial to proceed very carefully, removing as little as possible. Also, let the roots dry overnight before repotting; the so-called aerial roots transform into earth-growing roots in the orchid substrate.

Watering Orchids

The art of watering orchids correctly, or rather, providing moisture, is what distinguishes the orchid enthusiast's "green thumb." We recommend either submerging the orchids in a bucket of pure water or nutrient solution. This means letting the water run over the pot rim for a few seconds, thoroughly moistening the entire soil substrate. Or, you can hold the orchid pot under the tap and thus bring the necessary even moisture to the roots. Often, you read about "watering orchids" with a thimble or shot glass in so-called lifestyle magazines! We recommend forgetting this immediately because the relatively coarse orchid planting material cannot store enough moisture with thimble or shot glass waterings to supply the thick orchid roots adequately. The result would be that the orchids dry out. Unfortunately, this is usually only noticed when it's already too late.

Orchid Substrate

For orchids, the planting medium is called orchid planting material or orchid substrate. We do not use the term "orchid soil" because, strictly speaking, it consists of more or less coarse and fine components that ensure an optimal balance of both air permeability and moisture retention. There are fundamentally different mixing ratios or granulations of individual components for epiphytic (growing on other plants) and terrestrial (growing in soil) orchids. Each orchid grower has their own "secret recipe" for the optimal orchid substrate. Common components of orchid substrate include pine bark, sphagnum moss, peat, perlite, as well as mineral rock or coconut fibers and chips.

Orchid Pot

The right orchid pot is crucial for successful care. All orchid pots have two things in common. They have many more holes than pots for other plant cultures and a ledge or so-called foot. The additional holes in the pot are intended to ensure that excess water can drain away as quickly as possible. The foot on the underside is to supply more air to the roots so that the roots do not stand in the water longer than necessary and the substrate can dry optimally.

Orchid Fertilizer

In addition to the right location and appropriate watering, the application of fertilizer is crucial for the successful cultivation of orchids on your windowsill. There is special orchid fertilizer, always offered as a liquid concentrate. Never use normal flower, hydrangea, or garden and balcony fertilizer, for example. All fertilizers are generally optimally matched to the intended plant species. Thus, orchid fertilizer is effective only in a specific nutrient combination. A balanced nutrient ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (N-P-K) is characteristic of good orchid fertilizer. Tip: Orchids are light feeders, requiring regular but minimal fertilizer. So, always mix half of the concentration indicated on the packaging into your watering and fertilize every 2-3 waterings! That means fertilize every 2-3 weeks!

Orchid Species and Genera

In the plant family of orchids (Orchidaceae), there are approximately 25,000 to 30,000 species. Species refer to the various orchids found in nature. The orchid is perhaps the largest plant family on earth. There are orchids in almost every climate zone. By crossbreeding different orchid species, orchid growers have combined the best traits over years and decades, producing new orchids, known as varieties (hybrids). The orchid plant family is further divided into various genera. From "A" like Ada to "Z" like Zygopetalum, there are different genera. There are approximately 1,000 different genera and now also cross-genus hybrids, known as multi-genus hybrids.

Blue Orchid

When considering the spectrum of colors in the world of orchids, one immediately notices, alongside the incredible diversity, that one color almost never appears. This is a clear, dark blue. Often, when a truly blue orchid is offered, it is either dyed or has actually absorbed blue ink for weeks. We, as orchid professionals, do not offer these artificially colored blue orchids because the next bloom will not naturally be blue but usually white. Nevertheless, there are truly beautiful blue-violet orchids that can almost be described as real blue orchids by nature. Examples include varieties like Vanda Blue Magic, Ascocenda Princess Mikasa 'Blue,' or Phalaenopsis violacea 'Blue.'

Vanda Orchid

Vanda is one of the many orchid genera worldwide. It is a pure epiphyte (growing on other plants) and originally comes from the subtropical and tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Vanda grows monopodially (one leaf to the right and one leaf to the left, from the same heart) and produces perhaps the broadest spectrum of flower colors imaginable. There are almost no colors and patterns that do not exist. Over the years, orchid growers have bred new and impressive varieties. These include varieties with nearly 10-12 cm large flowers as well as small, miniature-like varieties. Vanda is cultivated either hanging on a wire hanger or in a glass vase. The advantage of cultivating in a vase is that it is easier to water the plant since a Vanda should be watered about 2-3 times a week. However, it is crucial to ensure that only the roots are watered, and the leaves are not sprayed.

Lady's Slipper Orchid

The lady's slipper orchid, botanically named Paphiopedilum, is probably one of the longest-known and most versatile orchid genera. In the mid-18th century, lady's slippers were among the first orchids introduced to Europe from tropical areas of Asia. Paphiopedilum prefers consistently warm, semi-shaded to shaded locations and uniform watering. Paphiopedilum encompasses many hundreds of species and several thousand varieties (crossbreeds). Almost anything is possible here. There are tiny miniature orchids, but also lady's slippers with nearly 12-15 cm large flowers. Variegated species and varieties alternate with varieties having green to gray-blue leaves.

Monkey Face Orchid

The correct designation of the monkey face orchid genus is Dracula. The Dracula orchid genus prefers cooler conditions and comes from the higher elevations of Central America. Initially, the individual species belonged to the Masdevallia genus until they were reclassified as a distinct genus. The flowers of Dracula orchids look like monkey faces. Hence, they are also called monkey face orchids. Dracula orchids like it consistently moist and not too warm. Cultivation is therefore not very easy, especially in summer, and the flowers are not very durable. However, these monkey face orchids are extremely popular among collectors and orchid enthusiasts.

White Orchid

One of the most popular flower colors in the realm of orchids is white. For example, white Phalaenopsis orchids fit decoratively with almost anything in the home and look very elegant in a row of 3-5 plants. White orchids are not only found in horticulturally bred orchid species but also in nature as pure species. We then call them with the addition "alba" after the species name. For example, Paphiopedilum venustum alba or Phalaenopsis equestris alba, and many others. In our shop, we have grouped these very popular orchids into a separate category where you can browse for these special beauties of nature at your leisure.

Black Orchid

Black orchids, such as some Catasetum hybrids or Cymbidium, are very popular. They cannot be bought everywhere, and their propagation and cultivation are not always straightforward. In our shop, we offer some of these varieties, such as Paphiopedilum Maudie Vinicolor 'Black Madonna,' Fredclarkeara After Dark 'Black Pearl,' or Cymbidium Kiwi Midnight 'Geyserland.'

Buying Orchids Online

The online trade of flowers and plants is becoming increasingly popular. Specialties are in demand like never before. We have decades of experience in shipping high-quality blooming orchids, and it was only logical to open an online shop. The process of purchasing plants and, specifically, orchids on the internet does not differ greatly from other online purchases. You go to an online shop, select the products you want, and add them to the shopping cart. During the payment process, you can then complete your purchase, and the goods will be shipped to you via DHL. Trust is, of course, essential for online shopping. However, unlike initially thought, we have many repeat customers who appreciate our extensive range. We print out the orders, and sometimes on the same day, the order can be picked and individually packed. We ship nationwide and throughout Europe. The plants are packaged with great care, ensuring nothing can happen in transit. Take a look for yourself and enjoy our plants.

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FAQs

What is the vase life of orchids? ›

The present day orchid hybrids of Dendrobium, Vanda and Mokara remain perfect for 7 to 30 days. The flowers of Cattleya and Phalaenopsis remain fresh for 1 to 4 weeks whereas Arandalasts for 18 to 28 days.

Is orchid color pink or purple? ›

Orchid is a bright rich purple color that resembles the color which various orchids often exhibit. Various tones of orchid may range from grayish purple to purplish-pink to strong reddish purple. The first recorded use of orchid as a color name in English was in 1915.

How long do orchids from the store last? ›

Orchid blooms last a long time, usually from six to ten weeks. To maintain bloom for as long as possible, increase sunlight, fertilize weekly, avoid overwatering, and take care to keep the flowers dry. It is important to maintain the right kind of light whether it is bright, indirect or filtered.

How do you store orchids? ›

According to Overgaag, all orchids truly need is consistency. With the right mix of water and light, he assures us they can flourish. Orchids need to dry out between thorough watering; they need bright, indirect sunlight; and they should be kept at roughly room temperature.

Which color orchid is lucky? ›

Green orchids represent growth, good fortune, and good health. One of them would make a wonderful gift for someone entering a new stage of life, whether they've just graduated, become a new parent, or started a new job. Two genuses of orchids that come in green are Cymbidium and Dendrobium, Lalicata adds.

How long do orchids live? ›

The lifespan of an orchid will depend on many factors, including the type of orchid, their environment, the proper care provided and watering. If properly cared for, they can bloom twice a year for 15-20 years, and in the case of phalaenopsis orchids, their blooms typically last from two to three months.

What color are real orchids? ›

Popular orchids like Cymbidium, Phalaenopsis, and Dendrobium, come in a variety of colors, including blue, red, pink, white, purple, yellow, orange, and green. Each captivating hue is connected to a unique symbol or meaning of orchid. Find out which color is best to help celebrate your unique occasions.

How do you make orchids last in a vase? ›

Care Tips:
  1. When you get home, remove the sleeve and refresh the flowers with a gentle misting.
  2. Fill a vase with water and allow it to come to room temperature. ...
  3. Add a packet of flower food to extend bloom life. ...
  4. Slant cut the stems under water at least ½ inch from the bottom, using a sharp knife.

How long do orchids last when cut? ›

Orchids are naturally bright and colorful, and with the proper amount of water, should stay that way for up to a week.

How to keep fresh cut orchids alive? ›

To extend the life of your cut orchids, change their water daily and give their stems a fresh trim every 2 - 4 days to ensure proper hydration. Cut off excess leaves and even orchid blooms that fall below the water line to avoid buildup of bacteria that could be harmful to the overall flower or arrangement.

How long can potted orchids last? ›

Orchids (Orchidaceae) are a striking indoor plant that can double as home décor when displayed in an equally as beautiful container. While the plant has a reputation for being difficult to care for, orchids can live for up to 15 years under the right conditions.

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