About Purple Orchids :
Orchids are celebrated as among the most exotic and elegant of flower types, an expensive and sophisticated flower gift, sure to delight the recipient. Purple orchids are especially high class as purple is known to be the color of royalty and well as the color of power and luxury. The most popular Purple orchids are the dendrobium orchid. The purple dendrobium orchids have for centuries symbolized love, joy, friendship, lust, greed and wealth. Today's purple dendrobiums are symbolic of delicate and rare beauty, as is true of the intricate beauty of the flower itself. A purple dendrobium bouquet makes an elegant and sophisticated flower gift no matter what the occasion or whom the recipient.
Purple Orchids Need Special Care: Purple Orchids benefit from extra special care. Contrary to popular belief, purple orchids have a good vase life, as long as they are kept in water. When u buy purple orchids, the stems may come in water tube or wrapped in wet cotton wool. This should be removed, and the stems re-cut and placed in fresh water with flower food as soon as possible. Purple Orchids should be kept away from heat, draughts, fans, air conditioning units and anything that may cause moisture loss. Frequent misting of the flowers with water is recommended. If they look limp, place them in water – flower head and all – for up to one hour. Purple Orchids should also be kept away from fruit, vegetables and decaying flowers, as orchids are especially susceptible to ethylene gas.
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