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ABOUT ORCHIDS 

With this in mind, I have put together this small primer for the beginner who has just purchased their first orchid. I hope it will help all of you identify the type of an orchid you have. The orchid family has over 50,000 species, but to simplify things I have only listed the most commonly sold orchids.Orchids are generally categorized by the way they grow. There are two patterns of growth: Sympodial and Monopodial.

Orchids with a sympodial growth pattern usually grow in a horizontal direction like a creeping vine. The stem is called a rhizome. The rhizome lies horizontal to the surface of the ground and sprout roots along its length in a downward direction and produce thickened vertical stems called pseudobulbs. Each pseudobulb will generally have one or two leaves at its top.

New growth begins at the base of the leading pseudoblub from a place called an "eye." Many of these orchids also form a specialized leaf-like structure called a sheath at the base of the leaves of the leading pseudobulb in which the flower is formed.

MONOPODIAL ORCHIDS
Orchids with monopodial growth grow upward from a single point. Growing taller, in a single direction from a single stem as it matures. They add a few leaves each year and the flowers generally come from between the leaves. They do not have a rhizome or pseudobulbs.

The most common of the monopodial orchids are:

Phalaenopsis fal-en-OP-siss)

Vanda (VAN-DA)

Angraecum (an-GRYE-kum)

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  Flower Dictionary: 

  Alium: A descendant of the onion family, this flower produces a ball of purple or white flowering blooms. It comes in 'bullit' form (about an inch and a half across) or gigantic (four to eight inches across).

  Introduction

  There are about 500 species in the genus Allium. While a few species are found in the tropical forests of South America and one species is found in the Arctic, most are native to the northern hemisphere. The largest numbers are found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The genus takes its name from the Latin word "allium" for garlic.

  Morphology

  The leaves are basal in origin and linear, usually arising from a well-developed tunicate bulb. There are a few alliums that are rhizomatous. The leaves are sometimes keeled or cylindrical to hollow and disappear prior to flowering with some species. The length of the flower stalk (scape), is usually proportional to the circumference of the bulb within each species. The strong onion odor associated with most species is released only when the foliage is bruised.

  The cymose umbel can have a few to several hundred small flowers that emerge from a paper-like 1- to 3-leaved sheath at the top of the naked floral stalk. The individual flowers of the umbel are star- to bell-shaped and can be white, yellow, pink, blue, or lavender.

  Classification

  Almost all alliums are suitable for fresh cut flowers, and many can be used as everlasting cut flowers. The list of alliums usually grown as fresh or everlasting cut flowers is limited to those that have enough stem length to be used for cut flower arrangements, are winter hardy, and are readily available. The minimum scape length for alliums usually used as cut flowers by large commercial producers dealing with wholesalers is 24 inches. For this reason, there are essentially only 5 species of alliums grown extensively as cut flowers. Alliums with shorter stems have some market in the restaurant and farmer's market trade. Commercially grown alliums can be divided into 2 groups.

  The first of these groups, the summer-dormant species (SUDS), have distinct bulbs and leaves that wither away prior to, or during the time that the plant flowers in late spring to early summer. This habit reflects their origins in areas with summer drought. Commercially grown SUDS include: A. aflatunense, A. christophii, A. giganteum, and A. sphaerocephalon.

  Members of the second group, the summer-thriving species (SUTS), have less distinct bulbs and are often connected by rhizomes. They are more prone to form clumps. Their leaves grow actively throughout the growing season. Perhaps, this is a reflection of their origin in areas with summer rainfall. The leaves should be retained after the inflorescences are harvested. These alliums are prolific seeders and can become a nuisance unless deadheaded prior to seed maturation. The only significant commercially grown species is A. caeruleum. A. tuberosum might be an addition to this group since it is fragrant and blooms in late summer.

  Principal Species and Cultivars of Alliums Grown As Cut or Dried Flowers

  Allium aflatunense

  The "Persian Onion" bears its inflorescence at the end of a 20-inch-tall scape. Each of the several hundred star-shaped flowers of the 4-inch-wide, spherical umbel are ½ to ¾ inches wide and lavender, with a darker nerve. The 6 to 8, up to 4-inch-wide, 20- to 24-inch-long, bluish, smooth, linear to lanceolate leaves disappear as flowering begins. A. aflatunense is hardy to USDA climate zones 4 to 8. It is susceptible to root rot when grown in heavy soils.

  'Mother of Pearl' and 'Purple Sensation' are slightly variable dark violet-purple selections of A. aflatunense. 'Purple Surprise' is a selection of 'Purple Sensation'. Crosses between A. aflatunense and A. macleanii have produced 'Gladiator', a rose-purple hybrid and 'Lucy Ball', a dark lilac-purple selection. 'Rien Poortvliet' is an amethyst-violet sport of 'Gladiator'.

  Allium caeruleum

  The inflorescence of the "Blue Globe Onion" is composed of many dozen flowers borne on a 16- to 18-inch-tall scape. The individual flowers of the 1- to 1½-inch-wide, tight, dense, spherical umbel are ³/₈ to ½ inches wide, and are a deep cornflower blue. The 3 to 4, ¹/₈- to ³/₁₆-inch-wide, 10- to 18-inch-long, 3- to 4-sided, grass-like leaves persist throughout the growing season.

  A. caeruleum is hardy in USDA climate zones 4 to 7 and naturalizes readily. A. caeruleum needs hot, dry conditions to flourish. It occasionally produces bubils in the inflorescence.

  Allium christophii

  A. christophii, sometimes known as "Star of Persia" or "Downy Onion," has an inflorescence borne at the end of a 14- to 22-inch-tall scape. The individual (up to 100) flowers of the flattened, oval, 5- to 8-inch-wide umbel are ³/₈ to ¾ of an inch wide, and a silvery purple. The 3 to 7, ¾- to 1½-inch-wide, 20-inch-long, strap-shaped, waxy leaves have a white, hairy underside and begin to dieback prior to flowering.

  A. christophii is hardy in USDA climate zones 4 to 7 and naturalizes readily. The inflorescences make good dried flowers. The blooms do not ship well and are, therefore, excellent for the local market. A. christophii must be propagated from seed.

  'Globemaster^®', a cross between A. christophii and A. macleanii, has rich-purple, sterile flowers that last many weeks after being cut. The foliage remains green until after flowering. A. christophii exhibits excellent weather tolerance in most of the United States, and is perennial even in the heat.

  Allium giganteum

  The inflorescence of the "Giant Onion" is borne on a 40-inch-tall scape. The individual, over 100 florets of the 5-inch-wide spherical umbel are ½ of an inch wide and deep purple. The 6 to 9, 2-inch-wide, up to 30-inch-long, strap-shaped leaves begin to deteriorate as the plant begins to flower.

  A. giganteum is hardy in USDA climate zones 4 to 8 and naturalizes readily. The bulbs split after about 2 years. The inflorescence makes an excellent dried flower.

  Allium sphaerocephalon

  The "Round-Headed Garlic," or "Drumstick Allium", bears its inflorescence on a 20-inch-tall scape. The individual 50 to 100 florets of the 2-inch-wide oval to rounded umbel are ¼ to ¹/₃ of an inch wide, and a reddish purple. The 3 to 5, ¹/₈-inch-wide, 24-inch-long, semi-cylindrical leaves begin to wither after flowering.

  A. sphaerocephalon is hardy in USDA climate zones 4 to 8. The plant naturalizes readily. The inflorescence is excellent for drying, but must be dried rapidly to preserve color. There are no cultivars of the species.

  Species & Cultivars of Allium Grown As Cut or Dried Flowers 

  Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum

  The "Keeled Garlic" bears a loose 3¾-inch-wide umbel of several petite, bell-shaped, reddish-violet flowers with protruding stamens, on a 12- to 24-inch-tall scape in July and August. It is hardy in USDA climate zones 5 to 8. The "Keeled Garlic" is excellent as a dried flower.

  Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum 'Album'

  The "White Keeled Garlic" is similar to A. carniatum ssp. pulchellum except that it has white flowers.

  Allium cernuum minor 'Alba'

  The "Nodding Onion," A. cernuum, is a pale pink to deep rose-purple flowered species. The cultivar 'Alba' bears 30 to 40, ¼- to ¹/₃-inch-wide, cup-shaped, white flowers with protruding yellow or pink-toned stamens in a 1- to 2 ½-inch-wide nodding umbel on a 15-inch-tall scape. This allium is unusual because it produces several flowering stalks in succession. They are excellent cut flowers. A. cernuum is hardy in USDA climate zones 4 to 7.

  Allium karataviense

  This species is grown for its value as a dried inflorescence as well as a fresh-cut flower and potted plant. It is short, 4 to 10 inches tall, but has a comparatively large, up to 5-inch-wide, spherical umbel, composed of many dozen to over 100 pale-pink to white flowers with protruding stamens. Two broad leaves that are 1¼ to 6 inches wide, 6 to 9 inches long, grey-purple or dull-green subtend the stout scape. A. karataviense is hardy in USDA climate zones 4 to 8.

  Allium macleanii

  This species is quite similar in appearance to A. giganteum, and is preferred by many because it has bright green, rather than waxy-blue leaves. It bears a dense, 5- to 6-inch-wide, globular umbel of several hundred mineral-violet flowers on a 24- to 40-inch-tall scape in June to July. It is suitable for fresh cut and dried flowers. A. macleanii is hardy in USDA climate zones 5 to 8.

  Allium 'Mars'

  This cultivar is a recent and spectacular hybrid of A. stipitatum and A. aflatunense. It has a large, 6-inch-wide umbel of several hundred lavender-purple florets. It grows 36 to 48 inches tall and flowers in late spring to early summer.

  A pure white cultivar of A. 'Mars', A. 'Mount Everest', has giant, 6-inch-wide snowball-like inflorescences, and is an excellent tall, white-flowered allium. 'Mars' is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8.

  Allium neapolitanum

  The "Naples Garlic" produces a loose, open, 3-inch-diameter umbel of ½- to ¾-inch-wide white flowers with rosy stamens, on a 15-inch-tall scape. This allium is greatly favored in Europe as a cut flower and has a mild, sweet scent when in flower. It is hardy in USDA climate zones 7 to 9.

  Allium nigrum

  Sometimes marketed as A. multibulbosum, this allium has thick, 20- to 40-inch-tall scapes bearing flattened sphere-like or shuttlecock-shaped umbels of numerous whitish to purplish-pink, star-shaped florets accented with greenish midveins, a prominent greenish-black eye, and golden-yellow anthers. It is a long-lasting cut flower.

  Allium rosenbachianum

  This allium is a stout, tall species with a dense, spherical, 4-inch-wide umbel of small, starry, dark-violet flowers with darker nerves, produced on a 24- to 36-inch-tall scape. It is excellent as a cut flower, and is hardy in USDA climate zones 4 to 8. It needs a warm, well-drained site. The white-flowered form, A. rosenbachianum var. album is identical to the species in all respects except flower color.

  Allium roseum var. roseum

  This allium is considered to be a clone of the very prolific A. roseum var. bulbiferum. It multiplies through numerous bulbils and bulblets. A. roseum var. roseum flowers in June, producing a lovely pale pink or white, hemispherical, 2¾-inch-wide umbel with bell- or cup-shaped, ½-inch-diameter flowers on a 14-inch-tall scape. It is hardy in USDA climate zones 4 to 8.

  Utilization

  The alliums have a longer history as culinary bulbs or herbs than they do as fresh or cut flowers. Among the culinary alliums are Chinese chives, Egyptian onions, garlic, Japanese bunching onions, onion, potato onion, rakkyo. shallot, top onion, and Welsh, or spring onion. Two of these, Chinese garlic, A. tuberosum, as the species, and A. schoenoprasum, chives, as the cultivar 'Forescate', are extensively used in the ornamental border as fresh cut and dried flowers, as well as in the garden and herb bed. Most of the ornamental onions were not introduced until the 19th century. The ornamental onions are favorites in rock, heather, and formal gardens. In addition, many of them are excellent cut fresh and as everlasting flowers, and are becoming an increasingly important segment of the specialty cut flower market.

   

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