Beautiful orchids in the interior of an apartment - photo

Author of the article: Anna Vladimirovna | Updated: 09/21/2020

Orchids are flowers of unusual beauty. Many people have this plant in photos of their premises. If there are these flowers in the apartment, this shows that its owner has refined taste. These plants are ornamental and greenhouse plants that bloom very beautifully. Today there are a lot of fans of these flowers, since orchids in the interior of an apartment or house always look original.

Orchid care

Contrary to popular belief, orchids are quite easy to care for, and with our tips it will become even easier.

Orchids don't like:

• excess moisture;
• drafts;
• direct sunlight;
• proximity to heating and air conditioning;
• proximity to fruit.

Orchids love:

• bright places;
• room temperature from 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Photo: Eric van Lokven, “The Art of Living”

Where is the best place to put it?

Let's say you're only considering a window sill option to avoid the hassle of artificial lighting. For an orchid, this is the best option if the place is not marked by aggressive influence from the outside.

Let's figure out which window is better for the flower to stand on.

• South window. The most successful option for growing orchids at home. In winter, the plant will receive the amount of light it needs. New leaves and flower stalks will appear even without an auxiliary light source. But in the spring-summer period you need to be careful: the leaves run the risk of getting burned, so on such days the flower will need shading. This especially happens with plants whose substrate dries out - so try to keep it moist.
• East window. On the windowsill of an eastern window the plant will do well in the summer. Direct rays of the sun remain on it from 8 to 12 am. But in winter, epiphytes may suffer from constant darkness.
• West window. The location of plants in pots is not the best, because the sun does not shine here for more than four hours a day. And in winter it is dark almost all the time.
• North window. A less favorable place for a tropical flower, because all seasons they will lack light, especially if there is a tree or shrubs growing near the window. The installation of additional lighting is required, which, of course, affects the design of the window and the room as a whole.

But it happens that a gardener refuses to grow on a windowsill, having discovered how interesting an orchid looks when fed with artificial light. There are many places in the apartment where a flower will look convincing: sometimes it can be placed on the wall.

Recently, in various sources you can see many photos with a beautiful orchid in the bedroom. But some gardener will be surprised by this decision, especially if the flower is located not on the windowsill, but on the bedside table. This option is possible!

An orchid will look elegant in different places.

• In the bedroom - in an elegant flowerpot on the wall. But in such a situation, the wall cannot be overloaded with decor, and if the wallpaper on it is too colorful, the flower will not look good.
• In the bedroom - on the bedside table, if you have a lamp or sconce there.
• In the hallway - on a table, if there is a mirror with good lighting nearby (this option is called a “make-up mirror”).

Seasonal maintenance rules

Along with the basic maintenance rules, there are also seasonal ones. An orchid has a period of wintering and summer growth, and therefore the conditions for these seasons differ:

Winter period. At this time, the light gap is significantly reduced, which negatively affects the flower. In order for the orchid to bloom in winter, additional lighting is necessary. In this case, fluorescent lamps are suitable

It is important to remember that the distance between the plant and the lamp should be within 20-30 cm.

If there are no drafts on the windowsill, then the plant will overwinter just fine there, otherwise it would be better to move it to a warmer place to avoid frostbite.

The location of heating devices is also taken into account. The air near the radiator or heater is too dry for a given flower, so you should additionally humidify the air if the pot with the plant is on the windowsill above the radiator. Spraying will help to humidify the air. Here it is worth considering that water should not get on the leaves, otherwise they may rot - you need to spray the air around the orchid. Read more about caring for an orchid in autumn and winter at home here. Spring - summer. During this period, the plant needs to be shaded so that the orchid is not burned by the sun's rays. Moreover, in winter, the brightness of the lighting must be increased gradually so that the flower adapts. At this time of year, the flower will feel great on a glazed balcony, but also taking into account comfortable lighting conditions.

Near heating systems, orchids weaken and become easy prey for pests (spider mites, scale insects, etc.). Therefore, it is better not to place a flower in such places.

Watch a video about the correct location of orchids in winter and summer:

Where is the best place to put an orchid at home?

There are many beautiful flowers. Not many of us know the place of a flower when purchasing it . But someone prepared this place in advance. Exactly for the orchid. But not for a cactus. Or geraniums. Even chrysanthemums. And still about the place.

What determines the choice of location?

A direct question. Does a lot depend on your desires? Assess the opportunities and environment . What options are there for an apartment or house? You will find many of them:

• You want to see such a flower of unique beauty in every corner of your apartment or house;
• And in the most visible place;
• But they are not always free;
• Or maybe not entirely suitable for the plant;
• And for you they are so welcome in this place in the apartment.

And the search begins for a compromise of interests, where it is better to put it. Your personal and flower.

The necessary conditions

The orchid is not purchased and grown for her. And for you. And good conditions must be created for it. So that she makes you happy. And your friends. If you show it to them. And with good flowering, you will definitely do this.

For the flower, try to create conditions close to the climate of its habitat . But it's difficult. You will not create either the Cordillera or Africa at home. But we must strive for this. To achieve the desired flowering of your purchase:

• Lighting:

• Bright, long-lasting light is essential for most species. But without direct sunlight hitting the plant;
• It will be necessary to shade it with curtains and curtains;
• Installing additional lighting will allow you not to worry about the lack of light.

Orchids need to be protected from direct sunlight.

What is best for a person?

The search for the best does not always end successfully. No matter how much we want this.

So we do not always arrange flowers in our apartment according to the rules. Or taking into account the knowledge and recommendations of specialists and amateurs. It’s not so rare that it can even be harmful.

But it's beautiful! Their daily contemplation only adds positive emotions:

• The orchid does not leave anyone indifferent with its original appearance . Reminds me of whoever. And a butterfly, and a soaring bird. And a monkey. And insects. And even women's lips;
• And also the aroma . Many people like it gentle and unobtrusive. After all, flowers with a strong aroma even cause headaches. There are no such things among orchids;
• And often we don’t even know about their amazing properties. Useful for all of us. You need to know them.

Our psychology is simple:

• Beautiful flowers. Are they really still helping?
• How much they already cost us, but I don’t feel it. I really want to ask. Have you already felt it now? Don't you like the beauty of a flower?

Much depends not only on the properties of the plant . But it also depends on your ability to perceive and feel it. And not only from ability. But also from desire. Try to form positive thoughts. Those contemplating beautiful orchids should not be overwhelmed by negative emotions.

The contemplation of blooming orchids brings only positive emotions.

We can only summarize the centuries-old history of the development and cultivation of orchids:

• If this plant were unacceptable to humans, it would disappear . And we forgot about him;
• There is an orchid. She makes me happy. Delights. Surprising;
• And not only in their places of growth. But also in those places where for many years they knew about it by hearsay;
• Seeing an orchid these days, even for the first time, few people will be upset. Perhaps only because of the money spent on their acquisition.

We use photo wallpaper

If for some reason you cannot decorate your interior with fresh flowers, orchid wallpapers can be an excellent option. They will give the room a feeling of comfort and love. In the design of a room, photo wallpapers of orchids can be used as a regular element of decor or as the main and bright part of the entire interior, especially if in general it is quite calm and laconic. For example, a photo wallpaper with an orchid can be placed in a bedroom, office or living room. They will highlight your individuality and set a great style for the entire interior.

Another stylish solution can be special designer wallpaper with orchids. They are vinyl self-adhesive strips that depict an amazing flower on a long thin stem. The structure of such wallpaper fits well and evenly on the wall. In addition, they are quite reasonable in price. The choice of self-adhesive stickers is very large, you can choose any color and type. It is very easy to change such orchids in the interior; you just need to peel off the old strips and glue new ones. Such an unusual solution will delight you and surprise your guests.

You can decorate the interior with orchids in another way. Do it yourself or buy paintings with their image or an unusual panel with artificial flowers in the store. This will give your home elegance and some specialness. You can make a painting from fabric with your own hands, which will depict these delicate flowers.

Just like alive

You can also use artificial orchids in the interior. Modern artificial flowers are very difficult to distinguish from real ones, both externally and to the touch. In addition, they require virtually no maintenance, are durable and resistant to external influences. You can choose a different combination of colors, shapes and sizes.

When choosing artificial orchids for the interior, you need to take into account the overall style of the room and its color scheme. For example, for a children's room you can choose a light and delicate composition.

Orchids in every room

Let's look at exactly how you can use these flowers in your apartment:

• Orchids are useful for the bedroom because they add a romantic touch and tenderness to the interior. But there is a theory that living orchids at night are able to take energy from the surrounding space. Therefore, keeping real flowers in the bedroom is not recommended. But artificial analogues are what you need. Photo wallpapers or paintings with pink or snow-white plants are suitable for the bedroom. This technique will perfectly decorate the interior and give it tenderness.
• A kitchen that uses orchid design always looks luxurious and fashionable. This kitchen will become a favorite gathering place for the whole family in the mornings and evenings.
• Where, if not in the living room, can you place living specimens in elegant pots? If you place such a composition or a single flower, it will decorate the interior and add a festive touch to it. Elegant wallpaper with these colors is also suitable.
• Exotic flowers will fit well even into the interior of the bathroom. They can give this slightly cold room an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. In addition, the combination of glossy cold tiles and a warm living flower looks very unusual and interesting. It is better to place the orchid in a prominent place so that it is immediately noticeable when entering the room - this will give the bathroom a stylish and elegant look. Also suitable for the bathroom are tiles or washable wallpaper with a flower image.