The orchid is one of the most important flowers in Asian cultures and a popular symbol for harmonious interior design. With just a few orchids you can create a beautiful bouquet that, according to Feng Shui, even allows positive energy to flow into your home. Alternatively, Ikebana-style orchid blossoms come into their own as a floral arrangement.
With more than 30,000 natural species, the orchid displays an extraordinary variety of flower shapes and colours. Since it occurs naturally on every continent on Earth, it has become an important symbol in many cultures. Especially in Asia, it is an integral part of ritual flower art as a symbol of harmony.
In traditional Feng Shui teachings, orchids are attributed the properties of abundance, fertility and beauty. The original Chinese teachings aim to harmonize people and their environment. Fresh flowers are an important element in this. A bouquet of orchids therefore not only looks beautiful, but also has a positive effect on the flow of life energy in the house. A large stone vase with ornaments emphasizes the reference to the culture of the Far East.
The Japanese also traditionally rely on flowers such as orchids to bring positive energies into the home. An artistic flower arrangement with orchids is inspired by the Ikebana style and is a beautiful alternative to the classic bouquet. In the strict Ikebana tradition, the interplay between form, seasons and direction lines is learned over the years from a master. Despite the strict rules, beginners should not let the fun of trying it out.
Flower arrangements that combine different types of orchids invite the viewer to linger and explore. Small and large strands of flowers are arranged in a floral sponge. For example, the viewer's gaze can be focused on a central flower element in which larger flowers frame it optically. The best-known orchid species is the Phalaenopsis, which has varieties with delicate minis as well as palm-sized flowers. More unusual shapes are offered by varieties such as Cattleya, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Vanda or Miltonia.
