There are over 30,000 types of orchids, and almost four times as many orchid hybrids. Not surprisingly, there is an almost endless selection of silk orchids you can choose from. All orchids are known for their beautiful leaf pattern, which is semi-symmetrical in appearance. The orchid flower is semi symmetric, open, and has striking color combinations. Flower arrangements including orchids should display that flower as the dominant one in the display. A couple ways to arrange them include draping them over the sides of a basket or gathering them towards the middle and adorning them with tiny flowers or well-chosen greenery. Orchids most commonly employ two to three strong, bright, contrasting colors (such as white and purple or yellow, orange, and black). However, among the 100,000 varieties available, there are orchids in just about every shade imaginable. Another plus to this family of flowers is that they can be used in decorations for any time of year.
How to Keep Your Plant Properly Watered
Though you do not have to have a green thumb in order to keep a home plant alive, it is good to know how much water intake is necessary to sustain them. It is all too easy to douse our plants with too much water. One problem with overwatering is that it washes out necessary nutrients from your plant’s soil. Root rot is another common ailment when using too much water because the plant is sitting in water constantly. A great solution to keep your plants healthy and well watered is to look in your home decor gardening section; they will have a lot of plant waterers. These watering devices almost looked like plastic bowls turned upside down, and are built to keep the soil moist but not overwatered.
The Array of Silk Trees Available
It is amazing to some how many types of silk trees actually exist. The most well-known silk tree is the pine tree (Christmas tree). Some of the less renowned trees may be perfect for your needs, but you didn’t know they exist. For example, the banana tree is an exotic option that is somewhat similar in appearance to the palm tree. You can get a completely different look by choosing a bonsai tree, which has much smaller and more delicate foliage. The many designs available for the bonsai tree are quite striking and creative. Silk grasses, like cattail or bear grass, are unique and rarely used but very interesting decorative pieces. The more you get to look at and experiment with different alternatives, the more likely you are to hit on just the right design for your home.
Tips for Harmonizing the Colors in Your Floral Arrangements
Whether the flowers in your floral arrangement are real or artificial, having the right blend of colors makes a big difference in overall appearance. If you stop by a flower shop and study how colors are synchronized in your favorite floral designs, you will gain some ideas of how you want your own floral arrangements to look. Also, due to today’s wonderful technology you can find a vast selection of flower arrangement pictures online. As you explore different styles, remember that there are two major categories for arrangements. The more natural style uses flowers from matching areas or times of year. The goal here is to recreate the feeling of being in a field of flowers. The next type of arranging is shape and color coordination. This style is commonly found at events, like weddings, and other celebrations. When using this strategy, choose multiple tints of one color for the design.
