What are the four major ornamental flowers?

1. Oncidium

This flower has different beautiful names in China and abroad, and the most important reason is because of its flower shape. In China, many people think that the shape of this flower resembles the Chinese character "吉", so many people call it "吉祥的兰花". In foreign countries, people see it being blown by the wind and the flowers look like dancing girls in beautiful skirts, so many people name it the Dancing Orchid. This flower has hidden meanings of love and good luck. It is not only suitable for home vase arrangement, but also for making bouquets and flower baskets.

2. Cattleya

This flower is also famous internationally. In the beginning, it was used as a rope for binding because of its thick fibers and its strong resistance. This flower comes in white, yellow, reddish-purple, and very rarely, green. Because of its bright colors and high ornamental value, it is called the "Queen of Orchids". Among all tropical orchids, its flowers are the largest and the most colorful. It has the meaning of respect and admiration and often appears at banquets.

3. Phalaenopsis

This is the first butterfly of the new year, emerging from the branches. This plant was discovered in 1750, and to date, more than seventy different species have been discovered, most of which live in humid Asian regions. It can absorb nutrients from the air to survive. The flowers can be solid colors or spotted. After being mated and improved by humans, the flowers have been greatly improved in color, shape, and even size. People who grow this kind of flower often hope for a smooth career and a happy life.

4. Dendrobium

In addition to being ornamental, the most important function of this plant is medicinal. It ranks first on the list of "Nine Immortal Herbs of China". This flower is cute and fragrant, and grows mostly in humid and warm places. It can nourish yin, replenish the spleen and stomach, protect the liver and promote bile secretion, and clear away heat, among other twelve functions. However, you should also be careful before using it, after all, all medicines are more or less toxic.