The orchid has both its challenges and opportunity on the Dutch market . The plant stay popular , especially the Phalaenopsis variety , which deal well in the Netherlands and Europe . However , there are more variety that have not yet incur the recognition they merit , says Jolanda Nieuwenhuijze of De Hoog Orchids . At this company , everything revolves around a passion for orchids .
Today on International Orchid Day , Jolanda tells more about a number of different varieties such as the Nobile and Variegata .
Jolanda Nieuwenhuijze , De Hoog Orchids
An exclusive and unpredictable orchidHer sheer number one ? The Rhynchostylis Gigantea , an orchidaceous plant that is not only single , but also unpredictable , according to Jolanda : " This orchid only prime in the winter , when it feels like it . That makes it a challenging for ornamental horticulture , but for me that is precisely what makes it enthralling . The plant has a unique appearance with hang blossom that unfold an intense perfume , motley from a balmy vanilla extract aroma to a strong , gamy aroma . Everyone wants this plant but it is hard to control , making it all the more special . " She continues : " The plant is only available in a mix because we never know what color it will seem in . From pure white to purple spotted , it is all potential . "
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Intense purpleAnother favourite is the Bouquet Purple Rain , a fledgling that has gained a circumstances of popularity in the last six months . " This orchidaceous plant produces blossom in a circle , which pretend it an ideal tabular array industrial plant . This is also where it get its name from . It looks like a bouquet with an intense violet colouring and serrated flowers , " says Jolanda . " This industrial plant has very prospicient color musical note and a shut down bud , making it utterly desirable for retail . When it opens after a long clip , you see the declamatory , toothed blossom . "
Bouquet Purple Rain
Graceful ladyThe Nobile Bright Eye is another highlight . It has a pink flower and a lightheaded heart . A very womanly orchid , Jolanda thinks : " It smells wonderful , has a beautiful arrangement on the stem , and blooms for a long time . When it is in peak , you really see a graceful lady in front of you . The scent and physique make this orchidaceous plant a top choice although taste vary . "
Nobile Bright Eye and the nameless variegated salmagundi
A nameless varietyThere is another new variety in the line : a variegated orchidaceous plant without a name , but with a colour that Jolanda has not look before in one of their plants . " This variegated variety is beautiful , but is still nameless , " she laugh . " It has hail a recollective way . Since it is a variegated change , it takes a long time before it is plunge onto the market . In the laboratory , it has to be proven that it is indeed variegated . The challenge with such variety is to distribute it properly among those in the ornamental gardening sphere . Many of our dealings would care to have the variety show , yet eventually there ’s only a little group of ending - consumers . "
A long - lasting processFor three generation , De Hoog Orchids have been look for alien species , and has been breeding and cut across new orchids . This ask a lot of solitaire . " Sometimes it takes ten year before a novel specie can be launched on the market . tissue paper culture in the lab already takes about three geezerhood . If we do the cross - breeding it is a bit easier . However , it takes about 6 to 6 long time before there will have ten new plants . Then the plants still have to go to the science lab for extension , and then we have to see if the polish unconscious process in the garden is going well , " says Jolanda . " Yet we always keep looking for new possibilities , we have it away to introduce . "
Nobile Bright Eye
Testing and tryingIt all get when father and son , a few generation ago , went to Brazil to discover new kind , says Jolanda . " They came across the Nobile there , which they contribute to the Netherlands . The Nobile want cold and swarthiness . In the western cerebral hemisphere , it only bloom during the first six months of the year . Thanks to a lot of testing and try with refrigerators , light and container , we finally were the first to win in growing the Nobile all year round . "
With almost 100 year of experience in cosmetic horticulture , De Hoog Orchids hop that consumers will progressively appreciate the smasher and variety of orchids . " There ’s so much more than the Phalaenopsis , " Jolanda emphasizes . " We hope that people will see the dear and craftsmanship behind each plant . "
For more data : Jolanda NieuwenhuijzeDe Hoog Orchids+31 ( 0 ) 6 24 86 10 86[email protected]www.dehoogorchids.com
