Orchids in a flask and a vase. Orchid vanda - beautiful, delicate, capricious

orchid in glass vase, flask or pot - this is a great addition to the interior and its decoration, which will be appropriate both at home and in an office setting. In addition, this item is often chosen as a gift.

General form

The glass container looks quite aesthetically pleasing, transmits light, and the plant placed in such a container looks very nice and original.

Glass vases, pots and flasks for flowers come in a variety of shapes and shades: tall and elongated, expanding downwards, rounded, cup-shaped and cup-shaped, from completely transparent to a slight color shading: light blue, light green or light yellow. This variety allows you to choose the most suitable type of container for a particular plant.

As for the flower itself, it comes in all sorts of colors: from bright white, milky and cream to rich purple, red, pink and blue.

A photo

We present to your attention a photo of orchids in glass containers.

The Importance of Capacity Selection

Often, orchids are sold in beautiful tall transparent glass vases, but they are good only for a certain period of use - after purchase, the plant should be transplanted into a vessel more suitable type: high and narrow at the top and fairly wide at the bottom. Also make sure that the glass vase is not too narrow to avoid leaf breakage.

Can I plant and how to grow?

It is quite possible to plant an orchid in glass, while observing a few simple rules: you should choose a plant suitable for planting (it must be healthy), a glass container correct form, as well as good soil. After that, it remains only to carefully control the watering.

Orchids are one of the most suitable plants for growing them in glass, especially if the room is not too high humidity air.

Advantages and disadvantages

One of the main positive aspects of using this type of container is, first of all, its decorative function, which serves as a real decoration of this beautiful plant. Besides, glass transmits light well, which is also important.

Besides:

• a wide range presented in stores allows you to choose a container for every taste and size of the plant;
• due to its heaviness compared to plastic pots glass is quite stable;
• lack of pallets allows you to easily and quickly rearrange the plant;
• in addition to light, the flower will receive a lot of air.

The main disadvantage of glass vases, pots and other things is the inability to make additional holes at the bottom for drainage purposes. Accordingly, an excessive amount of moisture may appear. If the vessel is too narrow and high, the plant will receive enough light, but not enough air. which will negatively affect its growth.

Types of containers: vases, pots, flasks

Currently presented great amount all sorts of options such items, however, we can distinguish the most frequently encountered and widely used:

• vases various shapes and heights, including square and spherical;
• pots;
• glass flasks;
• models in the form of small glasses, bowls and glasses.

Such glass containers look very stylish and impressive. They will easily complement any interior and become the highlight of the room.

Features of the choice of containers

• For tall plants it is important to choose a vase according to the growth of the orchid, making sure that its leaves feel more or less free, and the bottom of the vessel is fairly, but not overly wide. Be sure to arrange ventilation so that there is no stagnation of air.
• Orchid pots should be medium sized.
• As in the case of a vase, the flasks should be chosen according to the growth of the plant, and due to the rather narrow shape, plants with weak roots can be planted in it. Ventilation is also necessary.
• Suitable for miniature, small orchids various types"glasses" and "glasses".

The type of plant is also important. So, the most suitable for planting in glass are phalaenopsis and vanda. It is best to transplant after flowering.

The choice of vessel volume depends on the size of the roots, and the height depends on the growth of the plant. It is possible to plant several orchids in one container in case of sufficient volume and size of the vessel.

It is best to choose such a container option so that the roots of the plant are inside, not too loose, and the leaves and flowers are outside. So it will be more convenient for the flower itself, and it is easy for a person to care for him.

Step-by-step instruction

Landing

Introducing step by step instructions how to plant an orchid in a glass vase, pot or other container. Before the planting procedure, it is necessary to process the container by dousing it with boiling water and thus disinfected.

1. Lay on the bottom thick layer gravel: expanded clay, small tile fragments, pebbles, crushed stone and so on - to choose from. This will be the drain. You can add a layer of sphagnum moss on top.
2. Then add a good substrate, filling all the space with it.
3. To defend the water, slightly heat it to a warm state and pour it into the contents of a vase, pot or flask.
4. After half an hour, pour out the water and land in the ground. impose thin layer wet moss on the surface of the bark, making sure that the root neck is not filled with it.

We offer you to watch a video about planting an orchid in glass:

Care

The main rule of care in this case will be proper watering, in which the roots should be immersed in pre-settled warm water for half an hour. Protect the flower and leaves from such water procedures.

Orchid can be sprayed. This is the best way watering her. The frequency of spraying depends on the humidity in the room. So, for example, in winter time year, when the air is dry, this procedure can be carried out once a day.

Not less than it is important to feed and feed the plant as it grows, adding mineral fertilizers into water for irrigation.

If the roots are dry for some reason, and this problem is often found in purchased orchids in glass pots, they should be kept in settled warm water for 10-15 minutes once a day, repeating the procedure daily until dryness is eliminated.

The water level is clearly visible in glassware, therefore, it is not difficult to monitor the degree of humidity, however, it is important to remember that the soil dries out much faster on top than inside, especially when it comes to glass containers.

We offer you to watch a video on how to properly water orchids in glass:

Possible growing difficulties

The main difficulty in this matter is associated with watering: overflow will contribute to decay, and underfilling will dry the roots. But still, it is much easier to deal with dried roots, therefore Orchid is recommended in no case to fill.

The second common problem is inherent in many plants grown both at home and on the street - this is the appearance of any bugs, spiders and other living creatures. In glass flowerpots, this is not uncommon, but it is not difficult to remove pests.

Well, the third feature - often a small coating appears on the walls of beautiful glassware, therefore the container must be thoroughly rinsed from time to time.

Where to buy suitable cookware

A huge range of glass vases, pots, flasks and cups for planting and growing flowers can be found in the Ikea network in all cities where this company is represented. Price from 90 rubles for a small pot.

Slightly higher priced glass flower containers can also be found in Zara Home stores. Here, the minimum price is about 2000 rubles for a medium-sized vase.

Specialty stores also have a variety of beautiful flower glassware. and plants. Prices start from 150 rubles.

In addition, there is always the opportunity to purchase the item you like online in flower shops. The cost starts from 200-300 rubles for a small glass cup and from 700-800 rubles for a tall vase.

An exotic orchid flower, enclosed in an elegant glass vase or pot, will become a real decoration of the house, and although this plant requires constant care and some experience in growing flowers, it is not at all difficult to provide it with all the conditions for favorable growth and flowering.

An orchid in glass is original, unusual and beautiful. A flower placed in such a pot can be presented to a friend, or it can decorate your own room. Due to the tightly sealed lid, water does not evaporate, which means that there will be no need to constantly add liquid.

Often a plant in a flask is found in Asian countries, where it is very fashionable to purchase orchids in this form. True, it should be understood that using a narrow transparent container (in which the beauty is sold) will not work, because, despite good care, the flower in this state will not last long.

Usually a plant in glass flask- these are seedlings, not an adult flower, so those people who want to try themselves as gardeners can pay attention to just such options.

In a vase - not uncommon, in fact, like phalaenopsis. Usually the presented type of flower is acquired in order to decorate the interior of an office or living room. The popularity of the variety is growing every year, which is not surprising. This trend is due appearance a beauty that boasts unusual at the same time large flowers.

Another advantage is that this plant does not need any special care, it perfectly adapts to the microclimate of the rooms where it finds a "new home".

Vanda in glass, or rather blue vanda, is a particularly popular flower, from which it is difficult to take your eyes off. Its sky-blue inflorescences are simply mesmerizing, prompting you to admire this exotic again and again. True, caring for this plant is more complicated than other species.

When choosing a vase, great importance give the bottom of the container. The best option is a flask in the form of a glass. Although on sale you can find a variety of flasks. Experienced gardeners pay attention to truncated flasks and cylindrical vessels. Such interest is due to the complexity of keeping orchids.

There are several reasons for this:

1. The lower leaf plates are folded, and this is fraught with kinks, creases and death.
2. Due to the fact that the glass container is constantly in the closed position, inside the high humidity, and this leads to the development of fungal and bacterial diseases.

As for the first case, more spacious vessels should be chosen. In the second - everything is a little more complicated. If the capsules do not contain a substrate, then the orchids should be watered outside the container. To do this, the flowers are immersed in a separate bowl of water, leaving them for a few minutes, and then the plant is dried and placed back into the vases.

Rules for the care of an orchid in glass

In a vase without the use of soil - enough unusual way for many. Therefore, most still prefer the substrate, although, perhaps, flowers in flasks look more elegant and stylish. Whatever it was, but flowers need care in the first case, and in the second.

As for “life with bare roots”, it is vandas that are more suitable for these purposes. Of course, phalaenopsis is also found in a glass vase, but much less often. This is due to the fact that most vandas are epiphytes, therefore, they grow on plants and trees, while feeding on rain moisture or condensate. Therefore, the most important thing is to provide the flower with sufficient moisture (at least 60%) so that it grows and develops well even without the use of soil.

Important! The temperature regime directly affects the need for watering the flower and air humidity.

The colder the room, the less often you need to water the orchid, which is in flasks. In this case, the humidity levels will be higher. So best option for a flower, this is living in a cool room.

Irrigation or watering is carried out only when needed. It will not be difficult for an attentive gardener to pay attention to when it is time to carry out the procedure. If the roots have changed color from light green to brown or its shades, then it's time to perform the manipulation.

Sometimes vandas in vases are bought with dried roots. For glass flasks, this is the most common thing. It is not always possible to see the true picture. However, one should not despair.

Important! In order to reanimate the flower, it is necessary to place the roots of the orchid in warm water for 10 minutes. The procedure is carried out daily until the root system is completely restored. We have described in more detail in a separate article.

With rotten roots, things are more complicated. In this case, you should first treat with "Fitosparin", and then irrigate the flower or use ten-minute "baths". For fixing positive result, you need to follow room temperature, which should not fall below +20 °C. Otherwise, the fungal infection will declare itself with renewed vigor.

Care also includes proper ventilation, and especially if the orchid is in a glass vase. Narrow flasks must be thoroughly washed from time to time with the use of disinfectants. The same applies to the use of fungicidal preparations that should be used to treat flower roots.

If it was noticed that some roots are rotten, they need to be cut off in a timely manner. After the manipulation, it is recommended to “powder” the cut with crushed coal or treat it with “Fundazol”.

Simple secrets of growing orchids in a glass pot

Following simple rules, orchids in glass will grow and delight with their blooms. Therefore, it is so important to notice any changes that occur with the plant. Sagging and wrinkling of the foliage, as well as the softness of the plate, may indicate that the root system is very weak.

Important! Considering that without it the flower will not develop, you should immediately act.

First of all, you should take the plant out of the flask and carefully examine root system. If rotten or dry roots were noticed, then it is necessary to carry out the care manipulations described above. Otherwise, it is recommended to take the orchid to a darker room than where it was before, and hang the flower with the roots up and the blooms down. In this case, the energy of growth, which always goes up, is redirected, helping the roots to recover.

Epiphids are not afraid of such hangings. You can turn the plant over only when the new roots grow by about 5-7 cm. During the treatment period, it is also important to spray the flower with fertilizers. Flower growers advise preparations "Polysilk" and "Novosil". After restoration, a new flask should be purchased, and it is better to switch to a substrate.

An orchid in a vase is undeniably beautiful, but not everyone manages to take care of it “behind the glass”.

Today experienced flower growers, on the windowsills of which there are a large number of unusual indoor plants, it is already difficult to surprise with anything. For example, many have ordinary types of orchids. But experts say there are many more. And today we want to introduce you to such a beauty as the Vanda orchid. From the article you can find out what it looks like exotic flower, what are its features, how to grow your orchids in glass vases and other containers, and you will also find tips on how to care for and grow a crop.

Orchid Vanda belongs to epiphytic plants that belong to the orchid family. AT wild nature it grows in the north and east of India, in the south of China, and is found in Thailand. The culture is naturally endowed with thick and strong gray-green roots, the length of which can be about 2 meters. They tend to absorb moisture directly from the air. This is how Vanda orchids manage to avoid water scarcity and create reliable protection from the scorching rays of the sun.

Unlike other types of orchids, blue orchid called Wanda is initially devoid of pseudobulbs. The stems of the plant are also quite dense and can be up to about 3 meters in height. When caring for a Wanda orchid at home, it is realistic to grow stems no more than 1 meter long. Peduncles appear in the leaf axils. They are from 1 to 4 pieces. large flowers of blue color in the amount of 2-15 pieces are collected in inflorescences.

But this is the standard color. In fact, the Vanda orchid can have flowers in blue, purple, red, pink, yellow, orange and white color. Saturated color beautiful flowers such phalaenopsis is acquired after a couple of days from the beginning of flowering. Which is able to please the grower's eye for up to 3 months with proper care.

If about 50 species of the Vanda orchid genus are found in natural conditions, then only some of them can be grown at home. The most popular among them are Wanda tricolor, rolled, Rothschild, blue.

Features and methods of cultivation

Since the airy, that is, hanging, culture roots are covered dense layer velamena, such a flower is already provided with proper nutrition and necessary quantity moisture. It does not require a substrate. But the orchid in a glass flask is not yet a frequent guest in our homes, although it is unusually beautiful. Hanging roots are somewhat similar to a beard, so flower growers have dubbed this plant a "beard orchid."

A feature of this flower is the ability to constantly actively vegetate. In this case, the growth of the root system and foliage alternates with periods of flowering. At home, an orchid, unlike ordinary species, needs a bright natural light for about 12 hours a day and ensure good air circulation.

Among the three known ways in which such a beauty can be grown, the most popular is keeping the plant in vases. unusual orchid in a transparent flask will definitely become a decoration of your home. In addition, caring for flowers placed in vases is noticeably simplified. It is only necessary to place the roots of the plant in a spacious glass flask, the role of which can be played not only by a vase, but even by an aquarium or a jar.

But still, Wanda in a tasteful glass vase will look the most aesthetically pleasing. If you plan to grow orchids in a vase, it is advised to choose a glass-shaped container. After all, an orchid in a beautiful flask of this format can be securely fixed. There is one important rule. Your orchid in glass should not be short of space for the free placement of the root system. High-quality drainage should be placed at the bottom of the vessel - expanded clay and large pieces of bark. And no soil is required.

It is permissible to grow such a beauty in suspension system. With this method, its roots will be freely hanging. Suspension systems are perfect for greenhouses, balconies and special orchidariums. The only inconvenience is the need to carry out frequent spraying of foliage and roots. During which water can be on the surface of the furniture and floor. Caring for a Vanda orchid in a hanging system requires a certain level of humidity, bright lighting and regular airing.

Lots of light

Many flower growers who purchase Vanda orchids are interested in home care for these flowers. One of the important points is the abundance of light. If you do not provide your pet with intensive lighting for 12 hours daily, it can not only slow down growth, but also not start blooming.

It is recommended to place the orchid on a glazed balcony or loggia, as well as a bay window, which is fairly well lit. From October to March, if possible, it is better to place a capricious beauty on the southern windowsill. AT summer period be sure to shade it during the day. Or transfer to a window that faces the east or west side.

Temperature regime

During the day, the flower should be in a room with a temperature regime of 22–28 degrees Celsius. At night it should be at least 6 degrees less. In summer, the plant stocks carbon dioxide, which is useful to him for normal photosynthesis. It is advised at this time to transfer flowers to outdoor balcony, loggia or terrace. In the presence of excessive heat and dryness, the culture will not be able to grow and develop properly.

Humidification and ventilation

When asked how to take care of exotic plant, novice flower growers receive an answer that in addition to a large number light and temperature regime, the humidity level is important for it - in the range of 50–70%, as well as regular ventilation. Since the higher the humidity in the room, the easier it is to care for bare roots. Good air circulation is also important. Since this type of orchid reacts negatively to its stagnation. The roots need to be able to breathe freely.

Watering and fertilizing

In summer and spring days The orchid feels the daily need for water. Moreover, with the advent of autumn, 2-3 waterings per week are enough for her. Moisture stagnation is very dangerous. It is fraught with the onset of root rot. Irrigation can be done with warm shower in the bathroom. Let it drain excess water, blot the foliage with a piece of cloth.

Another way - the plant is placed in a bowl with warm water literally for a minute. You can use a watering can for watering or use the spray method. For Wanda, use complex fertilizers with a high mineral content. Young flowers are fed 1 time in 2 weeks, adults - no more than 1 time per month. Both the lack of fertilizers and their excess are dangerous.

Video “Watering and caring for the Vanda orchid”

From this video you will learn how to properly care for the Vanda orchid.

Orchids in a vase are not such a rare occurrence lately. Gift options for orchids in large tall, spherical glass vases, flasks, vessels are lovely gift for any celebration. "Vial" - a mini-vase sealed with a lid that holds a flower in vertical position without letting the water evaporate. Even with good care, such an orchid can please you with its flowers for a very short time.

The markets of the South-Eastern countries offer sealed small glass vessels with seedlings of phalaenopsis, oncidiums, cattleyas, vandas and other orchids, which do not require additional documents for export from the country.

This option for acquiring exotic orchids is quite interesting for both amateurs and professionals. It not only allows you to immediately acquire a sufficient number of your favorite flowers, but also try your hand at the role of a gardener who grows a full-fledged plant from a tiny seedling.

Wanda is a stylish beauty in a worthy vase frame.

Wanda in a glass vase - great decoration for stylish interior. Possessing large, spectacular, very unusual shape flowers, the vanda orchid is so attractive that it is becoming more and more popular. It quickly adapts to the microclimate of our rooms. The most famous is the "blue vanda", which has stunning beautiful sky-blue flowers.

Only with its high-quality and competent content, the plant will live for a long time, bloom, delighting its owner with healthy leaves and roots. If you have to choose vases, it is best to opt for the shape of the so-called "glasses", which are wide at the bottom, narrower at the top.

Vessels in which vandas are sold can be conditionally divided into low, wide and those in which the height prevails over the width. The latter - vases in the form of cylinders or a truncated flask require increased attention to the content of the plant in them for the following reasons:

In a cylindrical vessel, the lower leaves are in a folded state, their creases and kinks are possible, which is fraught with their loss. Excessive humidity inside the flask, no good ventilation sometimes leads to the appearance of bacterial and fungal infections that affect the roots and leaves of the orchid. To prevent this, vandas, which are often kept in such glass containers without a substrate, are not watered directly in it, but taken out and immersed in separate container with water. After drying, the orchid can be returned back to the vase.

If you are satisfied with the vase, you just need to lift the plant with flowers over the edge decorative vase so that the roots remain inside, and the peduncle with leaves - outside. Then it will be more convenient to take care of the plant, and the flower will feel better. When Wanda is kept in the substrate, it should be sprayed more frequently with a systemic fungicide, as without holes in glass vessel, ventilation in the entire depth of the vase is almost impossible.

Secrets of growing orchids in glass jars

Orchids bought in the substrate and, on the contrary, intended to be kept without it, also undergo some preparation for life with bare roots. Wandas are best suited for this purpose. As a rule, these orchids on sale are precisely unprotected roots.

Vanda, being epiphytes (although there are terrestrial species among them), live on trees, feeding on condensed, rain moisture, the nutrients contained in it, therefore, keeping them at home, the main thing for free, off-substrate cultivation of Vanda is good, about 60% air humidity in room.

It is not easy to achieve such indicators, especially in winter, it is important to remember general rule: The lower the temperature, the less watering and humidity the Wanda needs in the room. And, accordingly, vice versa. Therefore, if it is not possible to install a humidifier with a timer that will maintain the humidity at the proper level, you need to try to provide Wanda with a cool room. Watering an orchid without a substrate is carried out by immersion in warm water for a time sufficient for its roots to change color from light gray to green. Actually, the signal for watering is the disappearance of the light green color of the roots.

Often, Wanda's orchids are acquired with extremely shriveled, almost unviable roots. The roots that have simply dried up from irregular watering are restored by almost daily watering-immersion for 10 minutes in warm water. The roots, on the contrary, rotting from poor ventilation, fungal infections, are first treated with Fitosporin solution, then sprayed or immersed in water for a short time. The main thing is that after watering and spraying, the temperature of the orchid should be at least 20-25 degrees Celsius, otherwise the fungal infection may resume.

Ventilation is also important. Vandas contained in tall, narrow vases should be well ventilated, and glass, plastic bottles, wash vessels using disinfecting solutions. The roots of such orchids need frequent treatment with fungicidal (antifungal) drugs. The rotting parts of the roots are subject to timely removal, powdering the cut with crushed coal, or lubricating it with Fundazol gruel.

There are several Vanda growing secrets that are used if the plant suddenly becomes ill. Sometimes, suddenly, Wanda begins to lose turgor (her leaves become soft, sag, wrinkle). The reason for this condition lies in the insufficient strength of the roots, because. the Vanda orchid grows leaf mass only with a well-developed, healthy root system. It is important to carefully examine the plant, remove it from the substrate (if any), replace it with a new, carefully disinfected one. After that, the orchid is hung upside down in a darker place than before. Thus, the energy of growth, always striving upward, is redirected to the growth of roots.

Once every two weeks, you can spray the plant with special fertilizers for orchids, or separately by spraying with Novosil, Polisilk preparations. The polysaccharides contained in these preparations contribute to the regulation of photosynthesis processes, stimulating the production of useful nutrients. Sugars support Wanda's strength - while foliar treatment should be carried out throughout the plant, from roots to leaves.

Orchid hanging upside down, does not delay excess moisture in internodes, while the risk of fungal and bacterial diseases, despite frequent moistening, is reduced almost to a minimum. In this state, Wanda is ready to grow a normal new root system in 3 months, and when her young roots in an amount of at least 3-5 pieces reach 6-7 cm in length, the orchid can be turned over to its usual state.

Orchid Vanda in a glass vase - not only stylish accent modern interior, is a long-lasting, living decoration that anyone who loves plants can afford to keep.

To indoor plants impossible to be indifferent. In every apartment or house there is at least one green miracle that creates comfort. The orchid flower is amazing in its beauty and is popular, and the vanda in a glass vase is an original unique gift, stylish decoration any interior.

What kind of vases to give preference? The most convenient vases for growing orchids are narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. Such vases resemble a glass in their shape. Tall cylindrical vases are less popular among flower growers - in them the leaves of the plant often bend and break, which in most cases leads to the death of the flower. Please note that only the roots of the plant should be in the vase, and the leaves are located on top.

Features of care

Growing orchids in a vase, you need to pay special attention to watering. The procedure is different from that for flowers in pots. It is not recommended to leave water in vases, otherwise excess water will lead to the death of the root system of the flower. Usually, the plant is given 20-30 minutes to “quench its thirst”, after which the remaining water is poured out of the flowerpot. Water for irrigation should be soft, mixing of ordinary water is allowed. tap water with distilled in a ratio of 1:1. In summer, orchids are watered every other day, but avoiding waterlogging of the soil. In winter, one watering per week is enough.

In order for a vanda to grow well in a glass vase, bloom profusely and regularly, the flower must be fed. To do this, it is enough to add a little fertilizer to the water for irrigation.

Don't forget to spray. For these purposes, a conventional spray gun is suitable. In summer, this procedure should be carried out at least three times a day. It is better to spray the flower in the morning, so that by the evening the leaves of the plant have time to dry.

When caring for an orchid, remember that it loves light, but direct contact with the plant should be avoided. sun rays. The ideal option for the location of the flower are windows facing south. If it is not possible to provide a flower in sufficient quantities sunny color- used additionally artificial lighting. With a lack of light, the plant may die.

Orchids are prone to fungal diseases. To prevent this, it is necessary to remove dry and broken roots in time. Fortunately, they are clearly visible in vases and the danger can be noticed in a timely manner. If you see that the leaves turn yellow or fall off, cut off the affected area and treat the area with iodine or brilliant green.

If you follow the above conditions of care, add love, attention, care to them, then a vanda in a glass vase will give you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of flowering up to 3-4 times a year.