How to Identify Rare Wild Orchids

1. Check the leaves

Sometimes, people rub or cut the edges or veins of leaves, or even draw lines on the leaves with paint to pass them off as rare varieties. Sometimes, diseased plants are sold as rare varieties. For these, one needs to look at its leaves. Check to see if they are intact, whether they have been contaminated, or whether they have been specially treated.

2. Check the flowers

Sometimes, the flowers of some rare varieties are cut off and inserted into common varieties and sold as rare varieties. For them, you have to look closely at their flowers to see the flaws.

3. View the root

Sometimes, when the roots of rare species are damaged, they are grafted with the roots of ordinary orchids. Therefore, it is also necessary to check the roots.

4. Check the whole plant

Sometimes baby orchids are sold as dwarfed adult orchids. Check the entire plant to avoid being deceived.

5. Check the variety

Some common and rare species can be easily mistaken for real ones if you imagine them. Therefore, it is important to observe its variety carefully.

6. Buy from regular stores

Another important method is to buy from regular and guaranteed stores so that any problems can be easily resolved.