MOTH ORCHID Flower of India

As the name suggests, this flowers resembles a moth in flight and hence is called Moth Orchid. It has become increasingly popular in recent years given to its suitability as a house plant. Also known as Phalaenopsis, these flowers are quite easy to grow and are known for blooming around the year. It can be found in nearly every color of the rainbow, from white to yellow, green, almost red and various shades of pink. Besides their unique appearance, the floriferousness and diverse color pallet of Moth Orchids make them a lot desirable.

PASSION FLOWER

Also known as the Clock Flower, this flower got its name due its likeness to the elements in the story of Jesus’s crucifixion (also called ‘The Passion’). It is an evergreen climber with flowers that look exotic and produce an amazing scent. This flower is sometimes followed by brightly coloured fruits that are used as flavourings in a number of different culinary dishes. It is a regularly grown flower on a butterfly farm as it is a food source for caterpillars & butterflies.

ANGEL ORCHID

These flowers in  have been named so due to their uncanny resemblance to an angel wearing a gown. These exquisite flowers are mildly fragrant and are rather short in stature growing to about 5 inches in height. Angel Orchid flower blooms in cluster ranging from one single orchid to five, with a single heart shaped & rounded leaf which lies flat on the ground. Though it is rarely seen in cultivation but it truly is one of the gems of the orchid world.

FLAME LILY

This one could rightly be called one of nature’s true exquisite beauties. It grows as both a climber and a scrambler plant, produces unusual yellow or red flowers with wavy edges that depict flames, and thus is called Flame Lily. Given to its unusually pretty appearance, this flower is widely propagated as a prized ornamental addition to any flower garden. However, Flame Lily, like almost all other lilies, is considered poisonous for humans and animals alike. Beauty can sometimes be dangerous too!

LOBSTER CLAW

No list would be complete without the mention of the extremely colourful and charming Lobster Claw flowers. Resembling the claws of a lobster, this tropical flower never fails to amaze and astound with its form and colour. This cheerful flower emerges from the clumps of leaves that look like bananas.