Ikebana with Orchids: Mugho Pine and Miltonia Belvedere in a Japanese Design

摘要

ORCHIDS AND IKEBANA STRIKE A perfect artistic combination. Since growers hesitate to cut many orchid blooms, ikebana accommodates, in that only three or four flowers are needed for a lovely result. Ikebana uses perspective to draw the eye into the arrangement and hold it there. This approach showcases orchids to their best advantage when one considers the appealing presence of a Cattleya, the stately arch of a Phalaenopsis spike and the glorious colors of many species. This design style also encourages arrangements reflecting the unique qualities of orchids.