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Maui Offers the Chance to See Stunning Orchids

Posted by Greg on August 24th, 2009 and filed under Environment, Travel | No Comments »

Among the various attractions of a Maui travel deal include the flora and fauna of Hawaii.  Perhaps one of its most popular flowers is the orchid.  Meaning “beautiful lady,” the orchid has earned its name as one of the most delicate and distinct flowers in the gardening world.  30,000 exists everywhere and in every climate despite its known reputation as a difficult to grow plant.

 

The dendrobium orchid is a stunning example of what orchid flowers offer, one that people have a chance to see through one the many deals Maui vacation packages provides.  Though a seemingly exotic and tropical plant, it actually grows in many varying habitats.  From the sub-Arctic temperatures of colder climates to the humid rainforest climates known in the southern hemispheres, the dendrobium orchid can survive harsh habitats of various difficulties. 

 

Different species derive from The 25,000 possible forms of this haunting flower come in dainty and flamboyant appearances.  As the orchid plant is one of the biggest family of plants that flower, it provides Maui with ample and varying beauty.

 

On a Maui vacation, tourists can see other splendiferous flowers.  In fact, they make a perfect gift for family and friends and come in varying prices ranges and types that appeal to all people.  The special climates in Hawaii have given the orchid time to adapt and evolve into varied, beautiful versions.  From Thailand is the grammatophyllum speciosum, the biggest plant from the orchid phlyum.  Over 15’ tall, the long octopus branches are a deep and vibrant red.  Over time the plant has evolved into the biggest orchid on Maui.

 

According to a story from the 1800s when the plant was discovered, explorers ascended the tall palm trees where the grammatophyllum speciosum was growing.  When they took part of it away, it fell on the head explorer and killed him on the spot.

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