Peruvian+Orchids

= Peruvian Orchids = ​Unlike many flowers, peruvian orchids can develop in climates from the arctic to tropical, and sunny grasses to wet fields and bogs. There are between 21,950 to 26,049 currently known species of orchids that are known around the world, but the country itself is home to only 3,000 species, but only 50% have actually been discovered and seen. That may seem small but orchids is twice the number of bird species, and about four times the number of mammals.

Orchids are found almost everywhere in Machu Picchu, which is a Andes mountain in peru. There is actually a sanctuary in Machu Picchu dedicated to seeing more kinds of orchids and to get more adventures. Even just walking on the trail you will see hundreds on hundreds of orchid flowers. Many say it is most enjoyable to take the train ride from the City of Cuzco The best months to see the orchids in full bloom is September, October, and November, and the most species are known to bloom around this time are Encyclia Fusco, and Oncidium Scansor.

While walking on the trails you may notice that the orchids are very different in height. You can see that one will be 3in and one could be 7m. Orchids in the end are one of the most popular flowers in Machu Picchu. Scientists don’t have a reason for this yet and are still working towards figuring out why orchids come in all different sizes.

In the end, peruvian orchids have come to be one of Peru’s many famous flowers and have attracted many explorers and tourist from around the world. Orchids happen to be my favorite flowers so it is very cool hearing about where they originated and more about the orchids history.

By: Cassie Marino