The Orchid, Bella's Favorite Flower: Bolivia for Kids
by Kricket
(BoliviaBella.com)
We all know what orchids are. Orchids are a flower. But did you know this about orchids in Bolivia?
5 Facts about Orchids
1. Bolivia has the most species of orchids in the world. 2000-3000 in total.
2. Every year in October there is an Orchid Festival in the middle of the Chiquitania region in the town of Concepción.
3. Almost 80% of orchids are epiphytes. Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants, but without being a parasite.
4. Orchids make up more than 10% of Bolivia's total flora.
5. 1000 of the Bolivian orchids were at the III Annual Orchid Expo.
6. Extra Fact: Orchids are Bella's favorite Flower! Image Source.
Hope you enjoyed these 5 Facts (plus 1) about orchids in Bolivia. Which leads me to today's question: If there are so many types of orchids in Bolivia, how many types of orchids are there IN THE WORLD!? If you know the answer, tell us in the comments below.
5 Facts about Orchids
1. Bolivia has the most species of orchids in the world. 2000-3000 in total.
2. Every year in October there is an Orchid Festival in the middle of the Chiquitania region in the town of Concepción.
3. Almost 80% of orchids are epiphytes. Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants, but without being a parasite.
4. Orchids make up more than 10% of Bolivia's total flora.
5. 1000 of the Bolivian orchids were at the III Annual Orchid Expo.
6. Extra Fact: Orchids are Bella's favorite Flower! Image Source.
Hope you enjoyed these 5 Facts (plus 1) about orchids in Bolivia. Which leads me to today's question: If there are so many types of orchids in Bolivia, how many types of orchids are there IN THE WORLD!? If you know the answer, tell us in the comments below.
Video source:https://youtu.be/G9XIxH7RzrY
Submitted 2015-04-07