When orchids first come into bloom, they are considered “babies” by most plant growers, even if they are not. In fact, there are some plant growers who will only buy orchids that have already been grown. A baby orchid is considered a baby orchid because it still needs several things to grow, such as the proper conditions for a successful planting, just like any other plant. If orchids are grown in poor soil or get too much orchid fertilizer, they may not survive past the first two or three years. This is why most orchid growers rely on experienced orchid cultivators to help them select orchid plants that will provide them with blooms that are not destroyed by pests or diseases and blooms that will provide them with quality blooms year after year.

Monocot orchid plants are generally categorized as a type of bonsai plant because of their ability to form multiple flowers on one stem. Monocot orchids are a type of plant that has one flower per stem or petals. They do not have true flowers but develop from underground stem system. Their flowers are small and appear in a cluster on one stem or branch. A true orchid has several flowers on a single stem.

There are three basic types of orchids that are produced from different varieties of species, which include Paphiopedilum and Monsochida, both of which come from the subfamily Paphiopedilaceae. Paphiopedilum and Monsochida orchids are commonly known as Paphiopedilums or Monsochides. These types of orchids are classified by the way in which they generate seeds, which is called monopodial orchid seeds. This method of generating seeds makes them very different from other orchid species that grow without any way to produce seeds.

The method of seed propagation of Paphiopedilum or Monsochida plants does not involve the use of a cold press, which is why the plants are sometimes called cold-pressed or cold-peared plants. In the production of cold-peared orchids, the plants are placed in a solution of distilled water until they begin to soften. Then, a piece of cheesecloth is placed over the stems of the orchid and its leaves are pulled off just before the procedure of freezing begins. The roots of the orchid are placed in a cold place for a week, and when the stem section reaches the freezing temperature, the leaves are pulled off by hand and frozen at room temperature. After a few days, the stem section is again put into the solution of distilled water and the procedure is repeated.

Monsochids are unique because of their ability to change the color of their petals (or “leaves”) as well as the type of flowers they produce. A Monsochid may be white, pink, cream or even have a golden yellow tint. If the flowers have a golden tint to them, it is called “sage” or sage flower or palerasea flower. Most orchids that belong to the Paphiopedilum orchid family have two sets of petals producing a total of 20 petals. That is why these plants are also called twenty-twigs or twenty-leaves or monsoons.

Some orchids are more common than others; some are rarer than others, and some produce berries or fruit. The species of the plants is the determining factor in what produces berries or fruit, and they have different shapes. Monsochids produced cattle, a fruit, instead of phalaenopsis, which has flowers. Phalaenopsis produces the best quality fruit.

In a laboratory situation, Monsochids are cultivated under laboratory conditions, with some plants having all their leaves, some only having one or two or a combination of leaves, and others still having none at all. Growth habit is also studied. Some types of Monsochids, especially the orchid species Paphiopedilum, are able to grow on a firm soil foundation, whereas others, such as Paphiopedilum uncinatum, are usually found growing on peat moss. The reason for the great difference in growth habit is due to the availability of water.

Growth habits of the different species of Monsochids are studied in depth in order to discover how the plants should be propagated. It is found that the best means of successful reproduction in such species is to provide a very dry and sterile environment, devoid of any elements capable of influencing plant growth. Containers, such as flasks, are ideal for such conditions, though flasks can also be used as true cellars. It is very important to ensure that the conditions of the container and the route plan of the orchid are suitable for the successful establishment of the plant. The container should be well filled with sterile water, and its temperature should be about seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit.