All about the CATTLEYA FLOWER |
the cattleya It is a type of orchid of the many varieties that exist, with the particularity that it is also the national flower of Colombia since the Academy communicated it in 1936 Colombian Of the history.
What cannot be disputed is that she is the queen of flowers because its beauty is incomparable; although you probably already know it, that's why we are going to tell you about other peculiarities of this beautiful orchid, such as its meaning and origin.
Meaning and origin of the Cattleya
The Cattleya Flower Meaning it is: elegance and beauty; something that the flower itself expresses.
This orchid is native to South America and depending on the country it receives another name, let's say more affectionate; So, for example, in Colombia it is known as can read while in Venezuela they call it Mayflower.
And of same so that its name varies according to the place, it is therefore necessary to add to the meaning that one indicates that which it has according to its color as we show below:
blue cattleya
This orchid means: calm and stability
Wherever you place it flower It will convey peace and tranquility to the place.
Cattleya white
This flower means: purity, transparency and innocence.
Place the white cattleya in a bedroom in which you want to transmit peace and spiritual purification.
Red Cattleya
The red orchid means: romance, love and tenderness.
to the best of tenderness It left you a little stopped, we already know that the color red is a very intense color and therefore its meanings and feelings are too; but the cattleya, like orchid it is, it is a delicate flower, so it represents a pure, delicate and tender feeling.
Cattleya purple and/or lilac
The flower in this tone means: justice, prudence, wisdom.
There are in some cultures that this color is also attributed the meaning of depression, like something sad and melancholy.
Maybe it has to do with the fact that when the flower falls, only the stem remains, along with a few others sheet and that's enough sad and bland to see until the flower comes out. Well, if he comes out… how come you don't have a hand?
yellow cattleya
Its meaning is lovebut rather linked to the carnal and to desire.
pink cattleya
It means affection and tenderness
It is for example the flower that we usually choose to offer on Mother's Day.
Other meanings and curiosities of cattleya
In case the meanings that the cattleya already has by itself seemed few to you, we still have a few more that to tell youWhat:
The meaning of giving orchids
We have already told you what the cattleya means, due to the fact that it is this flower, to which we must add the meaning of each of the colors we have indicated.
So, for example, if you want to let someone know that you love them and that you feel love true to her, it's clear that you should give her red orchids. And it would be the same in any case, except in blue color.
When give blue orchids what you really stand for is what you want and you feel a great friendship for that person, in addition to commitment and loyalty.
The meaning of the orchid in tattoos
In the case of tattoos, the cattleya orchid represents sensuality and eroticism; and even in places like China it symbolizes fertility due to the shape of the flower.
This flower is tattooed on both men and women. women and it is generally drawn as the flower really is, which seems to be held in a corner and exalted by the trunk, arm or leg upwards where its beautiful flowers are displayed.
If you know more about this incredible flower, do not hesitate to leave us a comment; in the same way that we invite you to continue to learn about the meaning and characteristics of other flowers that will leave you just as or more surprised than what we have told you here.
To close the post, we leave you with this video with the meaning and the story of the cattleya flower native to Colombia.