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20th Feb 2015

Swamp Orchid: Rare Gold Coast Flowers

Orchids are among some of the most beautiful and exotic species of flower in the world. With the orchid being the most diverse species of flowering plant in the world it is no wonder that there are a few different species of native Gold Coast orchids. With new orchid species being discovered all the time, there are well over 25,000 documented species. The swamp orchid is one of the most scarce and endangered Gold Coast flowers.

The natural habitats of swamp orchids have been threatened by disease, predation, and habitat degradation by the influx of human building and competing animal species. This species is only found along the Gold Coast and is the largest flowering orchid of Australia. A terrestrial orchid is classified by its 4-8 large leaves. These flowers are also highly fragrant. Conservation efforts have been undertaken to save the dwindling swamp orchid on Australian soil. These terrestrial orchids have been given to local nurseries to begin cultivation and re-population. The Gold Coast is home to many subtropical plant species and is the ideal location to begin re-population of the swamp orchid.

Botanique knows just how lovely and popular many different species of orchid are with the general population. As such, Botanique carries different varieties of non-endangered orchid species. Within Botanique there are gorgeous and fragrant orchids of different colors that can be made into a bouquet, corsage, or sent to your favourite individual as a flowering plant. We have a style and a price for every budget. Browse the entire selection of Gold Coast flowers at Botanique today!