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Orchid Meaning

The word 'orchid' is derived from the Greek word orchis which means testicles, and the name originates from the shape of the root tubers of the plant. It is due to this reason that orchids have been associated with sexuality in many culture

Meaning of Orchid in different cultures

• In ancient Greece
  Orchids have long been associated with fertility and virility. It was believed that consuming the root tubers could determine the sex of the unborn fetus. If the father of the unborn child ate large tubers of the plant, his wife was likely to give birth to a boy. On the other hand, if the expecting mother ate small orchid tubers, she was most likely to give birth to a baby girl. Due to this widespread belief, orchids became popular gifts for expecting couples.
• In China
  Orchids were said to represent many children. Orchids are believed to represent fertility, refinement, thoughtfulness, and innocence of children. They are also believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
• In Victorian England
  Orchids became a symbol of luxury