Product Details
The Cattleya orchid has been in cultivation for close to two hundred years and was very popular during
the early 20th century. This very exotic flower is characterized by a unique hood-shaped three-lobed lip that
closes around the orchid's main column. Famous for its exotic breathtaking beauty and delicate frilly
vibrant petals, it is generally considered to be the most popular orchids. Real Cattleya orchids can take
up to 7 years or more to flower from seed. Because they take so long to grow and then only produce a few large
flowers, faster growing orchids such as the cymbidiums and dendrobiums have replaced them in the flower trade.
Now you can have instant Cattleya orchid gratification with this Karen Marie luscious silk version.
Each of the Cattleya Orchids that are part of the Le Fleur Collection were personally hand selected by
Karen Marie. Close your eyes and use your fingertips to touch this classically shaped orchid and you just might
think that you have the real deal. In fact, you may be tempted to take a deep whiff since the orchids
all look so amazing authentic. The difference is that this gorgeous Karen Marie orchid will never wilt,
fade or turn brown. It will remain gorgeous and vibrant for many seasons of accessory embellishment.
The gorgeous orchid petals are made out of a soft velvety, yet firm, silk material designed to help hold
the shape of the petals. The orchid consists of two large frilly petals with three smaller petals. The center
of the orchid is set between the two larger petals. All of the leaves have a translucent underleaf support
that allows the individual petals to be gently shaped to your desired profile. (Please shape with care).
Keep in mind that since each Cattleya orchid is hand crafted, the shape and the sizes of the petals will be
slightly unique, from orchid to orchid, just like in Nature. However, the overall look and feel of the orchids
are very similar. Each orchid is carefully dyed with an array of complimentary colors to give the flower
an authentic hue that Nature might bestow. Each of the orchids in this collection have slight graduated
shadings of light and dark to create the totally realistic color palette.
The orchid has a total span of approximately 4 to 5" in diameter. This would be considered
a large sized flower and would be ideal for hair lengths that are medium to long. Because this is a large
flower that has a curved petal profile, it can not be reshaped to a different size or shape. Its integrity
is built around the fact that it is a fully open orchid with a soft slightly open center that is identical
to one you might find in a real hothouse.
The Cattleya orchid is carefully attached to a nickel based traditional salon clip that measures approximately
1 3/4" to 1 7/8" that has been wrapped in soft green floral tape (to make the clip "hair friendly") and
carefully hot glued to the base of the Orchid and covered with a satin leaf. The Orchid can be clipped
onto the back of a gorgeous updo, French or non-traditional twist or on a hat, belt, shoes or handbag.
Imported from the Orient, the flower was carefully hand assembled in the USA. |
