Orchids are beautiful colourful plants that are grown all over the World here are a few facts about them. Colours: Pink and dark pink Orchids that live in dry climate have thick leaves covered with wax, while species that live in warm and humid areas have thin, elongated leaves. Orchids have rhizome, tuber or aerial roots and do not depend on soil for living. Orchids can live on the ground (terrestrial forms), attached to woody plants (epiphytic types) or under the ground. Watering: Orchids need watering regularly but not over wet. As most of them live off other trees in their habitats they need the moisture to survive. Lighting: Needs good natural light for at least six hours a day. Origin: Asia, Australia and Phillipines