ABC TV | How To Make Phalaenopsis Orchid From Crepe Paper - Craft Tutorial

Phalaenopsis orchids got their name from the Latin words “phal,” meaning moth, and “opsis,” meaning appearance. Charles Ludwig de Blume (or Karl Ludwig von Blume), the German-Dutch botanist who named them, reportedly thought they looked like moths in flight. That’s why even today, you’ll hear some people refer to Phalaenopsis orchids as “moth orchids.“ The flower symbolism associated with the orchid is love, beauty, refinement, many children, thoughtfulness and mature charm. SUBSCRIBE for ABC TV Videos: All “ABC TV“ paper craft video: Follow me with hashtags: #abctvcraft #paperflower Material for Flower Making: - Crepe paper 140gsm - Scissors, tacky glue, floral wire, floral tape.