Burning Orchid

Burning orchids are small orchids that grow in the Hell Zone and islands on Dracosei, most commonly Red Rock Island. They are a somewhat dangerous species that are a fascinating plant for herbologists and botanists.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Burning orchids have a dark brown stem that grows up to 10cm tall. The stem connects to 6-12 petals, each petal an ear shape that has a red-yellow shade. The petals burn infinitely, producing small flames and ashes that, when the flowers grow in large fields, can fill the air, causing breathing problems for animals.

Genetics and Reproduction

Inside the petals are spores that grow, and every few weeks are released when they grow big enough. In the Hell Zone, spores require currents from the gas vents to push them further away from the flowers, which is why most of them grow in very close proximity to one another.

Growth Rate & Stages

The burning orchid spores, once planted in the ground, take just a single week to germinate. Then it takes about 5 weeks for the stem to grow, and then the flowers are ready to grow.

Ecology and Habitats

Burning orchids grow in hot climates, in the Hell Zone and various islands on Dracosei. In the Hell Zone, they grow in the fleshy ground in the Burning Forests where the spores find it easiest to grow, and roots can grow deeper in the ground. On Dracosei, they live on islands that have volcanoes, growing on the sides and base of volcanoes and around the burning red rocks of many shores, famously Red Rock Island.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

On Greenerth, they are found in the Hell Zone. They grow in the burning forests, where the fleshy ground makes it easier for plants to grow. On Dracosei, they grow on a few islands that have volcanoes, taking advantage of its heat to grow.

Lifespan

12 weeks, if grown with care

Average Height

10cm

Geographic Distribution

• Dracosei
• Greenerth
• Hell Zone

Terrariums

A lot of botanists and herbologists have special areas in their houses and greenhouses reserved for special flowers and plants that require unique conditions to grow. Often, they choose to have a boiling area for special plants like burning orchids.
Botanists especially like to buy special terrariums with a heated glass, on the outside of the terrarium the glass is cold, but on the inside the glass is boiling hot. This allows burning orchids and other Hell Zone plants to grow easily and also means the terrariums are easily portable.