Orchidspec

Orchid spectrum is an umbrella term for orientations that hold Attraction without Action, or “Allo through an Aspec Lense”.

Orchid- is when an individual feels attraction, but doesn’t desire a relationship in real life (although it may not always be this clear-cut). The person can be Aspec or Allo or use the term in itself.

Some examples of Orchid-spec are,
 * You don’t desire a relationship at all, but still feel attraction.
 * You don’t desire a relationship in a traditional sense, and prefer it only in fictional scenarios.
 * You feel attraction, but not connected to yourself.
 * System Members who only prefer relationships in system, but could never have a relationship while fronting (but still feel attraction).

Some orientations that could fall under the Orchid spectrum if they so choose are Aego, Litho, Ficto, etc.

Etymology
Orchid is a flower often used to symbolize love, sex and fertility.

History
Orchidspec was originally coined on May 31, 2021 by tumblr user Plurgai. Due to major concerns and controversy concerning the original coiner, it was recoined by Tumblr user Warnlistrecoins on November 7th, 2021, along with it's subtypes. A new flag and symbol for it was also created at the same time, along with an alternative Carrd for the umbrella

In This Spectrum

 * Orchid
 * Orchidsexual
 * Orchidromantic

Flag
The flag was created at the same time as the coining of the term. The alternative flags were created along with it's recoining on November 7th 2021