Orchid
Phalaenopsis
Elegant, architectural blooms marching up an arching spike — long-lasting as a plant, exotic as a cut stem.
Orchids read as refined and a little exotic, whether given as a potted phalaenopsis that blooms for months or cut into arrangements for weddings and events. The waxy, symmetrical flowers hold up remarkably well and lend a modern, sculptural line that few other flowers can.
Dendrobium and cymbidium orchids appear often in event work and lei-style designs, while the moth orchid is the one most people keep at home on a windowsill.
What Orchid means
Luxury, refinement, and rare beauty, with a long-standing association with strength and thoughtful, mature affection.
Care tips
For a potted orchid, give bright indirect light and only a little water each week; let the roots approach dryness rather than sitting wet.
Good for these occasions
Find a local florist who can arrange orchid for:
More flowers to explore
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TulipA clean, cup-shaped bloom that keeps growing after it is cut — the unmistakable signal that spring has arrived.
LilyLarge, sculptural trumpets — often fragrant — that lend instant presence and grace to any arrangement.
SunflowerThe big, sunny face of summer — sturdy, long-lasting, and impossible to look at without smiling.