There’s no way around it: Burgundy – this season’s trend colour. A deep and rich shade that we see in clothes, make-up, interior design and much more. It is a colour that fits beautifully with the change of season and immediately radiates warmth. You can easily integrate this colour into your interior by painting a wall or in accessories. But how great is it to add Burgundy in the form of orchids to your interior? Because let that be a common colour for orchids. Read on for inspiration on how to style this season’s trend colour Burgundy in your interior.

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Burgundy

Burgundy, a deep and rich shade that lies between red and purple, is a popular colour in interior design these days. Named after the French wine region of the same name, this trendy colour adds warmth, depth and luxury to spaces. It is a colour that works beautifully on its own and adds warmth to any living room. But it also brightens up any room as a spontaneous accent colour. We show you some examples!

 

 

 

Inspiration

Burgundy immediately adds a warm, welcoming atmosphere to a room. The colour is intense without being overwhelming, which makes it a wonderful choice for living rooms and bedrooms. In spaces where cosiness and warmth are desired, such as a lounge area or a dining room, burgundy creates a cosy, intimate setting.

 

 

Accessories

If you don’t want to paint the walls right away, you can easily incorporate this color into accessories. Think cushions, rugs and, of course, orchids! Especially in the autumn and winter months, when we like to make our interiors more cosy, burgundy can bring a lot of warmth as an accent colour.

 

 

Read also: How to bring natural design into your interior this autumn

Recently, Happy Monday Blog’s enthusiastic sisters Leoni and Tineke got to work on orchid styling. They are both photographers, have a great sense of styling and love for flowers and plants. Leoni and Tineke call each other every Monday to catch up. Hence, their blog is called Happy Monday. Those who follow their blog or Instagram channel have been able to admire the results. Doesn’t that make you happy every day? Read on for inspiration!

Read also: Create a cozy & comfortable home office with orchids

 

 

Light and open spaces

Although the sisters’ houses are more than 50 km apart, you wouldn’t say so when you see the interiors. One seems like an extension of the other as Leoni and Tineke both like a calm style with lots of light and space. White walls form the base along with a grey or wooden floor.

 

 

The interiors make extensive use of natural materials such as rattan, wicker, linen and wool. This creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. If you check out the interior photos on their blog or Instagram channel, also pay attention to the doors. Leonie and Tineke have a love for old ones.

 

 

Colorful mix

In calm, light interiors, orchids come into their own. The colours of the different flowers seem even more intense. To create eye-catchers, the orchids are not scattered around the house, but grouped in pots. Although Leonie and Tineke opted for a colourful mix of yellow, pink and white orchids, the overall look remains calm. This is due, for example, to their choice of pots. They are mostly white. No, the different shapes and structures do not make them boring. Apart from white pots, the exotic flowering plants have also found a place in sea grass baskets and wooden crates.

 

 

Curious about Tineke & Leonie’s blog? Then visit happymondayblog.nl and follow them on Instagram via Happymonday.blog.

 

Want to know more about caring for orchids? Find care tips here.

Plants are not only beautiful; they are also beneficial for the (living) climate of the environment. Greenery indoors has a positive impact on people’s health and overall well-being. In this article, we delve deeper into the positive effects of indoor plants and provide some colorful examples of how to style long-lasting orchids in your interior.

Boost your wellbeing with long lasting and colorful orchids

 

The positive effects of indoor plants

Indoor greenery purifies the air and reduces concentrations of CO2 and volatile organic compounds, making the indoor climate fresher and healthier. Additionally, plants contribute to maintaining proper humidity levels through evaporation, reducing the likelihood of headaches and enhancing concentration. All of these factors result in indoor plants providing a boost to concentration, focus, and productivity – a must for your interior!

 

 

A healthy work environment

Integrating plants in and around the office and other workspaces is also beneficial for the climate. Plants in the office space reduce stress, improve concentration, and contribute to higher satisfaction with the workplace. This positively impacts the health and overall well-being of employees and visitors, promoting increased concentration, stress reduction, and higher labor productivity.

Read also: Create a cozy & comfortable home office with orchids

 

 

In summary, there are plenty of reasons to adorn your living and working spaces with a dose of flowering indoor plants. We provide you with inspiration on how to easily incorporate flowering indoor plants like orchids into these spaces.

 

 

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Mealybug or aphid. All bugs that are not welcome on orchids. Of course, you hope your orchid will never suffer from it, but unfortunately it is a common plague on many types of plants. If it does happen, in this article we give tips on what you can best do about it.

 

What to do with mealybugs?

Does your orchid suffer from lice? Then here is a useful tip! To combat the lice, mix 90 ml of spirit, 140 ml of water and 3 drops of detergent or green soap. Shake well and spray on the lice. Be careful with the flowers, though, as it may stain them. You can also buy lice control products at the garden centre. Usually you have to repeat this a few times, as lice are stubborn.

Also read: Care tips from the orchid growers

 

How do you recognise mealybugs?

Mealybugs can be recognised by small white bugs of about 3 to 5 millimetres that secrete a substance that looks like cotton wools. Like almost all lice, mealybugs also secrete sticky honeydew. You can recognise this by the shiny speckles on the leaves of your orchid. The bug feeds on plant sap. It causes unsightly puncture marks on the leaves, but can also weaken the weakened one, making it more susceptible to other pathogens.

 

 

What causes mealybugs?

Mealybugs are strongly attracted to moisture. So if you have mealybugs on your orchid, it could well be that the plant is getting too much water. Aphids often appear in the winter months when the humidity in the house is too dry and the pot and roots too wet. Draughts can also be a cause. When fighting mealybugs, it is therefore important not to water the plant too much in order to further repel the aphids and eventually deprive them of nutrition.

 

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Keukenhof is the perfect place to celebrate spring in the Netherlands. The flower park in Lisse will be open for the 75th time from March 21, 2024. It’s one of the most beautiful attractions in The Netherlands and is visited by people from all over the world.

Also read: This is Peach Fuzz: Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2024

 

Keukenhof 2024

Keukenhof will be open from Thursday 21 March to Sunday 21 May 2024. The 15 km hiking trails are laid out in such a way that you have a spectacular view of the fragrant flower gardens and flower greenhouses. During your walk, you will see unique, weekly changing flower shows, beautiful ponds and various pavilions with restaurants and terraces. In addition to the flower gardens, Keukenhof is also home to the largest sculpture park in the Netherlands. You can admire many images here, made by national and international artists.

Keukenhof displays flowers and blooming plants not only outdoors, but also indoors. In the Beatrix Pavilion, you can enjoy orchids in a wonderful colourful ambiance!

 

 

Practical information

Keukenhof is open from Thursday 21 March to Sunday 12 May 2024, from 8:00 am – 7:30 pm. More information and tickets can be found on their website.

Address:
Stationsweg 166A
2161 AM Lisse

 

Also read: Boost your wellbeing with long lasting and colorful orchids

It’s probably no surprise that orchids can bloom for weeks or even months. Since their impressive, lush flowers grow along the stem, it’s easy to compare them to a bouquet. With orchids, you essentially have a living bouquet of flowers in your home. Read on for inspiration on how to style orchids, just like a beautiful bouquet!

 

A living bouquet of orchids

Orchids bring not only color but also the charm of a living bouquet that you can enjoy for a long time. They are both durable plants and true style icons for your home. With no less than 25,000 different orchid species, there’s plenty to choose from.

 

 

A bouquet of happiness

With orchids, you also experience a moment of happiness from nature. Research shows that orchids enhance the feeling of happiness. For some, it’s the beautiful addition to the interior; for others, it’s the long-lasting nature or the satisfaction of getting the orchid to bloom again.

 

 

Months of bloom

There are many different types of orchids, each with its unique characteristics, blooming periods, and care requirements. How long an orchid blooms depends on the species. Some can bloom for up to three months! And depending on the climate and care, some orchids can even bloom several times a year.

Read more here: The blooming period of the 11 most popular orchids

 

Easy care

Another benefit of orchids as a living bouquet: they require very little care. The three most important care tips are:

• Water: Once a week, place the orchid in a shallow layer of water for about 10 minutes. Let it drain and then return it to the decorative pot.
• Light: Place the plant in a bright spot without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: Keep the temperature between 15-25°C.

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Of course, you can surprise your loved one on Valentine’s Day with an original do-it-yourself like scented sticks with Cambria, or even more fun: a kokedama with special orchids. But do you want to put your Valentine in the spotlight? Then surprise them with an orchid bouquet: flowers that last for months! If that’s not eternal love!

 

A bouquet of happiness

With the orchid, you not only bring a stylish addition into your home; you also experience a moment of happiness from nature. That orchids make people happy is proven by consumer research, with the orchid once again reaching the top spot in the list of houseplants that promote happiness. For some because of the beautiful addition in the interior, for others, it is in the long shelf life or getting the orchid to bloom again.

 

 

Months of flowering

The orchid is known as the queen of the plant kingdom. And did you know that the flowering period of orchids lasts longer than most other types of flowering plants? Phalaenopsis – the best-known orchid – easily bloom for eight weeks to months. Paphiopedilums are also sometimes called venus slippers (in English lady slipper or slipper orchid) bloom for six to 10 weeks. The average flowering time of Cambria orchids is six weeks.

Read more here: These are the 11 most famous orchids

 

The meaning of orchids

Since ancient times, flowers and plants have been used to make something clear to others. In the Middle Ages, but also in times before, great value was placed on symbolism. In Europe, the orchid is known for its beauty, richness and power.

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How nice is it to take your orchid out of its pot and turn it into a kokedama? This is very well possible since orchids have aerial roots and can therefore grow without potting soil. The pot is really only used to place orchids. Pack the root ball as a kokedama (moss ball) for an even more beautiful styling and natural look. A trendy indoor mini garden with exclusive orchids. Easily done, and a beautiful effect!

 

 

DIY: Kokedama with exclusive orchids

You will need:

• Paphiopedilum
• Sheet moss
• Winding wire
• Wire cutters

 

Read also: DIY: scented sticks with Cambria and tuberose

 

Get to work:

Step 1:

Carefully remove the Orchid from the plastic pot. As well as Paphiopedilum, you can also use other exclusive orchids of course.

 

 

Step 2:

Fold the moss around the roots and try to keep as much of the root ball inside the moss as possible.

 

 

Step 3:

Secure the moss by wrapping the wire around it. Keep the moss damp with a plant spray.

 

 

 

Curious about the best way to water your orchid? Also read: 3 ways to water your orchid

 

Source: Thejoyofplants.co.uk