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!

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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.

 

 

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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.

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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.

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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

 

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Keukenhof is the perfect place to celebrate spring in the Netherlands. The flower park in Lisse will be open from March 20, 2025. It’s one of the most beautiful attractions in The Netherlands and is visited by people from all over the world.

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Keukenhof 2025

Keukenhof will be open from Thursday 20 March to Sunday 11 May 2025. 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 20 March to Sunday 11 May 2025, 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

Orchids are among the most beloved and fascinating flowers in the world. With no less than 25,000 different species and an unparalleled variety of colors, shapes, and scents, they continue to captivate people everywhere. It is no surprise that orchid shows are immensely popular worldwide. These events attract thousands of enthusiasts every year, who are inspired by the beauty and diversity of these long-blooming plants. In 2025, there will once again be several stunning orchid shows in Europe and beyond. We have listed them for you!

 

Orchids | London, United Kingdom

Kew Gardens hosts the annual Orchid Festival, this time with a theme focused on the flora and fauna of Peru. The festival takes place in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and highlights Peru’s rich biodiversity, which includes more than 3,000 orchid species and diverse ecosystems.

• Date: February 1 – March 2, 2025
• Location: Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew Gardens
• More information: www.kew.org

 

 

Mille et une Orchidées | Paris, France

The exhibition Mille et une Orchidées is an annual event held in the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. For the 12th edition, taking place from February 6 to March 10, 2025, the focus is on the natural habitats of orchids. Visitors can admire a lush scenography that highlights the diversity of this fascinating plant family.

• Date: February 6 – March 10, 2025
• Location: Grandes Serres du Jardin des Plantes, 57 rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris, France
• More information: www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr

 

 

Keukenhof | Lisse, Netherlands

Every year, Keukenhof hosts an impressive orchid and anthurium exhibition in the Beatrix Pavilion. This show is known as the largest orchid show in Europe and offers a colorful and surprising display with thousands of different orchid flowers. Keukenhof is a world-famous attraction and the perfect place to celebrate spring in the Netherlands.

• Date: March 20 – May 11, 2025
• Location: Keukenhof, Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse
• More information: www.keukenhof.nl

 

 

Orchid Extravaganza | Singapore

This summer, the unique orchid show Orchid Extravaganza will take place at the iconic Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Covering approximately 101 hectares, the park is famous for its futuristic Supertree Grove, impressive conservatories (such as the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest), and beautiful gardens. Gardens by the Bay aims to transform Singapore into a “City in a Garden” by combining greenery with innovation. Orchid Extravaganza celebrates their national flower, the orchid, and takes visitors on a floral-themed journey through Singapore’s cultural heritage and community spirit.

• Date: August 1 – August 31, 2025
• Location: Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
• More information: www.gardensbythebay.com

 

 

Glowing Garden: a fascinating show by Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde

Glowing Garden is a concept by Studio Roosegaarde and invites people to step into a surreal world seen through the eyes of a butterfly. With hundreds of orchids and other carefully selected flowers, Glowing Garden uses specific lighting technology to make these flowers glow, revealing an invisible aspect of nature. The show is not yet available to visit in real life, but here’s a preview:

 

Read more:  Glowing Garden; a fascinating show by Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde

Glowing Garden is a concept by Studio Roosegaarde that invites people to step into a surreal world, seen through the eyes of a butterfly. Featuring hundreds of orchids and other carefully selected flowers, Glowing Garden utilizes specific light technology to make these flowers glow, revealing an unseen aspect of nature.

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Keukenhof is world-famous and the place to celebrate spring in the Netherlands. The renowned flower exhibition in Lisse opens its doors on 19 March, once again marking the start of the Dutch spring season. People from all over the world flock to this unique park — and for good reason.

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The route through Keukenhof

Along 15 kilometres of walking paths, you can enjoy spectacular flower fields, fragrant gardens and stunning ponds. Weekly changing flower shows, various pavilions with restaurants and terraces, and impressive greenhouses make every route through Keukenhof an experience in itself.

 

 

Orchids in the Juliana Pavilion

This year, the orchid product group has an exciting new location at Keukenhof: the Juliana Pavilion. The pavilion has been transformed into a fully immersive orchid experience centre. Through large digital screens, visitors can dive deep into the fascinating world of orchids — from tropical rainforests to the most extraordinary varieties the world has to offer. A unique way to discover orchids from an entirely new perspective.

 

 

Practical information

Keukenhof is open from Thursday 19 March to Sunday 10 May 2026. For more information and tickets, visit www.Keukenhof.nl.

 

Address:
Stationsweg 166A
2161 AM Lisse

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