Looking for the number one Mother’s Day gift? Orchids are a stunning and meaningful choice, representing love, beauty, and strength – just like the amazing moms in our lives. Gifting an orchid – also known as ‘queen of the plants’ – is the perfect way to show your mother how much you appreciate her. And did you know they flower for weeks – up to months? Read on to learn more about orchids.

 

Symbolic value

Orchids have a special meaning: they stand for love, beauty and power. A personal gift to let your mother know that you love her. Does she have a favourite colour? With more than 25,000 species, the orchid family is one of the largest plant families on earth and there’s always a variety that suits her wishes. Each plant is unique and has its meaning, perfect for finding an orchid that matches your mother’s style and personality.

 

Read also: What is the meaning of orchids

 

 

Femininity, peace and friendship

Surprising your mother, mother-in-law or grandmother on Mother’s Day with an orchid is a great way of expressing your love for her. The most well-known type of orchid is the Phalaenopsis (butterfly orchid), which symbolises elegance and femininity. The blue Vanda on the other hand is rare and symbolic, standing for peace in India, this orchid is only sold at specialised florists or garden centers. The Dendrobium orchid translates to “life in a tree” in Greek. This orchid has become an extraordinary symbol of love, refinement, beauty, charm, fertility, and thoughtfulness.

 

 

Orchids and care

An orchid is a perfect gift even for mothers who are not too fond of gardening, because orchids are super easy to care for! All the plant needs is light, a temperature of 15-25 degrees and water once a week. You can water them by draining it in for 10 minutes in a layer of water and letting it leak. Place the plant in a position with access to light, but not directly in the sunlight or in a draught. These tips you will make the orchid and your mother very happy.

 

Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, or Pinterest for more inspiration and care tips!

The orchid is known as the queen of the plant kingdom because of its elegance, beauty and long flowering period. With its unusual flower shapes, the plant adds an enchanting Asian accent to your interior. Although the orchid is perfectly capable of shining on its own, nowadays you increasingly see orchid jungles in interiors. These consist of a number of plants grouped together in pots. There is a place for these enchanting beauties in every interior.

 

Variation

The secret of an orchid jungle lies in the variation. Choose different colours, shapes and sizes. It is also important that the orchids are relatively close together. Place them all in a basket, tray or crate. Of course, give the smaller ones a place at the front. An alternative is to place each plant in a separate decorative pot and then push them together. For example, choose a mix of low and high decorative pots with legs for extra dynamism. You can create depth with botanical wallpaper or a poster in the background. You will enjoy the orchid jungle most with the flowers at eye level.

Tip: Double the number of plants in an instant by placing a mirror behind the orchid jungle.

 

 

Diversity

You can always create a combination that perfectly suits your interior style, as there are around 25,000 different orchids available worldwide. The best known is the moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) with flowers reminiscent of floating butterflies. The plant comes in various colours including white, pink, lilac, yellow and salmon. Other well-known species include the tiger orchid (Oncidium), violet orchid (Miltonia), lady’s slipper (Paphiopedilum), Dendrobium, Cambria and Vanda. Each flower has a unique shape and invites you to admire it up close.

 

Read also: These are the 11 most popular types of Orchids

 

Flower and fragrance

The orchid is a source of inspiration for various fashion houses and designers. Not only in terms of flower shapes but also in terms of fragrance. There are countless perfumes that contain orchid extract. Would you like to add fragrance to your orchid jungle? Then choose Cambria, Miltonia, Dendrobium Nobilé or Zygopetalum. There are also butterfly orchids that smell wonderful.

 

 

Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken

 

Een bericht gedeeld door OrchidsInfo (@orchidsinfo)

 

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest for more inspiration and information.

As interior design trends continue to evolve, one thing remains constant: the desire to bring a touch of nature into our living spaces. Houseplants have become a staple in modern interiors, and when it comes to combining long-blooming houseplants and greenery, orchids and green plants are the perfect duo. In this article, we’ll show you how to combine the timeless beauty of orchids with green plants.

Orchids and green plants: a blooming trend

 

Natural design

The connection of interior design and nature is a trend that we see a lot. It celebrates the use of organic and sustainable materials. Orchids and green plants fit seamlessly into this concept, as they bring the natural world indoors, creating a harmonious and calming atmosphere.

 

Orchids: timeless elegance

Orchids are known for their timeless beauty and refined elegance. With their stunning array of colors, shapes, and sizes, orchids can effortlessly complement any interior style, whether it’s minimalist, eclectic, or traditional. They add a touch of sophistication to your space, making them a top choice for interior designers.

Read also: Orchids: an inspiration for design

 

The power of pairing orchids and green plants

Combining orchids with green plants is a match made in design heaven. The contrasting textures, colors, and heights of these plants create visual interest in your interior. Here are a few tips for successfully pairing orchids with green plants:

 

Choose complementary colors
Orchids come in a wide range of colors, from soft pastels to deep, rich hues. Select orchids that complement the color palette of your green plants. For example, yellow, green and white orchids can beautifully contrast with the vibrant green foliage of a monstera plant.

 

 

Use different heights

Mix and match tall orchids with smaller green plants to create depth and dimension in your space. Hanging planters can also add an interesting vertical element to your decor.

 

 

Create focal points
Place your orchids and green plants strategically to draw attention to specific areas of your home, such as the dining table, a bookshelf, or the kitchen.

 

 

Containers and Pots
Pay attention to the choice of pots and containers. Choose natural materials such as ceramic, terracotta or woven baskets to keep the connection with the natural elements of the interior.

 

 

 

Maintenance and Care

Proper lighting and watering are essential to keep these plants looking their best. Make sure you research the specific needs of each plant and provide them with the necessary care. Check this article for the tips per orchid type: Orchid care tips.

 

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest for more inspiration and care tips.

 

Follow orchidsinfo on Instagram for the best tips & inspiration!

 

Design

 

The big variety of orchids

The orchid is one of the most popular flowering houseplants, with flowers of all shapes and sizes. And did you know that orchids bloom longer than other types of flowers? Some orchids even bloom for months! Here are some different varieties with their flowering period:

 

Phalaenopsis

The Phalaenopsis is the most famous orchid. They easily flower for eight weeks up to months. Phalaenopsis comes in more than 20,000 different species, which differ in colour, amount of flowers, the height of the flower stalk, and the number of branches that the plant produces. Read more about Phalaenopsis.

 

Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum flowers for six to ten weeks. Paphiopedilum is also called a lady’s slipper or slipper orchid. This genus includes between sixty and eighty species. Read more about Paphiopedilum.

 

 

Cambria

The average flowering time is six weeks. The flowers vary tremendously in size and shape: from one and a half centimetres to over ten centimetres and from star-shaped to almost round. The flowers are beautifully marked. Brown, red and purple are the colours that predominate, but there are also pink, orange and brown Cambria-likes and even a small number of white and yellow Cambria-likes with maroon markings. Read more about Cambria.

 

 

Care

The exotic orchids are not only beautiful, but also easy to care for. A dipping bath of 10-15 minutes every week is enough to easily enjoy your orchid for 8 weeks. A few tips:

• Orchids love a light place, and don’t like direct sunlight
• The ideal temperature is between 16 – 25°C
• (Orchid) nutrition 1x per month

Read more about the variety and care tips per orchid here.

 

 

Follow orchidsinfo on Instagram for the best tips & inspiration!

 

The big variety of orchids

The orchid is one of the most popular flowering houseplants, with flowers of all shapes and sizes. Here are some different varieties with their flowering period:

 

 

Phalaenopsis

The Phalaenopsis is the most famous orchid. They easily flower for eight weeks up to months. Phalaenopsis comes in more than 20,000 different species, which differ in colour, amount of flowers, the height of the flower stalk, and the number of branches that the plant produces. Read more about Phalaenopsis.

 

 

Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum flowers for six to ten weeks. Paphiopedilum is also called a lady’s slipper or slipper orchid. This genus includes between sixty and eighty species. Read more about Paphiopedilum.

 

 

Cambria

The average flowering time is six weeks. The flowers vary tremendously in size and shape: from one and a half centimetres to over ten centimetres and from star-shaped to almost round. The flowers are beautifully marked. Brown, red and purple are the colours that predominate, but there are also pink, orange and brown Cambria-likes and even a small number of white and yellow Cambria-likes with maroon markings. Read more about Cambria.

 

Orchid: happiness in its purest form

With the orchid you not only get a stylish addition to your home; you also experience a moment of happiness from nature. Consumer research shows that orchids take the top position in the list of houseplants associated with the feeling of happiness. For some because of the beautiful addition to the interior, for others, it is due to the long shelf life or getting the orchid back into bloom.

 

 

Care

The exotic orchids are not only beautiful, but also easy to care for. A dipping bath of 10-15 minutes every week is enough to easily enjoy your orchid for 8 weeks. A few tips:

• Orchids love a light place, and don’t like direct sunlight
• The ideal temperature is between 16 – 25°C
• (Orchid) nutrition 1x per month

Read more about the variety and care tips per orchid here.

 

 

Design

 

 

Follow orchidsinfo on Instagram for the best tips & inspiration!

The orchid is known as the Queen of the plant kingdom – a remarkable plant that therefore deserves its own day. That is why the first Thursday in September has been designated the International Day of the Orchid annually since 2012, when the focus is on this plant in all its magnificence and versatility. In 2022 the Day of the Orchid falls on Thursday, September 1st. A good reason to talk about orchids: the most popular flowering houseplant!

 

Design

With spectacular colours, exciting shapes and breathtaking flowers the orchid is clearly no ordinary plant. The orchid instantly brings allure to a space and – contrary to popular belief – is a very easy plant. Few plants can be summed up as readily as the orchid: pure, nature, design and class!

 

 

Diversity

Although the orchid with moth-like flowers (Phalaenopsis) is the best-known, there are many other species such as the tiger orchid (Oncidium), Vanda, the pansy orchid (Miltonia), Dendrobium and the slipper orchid (Paphiopedilum). There are estimated to be more than 25,000 species worldwide, and new orchids are still constantly being discovered. The orchid’s colour palette is very extensive, ranging from white to dark shades of purple and everything in between. There are also species with a striped pattern or a tiger print, for example.

 

 

Care

A lot of people think that orchids are difficult to care for. The opposite is actually the case: the plant is very easy to keep alive. With a little bit of extra care, virtually all orchids will flower multiple times in a year. It is important that the orchid does get daylight, but no direct sunlight. You then simply need to give it a little water once a week. The flowering period is usually more than two months. If you add special orchid food to the water every month, you will see the plant flower more abundantly and for longer.

Also read: how to keep your orchid in peak condition

 

Symbolism

A lot of flowers and plants have a meaning. The orchid symbolises happiness. The plant, therefore, makes an ideal gift!

 

 

For more information and inspiration please take a look on:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/orchidsinfo
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/orchidsinfo
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/orchideenederland
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/orchidsinfo

As the ‘Queen of the plant kingdom’, the orchid even has its own day. International Orchid Day takes place annually on the first Thursday of September. During this special event, we celebrate the plant in all its beauty and versatility. In 2024, International Orchid Day will be celebrated on September 5^th. A good occasion to talk about the orchid: the long lasting designplant! Will you celebrate this day with us?

Thursday 5 September 2024 is International Orchid Day

 

Beauty that lasts

Besides the easy care, orchids also have a long flowering period. Orchids easily bloom for six to eight weeks, and some varieties even bloom for months. You can enjoy its beautiful appearance, lovely fragrance and vibrant colours every season.

 

 

Natural style icon

For decades, the plant has been incredibly popular. Millions of households worldwide are decorated with orchids. With more than 25,000 different orchid types, there is plenty of beauty to choose from. With spectacular colours, exciting shapes and breathtaking flowers, the orchid is obviously no ordinary plant. The orchid adds instant allure to a room and is, against all odds, a very easy plant.

 

 

Easy care

With the right tips and tricks, it is quite easy to keep orchids healthy and beautiful and enjoy them for months. The important thing is that the orchid gets plenty of light, without direct sunlight and is watered weekly by, for example, dipping the pot in water for about 5 – 10 minutes. Orchids can flower several times a year. So besides being a low-maintenance plant, it is also a very sustainable plant.

Also read: how to keep your orchid in peak condition

 

 

For more information and inspiration please take a look on:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/orchidsinfo
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/orchidsinfo
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/orchideenederland
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/orchidsinfo

As the ‘Queen of the plant kingdom’, the orchid even has its own day. International Orchid Day takes place annually on the first Thursday of September. During this special event, we celebrate the plant in all its beauty and versatility. In 2025, International Orchid Day will be celebrated on September 4^th. A good occasion to talk about the orchid: the long lasting designplant! Will you celebrate this day with us?

Thursday 4 September 2025 is International Orchid Day

 

Beauty that lasts

Besides the easy care, orchids also have a long flowering period. Orchids easily bloom for six to eight weeks, and some varieties even bloom for months. You can enjoy its beautiful appearance, lovely fragrance and vibrant colours every season.

 

 

Natural style icon

For decades, the plant has been incredibly popular. Millions of households worldwide are decorated with orchids. With more than 25,000 different orchid types, there is plenty of beauty to choose from. With spectacular colours, exciting shapes and breathtaking flowers, the orchid is obviously no ordinary plant. The orchid adds instant allure to a room and is, against all odds, a very easy plant.

 

 

Gift an orchid and spread the love for orchids

Giving an orchid as a gift is always a great idea—especially on Orchid Day. That way, as an orchid lover, you can let others enjoy the splendour of this plant too. Here is an idea for wrapping an orchid as a gift. Let’s spread that orchid love! Read more: How to wrap an orchid as a gift.

 

 

Easy care

With the right tips and tricks, it is quite easy to keep orchids healthy and beautiful and enjoy them for months. The important thing is that the orchid gets plenty of light, without direct sunlight and is watered weekly by, for example, dipping the pot in water for about 5 – 10 minutes. Orchids can flower several times a year. So besides being a low-maintenance plant, it is also a very sustainable plant.

Also read: how to keep your orchid in peak condition

 

 

For more information and inspiration please take a look on:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/orchidsinfo
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@orchidsinfo
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/orchidsinfo
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/orchideenederland
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/orchidsinfo

With thousands of different species, orchids are one of the largest and most diverse plant families in the world. On International Orchid Day on 5 September 2024, we celebrate the beauty and diversity of all orchids. A great opportunity to take a closer look at these fascinating plants, and we share some ideas and DIYs to honour the orchid! Will you celebrate Orchid Day with us?

 

Gift an orchid and spread the love for orchids

Giving an orchid as a gift is always a great idea—especially on Orchid Day. That way, as an orchid lover, you can let others enjoy the splendour of this plant too. Here is an idea for wrapping an orchid as a gift. Let’s spread that orchid love! Read more: How to wrap an orchid as a gift.

 

 

A delightful diner dedicated to orchids

How fun is it to celebrate the beauty of orchids with a dinner party dedicated to this special plant? So you can create dishes in a beautiful flower shape, give an orchid as a gift to your guests and, of course, set the table with orchids. Read on for some inspiration: Create a summer table with orchids.

 

 

Brighten up your home office with orchids

Plants are not only beautiful, they boost your concentration too. So they’re ideal for your home office! Does your workspace only consist of a desk and a chair? Then it’s time to make for a make-over! In this article we will share 3 tips that will not only boost your inspiration but also your concentration. Read more: 3 ideas how to brighten up your home office with orchids.

 

For more information and inspiration please take a look on:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/orchidsinfo
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@orchidsinfo
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/orchidsinfo
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/orchideenederland
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/orchidsinfo

As the ‘Queen of the plant kingdom’, the orchid even has its own day. International Orchid Day takes place annually on the first Thursday of September. During this special event, we celebrate the plant in all its beauty and versatility. In 2023, International Orchid Day will be celebrated on September 7^th. A good occasion to talk about orchids.

An ode to the orchid on International Orchid Day

 

Beauty that lasts

Besides the easy care, orchids also have a long flowering period. Orchids easily bloom for six to eight weeks, and some varieties even bloom for months. You can enjoy its beautiful appearance, lovely fragrance and vibrant colours every season.

 

 

Natural style icon

For decades, the plant has been incredibly popular. Millions of households worldwide are decorated with orchids. With more than 25,000 different orchid types, there is plenty of beauty to choose from. With spectacular colours, exciting shapes and breathtaking flowers, the orchid is obviously no ordinary plant. The orchid adds instant allure to a room and is, against all odds, a very easy plant.

 

 

Easy care

With the right tips and tricks, it is quite easy to keep orchids healthy and beautiful and enjoy them for months. The important thing is that the orchid gets plenty of light, without direct sunlight and is watered weekly by, for example, dipping the pot in water for about 5 – 10 minutes. Orchids can flower several times a year. So besides being a low-maintenance plant, it is also a very sustainable plant.

Also read: how to keep your orchid in peak condition

 

 

For more information and inspiration please take a look on:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/orchidsinfo
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/orchidsinfo
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/orchideenederland
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/orchidsinfo