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.

 

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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.

 

 

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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

 

 

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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!

 

 

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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

 

 

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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.

 

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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

 

 

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Turn your home into a winter wonderland by styling orchids to match this season. With their long-lasting flowering and various colours and shapes, orchids are perfect for creating a cosy ambiance during the colder months. We will show you how to style these long-lasting bloomers in a way that suits winter ambience and current interior trends. To sum up, a warm winter with long-lasting and colourful orchids.

 

Long-lasting colour and elegance

Orchids, known for their resilience, are ideal roommates during the winter season. Their longevity ensures that your efforts to style them won’t go unnoticed and provides a lasting boost of colour and elegance.

 

 

Festive vibes

When choosing orchids to suit winter and the festive season, consider varieties with rich, deep hues such as burgundy, deep purple and brown. These colours not only suit the festive spirit but also add warmth to your interiors. Choose orchid arrangements that evoke a cosy atmosphere and fit perfectly with current plant trends.

Read also: Orchids and green plants: a blooming trend

 

 

 

To capitalise on the other interior design trends, you can choose minimalist pots or rustic pottery to put your orchids in. By mixing and matching different orchid varieties in one arrangement, you create an eye-catcher that suits the style that is currently trendy.

 

 

Care tips

To make sure your orchids stay beautiful for a long time, take good care of them. Here are some tips:

• Proper lighting: orchids like plenty of light, without direct sunlight. As the winter months are darker, it is wise to put them closer to a window.
• Sufficient water: avoid overwatering; orchids generally prefer a weekly watering schedule. You can tell by the roots whether orchids need water. Grey roots mean they need water, green roots mean they have enough water.
• Ideal temperature: orchids like temperatures between 15-24°C. Protect them from draughts and sudden temperature changes.

 

 

With these care tips and styling suggestions, you can transform your interior into a winter oasis, with orchids as the centrepiece of elegance and natural beauty. Enjoy the magic of winter in your home with these timeless long bloomers.

 

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Styling your bathroom with orchids can provide several benefits for both your physical and mental health. It’s a good idea to add orchids to your bathroom decor because plants improve air quality, increase relaxation and they can add a natural refreshing touch to your bathroom decor. Read on for some bathroom styling tips with orchids.

Styling your bathroom with orchids

 

Choose the right type of orchid

There are many different types of orchids, so it’s important to choose one that will thrive in your bathroom. Phalaenopsis orchids, also known as moth orchids, are a popular choice for bathrooms because they originate from the tropics of the rainforest, and actually love a moist environment.

 

 

Indirect sunlight

Place your orchid in a spot with indirect sunlight. Orchids need bright, indirect sunlight to thrive, so a bathroom with a window that gets plenty of natural light is ideal.

 

Think about placement

Consider where you want to place your plants in your bathroom. Hanging orchids – like Vanda’s – can be a great option if you have limited counter or floor space, while larger plants can make a statement in a corner of the room.

 

 

Maintenance

While orchids can add beauty and colour to your bathroom, it’s important to remember that they require maintenance. Water your orchid when the roots look grey, by submerging the orchid in the water, letting it drain for a moment and putting it back into the pot.  

Read also: How to keep your orchid in perfect condition!

 

Decoration

And last but not least: add some decorative accents. Orchids are beautiful plants on their own, but you can enhance their beauty by adding some decorative accents to your bathroom. Consider placing your orchid on a decorative tray or adding some small plants or flowers in coordinating colors to create a beautiful and cohesive look.

 

 

Overall, incorporating plants into your bathroom design can help create a more pleasant and healthier environment, promoting relaxation and wellness.

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Placing orchids in your bathroom is not a common occurrence but as the orchid is originally from the tropics of the rainforest, it actually prefers to live in a moist environment. As long as the orchid has access to some natural light, you will have a bloomin’ good orchid to brighten up your bathroom. Here are some tips on how to do it best:

Create a tranquil oasis

The bathroom is renowned as a place of relaxation and the fewer objects in it the better. Keep it simple with a touch of colour to create small bursts of energy. Placing Phalaenopsis orchids in your bathroom on the side of the sink is a simple way of creating a tranquil oasis as it requires minimal styling. It adds a touch of colour to a neutral colour scheme!

 

 

Try that rustic edge

Planting your orchid in a straw basket can create a stylish yet warm look in your bathroom. The Phalaenopsis lends itself to this style perfectly due to its stunning shades of purple and yellow.

 

 

Read also: How to keep your orchid in perfect condition!

However, if you would prefer to try something a little more extravagant why not hang your orchids? A Vanda is a perfect variety to create a display of hanging orchids as the plant has aerial roots. With an iron wire as a suspension system, you can create a stylish yet rustic orchid arrangement.

 

 

A hint of romance

Adding a hint of romance to your bathroom is extremely easy once you know which orchids to choose. Chose a pastel-coloured pot and include an elegant, pink Phalaenopsis – this combination oozes romance. If your bathroom is dark, combine a pot with a Phalaenopsis in rich purple, the most romantic colour of the year.

 

More inspiration? Read also: The style trends for 2023 in the field of flowers and houseplants