Gifting an orchid is always a good idea. The plant is beautiful on its own, but a gift should be wrapped. This requires a bit of care and attention to protect both the plant and its delicate flowers. Here is a short guide on how to wrap an orchid as a gift in a beautiful and safe way.

Also read: How to effortlessly create a stunning orchid arrangement

 

How to wrap an orchid as a gift

Necessities

• Orchid
• Wrapping paper or cellophane
• Ribbon or string
• Scissors
• Tape
• Optional decorative elements such as a label

 

Wrapping an orchid

First, choose wrapping paper that suits the occasion. Cellophane is a good choice for orchids because it allows you to see the plant while still providing some protection.

 

 

Place the orchid in the center of a large piece of cellophane. Fold the edges of the cellophane up around the pot and use tape to secure it in place.

 

 

Next, use a ribbon or string to tie a bow around the top of the cellophane. You can also use two types of ribbon to add a bit of extra colour. Optionally, you can attach a small label with a personal message to the ribbon.

 

 

Ta-da! A beautifully wrapped orchid—who wouldn’t want to receive this?

 

 

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Giving is more fun than receiving. Isn’t that right? To make giving extra special, we have come up with a cool DIY idea for gift wrapping with orchids, using beautiful paper and the prettiest orchid flowers. For this DIY project, we used Vanda, Cambria, Cymbidium Cascade and Oncidium. Have a look to find out how you make such beautiful gifts yourself or check the video below for instructions.

DIY: Gift wrapping with orchids

Items needed:

• Different orchids
• Pruning shears
• Water tubes for flower stems
• Wrapping paper
• Ribbon, twine and/or gold wire
• Adhesive tape or glue
• Scissors

 

 

Step 1: Wrap the gifts in nice wrapping paper and cut a couple of flower stems from the orchid of your choice.
Step 2: Wrap the gifts and wrap a festive ribbon around the gift, secure with a dab of glue.
Step 3: Lay the orchid on the gift and fold the ribbon over it. Secure it on the back with glue.
Step 4: Insert the orchid’s stem into a flower test tube with water to make it last longer.
Step 5: Wrap gold wire around the gift and insert the stem.
Step 6: Repeat this with as many gifts as you like! Use different orchid species for variety.

 

 

Read also: How to make orchids rebloom again?