Orchids by Design

Orchids by Design We strive to provide healthy Phalaenopsis Orchids that come ready to be enjoyed. We take pride in eac Give the gift of a unique orchid arrangement!

They, in turn with a little care will provide you with blooms for years to come! We provide both medium sizes & larger Phalaenopsis orchids

Other orchids species to be ordered upon request* please allow up to a week to get your orchid

New to orchids? Some care tips for healthy orchids

Temperature
The ideal night temperature is 62 to 65 degrees F. and daytime temperature range of 70 to 80 de

grees. Since this temperature range is similar to that of many homes, it makes an ideal house plant

Water with rain, distilled, or reverse-osmosis water as the mix approaches dryness. Do not use tap water as it has a high amount of chlorine which dries them out. They usually enjoy to be watered once a week but depends all on location. In Iowa we go through winter, our homes get very dry. I suggest a humidity tray or a small humidifier, they enjoy soaking moisture through their aerial roots. In nature most orchids grow on trees wrapping their roots around the tree and soak up rainwater and nutrients off the tree. There are people who care for orchids in full water culture and semi water culture as well, some use moss, bark and also Leca. Fertilizer: (Weekly, Weakly) Follow the correct application directions given to your choice fertilizer and the cycle your orchid is in. There is the Bloom cycle, New leaf and root growth cycle, then the plant prepares a spike and then buds start forming. Orchids are epiphytes that grow harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around it. Air Movement
If you have a ceiling fan or small fan in your home that will work great to produce a light movement of the leaves, in their natural environment there is a slight breeze

Repotting- Usually repot every 2 years or when the orchid outgrows the pot.

04/03/2016

An extremely rare lady slipper orchid, a Paphiopedilum vietnamense (pronounced paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum vee-et-nah-mince), diligently cared for by horticulturists at the San Diego Zoo, bloomed for the first time ever in the Zoo’s Orchid House on March 29. The plant, an...

Interesting article about orchids
04/01/2016

Interesting article about orchids

That's an incredible diversity and with so many, they are widely dispersed throughout the world, occurring in all habitats except glacial.

Stunning  large blooming white phalaenopsis orchids make a great entry way statement for your home or even as a gift! Re...
03/08/2016

Stunning large blooming white phalaenopsis orchids make a great entry way statement for your home or even as a gift! Remember give a gift that can last forever as orchids are immortal with little care, meaning they live forever.

*Found all over the world, In nature they are found growing and wrapping their aerial roots around tree bark. Soaking up any moisture from the air and what little nutrients they get from what runs down the tree during a rainstorm.
Some say you can see a bird reading a book inside the phal orchid flower. Other orchids can take on also many different shapes and sizes. There is also a orchid called a Monkey face in which it has the face of a monkey in the flower. That orchid species is only found in area of certain temperatures.

Select large blooming white phalaenopsis orchids are buy one get one 50% off until the end March!
03/08/2016

Select large blooming white phalaenopsis orchids are buy one get one 50% off until the end March!

02/28/2016

Did you know?
Scientists found fossilized orchid pollen on the back of a bee.

Pollen from an ancient orchid was found on the back of a bee encased in amber, as detailed in a 2007 study in the journal Nature. The fossil was dated to around 10 million or 15 million years ago, but they suspect that the orchid family is far older. Some research even dates some species of orchid to around 120 million years ago, before the continents split into their current form.
Two species of orchids whose natural habitats are thousands of miles apart are actually closely related. Scientists think that the plants probably had a common ancestor before they were separated by continental drift.

We are excited to announce our winner of a free orchid! Karla Antelman! Thank you for your business! ☺
02/26/2016

We are excited to announce our winner of a free orchid! Karla Antelman! Thank you for your business! ☺

Message if you are interested in a orchid arrangement - They make wonderful gifts that will reward for years to come wit...
02/19/2016

Message if you are interested in a orchid arrangement - They make wonderful gifts that will reward for years to come with blooms multiple times a year.
Get one orchid from us and be entered to win a free one!
Drawing will be on Friday, Feb 26th

We have select colors to choose from! If anyone is looking for a great gift idea or any occasion, orchids make a wonderf...
02/16/2016

We have select colors to choose from! If anyone is looking for a great gift idea or any occasion, orchids make a wonderful gift! Delivery is available. Simply message or email. Thank you!

*If you get a orchid from us you are entered to win a free one!
Drawing at end of this month.

Happy Valentine's Day! Anyone who needs a last minute gift idea, don't buy roses that will end up in the trash!  Orchids...
02/14/2016

Happy Valentine's Day! Anyone who needs a last minute gift idea, don't buy roses that will end up in the trash! Orchids live forever ❤💖

Only 1 day left to get your Valentine's day gift!  Most people don't know orchids can live forever with a little care. I...
02/13/2016

Only 1 day left to get your Valentine's day gift! Most people don't know orchids can live forever with a little care. Instead of throwing roses in the garbage get your special someone a Phal orchid! ❤❤❤❤ and also each person who has got a orchid from us will be entered to win a free one at the end of this month! SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS PLEASE :)

Don't buy your special someone roses that will just be thrown in the garbage afterwards, a orchid lives forever with  li...
02/12/2016

Don't buy your special someone roses that will just be thrown in the garbage afterwards, a orchid lives forever with little care, each year will reward you for your care with beautiful flowers that last 2-3 months ❤

Some interesting facts you may not know about Orchids Most Orchids are virtually immortal meaning they can live forever ...
02/11/2016

Some interesting facts you may not know about Orchids

Most Orchids are virtually immortal meaning they can live forever (with a little care)

When do they bloom and for how long?
-Each species is different but the bulk of orchids bloom in winter, spring, and fall. It is possible to find a orchid in bloom every month of the year.
-Depending on the plant species some bloom once a year, some several times a year and last for months

-There are more than 20,000 species of orchids that grow around the world

-Orchids are commonly used for corsages for your proms, weddings, etc

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