Orchids: The Flower Gift That Actually Lasts
Orchids bring an exotic elegance and, practically speaking, last far longer than most cut flowers. This guide covers potted versus cut, care tips, and why they work so well as an office gift.
Potted Versus Cut Orchids
A potted phalaenopsis orchid, with basic care, can rebloom for years, making it one of the few flower gifts that genuinely keeps giving well beyond the occasion it marked. Cut orchid arrangements do not rebloom but still offer exceptional vase life compared to most other cut flowers.
Caring for a Potted Orchid
Water sparingly, roughly once a week, allowing it to dry out between waterings rather than sitting in damp soil, and keep it in bright, indirect light rather than direct sun. Overwatering is the most common way people accidentally shorten an orchid’s life.
Why Orchids Work as a Corporate Gift
Their low maintenance and long life make orchids genuinely popular for office gifting, a reception desk or boardroom orchid does not need daily attention the way a cut bouquet does, and still looks polished weeks after arrival.
Orchids FAQ
How long do potted orchids last?
Potted orchids can last months with basic care, cut stems typically last several weeks.
Do potted orchids rebloom?
Yes, with basic care a phalaenopsis orchid can rebloom for years.
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Browse our orchids, or read our corporate flowers guide. Delivered across Sydney including Wynyard and Milsons Point.
