Orchids by Design

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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

Critically Endangered Lady Slipper Orchid Blooms 04/03/2016

Critically Endangered Lady Slipper Orchid Blooms 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...

Photos from Orchids by Design's post 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.

Photos from Orchids by Design's post 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.

Photos from Orchids by Design's post 02/26/2016

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

Photos from Orchids by Design's post 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

Photos from Orchids by Design's post 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.

Photos 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 ❤💖

Photos from Orchids by Design's post 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 :)

Photos from Orchids by Design's post 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 ❤

Photos 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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