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Orchid
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae · orchid, perennial
A diverse flower family ranging from elegant cut sprays to long-flowering houseplants.
SeasonSpring, summer, fall, winter
ColoursWhite, pink, purple, yellow, green
LightBright indirect light for many indoor types
Care levelModerate
Vase life10–21 days
Best forModern arrangements, refined gifting
A diverse flower family ranging from elegant cut sprays to long-flowering houseplants.
About this flower
This Flower Diary entry is designed as a practical starting point. Flowering time, colour, vase life and growing behaviour can vary by cultivar, climate and handling.
Using it in arrangements
Consider the flower’s scale, form, season and colour alongside the rest of your arrangement. Local availability may differ from natural bloom season because commercial flowers can be greenhouse-grown or imported.
Botanical identity
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range / origin
- Worldwide, especially tropical regions
Growing & garden care
- Light
- Bright indirect light for many indoor types
Floristry & cut-flower notes
- Vase life
- 10–21 days
- Best uses
- modern arrangements, refined gifting
Meaning, gifting & culture
- Common meanings
- beauty, refinement, admiration
- Gifting occasions
- birthday, congratulations, housewarming