How to effortlessly create a stunning orchid arrangement
Creating an orchid arrangement may sound difficult, but it’s actually quite simple – even if you’re not an experienced florist. Plus, an arrangement full of lush orchids is the perfect way to brighten up any room or make a special gift! So, whether you want to spruce up your home or give a thoughtful present, a homemade orchid arrangement is always a great idea.
How to create a stunning orchid arrangement
Generally, you don’t need much to make an orchid arrangement. The basic requirements are a few orchids, a beautiful large bowl, and some moss. That’s it! You can place the orchids, still in their plastic pots, in the bowl. That may seem a bit strange, but you won’t see the plastic pots later on. Play around with the composition of the plants until you’re happy with how they look. Once you’re satisfied, cover the plastic pots with some moss, and voilà: a stunning orchid arrangement!
Also read: DIY: gift wrapping with orchids
Inspiration for a beautiful arrangement
We frequently share examples of beautiful orchid arrangements on social media. Videos are especially helpful for seeing how easy it is to create one! Here are a few examples:
An arrangement with mini orchids:
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A spring-inspired arrangement with orchids:
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These orchids in pots made of hollowed-out pumpkins are perfect for fall:
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Working with different heights creates a playful composition, which you can easily achieve by using large and mini orchids:
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Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, or Pinterest for more inspiration and care tips!
DIY: plant arrangement with orchids
Do it yourself: an impressive plant arrangement with orchids as the radiant centrepiece! How do you make it? You can read about it here or in the video below.
Items needed for your plant arrangement with orchids:
- Potting soil
- Flowerpot
- Trowel
- 2 mini Tillandsias Cyanea
- 2 Bromeliads
- 2 orchids Phalaenopsis
- 2 smaller orchids Phalaenopsis
- 1 Medinilla
- 3 Codiaeums
- Branches
Step-by-step:
Step 1: Half-fill a large pot with potting soil.
Step 2: Remove the plastic pots from the plants and immerse them in a bowl of water.
Step 3: Distribute the plants diagonally across the pot.
Step 4: Press them down firmly with some extra potting soil.
Step 5: Distribute the plants until the pot is nicely filled, and leave some space in the middle for the orchids.
Step 6: Place the orchids in the centre of the pot. Make sure that a little orchid soil remains between the roots.
Step 7: Place the mini-orchids on the edge of the pot and drape some of the roots over the edge.
Step 8: Water the arrangement if the soil feels dry or the plants start to droop.