Welcome to Floral Fashions Orchid Page. On this page you will find useful information about some of the varieties orchids we carry. We have also included an orchid care guide to help you make sure your orchids bloom. All of our orchids, are available for local delviery in our area. If you are looking for something that you do not see here, feel free to give us a call, we are more than willing to find something to suit your needs.


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Phalaenopsis:

Phalaenopsis or the moth orchid has lavish sprays of pink, white, yellow, red, spotted and stripped flowers, which last for weeks, and come in about 50 different species.

Among the most popular phalaenopsis is the white especially with the yellow center

Dendrobium:

Dendrobium has more than 1,000 species making it the largest orchid genus. The bulbophyllum may out number Dendrobium in species, but can't compare to its beauty

Cymbidium:

Cymbidiums grow outdoors year round in southern California, where their culture is similar to day lilies. These large, cymbidium grassy plants bear stalks of heavy, waxy flowers in pastel hues from cream to pink and on into green and maroon. The flowers are long lasting and are often used for corsages.

Paphiopedilum:

Paphiopedilum (Lady Slipper) are extremely long lasting, boldly colored flowers of distinctive shape-a large, flat "dorsal" sepal at the back of the flower accenting the heavy protruding pouch.

Cattleya:

Cattleya "Intermediate" orchids form a large group which are easy to grow in a sunny, south facing window in the home. Cattleya's and their close relatives Laelia, Sophronitis, Brassavola, Epidendrum and their hybrids Oncidium, (picture below) Brassia and Miltonia all need approximately the same care.

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You can purchase various varieties of orchids from Floral Fashions, we may have some in stock that arent displayed here, if you cant find what you are looking for below, please give us a call at 800-253-2294.

Please Note: The following Orchids are for Local Delivery or pick-up ONLY.

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Are orchids hard to grow?

No. They are no more difficult than many flowering plants. Like any other plant, Phalthey need water, fertilizer, light and air. Click Here to see the Orchid Care Guide

Are all orchids the same?

Quite the contrary, no plant family is more diverse. In fact being the largest plant family with over 20,000 species. Orchids exhibit amazingly different shapes, forms and growth habits.

Aren't orchids expensive?

Not any more. Once a hobby for the wealthy, orchids are now within the reach of any income. You can spend as little as you like but trying to own one orchid is like trying to eat one peanut.

What is the difference between Epiphytes and Lithophytes?

Epiphytes are orchids that grow on trees and Lithophytes are orchids that grow on rocks.


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Genus
Temp
Light
Water
Humidity
Notes
Phalaenopsis
Doritis
Doritaenopsis
Warm
65-70° Nights
Low
Evenly Moist
50-60%
Easy to grow like African Violets
Cymbidium
Cool
50° Nights
High
Evenly Moist
40%
Suffer during summer, Cool nights needed to bloom
Vanda
Aerides
Ascocenda
Warm
65-70° Nights
High
Evenly Moist
70%
Hard to get to flower because of light reqirements
Paphiopedilum
Intermediate
55-60° Nights
Low
Evenly Moist
40-50%
Mottled leaf type need more warmth
Oncidium
Miltonia
Brassia
Intermediate
55-60° Nights
Medium
Dry out VERY slightly between waterings
40%
Grows similar to Begonias & Palms
Cattleya
Dendrobium Hybrids
Laelia
Sophronitis
Epidendrum
Intermediate
55-60° Nights
High
Allow to dry out slightly between waterings
40%
Grows similar to Begonias & Palms
Masdevallia
Pleurothallids
Dracula
Cool
50° Nights
Low
Evenly Moist
60-70%
Difficult to grow, requires special growth setup
Odontoglossum
Zygopetalum
Cool
50° Nights
Medium
Evenly Moist
50%
Suffer during summer, Cool nights needed to bloom


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