Inexpensive Orchid Centerpiece Ideas
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An orchid centerpiece is stunning and they look expensive, which is great when you are looking to add a wow to your centerpiece without spending a fortune!

The orchidae family is probably the largest group of flowers as there is currently 25,000 to 30,000 known orchid species around the world. The notion that orchids only grow in the rainforests of South America or South East Asia is a misconception as orchids can be cultivated anywhere except in Antarctica. For this reason, the use of orchids as centerpieces is no longer an expensive scheme as the flowers are now quite affordable.

As there are many kinds of orchids choosing which one best suits your theme and budget should not be hard. Browse online and see the different species that are available in your locality. The easiest orchid centerpiece is a floral arrangement. If you have the budget the easy route is to talk to a florist and tell her/him your preferences. Enumerate the number of orchid centerpieces you need, the color motif and the variety of orchids you prefer. The price of an arrangement would largely depend on the variety of the orchid.

You can save a bunch by doing your own arrangement. An option is to buy a potted orchid in bloom. Paint the pot in neutral color then tie a silk motif ribbon around it. Place the pot in the center of the table and arrange votive candles around it. The centerpiece would be very simple yet elegant.

Arrange two to three orchid stems in a tall narrow vase. Fill the vase with white pebbles to hold the flowers in place. Add some twigs to balance the orchid arrangement. You can source cut orchids at the local florist or the flower market. Get some fresh aster to make the three-orchid arrangement fuller. If you plan on doing your own centerpiece make sure you buy the flowers that are not yet fully bloomed. Though orchids typically last long, it is still best to choose ones that are not completely opened. Keep the orchids in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

There is no need to wire an orchid. Some flowers like gerberas, tulips and roses need to be wired as these flowers tend to go limp. The stems of orchids are quite sturdy and there is no need to reinforce them with flower wires unless you have plans of bending them some other way.

Remember to put a drop of bleach in the flower vase to prevent the water from turning murky and smelly. A better way to avoid the murky color is by adding a drop of food coloring in the water. Let's say the party's motif is pink. Add a few drops of red in a batch of fresh water. The water should be enough for all the orchid centerpieces to attain an even pink in all the vases. Colored vase water is very attractive. Put in six to a dozen stems of orchids in the vase. Add a few leaves and twigs to fill in the arrangements. Make sure you pick an orchid whose color will complement the colored water in the vase.

Another bright idea for an orchid centerpiece is a floral floating arrangement. Choose a round, shallow and clear glass container. Fill it with water and floating candles. Add different orchid flowers (no stems) to float. The result will be a floating arrangement of orchids and candles. You might even want to put in a few drops of orchid scented oil in the water.

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