Thanks for all your comments last week. Here is the word on what’s in or out for tropical flowers:
America (again, I am in New York)
- Bird of Paradise: Out
- Anthurium: Out
- Pincushion: In
- Heliconia: Out
Latin America and the Caribbean
- Bird of paradise: In
- Anthurium: In
- Pincushion: In
- Heliconia: In
Middle East
- Bird of paradise: Out
- Anthurium: In
- Pincushion: In
- Heliconia: Out
Europe
- Bird of paradise: Out
- Anthurium: In
- Pincushion: In
- Heliconia: Out
Asia
- Bird of Paradise: In
- Anthurium: In
- Pincushion: In
- Heliconia: In
Again, this is just based on my experience working in these areas. If you think differently, definitely let me know.
This week, I’d love to introduce my all time favorite type of flower: ORCHIDS. Nothing gives me more joy than when I see an orchid I have never seen before for the first time (this, by the way, happens rather often). Growing up in Panama, where the national flower is a rare orchid (La flor del espiritu santos), it was the one type of flower I noticed as a child.
I believe orchids to be the most sensual looking flowers. For me, they represent the beauty of the feminine in all her glory. But even with these most perfect flowers, I have seen some of them go IN and OUT of style. There are hundreds of varieties of orchids, but here are are a few popular ones:
Dendrobium
Cattleya
Phalaenopsis
Vanda
Cymbidium
Which of these flowers do you think are IN or OUT?
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Amy
March 31, 2010
LOVING vandas right now!! So much pop of purple you get with them that you can’t really find in other purple flowers. Phaelanopsis are also an all time favorite- so man different fabulous varieties and the colors are amazing. But really I think i just love all orchids too. Just can’t ever go wrong with cymbidiums, oncidiums, mokaras, cattleyas, dendrobiums…oh and let’s not forget LADY SLIPPERS!!
Pam
March 31, 2010
I love the Vanda orchid for this season personally.
The Cymbidium is such a traditional Spring orchid and corsage that is just a staple to any flower shop no matter when.
This is what I would buy for my flower shop this season.
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Jeri
March 31, 2010
Vandas seem to be the “IT” orchid these days. I’m working with vandas and mokaras a lot (in Boston). Phales are classic, never out of style. Cymbidium — I love all the color options. Dendrobium, I think are out– too common these days.
MICHAEL ELLIOTT
March 31, 2010
Orchids will never be out! Dens are a great inexpensive option, phales are the most gorgeous. Cymbidiums are probably my personal favorite.
Gloria Brown
March 31, 2010
It would be safe to say all orchids are IN.
MELISSA
March 31, 2010
I LOVE THEM….
IT SOUNDS LIKE THEY HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE FOR YOU IN YOUR HEART AS FLOWERS FROM YOU YOUTH AND YOUR HOME LAND…
I LOVE OLD FASHION ROSES LIKE THE DAVID AUSTIN VARIETY….
XXXO
MELISSA
Janny
April 1, 2010
Orchids are a classic flower so they are all “in.”
Amberdawn
April 1, 2010
I love orchids. The first time I met my fiance’s family, his mom gave me an orchid. She has them in her home, so they remind me of his family. I want fuchsia orchids at my wedding
Cathy
April 5, 2010
Orchids are perfectly crafted and stunningly beautiful! Each time I think one if my favorite, another captures my heart… They are the eternal “in” flower!!!
sevda sunter
June 13, 2010
I want most in life to know you and to work with you one day. I dream of you
yours truly
Todd
November 17, 2010
Is anything that shows true beauty ever really “out”?
I personaly think that ALL flowers, each in their own way, can show a classic beauty which is timeless.
Although I have to admit phalaenopsis are exeptionaly beautiful!
Beatriz
July 25, 2011
cattleya IN, phalaenopsis IN, and cymbidium if not IN I would make it IN, can just visualize what exotic arrangements I could make with that piece…
Sara Shaw
December 5, 2011
So many Orchids are just soo gorgeous ! They are very sturdy & long lasting as well.
They are always “IN’ in my eyes ! For any occasion , as they are very elegant &
can ‘take your breath away’ beauty ! Love ‘em !
Tish Dacio
January 25, 2012
The above flowers are so expensive in the Philippines that these are used as accents to a bouquet filled with roses, malaysian mums. My personal favorites are the stargazers with their wonderful scents…. i just pinch off the pollen so as to avoid stains on the clients’ gowns.