When giving orchid gifts it can be quite satisfying for the giver and a joy for the one receiving the gift. Undertaking such an enjoyable task, you should go to a local nursery for your best choices in Orchids. The local grocery store may have them and your florist could order them, but you will have more to choose from by going to the nursery.

A variety of colors are available to choose from with orchids, as well as a variety of plants. Are there any favorite colors of the friend you are making this purchase for? The Dendrobium has a multiple of small blooms whereas the Cymbidium has larger blooms. The varieties to choose from are endless. The Oncidium is another variety and is nicknamed the Dancing Ladies because the blooms look like they are ladies dancing.

Caring for these beautiful tropical plants is not hard. Are there other orchids in the home? These plants do best in a south window where there is no draft. It will need to be re-potted every two years and at that time will need the bark and a larger pot. These are items you could also consider getting as part of the gift.

An exotic tropical plant, choosing one from the many would be a tough task. There are so many varieties and colors to choose from, and each is beautiful. Another thing to consider is that some of them can grow quite large, however they grow slower than a regular houseplant.

Check with the sales person where you are making your purchase to see if they have a brochure from the grower on the specific species you are purchasing. It would be helpful for your friend to be given the correct instructions for the one you are giving to them so they can properly care for it.

Checking online would be the other way to get what you need. Once you know which species of the orchid you have purchased, you can look it up online to see what its needs are for proper care. Some orchids need more water than others; some are only watered once a week. The most important thing is to make sure that this plant is not over watered, as most orchids cannot survive too much water.

The gift will be greatly appreciated by your friend no matter how you decided on the one you purchased. The blooms can last fro weeks and be a regular reminder of your friendship.