Orchid Question

Are orchids seasonal?

and

Cheap/expensive/what?



Sorry I'm clueless about flowers. Any info is appreciated!

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Posted by FutureMrsG

Orchids are very expensive.

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really? I originally wanted roses but those were astronomical because I'm in February.. I was hoping orchids would be cheaper.

Oh well. the hunt continues..

Yeah, orchids are tropical, so I'd imagine they're pretty expensive anyway, and maybe even more so in Feb

I don't really know much about flowers either though, so I don't even know what to budget! I don't know what comes in what colors beyond very basic things you see every day... meh, I am not looking forward the the florist part.

I got my flowers at Pedestals and they told me that it doesn't matter which flowers i choose, they price it by the AMOUNT of flowers, not the type. Maybe you can call them and find out if that's really true (or maybe i mis-understood)

ps: orchids = awesome

Orchids are pretty expensive and, depending on what you want to do, can be labor intensive. I would think that since you are after V-day, roses should be extremely cheap! They'll be the v-day leftovers! But I'm no florist, and I very well might be wrong.

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Posted by AwaitingAugust

I got my flowers at Pedestals and they told me that it doesn't matter which flowers i choose, they price it by the AMOUNT of flowers, not the type. Maybe you can call them and find out if that's really true (or maybe i mis-understood)

ps: orchids = awesome

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Good to know about Pedestals!! Thanks for the info!!

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Posted by AwaitingAugust

I got my flowers at Pedestals and they told me that it doesn't matter which flowers i choose, they price it by the AMOUNT of flowers, not the type. Maybe you can call them and find out if that's really true (or maybe i mis-understood)

ps: orchids = awesome

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I think this may be the same with other florists too--I think orchids are very expensive to send to someone but they may not be much pricier for arrangements. You should ask anyways!

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Posted by JessNicole7EM

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Posted by FutureMrsG

Orchids are very expensive.

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really? I originally wanted roses but those were astronomical because I'm in February.. I was hoping orchids would be cheaper.

Oh well. the hunt continues..

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Rose are generally inexpensive any time of the year with the exception of Valentine's day or immediately before or after- Most of the flowers are imported and with a few exceptions can be obtained year round.

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Posted by HurricaneGirl

It depends which type of orchid...dendrobiums are less than cymbidiums. Check out this site for an idea: http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/AllFlowersOrchids_130.htm

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Agreed. I used tons of dendrobium orchids and the price was beyond reasonable. Below are my centerpieces- all dendrobium orchids for $65 per table! I purchased my own vases and Designs by Rose brought them to life!

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Posted by jilliibabii

Orchids are pretty expensive and, depending on what you want to do, can be labor intensive. I would think that since you are after V-day, roses should be extremely cheap! They'll be the v-day leftovers! But I'm no florist, and I very well might be wrong.

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Nope. It's the totally opposite - the whole month of February the prices of roses are sky high.

I've spoken to 5 florists and each one said per rose it was a $2-$4 difference in February. Which seriously adds up. I'm still doing roses in my bouquets.

I'm just trying to figure out centerpieces.

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Posted by MrsCastanedain09

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Posted by HurricaneGirl

It depends which type of orchid...dendrobiums are less than cymbidiums. Check out this site for an idea: http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/AllFlowersOrchids_130.htm

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Agreed. I used tons of dendrobium orchids and the price was beyond reasonable. Below are my centerpieces- all dendrobium orchids for $65 per table! I purchased my own vases and Designs by Rose brought them to life!

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that is such a pretty centerpiece!

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Posted by little j

it also depends the type of orchid...some are pricier than others

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I really like:

Phalaenopsis Orchids
Dendrobium Orchids

I don't know, I have to talk to my florist again.

They're going to hate me, I keep changing my mind lol