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Orchids are usually treated as potted plants, yet several varieties make unusually long-lasting cut stems for the home. This design-led guide profiles five orchids worth cutting, explains how to condition them for vase life, and offers a simple arrangement for a dining table or console.
The British hallway is usually a place of coats, keys and hurried departures. A single orchid stem in stoneware or silvered glass can turn that transitional space into a moment of botanical calm—provided the conditions are right.
A British bathroom can offer more than tiles and steam: with the right orchids, light and airflow, it becomes a calm botanical retreat. This design-led guide considers which orchids enjoy humid air, how to keep mould at bay, and how glass, stone and foliage can create a spa-like display.
For hosts who would rather not see a sprig of tinsel near the gravy boat, orchids offer a quieter route to a celebratory table. Five distinct schemes, from ivory and moss to burgundy and evergreen, plus notes on keeping stems crisp and plants content from Christmas Eve through to Twelfth Night.