Most women love flowers, I mean all kinds of flowers. In fact I have never known a woman who would not feel flattered when someone gives them flowers. That includes me- but I do not go for the common bouquets of roses and carnations...What impresses me the most are bouquets made of exotic orchids that are in full bloom. If you need to impress, then orderorchids and give them to that lucky person.

The more exotic and more colourful looking the orchids are, chances are the more expensive they are as well when compared to the usual variety of flowers found in flower shops.

The cost of the orchid bouquets aside, you should also take in to consideration the following:

1. Is the person who will be receiving the gift allergic to flowers? That should be taken into consideration. There are people who have extreme allergic reactions to flowers, even a small whiff of a flower's scent will result to rashes and sneezes and such. Some orchids have stronger scents than the rest so it's best to choose orchids with lighter or softer scents.


2. Does the receiver of the gift have any color preferences? Most women tend to favour pastel or lighter shades of the color spectrum. If she's one of them, get a mixture of orchids with colors ranging from white to carnation pink and lavender. If she's like me, bolder colors like purple and dark yellow would be much more apt.


3. Before you order the orchids, check that the orchid plant or bouquet does not have any yellow leaves. The leaves should be green as a sign of good health.


4. The roots of the orchids should have enough moisture. They should not be dry or drowning in liquid.


5. Always order orchids from reputable nurseries or flower shops to ensure that these orchids were given the proper care they needed before you purchase them.


6. Ask for tips on how you can take care of the orchids from your friendly shop assistant.


7. If you are going to give an orchid plant, better include a deep saucer full of pebbles with your orchids. That way, the orchids will be placed on top of the saucer of pebbles and will get the necessary humidity these beautiful plants need to thrive. If you are going for the orchid bouquets, get a flower arrangement with several different types of orchids to make it more appealing. Combine moth orchids with the oncidiums and dendrobiums. The more colors you have for the orchids, the more attractive the bouquet will be.


8. The flowers should not be in full bloom. The best bet would be orchid plants and bouquets with only half of its flowers in bloom. This will also ensure that it will last longer than flowers that are in full bloom.

When you order orchids, the only things that you need to take in to consideration are the recipient's choice and your budget. All that is left to do is enjoy the rewards of such a beautiful gift.