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Need a last-minute gift for Mother’s Day? Try orchids!

By Sarabeth Pollock

SINGAPORE - AUGUST 29: The 'Dendrobium Sebastian Kurz', an orchid named after the Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is displayed during an orchid naming ceremony at the National Orchid Gardens on August 29, 2018 in Singapore. Sebastian Kurz is on a three day official visit to Singapore. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE - AUGUST 29: The 'Dendrobium Sebastian Kurz', an orchid named after the Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is displayed during an orchid naming ceremony at the National Orchid Gardens on August 29, 2018 in Singapore. Sebastian Kurz is on a three day official visit to Singapore. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images) /
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Orchids. They’re stunning in their simple yet refined elegance. They come in rich hues of pink, purple and yellow, or you can go with pure white. Many people shy away from giving orchids as presents because they’re intimidating and require more care than your average houseplant, but this Mother’s Day you should consider them as the perfect gift for the Mom in your life.

Orchids look very dainty, but they’re actually pretty tough. With the right amount of light and water, they’re relatively easy to maintain, but you have to stay on the care regimen.

The folks at Westerlay, the largest commercial orchid grower in Southern California, have taken the guessing out of orchid care and make it very easy, and this Mother’s Day they’re partnering with Kroger grocery stores so that you can pick up a beautiful orchid for Mom on your way to Sunday brunch.

Orchids make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day

Westerlay orchids have been optimized so that all you need to do is give them a few ice cubes every week to keep their soil moist, and then soak them on occasion so that they get a good drenching periodically. (If you think your Mom might forget these things, set an alarm in your phone and then send her a message to remind her…you can thank me later!)

You’ll see a little plant at the bottom of many Westerlay orchid pots. These are air plants, and as the name suggests they grow out of the ground. Orchids come in a variety of species such as dendrobium and phalaenopsis, originate in tropical regions of Asia and Australia. They can be found growing on the trunks of trees, which is why you’ll see that they’re actually planted in loose bark and not soil.

An orchid plant can grow for over two decades with the right amount of care, and many fans will arrange them carefully in their houses so that they complement the decor year-round.

Orchids make a great gift all year round. Westerlay offers a box of orchids that can be shipped directly to your loved one for any occasion. (Trust me, this will make a statement if you’re trying to impress someone)

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So if you’re looking for a nice gift this Mother’s Day, consider an orchid from Westerlay. You’ll get a beautiful plant arranged in a gorgeous pot with a little air plant companion, and very easy to follow instructions so that the plants will stay happy and healthy for years to come.

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