Orchid Hand Bouquets

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Orchid hand bouquets, Singapore's national flower in elegant arrangements

Orchids are Singapore's national flower (Vanda Miss Joaquim, the official national flower since 1981), and they hold a unique place in the local floristry tradition. The Singapore Florist studio has been arranging orchid hand-bouquets since 1987, sourcing from local Singapore growers, Malaysian farms, and Thai exporters. Orchids carry a different aesthetic from roses or peonies: they are exotic, sculptural, long-lasting (often 2 to 4 weeks in vase life), and they read elegant rather than romantic. They are the right choice for sophisticated gifting, corporate VIP arrangements, and recipients who appreciate something distinctly tropical and Asian.

This collection covers the four main orchid families we stock. Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) are the most popular, with large flat blooms in white, pink, purple, and yellow. They are the longest-lasting orchid (up to 4 weeks in vase life). Mokara orchids are spray-style with multiple blooms per stem, available in vivid yellows, oranges, reds, and purples, and they are the most commonly used orchid in Singapore tradition. Dendrobium orchids are compact with small densely packed blooms, often used as filler in mixed bouquets. Cymbidium orchids are larger garden-style with dramatic spike blooms, popular for high-end corporate gifts. The choice depends on the recipient's aesthetic and the budget tier.

Pricing starts at SGD 98 for the simple Mokara hand-bouquet and reaches SGD 488 for the premium Phalaenopsis arrangement in a keepsake vase. Most orders land in the SGD 128 to SGD 198 range. Every bouquet ships free islandwide, includes a handwritten card, and arrives same-day for orders before 12pm. For larger orchid arrangements as table centrepieces, see our table flower arrangements collection. For potted live orchid plants (which last months instead of weeks), see our live orchid plants collection. Read more in our guides to rose colour meanings, number of roses meaning, and how long roses last.

How we hand-arrange Mokara orchid bouquets for tropical Singapore aesthetic

Mokara orchids are the most distinctly Singaporean of the orchid family, and they need a specific arrangement approach to look their best. Unlike roses (which we arrange in tight spiral domes), Mokara stems are tall and spiky, so we build them in loose vertical bundles rather than rounded shapes. Each stem has 5 to 10 small flowers spaced along its length, and the visual rhythm comes from how the stems layer against each other rather than from a unified "ball" silhouette. We typically pair Mokara with broad green leaves (cordyline or palm fronds) for tropical contrast, and wrap in clean cream paper that lets the orchid colours pop. Every stem is conditioned in nutrient water for 12 to 24 hours before arranging, and the bouquet is wrapped fresh within two hours of delivery. The result is a bouquet that lasts 2 to 3 weeks in vase life with proper care, far longer than any rose bouquet.