Where is a good place to buy orchids in DC?

[Anonymous]

This would be for a gift.

[Anonymous]

Oddly the ones I have bought at Trader Joe’s have always lived a long time and Re bloomed. If you want fancier presentation, any local florist

[Anonymous]

If you’re looking for a regular phalaenopsis orchid then the grocery store is fine. I saw lots of nice orchids at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Costco this week.
There were a couple of wonderful independent local growers I used to buy from but they are sadly closed now.

[Anonymous]

You will have to order online. Odom’s, Hauserman offer in bud cattleyas, phals, etc

[Anonymous]

I second Trader Joe's.

[Anonymous]

I think the botanical garden in the mall has a gift shop with orchids now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you’re looking for a regular phalaenopsis orchid then the grocery store is fine. I saw lots of nice orchids at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Costco this week.
There were a couple of wonderful independent local growers I used to buy from but they are sadly closed now.

+1
I own many orchids and they are mostly from grocery stores. My trader goes orchids are still going strong 8 years later.

[Anonymous]

Trader Joe's is a decent source of orchids for a good price. As a gift, I'd put in a nice ceramic pot with moss or small stones as top dressing and maybe switch out the plastic tie with raffia or something for a nice presentation.

[Anonymous]

Home Depot also usually has really pretty orchids too

[Anonymous]

The easier to maintain ones will be sold in grocery stores, etc; the speciality ones that can require some know-how will be at your better plant nurseries. American Plant often has a nice selection. A florist will sell highly decorative ones.

[Anonymous]

Merrifield Garden Center