Phalenopsis Orchids look like moths in flight. Phalenopsis orchids are available all year round with peak production occurring during April thru May and a second crop in September. Common colors are whites, blushes, lavenders and yellows. Cattleya's represent the ultimate corsage and wedding orchid. As a commercially grown flower we presently offer over 480 varieties and sizes of this flower type as compared to an average of 4-8 varities available to most florists.
Proteas are excellent in both fresh flower arrangements and as dried flowers.
In Hawaii, they are available in 4 major classifications. The flower is usually round or bullet shaped. Each species has a dominant color, but most are in shades of white, pink or red. Other common varieties including the Duchess, Mink, Queen and Prince all produce flowers that have a vase life of 10-20 days. Genus Leucospermum or Sunburst Proteas are mostly globular in shape and look like pincushions.