How to Decorate With Moth Orchids

Transplant your moth orchid into a large pot or planter that allows you to place several other selections in the soil. When decorating with a moth orchid, the choice of container plays an important role in the overall appearance. Choose a container that complements, not overwhelms, this exotic plant. A colored pot that matches one of the colors in a moth orchid with bi-colored blossoms will help enhance the effect. Use a rich, loamy soil that drains well.

Create a balanced decoration by placing the moth orchid near the center of the pot and surrounding it with low-growing or trailing varieties of plants that spill over the edges of the pot. Choose vines or ground covers that tolerate the same growing conditions as the moth orchid plant. Moth orchids prefer morning sunlight and evenly damp soil. For instance, insert a few sprigs of English ivy near the outer rim and a few violas between the ivy springs and the orchid. This arrangement will emphasize the beauty of the blooming orchid and create greenery and interest after the flowering season ends.

Place a couple of green bamboo plant stakes next to the long orchid stems. Attach the stems to the stakes with florist's tape to provide support, especially when blossoms begin to form along the stems.

Decorate your living room by placing a potted moth orchid in the center of your coffee table. Enhance your kitchen with another moth orchid as a centerpiece on your table or a kitchen island. Orchids love the humid environment that is common in most kitchens. Set a moth orchid on an eastward-facing window that receives some morning sunlight. Turn the orchids every few days to ensure an even amount of exposure to the light.