Best Orchid Delivery in NYC: A Specialist's Guide

Orchids are our specialty — they have been since we opened on York Avenue in 1988. So when people ask us for the best place to send orchids in the city, we have opinions. Here's everything we tell our own customers about choosing, gifting, and caring for an orchid in NYC.

Why send an orchid instead of cut flowers?

Cut flowers are gorgeous for a week. A phalaenopsis orchid blooms for two to three months and, with simple care, reblooms for years. For a gift that keeps representing you long after it arrives — a thank-you, a new home, a hospital room, a CEO's desk — nothing beats the value-per-day of an orchid. That's why it's the gift we send most often ourselves.

What makes orchid delivery "the best" in NYC?

• Real variety. Most florists carry one or two white phalaenopsis. We stock 66+ varieties — white, blush, spotted, cascading, double-stem, and statement planters.
• Proper conditioning. Orchids are sensitive to cold and handling. A specialist acclimates and stages them so they arrive in peak condition.
• Same-day, careful delivery. An orchid shipped in a box can arrive shocked. We hand-deliver same-day across Manhattan (order by 1 PM).
• Presentation. The planter matters. A premium ceramic or stone container turns a plant into a gift.

Which orchid should I send?

1. Classic white phalaenopsis — the safest, most elegant choice for sympathy, corporate, or a formal thank-you.
2. Double-stem or blush — more abundant and warm; great for a birthday, anniversary, or new home.
3. Statement planter — multiple stems in a designer container for a lobby, a desk, or a "wow" gift.

Not sure? Call us at (212) 628-1214 and we'll match the orchid to the occasion and the room it's going in.

How do I keep an orchid alive after it's delivered? (the part most people get wrong)

Orchids die from kindness — specifically, overwatering. Our florist's care rules:

• Water with ~3 ice cubes once a week (or a small splash) — never let it sit in standing water.
• Bright, indirect light. An east-facing window is perfect; direct hot sun burns the leaves.
• Normal room temperature, away from radiators and AC vents.
• When blooms drop, don't toss it. Cut the spike above a node and it can rebloom.

FAQ

Where can I get the best orchid delivery in NYC?
For the best results, order from an orchid specialist that carries multiple varieties and delivers same-day. TJ Flowers, an Upper East Side florist since 1988, stocks 66+ orchid varieties and hand-delivers across Manhattan when you order by 1 PM.

How long do delivered orchids last?
A phalaenopsis orchid typically blooms for 2–3 months, and with proper care (weekly watering, bright indirect light) it can rebloom for years — far longer than cut flowers.

How often should I water an orchid?
About once a week — roughly three ice cubes or a small splash of water. Never let the orchid sit in standing water, which causes root rot.

Can I get same-day orchid delivery in Manhattan?
Yes. TJ Flowers offers same-day orchid delivery across Manhattan, including the Upper East Side, Midtown, and Downtown, when you order by 1 PM.