Artificial Large Phalaenopsis Orchid, Cream
Artificial plants and flowers - often referred to as 'silks' - are now as popular as ever with individuals and companies wanting realistic eye-catching natural displays that require very little maintenance yet remain looking in their prime all year round.
As well as adding a splash of colour to places where sunlight is limited and live plants would perish, fake plants are a clean and low-maintenance alternative to living foliage.
Regardless of whether you're looking for something in a glass vase, a garland or simply a loose stem, with a choice of gorgeous coloured silk flowers and printed leaves our range of high quality flowering plants are so lifelike that observers would be hard-pressed to distinguish them from their real counterparts.
Set into a deep brown pot, the cream-coloured Artificial Large Phalaenopsis Orchid is a beautiful and highly detailed artificial plant.
Bursting with intricately veined cream petals and a generous number of pale green ribbed buds the finishing on the Artificial Large Phalaenopsis Orchid is so good that only a closer inspection will reveal that this is in fact not a living thing. To add to the realism the large leaves are detailed with the parallel veins you would expect to see on an orchid, the three staked stems have nodes and the mossy grassy earth inside the pot has a couple of roots poking through.
Care and Maintenance
As with any other natural silk product it is perfectly normal for a small degree of fading to occur over time. We therefore recommend that to get the best out of your false plant or flower and to keep it looking at its best for many years it should be set up in a space away from exposure to continuous sunlight.
To help keep your faux flowers looking vibrant and in peak condition it is a good idea to clean them about once a month as dust and dirt can settle in the small crevices and will dull down the look of your silk.
Although some people suggest soapy water for cleaning fake leaves and petals we find that doing so accelerates fading and affects the rigidity of the leaves which could make them lose their shape or disintegrate.
Therefore we recommend you simply take a cheap clean paintbrush with soft bristles and dust each leaf, petal and flower head, ideally from the centre of the plant outwards. (Whenever possible we suggest you clean your flowers outdoors as the build-up of dirt may be greater than you realise!)
Silk plants are designed for indoor use but with careful and sensible handling they can be used for limited periods of time outdoors too (although sunlight as well as wet or cold weather conditions will have a detrimental effect on them over time).
If you are looking for false outdoor plants then the Boxwood topiary range is ideal as the shaped leaves are moulded from plastic and are designed to withstand the elements.
About Riverside:
The Riverside Garden Centre has been established since 1997 and is owned and run by Russell and Jo Jeffery who take a very hands-on approach to every aspect of the business. They are always on hand to help and give advice.
Having moved away from being a more traditional garden centre over recent years and evolved into a modern outdoor living destination, Riverside now focuses more on quality and style than it ever did before.
LARGEST WEBER® WORLD BBQ SHOWROOM
Officially the UK's largest Weber® World Barbecue showroom Riverside stocks and displays every Weber® barbecue and accessory available from the small, portable charcoal models, the award winning Q™ range as well as the famous charcoal kettles and outstanding gas barbecues. As a World Store Riverside also stocks a number of exclusive barbecues and accessories not found in regular Weber® stores or outlets.
TRAEGER GRILLS
With the popularity of barbecuing and outdoor smoking growing at a phenomenal rate Riverside has become the 'go to' place for Traeger grills, pellets and accessories. Easier to use than a traditional barbecue a Traeger grill controls the cooking temperature for you and produces perfectly smoked food every time.
FURNITURE SHOWROOMS
Riverside likes to do things big and that includes their furniture ranges too.
With three large fully furnished showrooms bursting with big names including 4 Seasons Outdoor and Alexander Rose Riverside again offers the largest displays of both prestige brands anywhere to be seen in the UK. Be it dining, lounge or modular, virtually every product and set is on display and in stock at the Hertfordshire premises.
SILK PLANTS AND ARTIFICIAL WALL COVERING
To complement the furniture and outdoor living themes Riverside also specialise in high quality artificial plants and trees as well as UV protected foliage-covered screening panels. Particularly popular with interior designers, hotel chains and zoos Riverside's silks plants and wall panels have developed a good reputation both corporately and domestically.
SEE FOR YOURSELF
Everybody naturally will say good things about their own business but with 7-day-a-week opening and a fresh easy-to-use website Riverside happily encourage anyone to take a look round both in-store or online to see for themselves just how good Riverside is.
Phone:
01992 514778
Email:
sales@riversidegardencentre.co.uk
Location:
Riverside Garden Centre, Lower Hatfield Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8XX
Hertford
SG13 8XX
