Orchids (Korean)
Songhakdo Cymbidium (Carved Pot)
Delivered anywhere in Korea within 3 hours.
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An Oriental orchid with thick leaves that reach out strongly.
Oriental orchids are grown across Korea, China and Japan for their leaves rather than their flowers, and they are the customary potted gift for an opening, a promotion or a new appointment. The leaves here are broad and deep green, and they hold their shape well.
It is planted in a celadon pot with a cut-out pattern, the holes pierced through the clay to make the design.
Water generously once the surface of the compost is dry. Once or twice a week is usual, though it will depend on the humidity and the air movement in the room. Delivery to islands and mountain districts can be restricted, so do check with us beforehand.
What is in it
| Item | Oriental orchid (Songhakdo, "pine and crane") |
|---|---|
| Variety | Songhakdo |
| Leaf markings | Plain, no variegation |
| Colour | Deep green, thick broad leaves |
| Pot | Celadon pot with cut-out pattern |
| Suits | Shop opening, promotion, taking up a post |
| Size | About 50–60cm tall including the pot. Spend more and you get more flower spikes and a larger plant. |
Looking after it
- Light Bright shade. Direct sun scorches the leaves — a step or two back from a window is right.
- Water When the bark on top is dry, water until it runs out of the bottom. Better than a little and often.
- Air Somewhere the air moves. Roots suffer in a closed corner.
- Winter Keep it above 10°C and out of the path of a heater.
- After flowering Cut the spent spike away and enjoy the leaves. With a Korean orchid, the line of the leaf is half the point.
Questions people ask
What occasion is a Korean orchid for?
Promotions, new posts, formal thanks — the Korean orchid is what people send when the occasion calls for restraint. It flowers for a long time and the foliage stays neat on a desk or in a reception area.
Will it arrive in flower?
That depends on the season and on the plant. Some go out in flower, some with the spike still rising. If it matters that it arrives in bloom, tell us before you order and we will check what we have that day.
How big is it?
About 50–60cm tall including the pot. Spend more and you get more spikes and a larger plant.
What goes on the ribbon?
Your message and your name, printed as you write it. Four-character Chinese phrases such as 祝 昇進 are the convention here, but English or Korean is fine — we print exactly what you type.
Can I change or cancel the order?
Until we start making it up, yes — message us on the live chat with your order number. Once the florist has started, we can no longer change it.
Songhakdo (pierced pot)
A Korean cymbidium whose leaves are thick and rise with real force. Water it well once the surface soil has dried — usually once or twice a week, though it depends on the humidity and air movement where it stands. Planted in a ceramic pot pierced with an openwork pattern. Delivery to island and mountain areas can be restricted, so it is worth checking with us first.
Sending a Korean orchid
A cymbidium in a ceramic pot is the traditional Korean gift for a promotion, a retirement, a new office or a formal congratulation. It is understood as the dignified choice — restrained rather than showy — and it is usually placed where visitors will see it.
A ribbon carrying your name and the occasion phrase is attached to the pot, so please write the sender name exactly as you want it read.
Delivered anywhere in South Korea within three hours, and we send you a photograph of the plant in place once it arrives. If the pot or plant size shown is unavailable on the day, we substitute the closest equivalent and tell you before we deliver.
Seasonal stems
Matched to the photo in size and colour.
Free delivery
Anywhere in South Korea.
A photo on delivery
Emailed to you the moment it is handed over.
Ribbon or card
Printed exactly as you write it — English is fine.
Made near them
Arranged fresh that day, delivered by hand.
Remote islands and mountain areas may cost a little more — we tell you before we go ahead.
Once the florist has started making it, we can no longer change or refund it.
To change or cancel before then, message us on the live chat.
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