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With a host of gift-giving opportunities just around the corner, including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Easter - or whether lockdown has just got you missing your loved ones - award-winning German planter expert LECHUZA has just what you need to put a smile on the face of that special someone.  

Forget giving a traditional bunch of cut flowers this spring and, instead, opt for something more thoughtful and long lasting. One of the nation’s favourite plants to give as a gift is the noble orchid. These tropical beauties are sold in vast quantities by garden centres and florists every year and make a striking present that can be enjoyed for years – if the recipient is able to keep them alive, that is! 

 There are a huge variety of orchids available; each with their own requirements, meaning some have earned a reputation for being quite demanding. However, the biggest pitfall is often as simple as overwatering; so to keep orchids looking their best and thriving in the home, treat the plant (and the person you are spoiling) to an ORCHIDEA pot from LECHUZA. This stylish, yet functional pot has been specifically designed to provide the perfect home for all orchid varieties and helps anyone become an orchid expert.  

The secret to growing healthy orchids is healthy roots. Orchids can’t tolerate waterlogging, which is why the LECHUZA ORCHIDEA irrigation system has been completely adapted to the needs of orchids and delivers the perfect amount of moisture, only when the plant requires. The pot’s water level indicator shows how much water is available in the reservoir and whether it needs a top up.  

In addition to the right level of moisture, an orchid’s roots need sunlight in order to survive and grow. That is why LECHUZA’s specialist planter includes a semi-transparent removable insert to help vital light reach the roots, as well as making it easier to regularly asses the plant’s health without disturbing it.  

To really maximise your gifted orchid’s chance of surviving and thriving, the pot comes complete with LECHUZA’s own orchid substrate, which ensures a balanced supply of water and air, good nutrient storage and a constant pH value to maintain good plant health year round. 

As well as keeping its contents looking beautiful, the pot itself makes a gorgeous gift. Featuring a curved petal-like design and available in a choice of the three classic matt colours – white, scarlet red and slate grey – you’re bound to find the perfect shade to showcase the orchid’s blooms to their best advantage, whilst also complimenting any living environment.  

Whatever the occasion, treat someone to a LECHUZA planter; the gift that keeps on giving. 

Available to buy now direct from www.lechuza.co.uk priced at RRP £22.94.