Vanda Orchid — Five Stylings, Quietly at Home

Four Vanda orchids, each with a different face. The way the petals curved, the direction each bloom naturally turned — even within the same variety, no two were alike. So before We started arranging, We just looked at them for a while. We worked with each flower's own character, finding the right angle for each stem one by one, then chose the vessels and baskets around them. The goal was to let the strong presence of each Vanda orchid shape the whole scene in the room.

Arrangement 1: With Allium

Close-up of a purple Vanda orchid and Allium styled with minimal greens in a Japanese ceramic vase.

Wide shot of a Vanda orchid arrangement on a wooden table in a minimalist home interior with a basket and plants.

or the first styling, the Vanda takes center stage. Two stems of Allium reach straight up alongside it, and a few green leaves sit at the base. Simple and vertical. The wooden table, the houseplants in the background, a rustic woven basket, and some wild Dokudami leaves I brought in from the garden — everything around it was already there.

Arrangement 2: With Delphinium

Close-up of a purple Vanda orchid styled with delicate blue Delphinium and small green leaves.

A minimalist arrangement of Vanda orchid and Delphinium placed against a wall with a blue floral tile.

The second styling stays within cool tones. The purple of the Vanda and the blue of the Delphinium sit naturally close in color, no contrast needed. A few small green leaves keep it quiet. The blue floral tile on the wall was the starting point for this one — everything was chosen to sit comfortably within that corner of the room.

Arrangement 3: With Aster and smoke tree

Close-up of a purple Vanda orchid styled with soft pink Aster flowers and seasonal smoke tree branches.

A Vanda orchid and pink Aster arrangement placed on a woven rattan sheet on a wooden shelf.

The third styling is softer. One Vanda paired with rosy pink Aster. A little smoky, feathery smoke tree tucked behind adds just enough lightness. Pulled back, it sits on a wooden shelf. A piece of woven rattan webbing underneath the vessel — just one small detail that ties the whole thing together.

Arrangement 4: With Kangaroo Paw

Close-up of a purple Vanda orchid and yellow Kangaroo Paw arrangement with rich green foliage.

A Vanda orchid and Kangaroo Paw arrangement on a shelf next to a traditional Japanese bamboo basket.

The fourth styling is all about contrast. Yellow Kangaroo Paw alongside the purple Vanda — two strong personalities, placed close together inside the bowl. A generous amount of green foliage woven around the stems softens the tension between them. Pulled back, something in the air shifts. The fine needle-leaved greens connect naturally with the bamboo basket resting nearby on the shelf.

Arrangement 5: With Kangaroo Paw and a ceramic jar

Close-up of a purple Vanda orchid styled naturally inside an old Japanese ceramic jar with a lid.

A Vanda orchid in a ceramic jar on a wood compote, styled with a woven basket and a rattan lampshade.

The fourth styling is all about contrast. Yellow Kangaroo Paw alongside the purple Vanda — two strong personalities, placed close together inside the bowl. A generous amount of green foliage woven around the stems softens the tension between them. Pulled back, the mood is quieter, more grounded. The fine needle-leaved greens connect naturally with the bamboo basket resting nearby on the shelf.

Lately, most of my days are spent working on my upcoming flower styling book. It has finally moved into the latter half of the project. Looking through the layouts as the pages begin to take shape, something feels right. This book is packed with styles and variations that couldn't be covered in the blog, along with our core philosophy of flower styling and a sense of playfulness. My focus now is simply to shape it into something meaningful for everyone who shares this love for flowers. It is becoming a collection of moments exactly as I wanted them to be.

I hope your space brings you a little extra joy today.

-mizu