Pretty Flowers Arranged with Moss

Amaryllis and orchids in complementary colors make a cheerful display on a buffet or entryway table.

Updated April 06, 2021
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LENNART WEIBULL

Learn how to make a stunning flower arrangement with our simple how-to. This colorful, nature-inspired arrangement uses a blanket of moss to creatively hide the individual pots, which makes the plants appear as if they are sprouting up from the ground.       

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What you need

Materials
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How to do it

Step 1

Position plants (in original plastic nursery pots) in the tray so the tall amaryllis stands in center and the orchids surround it.

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Step 2

For a natural look, replace the poles holding the orchids upright with branches. Tie them together loosely with twine.

Step 3

Fill in the tray around pots with bubble packaging, then keep adding packaging to form a mound.

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Step 4

Cover the bubble packaging with moss.

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Step 5

Keep the arrangement out of direct light and heat. Mist moss at least once a day. Water orchids with a long spouted watering can as needed.

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