Can Orchid be Shipped in Bloom?
An experienced vendor will be able to ship you many orchids in bloom though none will guarantee safe arrival of flowers. It is best to order plants in ‘low spike’ or just setting buds, rather than those already in bloom. We have received numerous orchids in bud without any damage. The plant shown to the right was shipped in spike exactly as photographed. It all depends on the packing skills of the shipper, and how carefully the package was handled in transit. 5. What Will I Have To Pay For Shipping and Taxes? Expect to pay about 18 % to 25 % of the value of your order for packing/handling and shipping. Some vendors lump all the charges together, while others have a separate packing charge. USPS Priority mail is the basis shipping choice, but preferred vendors will use 2nd Day FedEx. Also, check to see how each vendor calculates shipping charges. Some use a flat percentage of your order value, while others base it on the number of orchid plants. Generally it makes most sense to order se
