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Top 6 Reasons to Buy an Orchid for a Dorm Room

August 18, 2020

Sending your child off to college can feel like one long list of items to purchase. Between bedding, school supplies and everything necessary to outfit their new dorm room, flowers might seem like the last thing on your mind. But giving your college-bound kid an orchid for their dorm room can be more than a pretty decoration!

6 reasons to buy an orchid for a dorm room

Whether your kid is heading back to the dorm room now or later this year, here are our top six reasons why you should buy an orchid for the dorm room. 

1. Orchids are easy to care for

Even the most distracted college students can probably remember to add three ice cubes to their orchids once a week. By giving them a plant with simple care, you can teach them how to care for another living thing — without setting them up for failure. You can even sign them up for free watering reminders to make caring for their orchids even more foolproof.

2. An orchid can remind them of home

Many college students suffer from homesickness, so having an orchid that reminds them of their homes can help ease their transition. Just seeing their plants in their rooms can be a source of comfort, and it’ll give you one more thing to ask about when you call to check in.

A coral orchid can add an especially warm touch. The color coral, which was Pantone's 2019 Color of the Year, symbolizes warmth and acceptance, and isn't that what making new college friends is all about? Shop our coral orchid collection here.

3. Orchids are a good substitute for pets

You don’t want your college student to return home from the summer with a hamster or some other pet their roommate talked them into getting. Instead, having an orchid can quell their desire to take care of something without the added annoyance of a cage to clean.

4. Plants improve air quality

Dorm rooms are often stuffy and small, so decorating with orchids can be a great way to improve the air quality. Plants help remove toxins from the air and release fresh oxygen, making your college student’s dorm room a happier and healthier place to be.

5. Orchids can help reduce drowsiness

College is exhausting. Students need all the help they can get to stay awake and study. Rather than have your child turn into a caffeine zombie, let an orchid do some of the work. Breathing in excess carbon dioxide can contribute to drowsiness, but orchids remove carbon dioxide from the air during the photosynthesis process.

6. Orchids are a great conversation starter

Making new friends as a new college student can be difficult. Having an orchid in a dorm room can be a great conversation starter. Who knows — your college student might even meet a fellow orchid enthusiast!

Not feeling flowers? Money Tree plants offer many of the same benefits as orchids and add a nice splash of green to any room. They're also easy to care for and do well in low-light settings. 

Make the Dorm Room Transition Easier

Making the transition to living in a dorm can be intimidating, especially in these uncertain times. It’s often easier to settle into a new place when you can use personal touches to make it your own. Buying an orchid can help ease the transition and make your college student’s new space feel more like home.

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