Orchid Gifts for Him: Father’s Day Gift Ideas That Grow

Finding gifts for him can be tricky. Another pair of socks? A bottle of something? If you’re stuck for Father’s Day gift ideas this year, consider something a bit different: a flowering orchid. It’s striking, it’s easy to look after, and it gives him something living to keep, not another thing to put in a cupboard.

Why an orchid works as a gift for him

• It’s low maintenance. No fuss, no daily watering. A Phalaenopsis needs a drink about once a week.
• It looks sharp. Clean lines, bold flowers and a brass and gold metal pot suit a home office, a desk at work or a modern living room.
• It lasts. The flowers typically keep going for up to three months.
• It’s a bit of a challenge. Getting an orchid to flower again next year is genuinely satisfying, and plenty of dads become hooked.

Matching the orchid to the man

• The home office dad: a single-stem white orchid adds life to a desk without taking up much room.
• The bold one: purple spotted orchids are dramatic and a real talking point.
• The gardener: he’ll appreciate the quality of a nursery-grown plant. Give him a multi-stem custom orchid arrangement and our care guide to get him started.
• The minimalist: white and purple orchids are understated with a little character.
• The pet owner: Phalaenopsis orchids are listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs, so they’re a safe choice for homes with pets. Read more.

Not just for Father’s Day

An orchid makes a great gift for him on plenty of other occasions too:

• Birthdays, for partners, brothers, sons and mates
• A new job, promotion or office
• Moving into a new home. See our guide to orchids for a new home.
• Retirement
• Get-well wishes

Prices

Single-stem orchids start from $119. For a bigger statement, our custom arrangements go from two stems at $179 up to six stems at $489. See our guide to orchid gifts at every budget for a full breakdown.

Order ahead for Father’s Day 2027

Father’s Day in Australia is Sunday 5 September 2027. Our nursery is closed on Sundays, so order during the week for delivery, or pick up from 350 Underwood Road, Eight Mile Plains on Saturday 4 September between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm.

Still not sure what he’d like? A Formosa e-gift card lets him pick his own.

Shop orchid gifts for him, grown at our family nursery in Brisbane.