• This Lady Slipper Orchid features burgundy blooms with possible brown undertones and darker accents. The amount and intensity of each tone may vary depending upon Mother Nature.
• Recommended delivery date is 1 to 2 days before your event. If your event is Saturday suggested delivery date is Thursday or Friday.
• Lady Slippers are available all year, but with limited availability. Please call us toll free at 1-877 50 ROSES (507-6737) prior to placing your order to discuss availability*
• Each stem has one bloom.
• Average bloom size is 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter.
• Average stem length is 3.5 inches.
• Lady Slipper Orchids are known for their inflated, pouch-like lips.
• Also known as moccasin flower, the lady slipper gets its name from its distinctive shape, resembling a moccasin or slipper.
• Orchids are shipped with water tubes to supply continuous hydration during shipping.
• Expected vase life is an average minimum of 8 days.
• Orchid flower meaning is love, beauty, refinement, beautiful lady, Chinese symbol for many children, thoughtful, maturity, or charm.
• Since flowers are a product of Mother Nature and due to variation in monitor resolutions, the exact color tones of this flower may vary to some degree.
• Package contents and prices are based on availability and are subject to change due to weather and market conditions.
• Your flowers will arrive looking thirsty and sleepy. This is absolutely NORMAL. Please refer to our Flower Care tab on this product page for a descriptive process on care and handling instructions.

*In the event that a substitution may be necessary to make certain that your flowers are delivered on time, we take the utmost care in assuring that your order is as similar to your original flower choice as possible even if this means substituting flowers of higher value. While we will always try to inform under these circumstances, flower substitutions may be shipped without verbal confirmation from you. 

Bulk Orchids were shipped directly from our partner flower farms. Before shipping your flowers, we prepare them for their journey with proper hydration methods. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Remove flowers from box by cutting any straps.
2. Simply prop the flowers upright in the water tubes that they arrive in until you are ready to arrange your flowers.
   
3. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, drafts or excessive heat. 
4. Every 24 hours or as needed, refresh the water to maximize the life and beauty of your flowers.

Lady Slipper Orchids are shipped in full bloom. There is no need to receive the flowers many days in advance for opening the flower. In addition, Lady Slipper Orchids have short stems. You may consider wiring them to fit in your bouquets and arrangements.

Orchids do not like refrigeration; it may damage them. Optimal temperature for your orchids is 18C or 65F. Anything cooler than this could potential be harmful and may damage the flowers.

• FiftyFlowers uses FedEx or UPS for priority overnight delivery service. All deliveries should arrive by 5pm on your chosen delivery date and your flowers will most likely be delivered before 10:30am. Delivery time depends on service available to your address. Please contact FedEx and/or UPS and ask them the guaranteed delivery time for your specific delivery zip code. 
• Deliveries are available Tuesday through Friday and, at an additional fee, Saturday.
• The day before your selected delivery date, you will receive an automatically generated tracking number, which you can use to track your package online at www.FedEx.com or www.UPS.com. You can also obtain your tracking number by signing into your FiftyFlowers.com online account.
• In order to ensure proper flower delivery, FedEx and/or UPS will require signature at the time of delivery. Please arrange to have somebody home to ensure proper delivery. In the event that somebody will not be available at the delivery address please leave a note in an obvious place indicating that it is okay to leave your flower package releasing all responsibility and include your name and signature.  If you miss your delivery, please contact FedEx at 1.800-GO-FEDEX or UPS at 800-782-7892 directly with your tracking number to reschedule delivery. 
• Each order must have a valid and working telephone number. FedEx and/or UPS will not accept any orders without a working telephone number. 
• Please review your shipping address carefully. If you provide the wrong shipping address, we are not responsible for any problems that may result. Any shipping redirects or changes will incur a $20 fee and changes may not be feasible as the delivery date approaches, especially once the shipping tracking number has been assigned. 
• FiftyFlowers.com is not responsible for packages that are received before or after the specified delivery date, are lost, stolen or damaged once in the hands of the carrier. In the event that there is a delay with your package, please contact FedEx/UPS directly.
• If your tracking number starts with a "D" your package has been shipped with Ontrac. You can track your package online at: www.ontrac.com or call them directly at 1-800-334-5000 in the event you need to reschedule your delivery.
• Shipments to Hawaii and Alaska will be charged an additional $45 per box surcharge. 
• Shipments to Canada will be assigned a 40% surcharge to cover import duties, processing and filing these import duties on our client’s behalf as well as out of country shipping fees.
• We can arrange shipments to Puerto Rico. Please send an email to weddings@fiftyflowers.com with the complete shipping address and flower order. Within 24 hours, one of our customer service representatives will confirm your total order price.

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