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Carter and Holmes Orchids

Quality Orchids Since 1947

Shipping Update

12/30/25- Due to the current arctic blast across the Southeast we have held off shipping early this week.

Where Can We Ship....And When?

Our policy for safe delivery is to ship Ready to Bloom Orchids through temperatures of 32° and above. This includes items for gifts that are in spike, bud or bloom stage.

For seedlings and other non-blooming plants, temperatures of 26° and above are safe with heat packs, which we provide at no additional cost.  

For temperatures at 25° or below, orders are set aside and cared for until a safe weather window opens up. If we think that window is not likely to occur within 3 weeks, you will be contacted by us. Please make sure to provide a phone number and email address when ordering.

We have disabled shipping to some northern most states until closer to Spring 2026. These are places where we almost never see safe shipping windows during the winter months. This includes northern tier such as Minnesota, Dakotas, Maine etc...

HOLIDAY HOURS

Carter and Holmes Orchids will have the following special Holiday Hours:

Christmas Eve- Visitors Welcome with Appointment

Christmas Day- Nursery Closed

New Year's Eve- Visitors Welcome with Appointment

New Year's Day- Nursery Closed

We expect to be open our normal hours otherwise. Please give us a call and less us know if you would like to visit.

Special Announcements

Planning a Visit?

The nursery is open to the public from 9-5, Monday through Saturday year round, and you are welcome any time. (We are closed for major holidays.)

Whenever you plan a visit, please contact us so someone here can plan to spend time with you, and so we can answer any questions about nearby places to visit and restaurants.

Boarding Services Now Available!

Announcing Plant Sitting and Boarding for Orchids and Tropical Plants. More information can be found here.

Recently Added

  • Laelia alaorii x sibling *Miniature Species*
    $29.95
    $29.95
  • Blc. Waikiki Gold x Waianae Leopard
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Epicattleya Kyoguchi 'Happy Field' HCC/AOS x self
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Brassocattleya Taiwan Mermaid 'STK'
    $24.95
    $24.95
  • Blc. Phillip Bedenbaugh
    $17.95
    $17.95

More than just orchids

Have You Ever Heard of Something called an 'Ice Orchid'?

By now many orchid growers, beginners and experienced alike, have heard the theory about watering orchids with ice cubes.  In case you haven’t, it goes something like this.

“Water your Orchid with three ice cubes a week and it will be happy as can be!”

But Why Is This Wrong?

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Tropical and Indoor Plants

In addition to our orchids, we also love companion plants like begonias, gesneriads, ferns and more.  We propagate most ourselves from cuttings, spore or seed. 

Our collection includes decades old varieties not commonly seen, plus new and exciting plants. Varieties available may change seasonally but we always have something to choose from.

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Testimonials

"I absolutely love the plants I received from you! They were so well packed and you even included a little heat pack so that the orchids could stay warm during shipping. My plants arrived really quick after I ordered and they were healthy with no damages at all! Thank you for the great service. I would definitely consider order more orchids from you in the future!"

Shumei C.

"Loved the Open House all your staff are so helpful and it's not my first visit! Enjoyed my visit very much; good food friendly people and great plants!"

Jeanne O.

"SO impressed with their service, orchids and selection. When I ordered, everything was shipped quickly and safely. They have amazing prices for the size of the orchids, and you should definitely join the email list to check out all of their deals because they do them often and with great deals.

Taylor H.

"Great visit to your greenhouse yesterday! I appreciate the hospitality and reasonable prices! Look forward to coming back the next time we pass through!"

Chad W.

"I've loved, and bought, plants from them for years--never been disappointed!"

Sue P.

"Bar none the best orchid house I have ever dealt with, and I've worked with dozens! I don't know if they still do the community lunches, but I have great memories of talking orchids and eating amazing home cooked meals there. We always felt like family."

Scott E.

"Love this orchid house! Such a knowledgeable family business; plants guaranteed to not have disease, and if you ever have a problem with one, they are happy to take a look and give some advice. Amazingly kind."

Samantha H.

"I just wanted to thank you for the really beautiful plants you filled my order with. Even though I had to wait for the order for several weeks due to severe heat, it was worth the wait. They all arrived in good shape and were much larger plants then I expected. I know you usually get e-mails from disgruntled customers or shipping issues. I just wanted to say GOOD JOB !! and Thanks for my new additions."

Debbie H.

"Thank you for my most recent order! The plant is absolutely beautiful, the spike was well protected, and the warm pack was much appreciated. Thanks for everything."

Michelle R.

Carter and Holmes Orchids

629 Mendenhall Road

Newberry, SC 29108

Mon - Sat, 9am - 5pm
Closed Sundays

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