Exterior Design There are several ways to approach exterior design with orchids, is often simplest to enjoy the orchids as interior plants for a few months or until their blooms fade, and then transfer the still healthy and prolific plants to the outdoors where they will surprise with blooms at their whim. A Phaleanopsis is wonderful peeking out from under the leaves of a Banyan or Oak tree. They can be strategically hung in baskets to gather the light they need, or attached to cork or fern bark. Mary' carries everything needed to coax orchids into the landscape, and more important, the advice and expertise to help the novice approach their project. .