Carter and Holmes Orchids

Quality Orchids Since 1947

Holiday Hours

Carter and Holmes Orchids will be CLOSED Friday July 4th, 2025 to observe Independence Day.

Saturday July 5th, 2025 will be By Appointment Only, to allow our staff some time off.

If you are planning to visit that day, please call ahead 803-276-0579 to let us know so someone will be available.

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.)

 We have lots of healthy, growing Orchids and tropical houseplants in May, June and July, but we won’t have much blooming to see again until at least late August. 

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.

Summer Shipping Update

We ship most orders within 7-10 business of payment being received.  Some orders may need to be held to avoid heat damage (TX, AZ, NM, FL). This includes extreme temperatures at our local shipping hub as well.Any plant orders that can not ship immediately are set aside and cared for while we watch for a safe shipping window.

Contact Us

UPDATE YOUR CONTACTS

Going Forward our office can be reached at our old phone number

803-276-0579 or 803-276-7519. Our toll-free number (800-873-7086) has been discontinued.

Boarding Services Now Available!

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

Recently Added

  • Slc. Dragon Gemstone
    $17.95
    $17.95
  • Potinara Newberry Jitterbug
    $17.95
    $17.95
  • Cattleya Fort Motte x Cattleya Chocolate Drop
    $17.95
    $17.95
  • Lc. C.G. Roebling 'Sentinel' AM/RHS
    $19.95
    $19.95
  • Lc. Coastal Splendor 'Papa Betancourt' AM/AOS x Lc. Coastal Splendor 'Flare'
    $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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