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Growing Orchids in Hawaii

Established in 1974, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens has been a prominent grower and retailer of Cattleya orchids for over 30 years.  Behind it all, Mr. Moriyasu Akatsuka who has been in the orchid business for decades, brings with him many years of orchid experience.  Prior to his establishment here in Hawaii, Mr. Akatsuka worked in a family orchid nursery in Japan.  There are over 500 blooming orchids on display, including his “mother plants” and their hybrid offspring.  We have a large variety of orchids on display that include Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Phalaenopsis, Miltonia, Odontoglossums and more.  We are constantly evolving with the floral industry.  Beyond our orchids, we also offer Anthuriums, Bromeliads and Tropical Cut Flower arrangements.  We are Hawaii Agriculture Certified and prepared to ship your floral needs locally in Hawaii or anywhere in the US Mainland.


If you're lucky enough to visit our nursery during the spring months between April-May, you will be able to catch a glimpse of our $20,000 orchid plant! 

This orchid was brought from its natural habitat in Thailand.
No hybridization, a real gift from mother nature.
It was awarded a First Class Certificate (FCC) for size and symmetry in 1991.
It received 91 out of a possible 100 pts.
Propagation through hybridization will decrease the value of the plant.
Propagation by cloning has been unsuccessful, so propagation can only be done through division.
This is not the only plant like this in the world, but it is the only one of it’s kind with perfect symmetry & registered with the American Orchid Society.
Blooms once a year & will stay in bloom for two months.


Akatsuka Orchid Gardens is located on the Big Island of Hawai’i on Highway 11, right on the way to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, between the 22 and 23 mile marker. 

If you’re planning a trip to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stop by to see our display room. We offer a free self guided tour of the gardens, and we are open 7 days a week, from 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. The building has easy access and is wheel chair accessible.

We invite you to come and see our blooming display of orchids and cut flowers. While you’re here, stop in and browse through our unique gift shop. You’re sure to find that special gift for that special someone on your list!



Our Promise

Akatsuka Orchid Gardens has been in business for over 30 years.  Located in Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, we started in 1974 as a small family orchid business and today we are still running our company with the same family values.  We continue to do our best to provide quality service to all of our customers.  Our promise is to provide high quality orchids straight from our greenhouses to arrive just in time to display the blooming flower.  We strive to bring you the best in freshness and quality of orchids.  With all our Cattleya orchids being grown on site in our 11 greenhouses, it doesn’t get closer to the source than that.  All of our floral shipments are guaranteed to be delivered through FedEx 2-day delivery.  With each orchid order, we carefully pack plants according to current shipping area weather conditions as to ensure your sensitive orchid plant arrives in mint condition.  If the orchid or cut flower does not arrive as promised, contact us within 7 days of arrival and we will be sure to remedy the problem. 

Our Showroom

We have a large variety of orchids in our showroom located in Volcano, Hawaii.  As soon as you step in the door, you can see the orchid varieties that are on display that include dendrobiums, oncidiums, paphiopedilums, phaelanopsis, vanda, and our in house specialty, cattleyas.  Beyond the orchids, we also carry anthuriums, bromeliads and tropical cut flower arrangements.  All the orchids on display can be packed for shipment to anywhere in the US Mainland.  Some restrictions or additional fees due to agricultural regulations may apply to Alaska and Arizona.  Remember to come to visit our showroom when visiting the Big Island of Hawaii. 

Tropical Flower Arrangements

As always we are constantly coming up with new floral arrangement ideas.  We carry a variety of tropical cut flower arrangements to choose from.  This provides a great way to share the orchids and tropical flowers of Hawaii with the rest of the nation.  Many of our cut flower arrangements start off with a selection of anthuriums and also include sprays of dendrobiums or oncidiums.  We also feature cut flower arrangements with heliconia and bird of paradise as well.  As we continue to provide the best quality in cut tropical flowers to all our customers, we will continue to add new floral arrangements. 

Weddings

Many people also search to bring a unique flair to their wedding.  Many of our tropical floral arrangements, orchid plants and cut flowers can also be used in weddings.  Cut orchid blooms are perfect to use in a bride’s bouquet or a single cattleya as a groom’s boutonniere.  We can provide florals for weddings in Hawaii but can also arrange to have flowers sent to Washington, California, or anywhere in the US.  What a unique way to bring a touch of Hawaii to your wedding by using orchids and tropical flowers that are not available everywhere.  For all wedding flower inquiries please contact us at 1-888-967-6669.

Gifts & Holiday

An orchid plant or cut flower arrangement is the perfect gift for that special someone in your life.  Whether you are celebrating a graduation, birth, or to show you care, an orchid plant is a gift that will last forever.  During those times in life where you want to give something that is out of the ordinary or to remember your visit to Hawaii, a tropical arrangement or orchid plant will bring back fond memories.  During the holidays an orchid plant or tropical floral arrangement would be the perfect host gift for holiday parties.  Our orchids are also wonderful to just place around the house to add a tropical feel when the weather is cold outside.  No matter what occasion, send the gift of fresh, high quality orchid plants and cut flower arrangements to your loved ones to show that you care.