Prices can range from a $12 for a delicate strand of orchids at the Los Angeles Flower Market to $80 for a bushy double carnation lei at Lua’s store. Most orchid leis are made in Thailand, then ...

Alternatively, CG Hunter’s faux orchid is available to order on Costco’s website, where it retails for the slightly cheaper price of $39.99 and boasts a 4.8 out of 5-star rating based on 475 reviews. ...

Leis are traditionally a symbol for celebration, made up of a fragrant garland of flowers. In Southern California, the most popular leis are made from dendrobium orchids, in either purple or white.