Orchid

More than 1000 different orchid species blossom

somewhere between the dark mountain forests of the north and the islands of the south of Thailand. This days there is not much difference where a particular type of orchid grow, you can find the same orchid in the south and the north (with some rare exceptions). As with many other plants and animals, deforestation and poaching took a heavy toll in the past, but there is hope it might get better in the future.

Several projects in Thailand are dedicated to preserve the genetic pool, raise the orchids in the nursery and reintroduce some species into the former habitat.

Thailand is the world’s largest exporter of fresh orchids and some of them can be discovered in various orchid nurseries and shops in Phuket.

For many Thais the beautiful flowers are a synonym of Thailand. As it is a delicate matter to grow orchids (some species even need about 4 years to blossom first time) the

nurseries usually specialize just on a couple of species / hybrids.

Generally speaking, species are taboo for export, hybrids are the ones raised in the nursery.


Orchid Nursery

For orchid “take away”, there are 3 ways, either you take the whole plant (last for long time with proper treatment), also in a different climate like Europe etc., take only the cut flower (right before you leave) the cut flowers stay ok for up to 1 month in a colder climate with proper treatment, or take the “seedlings in the bottle” (e.g. at the nursery mentioned below) and handle them according to the instructions

What you need with orchids in general is a sense for beauty and patience, the flower need a lot of time, care and ....maybe call it love.

If once you are in Phuket Thailand, have a look at the Phuket Orchidfarm, pass  the Chalong circle towards Rawai, after the school (you will see a sign post...Phuket Orchidfarm..) do a right turn.

You will find everything you want to see, there is a entrance fee (Thai and farang same fee !!) of baht 200,- including a information leaflet, its worth it.

 If you also want to picture this beauties you should visit the

place around 5 o’clock pm, at that time the sun position is just right for the shooting. They have currently several thousands orchids in the nursery.

For immediate “consumption” on the island, many small shops usually in the vicinity of 7-11 stores offer fresh orchids with a very economic pricing.

Small orchid bundles with up to 10 blooms and some green leaves around go for 10 baht.

A bundle of orchids with about 20-25 stems go for baht 150.

All this shops usually offer the same type of orchid hybrids, so it needs to visit the nursery for a more sophisticated bundle.

Since all orchid flowers offered in the shops around the island are also from the nursery there is not need to think about endangered species.

The hunting and smuggling out of the endangered species is usually done in the north of Thailand.

Orchids on the Palm Tree

All this beautiful blooms are really a feast for the eye and an admired decoration in any home, or maybe just in the hotel room during your stay on the island.

If you bought some of this orchid beauties just ask for a empty water bottle in your hotel, cut off the top and you have a suitable vase, or e.g. if you get them directly from the nursery they fix a small plastic container at the bottom which keep the orchid happy and alive for a week.

The orchid flowers don’t need fresh water every day and last for about 10 days. Just buy a bundle and have  you will have some visually happy days.

3 Dendrobium Orchids White

Vanda Orchid Orange Color full Plant

Dendrobium Orchid White

Vanda Orchid Violet full Plant

Vanda Orchid Dark Violet

Orchid White and Violet

Vanda Orchid Orange Color

Orchid Dark Yellow

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