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In Thailand more than 1000 different Thai orchid
species blossom
somewhere between the dark mountain forests of
the north and the islands of the south. This days there is not
much difference where a particular type of Thai orchid grow, you
can find the same Thai orchid in the south and the north (with some rare
exceptions).
Thai orchids 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, breed 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 and elsewhere. Actually the orchid nursery is
maybe the best place for a virtual Thai orchid show since they usually have
dozens of different types growing. Some nursery also grow some
species, but those are not for sale, only the hybrids are for
sale.
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. The nursery also do Thai orchid
wholesale.
For “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 Thai orchids 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 thai orchids in general is a sense for beauty and patience,
the Thai orchid need a lot of time, care and ....maybe call it love.
For all relevant information (which orchids are available, the
environment, the handling, how and where to buy and export them
etc. pls. go to
Phuket at Chalong, pass the circle
towards Rawai, after the school (you will see a sign post...Phuket
Orchid farm..) do a right turn. You will find everything you want
to see, there is a entrance fee (Thai and farang same fee !!) of
baht 60 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.
For immediate “consumption” on the island, many small
Thai orchid and other flower shops
usually in the vicinity of 7-11 stores offer fresh Thai orchids with
a very economic pricing. Small bundles with up to 10 blooms and
some green leaves around go for 10 baht. A bunch of Thai orchids with
about 20-25 stems go for baht 150. All this shops usually offer
the same type of hybrids, so it needs to visit the nursery for a
more sophisticated bundle of Thai orchid , since all 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.
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
Thai 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 Thai orchid happy and alive for a week. The
flowers don’t need fresh water every day and last for about 10
days. Just buy a bundle and you will have some visually happy
days.
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