I Visited An Orchid Expert and Toured His Greenhouses!

I call him the Orchid Doctor(he doesn't know I nicknamed him) because he's so willing to help a novice like me even though he is so far advanced in orchid culture.

[@seaside2001]

This was fun. 😊👋

[@VickieCarla]

i loved it! Although next time I will not go mid day!

[@TDMoorethanjustORCHIDS]

LOVED your tour of the greernhouses. Some very nice and healthy specimens there. Must require CONSTANT care. Bet it smells so good in there. Thanks for sharing. Hope your orchid doctor got your plant on the mend.

[@VickieCarla]

it smelled heavenly! Some folks go for flowers, some for scent, but I like an interesting or big healthy plant. So, it's a treat to "have it all" in one place.

[@peggyford3801]

Nooo, I didn’t know vanilla is from an orchid plant ! 🙂

[@VickieCarla]

yup. the seeds are in an alcohol base to make what we know as vanilla extract. i may have bit off more than i chew. it’s a big plant.

[@carolm4545]

Hi, Vicki! That speckled orchid was fantastic! This was a cool adventure. You’ll have to do a video on the vanilla orchid. Do you use the seeds? Take care.

[@VickieCarla]

it’s my first one so i have no experience. but it’s kinda big. i hope i didn’t make a mistake bringing one home.

[@carolm4545]

P.S. I didn’t attend the orchid show. It was 97. I assume you have been in record heat, too. We have had little to no rain which is very unusual. Very interesting world, and Go, Maddie! ❤

[@VickieCarla]

yes we’ve been right around 90 many days and there is no rain. i don’t remember moving to arizona

[@carolm4545]

@@VickieCarla 😂 Arizona with Hurricanes! But we know those won’t be approaching our hallowed shores. 😇🏝️