Ever since Victorian orchid hunters ravaged the tropics in search of unique specimens to sell for ludicrous amounts of money, the West has been gripped by orchidelirium. Small wonder since orchids are not only beautiful, they’re among the most interesting plants on Earth.
Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of orchids, exploring how these exotic flowers went from Victorian status symbols worth thousands of pounds to affordable houseplants you can pick up at any garden store. They unpack the plant's incredible evolutionary tricks for survival, from tricking bees and wasps into pollinating them to producing millions of dust-sized seeds, plus they share practical tips for keeping your own orchids blooming year after year. Whether you're already an orchid enthusiast or someone worried you'll kill one, this episode is packed with surprising facts about these delicate-but-hardy flowers that have managed to captivate humanity for centuries.
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