A Journey of Passion and Dedication
My Story
- My passion for orchids and the joy they bring to my life all started when I inherited my mom's collection of orchids after she passed away. When the first Cattleya bloomed, I felt she was smiling down on me and it made me feel closer to her. This passion has now turned into an obsession.
- My love and admiration for these beautiful plants have grown exponentially over the years, and I now have over 3000 orchids in my collection. I love collecting, buying, and exchanging orchids from all around the world.
- At Orchidoholics254, our greenhouses are divided into different environments that simulate and mimic the natural habitats and environments that the various species come from. We believe that it's important to share our knowledge and experiences of growing these beautiful plants, both to help them thrive and to enrich our lives. We hope that this will be a place where everyone can come to learn, share, and grow with us.
- With the support and encouragement of my family and friends, I was able to pursue my passion for orchids and turn it into a business. As a Kenyan-born woman and mother of three, I started Orchidoholics254 during the pandemic as a way to relieve stress and give people an outlet from the lockdown, curfew, and homeschooling.
- It is a place where people can come to learn, share their experiences and knowledge, and grow their orchids. It has become a passion project of mine and I am excited to see how it develops in the future.
- Orchids have very delicate flowers that need to be treated with extreme care, but it's worth the effort. They are the most beautiful flowers in the world. When I'm feeling down, I go to my greenhouse and look at my orchids. I take a deep breath and the visual symphony created by the combination of their vibrant colors and intricate designs engages and captivates the senses and immediately cheers me up.
- As an obsessive orchid enthusiast, I cannot help but feel a deep connection with these plants, as they have become an inseparable part of the fabric of my life.
- Growing orchids can be a great way to develop resilience, and patience, and learn the ability to let go of things that are outside of our control. As orchids are delicate plants that require specific care and attention, growing them teaches us to be patient as we wait for them to bloom and resilient when they don't always thrive.
- Additionally, working with plants is a great way to connect with nature and find a sense of peace and relaxation. Being in the peaceful and calming atmosphere of a greenhouse can be a meditative experience that allows us to disconnect from the stresses of daily life and connect with the natural world around us.
- It requires careful attention to environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, light, and nutrition to cultivate delicate flowers. The process of nurturing an orchid from a seedling to a blooming plant can take years and requires patience and dedication.
- Orchids also teach you to let go of control and adapt to the unpredictable nature of life, just as they must adapt to their changing environmental conditions.
- The adventure of growing orchids comes from experimenting with different growing mediums, fertilizers, and techniques to find what works best for each individual plant and learn more about the complexities of this fascinating hobby.
Thank you for joining us on this adventure to grow our Orchids and Ourselves through shared experiences.