Success from growing Phalaenopsis orchids.

The model of cultivating Phalaenopsis orchids by Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy (Group 2, An Ninh village, Hiep Thanh commune) is becoming a model for effective transformation and adaptation.

Ms. Thuy's orchid garden currently has many diverse and popular varieties of Phalaenopsis orchids.

With over 6 acres of land dedicated to orchid cultivation, Ms. Thuy has not only achieved economic success but also contributed to affirming the value of Vietnam's orchid industry.

Ms. Thuy recounted that about 20 years ago, she began her career cultivating cymbidium orchids, a traditional flower favored by many. However, noticing the increasingly hot weather directly affecting the growth of cymbidium orchids, in 2008, she made a bold and strategic decision: to switch to cultivating Phalaenopsis orchids, a species considered to prefer warmer climates.

To master the technique of growing Phalaenopsis orchids, Ms. Thuy has continuously learned. She has both independently researched through books and documents and actively exchanged experiences with those who came before her in the profession. Thanks to this, caring for Phalaenopsis orchids, although requiring meticulous attention, is not too difficult for her. On average, it takes about two years from the time of planting to when a Phalaenopsis orchid plant is ready for sale.

According to Ms. Thuy, one of the key factors contributing to the success of this model is the stable, year-round market with good prices. Ms. Thuy has built a diverse and flexible distribution channel system. Traditional channels include selling pots directly and wholesaling to retailers and stores who then resell them to individual customers. This helps her maintain a stable distribution network and achieve large sales volumes. In addition, she quickly grasped the e-commerce trend by selling to livestreamers online. Through this, she reached a wider customer base, especially young people.

In particular, she has a large number of regular customers from her time growing orchids, mainly concentrated in major cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi , and many provinces and cities nationwide. These are the main markets for orchids, where there is high purchasing power and a large demand for decorative flowers and gifts. This not only ensures a stable output but also shows that her reputation and product quality have been built and maintained over decades... During the Lunar New Year, the demand for Phalaenopsis orchids increases, and Ms. Thuy flexibly provides both cut flowers and potted orchids, meeting the diverse needs of her customers.

Not content with her success with the Phalaenopsis orchid, Ms. Thuy also demonstrates foresight and the ability to grasp new market trends. Currently, her garden is growing air plants (Tillandsia or Air Plant) imported from Thailand, and she is in the process of propagating this type of plant. Air plants are unique ornamental plants that are becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam. Their special feature is their ability to grow without soil, absorbing nutrients from the air or morning dew. Originating from the mountainous regions of Central and South America, air plants were introduced to Vietnam in 2012 and quickly became a trend in home and office decoration. They are loved for their unique beauty, diverse varieties (over 600 types worldwide, 3 common types in Vietnam), ease of care, and excellent air-purifying capabilities. This is also a promising new direction, showing Ms. Thuy's continuous exploration and creativity in developing agricultural economics.

The story of Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy is a clear example showing that, with perseverance, a willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt, farmers can absolutely achieve high and stable incomes from effective agricultural models.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/thanh-cong-tu-trong-lan-vu-nu-381539.html