Orchids 15 years newly hatched once, 136 million VND / tree

Because of the danger of extinction, it is possible to spend $ 5,000 or more on a branch of this rare species.

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This is a quite large orchid, with dark green leaves up to 30-40 centimeters, horizontal 4-5 inches.Flower detectors grow from tops, about 30-50 centimeters high, flowers 3 - 6, flower pots (pouch) 4 - 7 cm long, two wings of 10-18 cm long.

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In 1988, Jean Jules Linden named Paphiopedilum rothchildianum in honor of Count Ferdinand James Von Rothschild, a famous herbalist who grew orchids and then other scientists continued to study this orchid.

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However, it was later devastated by orchids and almost extinct smugglers.

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Currently, the Gold of Kinabalu orchid spreads only in Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Malaysia.

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This special flower blooms only once every 15 years between April and May, which is considered 'Gold of Kinabalu'.

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This is one of the most threatened species.Because of this rarity, people have to spend $ 6,000 ((about 136 million) or more for one branch of it.

Update 17 December 2018