Exquisite orchid displays ready for Tet market bloom
VOV.VN - Whenever traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) comes around, farmers are ready to supply sensational potted orchid displays at prices around a hundred million Vietnam dong in the market.
This pot of delicate lavender orchids cost VND99 million at Quang Ba market in Tay Ho district, Hanoi during Tet 2017. |
The display consists of 100 small orchids carefully arranged into layers of cascading flowers. |
The precious orchids are transported from central highland Da Lat City. |
Strong rootstock established in large flowerpots for grafting a variety of orchids according to a customer’s taste. |
A vase planted with more than 100 multicoloured orchids costs VND86 million. |
Despite the high prices, orchid displays are much sought after by many customers who wish to welcome Tet with a flourish. |
This vase planted with a spectacular arrangement of pastel yellow flowers costs VND75 million. |