Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
BBC News·May 14, 2026
Orchid breeders operate in a secretive and lucrative industry, where developing a new orchid can take up to a decade. To maintain a competitive edge, breeders keep their high-tech breeding processes confidential. This secrecy is necessary to protect their investments and prevent others from replicating their unique methods. As a result, the details of orchid breeding remain largely unknown to the public.
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