Orchids in movies

[DaylightFirefly]

I have been puzzled for some time why a thread with provocative name “root porn” found its place in the advanced discussions. I hope that observation somehow justifies my attempt to find a place for a playful(I hope) topic of orchids and their depiction in cinematography.

It is interesting if not laughable at times what people show as gorgeous orchid species in movies.

If you come across a movie or other depiction of an orchid that does not make any sense, please bring it to this post.

To moderators: please feel free to move or delete this post if find it inappropriate for OB.
Sincerely,
Your fellow member.

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If you were to guess …. this is Cattleya Trianae in the detective series ‘Astrid’.

[Roberta]

[Clawhammer]

Cattleya trianae, played by Beallara 'Snowblind' haha.
Nice thread!

[estación seca]

Unfortunately TV news is mostly like this, too.

[Louis_W]

Anacondas: hunt for the blood orchid

Funny to me that they wouldnt even use an orchid. No budget for a google search I guess...

[My Green Pets]

First time I saw an orchid on TV in 1988! Mama's Family!

https://youtu.be/wgQMww_U2uE?si=uOFjfDDJkSZ14a1Q

[Maryanne]

Yep, i've noted orchids a few times in movies. I'm trying to think of the name of a very old black and white classic movie I saw years ago that starts with an old man in a wheelchair sitting in his 'hothouse' surrounded by blooming cattleyas. (wow) It's an old 'gangster movie' and has car chase etc. in it Name escapes me.

More recently, netflix has a series called 'Little Women' running. It has nothing to do with Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" which you may have had to read in High school. It's a Korean produced series. The "Blue Ghost" orchid plays a semi-prominent role in this suspence drama. The Blue Ghost is not even a dyed phal. It's an artificial, contrived plant/bloom that is bright indigo blue, and is grown in multiples secretly hanging on a 'tree.' If you receive one, you are a goner. There are other real orchids at times in the series. Also, there is a scene in which there is an orchid auction and a scene which takes place a the International Orchid Society meeting.

Cheers,
Maryanne

[DaylightFirefly]

Originally Posted by Maryanne

Yep, i've noted a few times in movies. I'm trying to think of the name of a very old black and white classic movie I saw years ago that starts with an old man in a wheelchair sitting in his 'hothouse' surrounded by blooming cattleyas. (wow) It's an old 'gangster movie' and has car chase etc. in it Name escapes me.

I found a couple of old black and white movies with orchids in them.

[My Green Pets]

Originally Posted by DaylightFirefly

I found a couple of old black and white movies with orchids in them.

What movies are these?

[DaylightFirefly]

These black and white characters are one and the same Mr. Nero Wolfe the orchid enthusiast and a very talented detective.