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Aloha mai kākou,
One of the most common lei we make here at 2Honu, is orchid. “Pua 'okika” (poo wah oh kee kah) is the general name or genus of the orchid. The first orchid that was brought to Hawai'i, was the Dendrobium anosmum, or what we fondly call, Honohono (ho no ho no). These sweet fragrant orchids were introduced here, from the Phillipines in 1896. About 40 yrs later, Hawai'i had its success in hybridization, becoming one of the most lucrative industries for Hawaiian orchids. On the Big island, there are many orchid farms, due to the climate and natural habitat. Orchids are so abundant here, which is how our island’s nickname came to be…. The Orchid Isle…..
A hui hou,
Haunani
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