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Carmela Orchids · Hakalau, Hawaii · family-grown since 1960

The glasshouse on the
Hamakua coast.

A family nursery growing Hawaiian orchids from flask to bloom since 1960. Our monthly specials are named after — and hand-packed by — the kids, Avery, Zachary and Madison. Cattleya, dendrobium, phalaenopsis, oncidium and vanda, grown here and shipped worldwide. The names lead while the photography catches up.

Prices & descriptions are DRAFT — scraped from the current site, pending owner confirmation.

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From our family to yours

This season's specials, hand-packed by the kids

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The collection

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Since 1960

A 65-year Hawaiian family nursery

Established in 1960 on the Hamakua coast of Hawaii Island, Carmela Orchids grows cattleya, dendrobium, phalaenopsis, oncidium and vanda for retail and wholesale customers worldwide — offered from flasks to mature blooming plants, known for high standards of quality.

Our family & story

The monthly special

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