History of Carolina Orchids

In Clemson, SC, where Tom completed his Ph.D. in Textile Chemistry, Shan and Tom got their first greenhouse in 1979. Their business began in 1980 as Clemson Orchids. For over 20 years, Tom taught and Shan worked in the chemical industry. They live in Fort Mill, SC and their occupation is Carolina Orchids.  The name Clemson Orchids was changed to Carolina Orchids to avoid the assumption that Clemson Orchids must be in Clemson rather than in Fort Mill, SC.  Located on Pleasant Road (which runs parallel to I-77), the greenhouses are less than two miles from Carowinds Amusement Park and the Charlotte, NC city limit. (NO, the CAROLINA Orchids sign is NOT printed with blue letters…)

Tom has given talks on bulbophyllums and angraecums to many societies for many years, and these talks are upgraded into PowerPoint with new pictures.  Shan gives a talk about her 2006 trip to Ecuador which shows orchids in their natural habitats.  Since Carolina Orchids specializes in species, a new talk is being put together featuring species not often seen.

PLEASE NOTE:  WE HAVE MANY MORE PLANTS FOR SALE THAN OUR PRICE LISTS INDICATE.  IF THERE IS AN ORCHID YOU WANT AND YOU DO NOT SEE IT ON OUR LIST, CONTACT US.  WE MAY HAVE IT!  

               Angraecums                                       Bulbophyllums

            Dendrochilums                                           Lycastes