Aroids at Chatuchak Plant Market, Bangkok (2 of 4)

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Rachel 🌺. These plants are so pretty in bangkok and the colors and shapes of the leaves are amazing . Have agreat day .🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you so much. You too.

[@miche7032]

Amazing ! Thailand has been on my bucket list of places to visit. I’m going to have to work hard to make it happen. Thank you for taking us along. Hope your bag babies make you happy in a near future.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you. Yes, Thailand is a long way for many of us, even farther for you than me. I didn't visit extensively but Chiang Mai in the north was lovely.

[@venehamilton7010]

Thanks for taking us on this trip with you

[@GardeningatDouentza]

My pleasure

[@janetmore351]

Fantastic plants, so pleased the pot vendor made it back for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

You're very welcome. Thanks.

[@naturalexplorer]

Market looks good - well done. Love growing plants from seed or cutting into maturity. And here you are with Thai tissue cultured Aroids grown on in Ireland. Seemed easy for you to get them out of Thailand and into Ireland. Not so sure it would be simple process bringing them into Australia. Enjoy growing them on.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Ah, well. Australia has its own particular regulations. There's a lot to protect!

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

Good morning, Miss Rachel!!! Thank You for sharing this amazing video of CC Mkt and the new and old plants... one day I want to go!!! Thank you for sharing the before and after!! I miss your videos on potting, reporting, and saving...

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Chatachuk is such an amazing market. It has to be on every plant-lovers wish list. Which potting and repotting videos do you miss? I wasn't aware I had stopped making them 😳 I assume you saw the recent Christmas cactus saving video?

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

@GardeningatDouentza yes ma'am I saw the Christmas Cactus... I know you have done them on cutting to make baby begonia rex, but for some reason all my babies leaves dry and crinkle... any suggestions??

[@marcbrentlee]

Thanks for the virtual tour ❤

[@GardeningatDouentza]

My pleasure 😊

[@wandashaw3551]

Hi Rachel, There are so many beautiful plants. I love that you were able to pick up some, and they have grown so well for you. ❤

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you so much, Wanda. Yes, I was pretty happy to get some in the end.

[@sansilighting1774]

so many beautiful plants~😍😍

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks for visiting

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

Absolutely amazing and I feel so happy that you could bring some new plants and the cute pots. Thanks for sharing your adventures ❤❤❤

[@GardeningatDouentza]

So nice of you, Fernanda. Thank you.

[@LAllan-ls5er]

Another South Asian treat - thank you Gorgeous plants , and grown so well . I’d love to be there .

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Wouldn't mind being back there myself either now 😉

[@naree3511]

I’m glad you enjoyed your visit to Thailand, Rachel! The Monstera you found at the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="180">3:00</a> mark of the video is actually a highly variegated Thai Constellation! Hopefully you’ve tried many of our food, and come back for another visit in the future! Cheers, from Thailand ❤

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks for the info! It was a beauty. And, yes, I really loved Thai food - I'm a big fan now!

[@yyrexsg]

Come to Singapore plant event in 6 to 8 june 2025 Suntec Convention Centre Plantersmarketsg

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Ah well, if only I could...

[@mariaana7787]

Can you buy plants in there and bring them in Uk, and how many can you bring

[@GardeningatDouentza]

@@mariaana7787 Unfortunately since Brexit you can't even buy plants in the EU and bring them to UK. So, the answer to your question is no. Except in the case of companies providing CITES certification, as explained in this video.

[@jamesmoyong8496]

I will go insane if i ever go there, paradise for plant lovers

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Haha. Yes, it was very hard in many ways ☺️

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

Just make sure you don't put the new Monstera where the old one can see it, you don't want it getting jealous.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Oh yes. I'll have to avoid that 😅

[@erinya2758]

Why would you even dare think that plant came from America to Thailand. That's crazy. Thailand is the house plant capital of the world.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

I'm not sure who you're talking to. Nobody said plants came from US.

[@ErikAndrew-q2p]

Based on the video, I also don’t know who you’re referring to, but Thailand isn’t the only houseplant capital of the world. Lol. For instance, Colombia is the native home of anthuriums and philodendrons, Syngonium se, caladiums, and marantaceae, among many other species, so they have a booming houseplant industry. Also, Indonesia, as so many people import from there… also, Florida is pretty big on growers. They have a semi-tropical / tropical climate in the majority of the state… it only freezes at the northern end usually. I say USUALLY…haha, that freak winter weather recently did occur throughout the state, freezing many pythons, iguanas, and non-native reptiles and plants! But Florida is known to grow a ton of plants. Plus there’s south/central Texas that has a lot of growers, such as Steve’s Leaves; they run a pretty big business. Not to mention, um, a little country that streamlined & condensed the houseplant manufacturing business, years ago, in a highly professional way… a little country called the Netherlands? 😂