orchidist
Exotic flower grower
An orchidist is a person who cultivates orchids, particularly as a serious hobbyist or specialist.
The term suggests dedication beyond casual gardening—orchidists often maintain greenhouses, join societies, and obsess over humidity levels and bloom cycles: The orchidist had converted her entire basement into a growing facility.
One who gathers items
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
devotion · fascination · obsession · dedication · appreciation · specialist · expert · show
Climate-controlled plant enclosure
- pottingPlacing in soil vessels
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
- wateringSupplying with moisture
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
repotting · propagation · hybridization · mounting · sphagnum · keiki · misting · blooming
Science of categorical arrangement
- angiospermsPlants producing covered seeds
- epiphytesPlants growing on others
- monocotsOne-cotyledon flowering plants
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
genus · pollination · morphology · column · endemic · biodiversity · conservation · flora
collector
One who gathers items
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
enthusiast · devotion · fascination · obsession · dedication · appreciation · specialist · expert · show · exhibition
greenhouse
Climate-controlled plant enclosure
- pottingPlacing in soil vessels
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
- wateringSupplying with moisture
humidity · repotting · propagation · hybridization · mounting · sphagnum · keiki · misting · blooming · ventilation
taxonomy
Science of categorical arrangement
- angiospermsPlants producing covered seeds
- epiphytesPlants growing on others
- monocotsOne-cotyledon flowering plants
species · genus · pollination · morphology · column · endemic · biodiversity · conservation · flora · phylogeny