Orchids have been an important part of Green Castle Estate for more than 12 years. In an effort to expand entrepreneurial opportunities in the area, Green Castle Orchids was turned over to GC Orchids in 2007, which is owned and operated by Lloyd and Shanet Pringle of Rosend St. Mary. Mr. Pringle has been with the orchid operation for 11 years, and brings a wealth of experience to the business. GC Orchids is Jamaica’s biggest supplier of cut orchids and potted orchid plants. Their location at Green Castle Estate features three one-acre shade houses and a one-half acre main house. The primary product is cut flowers from Hawaiian-type dendrobiums produced from approximately 60,000 plants with a smaller number of Thai orchids. In addition to cut flowers, the operation includes approximately 30,000 potted orchids in varying stages of growth which are sold on the local market. A smaller numbers of cattaleya, phalaenopsis, vanda and the lovely local orchid, broughtonia, are also sold. The greenhouses are part of the Estate tour and are open daily from 7:00 to 4:00 or by appointment. Questions can be directed to Mr. Pringle at 1 (876) 382-7640.