Missouri is filled with gorgeous natural attractions and beloved landmarks. But did you realize that deep within a cave lies a stunning orchid shop and botanical store? It may seem like a strange home for such colorful blossoms, but the unique idea behind this business has proven incredibly successful. Here’s more on Bird’s Botanicals and why it should go at the very top of your must-visit list.

Bird's Botanicals is located at the seemingly unlikely cave entrance of 8201 E. 23rd Street Kansas City, Missouri.
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At nearly 150 feet underground, the magnificent orchid cave is home to about 10,000 flowers.
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Growing flowers underground might seem like a strange idea at first, given that no sunlight can reach the depths of this Missouri cave.
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Yet when it comes to the delicate orchid flowers, these damp and cool conditions happen to be perfect.
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David Bird, the owner of Bird’s Botanicals, has dedicated a significant amount of time to ensuring that his flowers have only the best conditions to grow in.
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Understanding the drawbacks of a traditional greenhouse, Bird decided to take his plants to a subterranean space where the elements could be controlled and his flowers could really blossom.
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Since he's creating artificial sunlight with heat lamps, Bird doesn’t have to worry about cloudy weather or rain.
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And as you can see, the results speak for themselves!
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A visit to this unique store is a chance to learn about the properties associated with different blooms and how they can be used in your home and garden.
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If you have a love for gardening, exotic plants, or even caves, a trip to Bird's Botanicals is well worth it. Mr. Bird may even give you a tour himself and many of his blooms are for sale.

For more information on this unique site, click here. Have you visited Bird’s Botanicals? If so, we’d love to hear about your experiences there!

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