This talk includes a range of topics all designed to help both new and experienced growers become better at understanding orchid names, the differences between species, varieties, hybrids and complex hybrids, where to find information on species and hybrids, what are clones versus seed grown orchids, what to look for in terms of awarded parents and what do awards mean along with personal tips I look for when shopping for new orchids.
Are you a fan of any and everything "jewel orchid?" Do you like them but need a little extra help growing them? Then this is the talk for you! Featured in a 2020 American Orchid Society webinar, this talk strictly focuses on jewel orchid species and how to grow the many different genera that are classified as jewel orchids. Not only is it filled with detailed pictures of these plants' beautiful foliage, but it also places an emphasis on flowers, something that is often overlooked in jewel orchids. This talk is a beginner-friendly talk that covers a lot of culture, so a piece of scratch paper might be recommended to those really wanting to get the most from it
I started growing Cattleyas under lights at 9 years of age. I now have been growing orchids/Cattleyas for 60 years. I had a nice career in Quality Assurance and Regulatory, most famously my time as Director of Quality Assurance for Jim Beam Brands Worldwide. (People somehow think drinking for a living must be fun?) I am now retired.
