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Presented by Gary VanGelder
Have you ever purchased an orchid from a Grocery Store or Big Box Retailer to enjoy the beauty of the flowers? The flowers lasted for a while and then you watched in despair as the plant slowly faded away until it was ready for the compost heap. After a few times of this, you either no longer buy them or just consider them disposable.
This presentation will help you have the best chance possible to change this scenario, so you can keep them thriving and get them to bloom again!
This presentation will cover some basics of all orchids and then delve deeply into the culture needs of these Grocery Store Orchids - Phalaenopsis Hybrids. It will encompass the fundamentals of light, temperature, and watering along with many other tips. The presentation will also have a quick look at some easier to grow orchids and a Preview of the Orchid Society of Western PA Spring Orchid Show being held on March 15 & 16, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel near South Hills Village.
Gary is a lifelong resident of the South Hills and has been a member of the Orchid Society of Western PA since 2008. He is currently serving a second term as it's President.