The essence of the talk is to analyse, understand and explain all of the individual nutrients that orchids require for optimal growth. However, the talk is not just about nutrients, it is also about many of the practical elements that have to be considered when watering/feeding your plants. The talk uses theory as a backdrop but is based on decades of practical application and this is fully shared within the talk.

Biography

As a grower I have been involved in orchids for in excess of 30 years.

I specialise in Paphiopedilums and Phragmipediums in my intermediate house and Masdevallias and Oncidiums in the cool house.

I am the Vice President of Solihull & District Orchid Society having served as Chairman, Show Secretary and represented them on the BOC.

I am also a member of the OSGB, the British Paphiopedilum Society and the Pleurothallid Alliance.