TRAINING and DEMONSTRATION ON GROWING ORCHIDS ON 10TH AND 11TH NOVEMBER 2018

TRAINING & DEMONSTRATION ON GROWING ORCHIDS ON 10TH AND 11TH NOVEMBER 2018 DURING THE ORCHID SHOW 2018

The Orchid Society of Karnataka (TOSKAR) will be organising Training & Demonstration on Orchid Growing for the beginner and the hobbyist on the nuances of successful orchid growing. Growing orchids is not difficult, but the key to your success lies in understanding the specific requirements of orchids. The sessions will prepare and help you to understand the finer points of orchid growing.

The training sessions are scheduled for 10th and 11th November 2018 at Dr. Marigowda Hall, Lalbagh, Bangalore and will focus General Orchid Growing tips on epiphytes, terrestrials and special emphasis on the below mentioned genera

Saturday 10th November 2018

Sunday 11th November 2018

Registration fees:
Rs.300 for members for each session
Rs.500 for non-members for each session

Bank Account Details for online Payment:
A/c Name:  The Orchid Society of Karnataka
Name of the Bank: Canara Bank
A/c Type: Savings Bank Account
A/c Number: 0684101029386
IFSC Code: CNRB0000684
Branch: Lalbagh West Branch

Registration: On-line registration. We are restricting the number of participants to twenty-five, hence please register early to avoid disappointment.
Other details: Participants will be provided a starter kit and given a hands-on opportunity to get a feel of the plants, media, fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides. Participants will also be provided with a redeemable coupon worth Rs. 100 which can be utilised in buying Orchids or other accessories at Orchid Society Stall at the venue during the Orchid Show only.
The sessions will be conducted by expert Orchid Hobbyists with more than 15 years of experience in growing of Orchids.
Contact person: Mr Suresh Babu Donthi WhatsApp 9844355276 email sureshdonthi65@gmail.com

Content of the Training Workshop

• Introduction to Orchids – Epiphytes & Terrestrials, Monopodial & Sympodial.
• Selecting a good plant, deciding on a plant/genus suitable to your growing conditions, genera and alliances suitable for growing in Bangalore.
• Light requirements for your orchids and placing them in the right location at home.
• Temperature requirements of orchids in general.
• Water – when and how much to water, problems of over-watering
• Humidity an important factor, how to maintain it.
• Aeration – its importance specially during the summer months in Bangalore.
• Nutrition – what to provide, how much, when to fertilise.
• Potting of your plant – selection of pots. clay or plastic. Mounting of orchids.
• Potting media – types, their advantage and dis-advantage, use of locally available media always preferred.
• Potting procedure – potting of epiphytes and terrestrials, staking a plant, labelling and its advantages, repotting – when and why is it necessary.
• Pests and diseases – common pests and how to control them – seasonal pests.
• Specific tips on the particular genera, its cultivation, growing and taking care of this lovely orchid.
• Question and answers to any specific doubts raised by the participants.
• Potting / Mounting of the genera with hands-on experience being provided to each individual participant