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Orchid Classes

*All classes are free with your paid admission to the festival.*



In Person Classes on Saturday January 14, 2023

Presented by the International Phalaenopsis Association

  • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM - Mike Mims, Blue Ridge Orchids, Asheville, NC, "How Best to Grow First Class, Fragrant Novelty Phalaenopsis"
  • 1 PM-2 PM - Dr. Leslie Ee - Canada, "The Legend of the Indigo violaceas: It's Origin, Significance and Hybridization"
  • 2:30 PM-3:30 PM - Bryan Goddard - Charlotte, NC, “How did we get here: A brief History of Hybridizing in North America”
  • 4 PM-5 PM - Julien Baruch - Krull Smith, Apopka, Florida, "Our Breeding Program at Krull Smith"

On Demand

  • Vanessa Campoverde - UF TREC
  • Topic: Virus & Orchids in South Florida
  • Lecture Recording: VIEW NOW
  • No Access Passcode required

  • David Off - Waldor Orchids
  • Topic: Orchid Buyers Club
  • Recorded live on September 22, 2021
  • Lecture Recording: VIEW NOW
  • Access Passcode: WSDX!*4E

  • Francisco Miranda - Miranda Orchids
  • Topic: Brazillian Cattleyas: Species and Culture
  • Recorded live on September 18, 2021
  • Lecture Recording: VIEW NOW
  • Access Passcode: n53$gfb2


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