Workshop on Growing Paphiopedilums & Cattleyas

The Orchid Society of Karnataka is organising a workshop on growing of Paphiopedilums & Cattleyas on 26 April, 2014. The workshop is in line with the objectives of the Society of popularising growing of orchids and at the same time spread the message of conservation of orchids. Growing of orchids though not difficult, but the key to success lie in understanding their specific requirements and providing the same. This programme is designed to introduce orchids to a common grower or hobbyist and highlight the finer requirements for successful Paphiopedilums & Cattleyas growing.

Workshop Date: 26 April 2014. (Last date for Registration: 20 April, 2014)
Venue: Dr. M. H. Mari Gowda Hall, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Bangalore
Time: 11.00 AM to 1.00 PM

Registration: Registrations are Closed now.
For any clarifications you may email Mr.Ravee Bhat (email: workshop@toskar.org) Alternately TOSKAR officials can be reached on below numbers: President – 94483 51170, Secretary – 98860 00161 and Vice president – 99451 80018)

Registration Fee/Payment details: Rs.500/ – for non-members and Rs. 300/- for members of society. Payments can be done through cheques/DD in the name of “The Orchid Society of Karnataka” payable in Bangalore.
A/c details for use of cheque/DD/cash deposits and online transfers as below,
Canara Bank – Bangalore, Lalbagh West
A/c number: 0684 1010 29386
IFSC Code: CNRB0000684
Kindly make sure your payment is done on or before – 23rd April 2014

Limited number of participants and First come first serve basis– Send in your registrations before the last date.

Contents of the workshop

Introduction to the genus – Paphiopedilum & Cattleya
General requirements and Culture
Topis – a. Light
b. Temperature
c. Water
d. Humidity
e. Aeration
f. Pots/containers
g. Potting media
h. Nutrition
i. Pests & diseases
j. Pollination
k. FAQ’s on the culture of genus

Registrations are Closed now!!.