Introduction to Orchids with Gina Kennedy

Orchids are the most diverse family of flowers on earth, but even experienced gardeners can find them intimidating. Their blooms are so intricate, their roots are totally visible as they crawl out the pot…and the pot! How does this hold water? Or soil??

Don’t over-think it! Orchid care is just as easy as any other plant, all you need is some guidance to get started. Our intro class will cover types of orchids, selecting a healthy orchid, orchid pots, care, and common issues with their treatments. To wrap up, we’ll open the floor to Q&A and an extra hour of shopping through the garden center!

Time: June 4th, 6pm-7pm
Location: 13121 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge
Guest Speaker: Gina Kennedy

Gina is the houseplant expert of our Coursey store. She has years of experience caring for a beautifully maintained selection and crafting living displays for customer inspiration. When Gina isn’t busy with plants, she’s refreshing chalk-art for a brand new season.

Key Takeaways:

• Common Types of Orchids: Know the biggest names in orchids at a glance. We’ll cover Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, & Vanda.
• Choosing Your Orchid: Identify the healthiest flower in the bunch by checking its leaves, roots, and crown, and know where to look for hidden bugs or disease!
• Orchid Pots & Repotting: How Orchid pots work (are they necessary?), best soil mix, when and when not to repot, and do they like to be root-bound?
• Orchid Care Requirements: Water, light, and temperature requirements. Fertilizer suggestions and how to apply. When (and if) you should prune your orchids.
• Troubleshooting Common Issues: Identify and treat the most common pest and diseases afflicting orchids.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn valuable tips and tricks for the worlds most diverse flower!

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