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In this episode we chat to top orchid expert Manos Kanellos and delve into why our love affair with houseplant orchids, especially the Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid) remains as popular as ever. We discuss the care of growing orchids, the process of getting these plants from the test tube to the plant bench at the Garden Centre and we find out more about the potential pitfalls of growing them. Manos also explains how the successful company Growth Technology has revolutionised the way we nurture, feed and keep our orchids both healthy and happy, plus a sneak peek into a new book, Growing Orchids at Home written by Manos Kanellos and Peter White.
Growing Orchids Show Notes
Our guest, orchid expert Manos Kanellos from Growth Technology.
Orchids mentioned in the podcast
Cymbidium (boat orchid)
Dendrobium nobile hybrids (noble dendrobium)
Ophrys apifera (hardy bee orchids)
Phalaenopsis (moth orchid)
Paphiopedilum (slipper orchid)
Vanda (blue orchid)
Growth Technology products mentioned
Orchid Myst
Orchid Focus Repotting Mix
Orchid focus Bloom (high potash), Grow (high nitrogen) and Ultra (growth enhancer) (available in store)
Orchid pots (clear transparent pots with air cone and plenty of drainage
Manos Kanellos and Peter White’s book, Growing Orchids at Home: The beginner’s guide to orchid care. Published by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (available in store)
Growth Technology’s Charity: Action Aid
Contact Manos with your orchid queries
Music by Chiltern Music Therapy
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode we chat to top orchid expert Manos Kanellos and delve into why our love affair with houseplant orchids, especially the Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid) remains as popular as ever. We discuss the care of growing orchids, the process of getting these plants from the test tube to the plant bench at the Garden Centre and we find out more about the potential pitfalls of growing them. Manos also explains how the successful company Growth Technology has revolutionised the way we nurture, feed and keep our orchids both healthy and happy, plus a sneak peek into a new book, Growing Orchids at Home written by Manos Kanellos and Peter White.
Growing Orchids Show Notes
Our guest, orchid expert Manos Kanellos from Growth Technology.
Orchids mentioned in the podcast
Cymbidium (boat orchid)
Dendrobium nobile hybrids (noble dendrobium)
Ophrys apifera (hardy bee orchids)
Phalaenopsis (moth orchid)
Paphiopedilum (slipper orchid)
Vanda (blue orchid)
Growth Technology products mentioned
Orchid Myst
Orchid Focus Repotting Mix
Orchid focus Bloom (high potash), Grow (high nitrogen) and Ultra (growth enhancer) (available in store)
Orchid pots (clear transparent pots with air cone and plenty of drainage
Manos Kanellos and Peter White’s book, Growing Orchids at Home: The beginner’s guide to orchid care. Published by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (available in store)
Growth Technology’s Charity: Action Aid
Contact Manos with your orchid queries
Music by Chiltern Music Therapy
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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