Overview
Get the broad picture of what orchids are all about and learn how to improve your results and grow flowers which will be the envy of all who see them. Course developed by John Mason (author of Growing Orcjhids, published by Hyland House). Tutors include expert professional horticulturists from Australia, N.Z. and the U.K.
Aims of the Orchid Culture course from Warnborough College
- Compile a resource file or organisations and information sources relevant to orchids.
- Obtain and orchid flower; draw and label this flower.
- Review 56 different orchid species in detail.
- Obtain soil from two different areas (two different types of soils).Using the tests in the Lesson notes, do the following, name each of these soils and test the drainage of each soil.
- Obtain (or make up) a potting mix which you consider appropriate for growing orchids.
- Visit a nursery or garden growing orchids. Notice how and where these plants are growing.Determine which plants are healthiest and assess the conditions in which they are growing.
- Obtain enough plant material to propagate four different orchids.Propagate these orchids vegetatively.
- Visit a nursery, or some other place which sells a wide range of different types of pots. Consider the properties of the pots you see for sale and their suitability for growing orchids in. Note down the prices of each.
- Investigate further into tissue culture processes specific to Orchids beyond the notes offered in the course.
- Determine which species of orchids are most commonly sold in your locality.
- Carry out research and look through any references you have and determine any orchid genera (not yet covered in this course), which are suited to growing in a tropical or sub-tropical climate.
- Visit a native plant nursery which sells a range of native orchids.List differentat orchid varieties which are being grown in your locality.
- Visit a florist shop. Notice what orchids are being sold; how they are presented for sale, how they are stored etc
- Evaluate the cultural practices observed (or investigated) in the different enterprises which you considered in your set task.
Programme Structure
Lessons:
- Orchid Culture
- Propagation
- Cymbidiums and Dendrobiums
- Cattleyas, Vandas and Other Commonly Grown Orchids
- Native Orchids
- Growing Orchids as Cut Flowers, Baskets, Epiphytes and in Greenhouses.
- Special Assignment
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- You can start the course whenever is convenient for you.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 111 other Short Courses in Botany in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
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National
395 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
Funding
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