A talk entitled “Dendrobiums – Get the Basics Right!” was conducted in English on 29 Aug 09 at the Bukit Merah Public Library. This was part of the talk series under the ‘Community in Bloom’ (CIB) Programme in collaboration with Green Culture Singapore, National Parks Board (NParks) and the National Library Board (NLB).
About 30 members of the public gathered to listen to Mr Lim Xuan Hong, an active member of Green Culture Singapore (GCS), share his experience of growing this popular genus of orchids in high-rise apartments. Tips and information on successful planting of these orchids were generously shared with the audience. Dendrobium hybrids are the most commonly seen orchids in Singapore and are most appreciated by plant growers. Dendrobiums mainly thrive in the tropics and most make suitable houseplants for high-rise growers. While commercial Dendrobium hybrids are striking and beautiful, other Dendrobium species are also unique and rewarding to grow.
The audience went away satisfied with the interesting facts picked up and also enjoyed the mingling and interaction at the Q&A session. Several GCS members also turned up to support Xuan Hong and took the opportunity to ask him pressing question on orchid growing and to catch up as well.
