southwest Florida Orchid Society

Guest speaker, John Finer on growing orchids from seeds.

Guest speaker, Michael Sinn from Canaima Orchids.  

Born in Venezuela to German parents, Michael Sinn became fascinated with orchids at the age of twelve when he took over the care and culture of his mother’s extensive collection of Cattleyas and Oncidiums. He grew up hiking the jungles of South America, whenever possible, in search of Cattleyas in their natural habitats.

Micheal's instincts drew him towards breeding Cattleyas and Laelias, eventually starting his own nursery.  By 2003, Michael and his growing family moved to Florida where he opened his nursery business, Canaima Orchids, which continues to develop.  Through his excursions over the years to habitats in Brazil, Colombio and Venezuela, Michael's vision remains constant: to conserve native species by producing the finest cultivars of the Cattleya species as possible.  

Guest speaker - SWFL Orchid Society President Stan Grigiski. Stan will share the proper steps to successfully repot your orchids.

Guest Speaker - Gayle Dorio, orchid enthusiast.  Gayle will share tips on how to make your orchids thrive.