Mark Margolis

sam81997@comcast.net
Phone: 786-897-6548

SpecialtiesCatasetum, Central and South America
FormatIn-person only
Provides plants for sale?Yes

Biography

I am a retired middle/Junior high school science teacher. Taught over 30 years, 6th thru 9th grade science. Classes I taught ranged from general science to 8th and 9th grade honors physical science, honors biology and honors earth and space. Plus throw in some PE classes as well as  basketball, football, softball and wrestling coach.

My introduction to orchids came from one of the veteran teachers in my department, Phyllis Lerner, who created the incredible hybrid Clowesetum Raymond Lerner, a highly awarded cross registered in 1983 that should be in everybody’s collection still today.  As of September 2024, I’ve received over 140 American Orchid Society awards for my plants, Not too bad for a backyard growers collection of about 1000 plants.  I’m a hobbyist and I’ve created a few orchid hybrids. I have divisions of many of my plants for sale, which I’ll bring with me for the talk

Talks and Abstracts

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Catasetum

My Catasetum talk focuses on catasetums and their hybrids, Clowesia and their hybrids and the hybrid Clowesetum I’ll review the more accepted methodology for growing and introduce a new and exciting trend for their culture. My talks incorporate a multimedia approach with videos and music. Many folks approach me afterwards and tell me it was the most fun they’ve ever had at an orchid talk... Hyperbole? The honest truth? Something in-between? Who knows, try me, you might like it.
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My PET

My PET talk delves into the new trend in growing orchids developed in Central and South America. I go through a step by step presentation on how to convert your orchids from traditional growing culture to a water based culture.
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