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Summary
Roots are the lifeblood of our orchids. He will discuss all the methodologies to take care of our orchid root systems. One of the founders and owners Parkside Orchid Nursery in Pennsylvania, John began as a hobbyist in 1986 and entered the commercial orchid world. John is now part of Salventi-Purviance Enterprises, LLC which provides orchid consultation, lecturing and teaching, and sales of greenhouses.
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