Cattleya Culture Subject of July Meeting

Lc. Dorothy Oka 'Travis' CR HOS is one of many awarded Cattleyas grown by Calvin Kumano.
Lc. Dorothy Oka ‘Travis’ CR HOS is one of many awarded Cattleyas grown by Calvin Kumano.

Calvin Kumano will be speaking on the culture of Cattleya orchids at the Wednesday, July 8 meeting of the Honolulu Orchid Society.  Calvin is a well known grower and breeder of Cattleya orchids.  He has won numerous awards and trophies for his Cattleyas.  At Wednesday’s meeting, Calvin will share his techniques and some of his secrets for growing and blooming Cattleyas.  Calvin is the President of the Aiea Orchid Club and the Manoa Orchid Society.  He has been growing orchids for more than 30 years.  Besides Cattleyas, his favorite orchids are Phalaenopsis and Honohonos.

The Honolulu Orchid Society meets at the Lanakila Elementary School Cafeteria on the second Wednesday of each month.  The meetings start at 7:00 PM.  There is ample free parking in front of the Cafeteria.  Guests are more than welcome.  Refreshments will be served.