UNION ORCHID GARDEN
The orchid greenhouse was officially opened in 2010, with two greenhouses constructed at a tune of 2.5million EC Dollars. The greenhouses have a total square area of 1500 m2 and can hold up to 40,000 adult flowering plants.
The greenhouse is an enclosed structure, with a cooling structure second to none. The system is fitted with a fan and pad cooling system. The extractor fans create air movement in one direction, coupled with the wet wall (honey comp structure) which allows air to come through. The greenhouse is equipped with sensors that measure temperature, light intensity, and humidity. The greenhouse can achieve a difference of 6º C between the internal and external temperatures. The greenhouses are movable which increases the efficiency of use of space.
The two main types of orchids grown are Phalaenopsis and Dendrobiums:
Dendrobium Orchids
The Dendrobium genus is one of the largest of all orchid groups with nearly 2,000 species. Native to Southeast Asia, these plants grow in all manner of climates. Dendrobiums are primarily epiphytes, meaning they grow on other plants. In nature,
they’re often found growing on tree branches. While the species vary in appearance, all of them are known for their profuse blooms that come in a variety of pastel tones.
Botanical Name Dendrobium spp.
Common Name Dendrobium orchid
Plant Type Herb
Mature Size 0.5–4 ft. tall and wide
Sun Exposure Partial
Soil Type Moist but well-drained
Soil pH Acidic
Bloom Time Seasonal
Flower Color White, yellow, orange, green, pink, purple, brown
Hardiness Zones 9–12 (USDA)
Native Area Asia
Toxicity Nontoxic
Botanical Name Phalaenopsis spp.
Common Names Moth orchid, Phalaenopsis, phals
Plant Type Herbaceous flowering perennial, orchid group
Mature Size 8 to 36 inches tall, 12 inches wide
Sun Exposure Bright shade
Soil Type Moist, bark-like potting media
Soil pH Slightly acidic to neutral
Bloom Time Seasonal bloomer
Flower Color White, pink, lavender, yellow
Hardiness Zones 10 to 12, USDA
Native Area Southeast Asia to the Philippines, New Guinea, Northern Australia
Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis is derived from the Greek “phalaena” which means moth like and “Opsis” which means appearance. The orchid group includes several hundred different genera and thousands of species. These are thick-leaved plants with elegant, arching sprays of bloom.
Greenhouse 2
This greenhouse has a capacity of 100,000 Tissue Culture Plants. The plants grown there are mainly Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, Oncediums, Vandas, and an assortment of cut flowers and other crops, such as root and tuber and other plants of economic value e.g. Plantains.
Activities conducted in Greenhouses:
- Care and maintenance of plants
- Sales of orchids and other ornamental plants etc.
- Hosting of formal and informal activities such as seminars, weddings etc.
- Training of farmers and hobbyists in orchid care and management
- Tour of orchid facility and greenhouses
GALLERY
OUR TEAM
CONTACT US
- Winsbert Pierre Louis
- Phone:519-0997/719-9117
- Email: wpierrelouis@gmail.com
- Roxanna Benjamin
- Phone: 713-8091
- Email: roxinno@gmail.com