Peter Lin
"Compact Vandaceous Species ad their Hybrids"

If you are spaced challenged and want to grow Vandas, this is the talk for you! Learn about the many compact species within the Vanda alliance and their hybrids. This is a fast paced Powerpoint presentation that includes may pictures and cultural tips.

Peter started growing orchids over 40 years ago, but then stopped due to school and starting a career. It wasn't until about 20 years ago that the orchid "bug" came back and he is now heavily involved once again! He is an accredited judge with the American Orchid Society, and a hybridizer of mini-catts. He enjoys meeting with other orchid enthusiasts, and can often be found at various orchid show and societies around the country.

Due to limited growing space, Peter likes to specialize in miniature orchids, both species and hybrids, and has received numerous AOS awards, His interests in orchids include Dendrobiums, Angraecoids, and Neofinetias. He is also known as "Mr. Sophronitis" as he has a passions for growing the collecting them. He maintains a collection of several thousand orchids at his home in Southern California in 3 small greenhouses, outdoors, as well as an offsite greenhouse.