Phalaenopsis Orchid Grower
The Phalaenopsis Orchid Grower will support the full production cycle of Phalaenopsis orchids, from young plant care through to finished flowering plants ready for commercial sale. The role requires a strong understanding of orchid growth, flowering stages, plant health, crop timing, presentation standards and the controlled glasshouse conditions required to produce high-quality saleable orchids.
This is a hands-on growing role within a commercial glasshouse environment. The successful applicant will be expected to monitor plant development closely, identify issues early, maintain consistent crop standards and assist with preparing premium flowering plants for retail, wholesale and customer orders.
While Phalaenopsis orchids are the primary focus of the role, the position will also involve working with Anthuriums, Slipper Orchids and other nursery crops as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Growing, cultivating and maintaining Phalaenopsis orchids throughout the production cycle.
- Monitoring orchid growth stages, root development, leaf condition, spike initiation, flower development, bud count and overall plant presentation.
- Performing daily orchid care tasks including watering, spacing, staking, cleaning, trimming, plant movement and general crop maintenance.
- Staking and supporting Phalaenopsis flower spikes to achieve correct shape, presentation and sale quality.
- Identifying orchids that require additional care, relocation, treatment, cleaning or removal from saleable stock.
- Monitoring plants for pests, disease, stress, root issues, leaf damage, bud drop, flower damage, poor growth or other quality defects.
- Assisting with maintaining appropriate glasshouse conditions for Phalaenopsis production, including temperature, humidity, light, airflow, irrigation and plant placement.
- Arranging orchids in designated nursery and glasshouse areas according to variety, size, growth stage, quality grade or production requirement.
- Sorting, grading and selecting finished Phalaenopsis orchids for sale based on plant size, flower count, bud development, foliage quality, stem presentation and customer specifications.
- Preparing finished orchids for dispatch, including cleaning, sleeving, labelling, packing and organising plants for customer orders.
- Supporting production and maintenance activities across Anthuriums, Slipper Orchids and other flowering or foliage plants.
- Assisting with Anthurium care, including monitoring foliage quality, flower presentation, plant spacing, cleaning and grading.
- Assisting with Slipper Orchid care, including monitoring flower development, plant health, presentation and readiness for sale.
- Maintaining clean, safe and organised work areas in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
- Following nursery hygiene, biosecurity, manual handling and plant handling procedures.
- Reporting crop issues, plant health concerns, quality problems or production delays to supervisors or management.
Experience Required
The ideal applicant will have:
- Previous experience growing Phalaenopsis orchids or working with orchids in a commercial nursery, glasshouse or horticulture production environment.
- Practical knowledge of orchid growth stages, flowering cycles, spike development and sale-quality presentation.
- Experience staking, spacing, cleaning, grading and preparing orchids for commercial sale.
- Ability to identify common orchid quality issues, including pest or disease symptoms, damaged foliage, root problems, flower damage, bud drop or environmental stress.
- Understanding of the controlled growing conditions required for Phalaenopsis orchids, including temperature, humidity, light, airflow and irrigation.
- Experience working in a commercial nursery, flower-growing business, glasshouse or specialist plant production facility.
- Strong attention to detail when assessing plant quality, flower count, bud development and overall presentation.
- Ability to work efficiently in a physical, hands-on glasshouse environment.
- Knowledge of nursery hygiene, biosecurity and safe plant handling practices.
- Ability to follow production schedules, workplace procedures and supervisor instructions.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a growing team.
Highly Regarded
The following experience will be highly regarded:
- Experience with Phalaenopsis orchids in a commercial growing environment.
- Experience with Anthuriums, Slipper Orchids or other specialist flowering plants.
- Knowledge of orchid flowering cycles, temperature-controlled production and crop timing.
- Experience preparing plants for large retail, wholesale or florist customers.
- Experience working in a warm, humid glasshouse environment with high-quality plant presentation standards.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, observant and practical.
- Passionate about growing high-quality orchids and flowering plants.
- Able to notice small changes in plant health, growth or quality.
- Careful when handling delicate flowers, spikes, roots and foliage.
- Organised and able to maintain clean, efficient growing areas.
- Comfortable working in a warm, humid and physical glasshouse environment.
- Able to to follow processes and maintain consistent production standards.
- Capable of working independently while contributing to the broader growing team.
About Feingold Flowergrowers
Feingold Flowergrowers is a large-scale commercial flower and plant grower specialising in premium Phalaenopsis orchids, with additional production of Slipper Orchids, Anthuriums and other flowering plants.
Our plants are grown in a commercial glasshouse environment and supplied to major retail, wholesale and florist customers across Australia. This role offers the opportunity to join an experienced growing team and contribute to the production of high-quality flowering plants for the Australian market.
How to Apply
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