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Meet Our Head Grower

Robert Palmer

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Head Grower for Better-Gro®
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana in ​1956, Robert Palmer grew up in a household of plant lovers. His father was an Ophthalmologist who grew bonsai, and his mother was a housewife who grew orchids. ​
Relocating to Florida with his family in 1957, Palmer would later be introduced to A.P. Hollingsworth, Founder of Sun Bulb Company, who hired and nourished Palmer's interest in orchids. The beginning of a life-long connection to the Sun Bulb Company would later flourish into a passion and career for Palmer. 
By ​clicking on the photo above, you can learn more about our grower and his journey into becoming one of the most successful orchid growers in the nation.


Awards and Recognition
  • Named "Best Orchid Grower I Know"  by the American Orchid Society Orchids Magazine (1/2011)
  • Developed plant food formulas: Better-Gro® Orchid Plus® and Better-Gro® Better Bloom®
  • Developed orchid mixes: Better-Gro® Special Orchid® Mix, Better-Gro® Phalaenopsis Mix, and Better-Gro® Dendrobium Mix
  • Recipient of 30 American Orchid Society sanctioned flower quality awards as well as several cultural awards.
  • Recipient of 4- American Orchid Society show trophies for the Best Commercial Display
  • Recipient of a Train the Trainee Certificate from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs for the Citrus Research and Education Center (2/2003)

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  • Better-Gro® Products
    • Packaged Orchids
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    • Orchid Plant Food
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    • Plant Supplies
  • Dynamite® Plant Food
    • About / The Science
    • Dynamite Products
    • The Environment
    • What Do My Plants Need?
  • SK Pottery
  • Kokodama
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  • Orchid/Plant Care
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    • Orchid Care Instructions >
      • When to Repot
      • What's Wrong with My Orchid
      • General Orchid Care
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      • Orchid Pests
    • Common Orchid Varieties
    • Orchid Blogs >
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