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Valentine's Day Orchids
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Valentine's Day Orchids
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and you want to surprise your sweetie with something unique - Send Valentine's Day orchids
Valentine's Day orchids and flowers make great gifts for Valentine's Day for many reasons. Orchid plants are long lasting and beautiful to behold. Orchid flowers are equally long lasting and they are so beautiful to admire.
Valentine's Day orchids are great gifts because they can be combined to create a gift fit for a queen. That means you can combine orchid plants in a basket. You can combine one, two or three orchid plants in a basket. You can combine colors like pink, red and purple. To make a real impact, you can also use all the same colors like red - the color of love. Imagine the look on her face when she sees an Orchid Gift Basket with your favorite red orchid plants. It will take her breath away!
Valentine's Day orchid flowers are also the perfect gift. Orchid flower stems can be combined to create a floral bouquet of ten, twenty even thirty orchid flower stems. Orchid flower stems can be combined to create a bouquet of color that will make even the hardest to please smile. Imagine the look on their face this Valentine's Day when they see an elegant glass vase filled with orchid flower stems that are so beautiful it takes her breath away.
Red roses and carnations are the traditional floral gift for Valentine's Day but don't forget orchid plants and flowers because they make great gifts too. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Valentine's Day gifts - Orchid Flowers
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Orchid flowers make great Valentine's Day gifts
Orchid flowers are great gift ideas for Valentine's Day because the blooms last so long and that makes them a great value!
 Orchid flowers are very long lasting and beautiful to behold. I have seen orchid flowers stay in bloom for months. Cut orchid flowers are equally long lasting. With proper care orchid flowers can stay pretty for weeks, even months with proper care. Browse Valentine's Day Orchid Flowers
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Orchid Shows Calendar
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Orchid Shows CalendarFind an orchid show in our orchid shows calendarWant to smile all day? Attend an orchid show or event where you can see the world's most beautiful flowering plants - orchids! Orchid societies can add there show or event to our growing orchid shows calendar by sending us a note. We will happily add your orchid show or event to our growing list. Please submit listings via our Contact Form
Upcoming Orchid Shows
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 41st Annual Show & Sale, "Orchid Heaven"
April 28th & 29th, 2012
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center
2220 Barton Springs Road,
Austin, TX 78746
Show & Plant Sale: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday.
The Eastern Province Orchid Society of Port Elizabeth
(Established since 1967) Annual Show at Sherwood Garden Centre
Sherwood Garden Centre
in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on the 26-28 September 2011.For more info, visit: http://www.eporchids.org.za/home.html
Orchid Societies Councile of Victoria, INc presents Melbourne Orchid Spectacular
ABOUT:
this orchid show is the largest annual show held in Australia and features stands from many Victorian and often Interstate Societies as well as a number of displays by leading commercial growers.
26 August to 28 August 2011 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Springers Leisure Centre
400 Cheltenham Rd , Keysborough, VIC
Contact: Barry Larkin
Org: Orchid Societies Council of Victoria
Tel: 03 59787024
Email: aussieorchid@aapt.net.au
Web: www.oscov.asn.au
The British Orchid Growers’ Association Presents SUMMER ORCHID FAIR 2011 At DINTON PASTURES COUNTRY PARK
Near Wokingham, Berkshire
Saturday 27th August 2011: 9am – 5pm
Sunday 28th August 2011: 10am – 4pm
Further information available from:
The British Orchid Growers Association, c/o Peter White, 61, Stanwell Lea, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, Oxon OX17 2RF, Tel: 01295 712159 email: peter@orchidsbypeterwhite.co.uk or visit: http://www.boga.org.uk/
2011 Orchid Show - Ridge Orchid Society
September 17th : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September 18th : noon - 5 p.m.
The 2011 orchid show "the Eternal Orchid" features hundreds of beautiful plants and displays, plants and supplies for sale, expert info sessions, and the repotting table!
Price:$2, at the Lake Mirror Center, 121 S. Lake Ave. , Lakeland , FL , 33801
For more info call: 863-956-7625 (Phone) or visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269259663088686&ref=ts
The 2011 orchid show "the Eternal Orchid" features hundreds of beautiful plants and displays, plants and supplies for sale, expert info sessions, and the repotting table.
THE Cymbidium Orchid Club of South Australia is hosting the national
Cymbidium Orchid Show
When: Saturday, August 20, 9am to 5pm and Sunday 21,
9am to 4pm
Where: Noarlunga Leisure Centre, David Witton Drive,
Noarlunga Centre.
More info, visit: http://www.cymorchids.com.au/future%20shows%20and%20meetings.htm
The 59th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show and Sale: ORCHID SAFARI
August 5th (9am-6pm), 6th (9am-5pm) and 7th (10am-2pm).
ORCHID SAFARI is sponsored by the County of Hawai’i, Hawaii Tourism
Authority and others. For more information, call 333-1852 or go to
www.hiloorchidsociety.org.
2011 Orchid Show and Sale, October 8-10, 2011, National Bonsai & Penjing Museum64th Annual Orchid Show and Sale
Vendor Tent: October 8 – 10, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Exhibits: October 9 & 10, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; October 11, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
National Bonsai & Penjing Museum Special Events Wing and Lecture/Demonstration Center
More info: URL: http://www.usna.usda.gov/Education/events.html#August
Orchid Fair at the Concord Hilton
1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA 94520
October 15-16 10AM to 4PM
Show & sale, AOS Judging, Culture Sessions, Orchid Plant Vendors
Kaimuki Orchid Show - July 30 & 31 2011
World Orchid Conference
From 13 – 20 November, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre
transforms into a lush landscape of orchids, from contemporary exotic
hybrids to the most beautiful of traditional orchid breeds. Covering an
estimated 12,000 sqm and featuring 68 exhibits from 23 countries
spread over 6 continents, the World Orchid Show promises to be a feast
for the senses with exhibitors competing for the coveted 20th WOC awards.
For more information visit: http://www.20woc.com.sg/site/
Orchid Shows by Date:
January
January 24
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Hosts the Annual Orchid Show
The
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History hosts the annual
orchid show, this time with a theme that celebrates the bicentennial of
the birth of Charles Darwin. The English naturalist used orchids to help
forge his ideas about evolution and ultimately wrote a book about
fertilizing the plants. The show, which opens Jan. 24, includes several
types of orchids and a piece of amber that encloses a now-extinct bee
carrying orchid pollen; it also features displays about orchids that
look like female bees or mimic bee pheromones to speed the pollination
process. Free. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily through April 26. Museum of
Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000.
January 24 & 25
Winter Carnival Orchid Show ~ January 24 & 25
Escape to a tropical wonderland with the largest display of privately owned orchids in the region
During
the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, winter and all it's glory, snow, ice
and frigid temperatures, are celebrated. One event stands out and gives
attendees a way to escape to the tropics without even getting on a
plane, the Winter Carnival Orchid Show at the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory January 24 and 25.
The Winter Carnival Orchid Show will
be held on January 24 and 25 at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in Saint Paul from 10am to 4pm .
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and younger.
For more information contact Michael Dyda at michael1027us@yahoo.com.
The Orchid Society of Minnesota (OSM)
is organized and operated for educational pur poses and seeks to
introduce people to the beauty, variety and complexity of orchids by
shows, meetings, plant sales and speakers. OSM educates people about
culture, conservation, propagation and care of orchids. OSM meets the
third Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Heritage Room at Bachman's
-6010 Lyndale Ave South , Minneapolis . New members are always welcome. From information, visit www.orchidsocietyofminnesota.com.
January 24 & 25
Annual Cape and Islands Orchid Society's Orchid Show
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today
Where: Sea Crest Resort and Conference Center, 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth
Admission: $7
On the Web: www.caios.org
For information and directions: 877-389-1389 January 30 thru February 1
The
Triad Orchid Society Show of Greensboro, NC will be held at the
Greensboro Council of Garden Club near the Natural Science Center. The
dates and times are as follows:
Friday, January 30 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, January 31 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 1 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission is $5. 31-February 1
Orchid
Growers Guild Show , Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center
Way, Madison, WI. Contact: Judy Stevenson, 222 S. Kenosha, Madison, WI
53705; (608) 231-3163; judy_stevenson@sbcglobal
February
February 6 - April 11
Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers Be inspired by towering columns and walls spilling with fragrant
orchids. Exotic beauties soar with lush green and silver foliage to
create stunning living mosaics in the Fuqua Orchid Center. An annual tradition since 2003, Orchid Daze highlights the Garden's
world-renowned orchid collection. The largest of its kind in the United
States, the collection contains approximately 10,000 specimens. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. April 11. Garden admission
is $15 for adults, $12 seniors and children 3-17, and free to children
younger than 3 and Atlanta Botanical Garden members. 1345 Piedmont Ave., NE,
Atlanta. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org
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February 6
Flora Filipina Expo,
Orchidarium Par, Quezon City Hall Grounds, Phillipines, Orchidarium
Park, Quezon City Hall, East Avenue corner Elliptical Road, Diliman,
Quezon City. Through the leadership of the Philippine Orchid Society
(POS), the country’s various garden clubs and the major key players of
the ornamental plant industry will convene in this prestigious event at
the iconic heart of Quezon City. Call: Tel. +(632) 929-4425 Visit:
http://philippineorchidsocietyph.org/beta1/
February 6
Kew
Gardens is hosting a month-long orchid festival to showcase thousands
of exotic orchids and tropical plants. The Tropical Extravaganza
festival is being held in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and will
open on Saturday. It features a tiered "biodiversity" island, decorated
with hundreds of varieties of orchids, bromeliads and anthuriums. Some
of the plants were bought fresh from Denmark, two weeks before the start
of the festival. It runs from Saturday 6 February to Sunday 7 March.
For more information, visit: http://www.kew.org/
February 6-7
Orchid Quest at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin on February 6-7. Over 20 orchid vendors from the Midwest and East Coast will be selling their
exotic blooming orchids. You will be able to find everything you need
to take care of your new orchid plants including literature, growing
media, fertilizer, orchid pots, and more. Come see this
multi-dimensional show.For details, visit the Orchid Growers' Guild website.
February 7
Riverside/San Bernardino Counties Orchid Society's Annual Orchid Auction
6 p.m. Thursday, San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane,
Redlands. Register and preview orchids before bidding starts at 6 p.m.
951-652-8015 or 909-985-8737.
February 5-8
Deep Cut Orchid Society Show
at Dearborn Market, Route 35, Holmdel. For directions call
732-264-0256.Deep Cut Orchid Society meets the second Tuesday every
month at the Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls, The
public is invited to the meetings, free of charge.
February 7-8
Heart
O' Texas Orchid Society's 38th Annual Orchid Show & Sale; "Gallery
of Orchids" February 7th & 8th, 2009 Zilker Botanical Gardens Center
2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746 (512) 477-8672 Show &
Plant Sale: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday.
This year we are very proud to present the 38th Annual Orchid Show here
in Austin. Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and
check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will
also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful
information for growing these beautiful plants from the 9 vendors, and
society members. Need flowers for Valentines Day...orchids are becoming
one of the most popular flowers in the U.S., so why not get an orchid
this year for that special Valentine. Admission to the event is free and
the public is encouraged to attend. For a complete schedule of events,
or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland
Drive., Austin, TX 78748-4847 (Telephone (512) 413-3199; e-mail
geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com), or visit our web-site: http://www.hotos.org/
February 12 - March 14
Great Hall of Orchids exhibit at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, in Chaska, Minnesota, February 12 - March 14. Arboretum members and the
public are also invited to a special "Passport to Paradise" private preview event the evening of Thursday, February 11. Visit the Arboretum website for details. February 13-14
The Vancouver Orchid Society presents its annual Orchid Show,
Feb. 12 and 13. It includes displays of exotic and rare orchids,
plant sales by local and international vendors, educational
opportunities, how-to demonstrations and expert advice. It's at
VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St. On Saturday, the show runs
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $7.
For more information, map or discount coupons, visit
vancouverorchidsociety.ca.
The
Southern Ontario Orchid Society holds its annual Valentine's Day
Weekend show Feb. 13 and 14 at the Toronto Botanical Garden. 777
Lawrence Ave. East at Leslie Street, Toronto, ON OVER 30,000 ORCHID
BLOOMS!
6,000 sq. ft. of Orchids • Artistic Displays • Orchid Plants For Sale
Gift Items • Art & Photography Displays • Guided Tours & Free
Seminars It's open
to the public 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $10. www.soos.ca
February 15-17
February
February February Gulf Coast Orchid Society Show, Singing River Mall,
Gautier, MS. Contact: Glen ladnier, 15559 Village, Biloxi, MS 39532;
(228) 392-0919; gladnier@yahoo.com.
February 16-17
Miami
Valley Orchid Society Show, Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboro Pike,
Dayton, OH. Contact: Dave Brown, 30 Country Manor Ln.Apt B, Centerville,
OH 45458; (937) 436-1706; dmbrown1313@sbcglobal.net.
February 16-17
Batavia
Orchid Society Show, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester,
Wheaton, IL. Contact: Wilda Kintop, 328 S. Harrison, Batavia, IL 60510;
(630) 879-2811 wildakintop@comcast.net.
February 16
Paphiopedilum
Forum, USDA National Arboretum, 24th and R Streets NE, Washington, DC.
Contact: Bill & Lynn Goldner, 5810 Huntingtown Rd., Huntingtown, MD
20639; (410) 286-2664; woodstream@chesapeake.net.
Febuary 20-21 — Gardena Cymbidium Club’s 23rd annual Cymbidium Orchid Show will be held at the Nakaoka Memorial Community Center,
1670 W. 162nd St., Gardena, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20-21. Public
plant sales begin on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Display of orchids
will open to the public at noon. The show will be open on Sunday from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Over 300 hybridized Cymbidium plants, grown primarily by club
members, will be on exhibit. The show is annually sponsored by the
Gardena Cymbidium Club in cooperation with the City of Gardena’s
Recreation Division. For more information about the show and club activities, contact James
Umemoto at (310) 326-3730, or the City’s Recreation Division at (310)
217-9537.
February 19-21
Orchid Fair presented by the Orchid Society of Alberta at the Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta on February 19-21. Join the Orchid Society of Alberta
us as we celebrate the art and science of orchid growing with one of
the largest orchid show and sales in Canada. The show will feature an
array of vendors from across the country and
internationally, offering a diverse selection of plants for the
beginning grower and avid collector alike. And of course, the show will
boast an incredible display of plants grown by western Canadian
hobbyists. For more details, visit the Orchid Society of Alberta website.
February 27-28
Royal Botanical Gardens Orchid Society in Burlington to put Paphiopedilum, Dendrobium, Cymbidium and the like on parade. Open: noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.osrbg.ca
March
Thru March 31
Longwood Gardens' Orchid Extravaganza
WHEN: Through March 31st, WHERE: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, Pa.
COST: Adults, $16; seniors, $14; students, $6; kids 4 and under, free.
BONUS:
In addition to thousands of the plant world's divas, there's also the
"Love Blooms: Valentine's Dinner at Longwood" and Feb. 14; jazz concerts
March 12; International Orchid Show & Sale March 27-28.
INFORMATION: (610) 388-1000 or www.longwoodgardens.org
Orchid
Lovers'Alert! Longwood Gardens will transform the Conservatory into an
orchid oasis Jan. 24 through March 31, when orchid blooms will cascade
down walls, spill from containers and adorn the indoor flower beds.
Truly a site to behold!!! Thousands of orchids from around the world
will create a living orchid curtain and a modern art mobile, among other
innovative displays. The Music Room and the Visitors' Center will be
filled with Wardian Cases. If you don't know what these are, come see
these Victorian glass cases used to grow plants indoors in a terrarium.
March 1-2
Orchid
Society of Nova Scotia Show, Spring Garden Place, 5640 Spring Garden
Rd., Halifax, NS. Contact: Gail Schwarz, 301 Kings Rd., Wellington, NS
B2T1A2; (902) 860-0115; rschwarz@hfx.eastlink.ca.
March 1-2
Northeastern
Wisconsin Orchid Society Show, Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk, 123 E.
Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI. Contact: David Bluma, 621 W. 5th St.,
Appleton, WI 54911; (920) 428-4595; davidbluma@aol.com.
March 1-2
Greater
Akron Orchid Society Show, Donzell's Garden Center, 937 E. Waterloo
Rd., Akron, OH. Contact: Cathy Green, 2019 36th St. NW, Canton, OH
44709; (330) 492-4534; orchidlady50@hotmail.com.
March 1-2
Greater
Cincinnati Orchid Society Show, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Dr.,
Cincinnati, OH. Contact: Patricia June, March 5794 Butler Warren Rd.,
Mason, OH 45040; (513) 398-1332; rogerjune@aol.com.
March 2-9
2008
Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia,
PA. Contact: Betty Greene, PA Hort. Society, 100 N. 20th St. 5th FL;
Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 988-8826.
March
March 6-9
Puerto
Rico Orchid Society Show, Coliseito Pedrin Zorilla, Ave FD Roosevelt,
Hato Rey, San Juan, PR. Contact: Ramon Reyes Quinores, OE 21, Atenas St.
Sc 10, Santa Juanita; Bayamon, PR 00956; (787) 502-8799.
March 7-9
Port
St. Lucie Orchid Society Show, Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE
Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL. Contact: Laurie S. Hart, 2217 SE
Adobe St., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952; (772) 337-2126;
paddylaurie@bellsouth.net.
March 7-9
Maryland
Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD.
Contact: Bill Scharf, 7768 Fulton School Rd., Felton, PA 17322; (410)
456-1794; bscharf@mskpartners.com.
March 7-9
Tampa
Bay Orchid Society Show, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center, 14301 Nine
Eagles Dr., Tampa, FL. Contact: JoAnne Hartzler, 301 Valley Ranch Dr.,
Lutz, FL 33548; (813) 310-7676; usarealty@msn.com.
March 7-9
Malihini
Orchid Society Show, Cupertino Square, 10123 N. Wolfe Rd., Cupertino,
CA. Contact: Teresa Cho, 12336 Lolly Dr., Saratoga, CA 95070; (408)
799-6822; tmmcho@yahoo.com; www.malihini.org
March 8-9
West
Shore Orchid Society Show, Strongsville Recreation Center, 18100
Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH. Contact: Chester Kieliszek, 224 N.
Oakmont Dr., Northfield, OH 44067; (330) 467-3731.
March 8-9
Cherry
City Orchid Society Show, Capital, 1955 Dallas Highway, Salem, OR.
Contact: Sherren L. Wargnier, 6565 St. Louis Rd. NE, Gervais, OR 97026;
(503) 792-3546; sherrenwarg@prodigy.net.
March 8-9
Key
West Orchid Society Show, West Martello Tower, Key West, FL. Contact:
Jay Pfahl, 301 Duval St., Key West, FL 33040; (305) 294-1101;
jfal@sprynet.com.
March 8-9
Central
California Orchid Society Show, Sierra Vista Mall, 1060 Shaw Ave.,
Clovis, CA. Contact: Edward D. Plank, 341 West Bluff Ave., Fresno, CA
93711; (559) 440-1861.
March 8-9
Orchid
Society of the Royal Botanical Gardens Show, Royal Botanical Gardens,
680 Plains Rd. West, Burlington, Ontario. Contact: Jane Johnstone, RR
#2, 716 Lynn Valley Rd, Port Dover, Ont.; (519) 428-9913;
rjjohnstone@sympatico.ca.
March 8-9
Five
Cities Orchid Society Show, South County Regional Center, 800 W.
Branch, Arroyo Grande, CA. Contact: Eric Holenda, 1690 Primavera Lane,
Nipomo, CA 93444; (805) 929-5749; cbh@charter.net.
March 8-9
Springfield
Orchid Society Show, Southside Senior Center, 2215 South Fremont Ave.,
Springfield, MO. Contact: Nathan Bell, 2474 Lakeshore Dr., Branson, MO
65616; (417) 348-0865; nbell@cofo.edu.
March 8-9
*Cayman
Islands Orchid Society Show, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, 367
Botanic Road, Grand Cayman. Contact: Andrew Guthrie, PO Box 203, Grand
Cayman KY1-1701; (345) 947-9462 ext 21; guthrie@candw.ky.
March 8-17
Taiwan
Orchid Grower Association. Contact: Norman Fang, 11039 Monte Vista
Ave., Montclair, CA 91763; (909) 627-9515; norman@orchids.com.
March 8-9
Tucson
Orchid Society Show, Green Things Nursery, 3235 E. Allen Rd., Tucson,
AZ. Contact: Wes Addison, 6650 N. Los Arboles Cir., Tucson, AZ 85704;
(520) 327-5025; wesadd@cpatucson.com.
March 11-13
The Port St.Lucie Orchid Society will present "Orchid Treasures" March
11-13. There will be floor displays, many vendors for plants and related
merchandise, free classes, door prizes and more.
The show opens daily at 10AM at the Port St. Lucie Community Center,
2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information
March 12 - 15
The
Atlanta Orchid Society presents their Orchid Show and Sale at the
Atlanta Botanical Garden. Come see beautiful exhibits of orchids, meet
with various orchid vendors and other orchid lovers and choose some for
your own collection! Date: Friday - Sunday, March 13 - 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contact: Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30357 In the Day Hall, Atlanta Botanical Gardens. For information contact: Roy Harrow phone: 770-434-8059
The
Fuqua Orchid House in the Atlanta Botanical Garden is an amazing
experience for the orchid lover. While at the Garden visit the Orchid
Daze, Gorgeous Meets Glass exhibition, and view the interplay of
beautiful orchids and contemporary art glass. Click here for details
March 13,14,15
Tampa
Bay Orchid Show & Sale 3 Days of Orchid Overload! Friday, Saturday
& Sunday -March 13,14,15 ~ at the Bayanihan Arts & Events Center
14301 Nine Eagles Dr, Tampa FL 33626
March 14-16
Greater
Pensacola Orchid Society Show, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, Corner
of Mobile Hwy & Pine Forest Rd., Pensacola, FL. Contact: Mary
Roberts, 9525 Pinecone Dr., Cantonment, FL 32533; (850) 477-4935;
macr813@bellsouth.net.
March 14-16
Naples
Orchid Society Show, United Church of Christ, 5200 Creyton Rd., Naples,
FL. Contact: Frank Ginocchio, 310 Howser lane, Napls, FL 34102; (239)
403-7155; f.ginocchio@comcast.net.
March 14-15
*Lord
Fairfax Orchid Society Show, Apple Blossom Mall, Interstate 81 & US
Rt. 50, Winchester, VA. Contact: Barbara Lewis, ourpond@visuallink.com.
March 14-16
*Paducah
Orchid Society Show, Kentucky Oaks Mall, Dillards Court, Paducah, KY.
Contact: Reba Bristol, (270) 898-3764; reba@vci.net.
March 14-16
Asociacion
Costarricense de Orquideologia Show, INCOFER, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Contact: Ana C. Rodriguez, PO Box 6351-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica;
www.ticorquideas.com; info@ticorquideas.com.
March 15-16
Galveston
Orchid Society Show, Nessler Community Center, 2012 5th Avenue N.,
Texas City, TX. Contact: Harriet Davis, 5500 FM 2004 #10, Hitchcock, TX
77563; (409) 986-9419; harri@wt.net.
March 15-16
South
Bay Orchid Society Show, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 333 Civic
Center Dr., Torrance, CA. Contact: Marla Corey, 1958 W. Summerland, R.
Palos Verdes, CA 90275; (310) 833-1918; marlacorey@sbcglobal.net.
March 15-16
Michigan
Orchid Society Show, Michigan State Management Education Center, 811 W.
Square Lake Rd., Troy, MI. Contact: Diane Burton, 10805 Oxbow Lake
Shores, White Lake, MI 48386; (248) 698-3045; dianepburton@comcast.net.
March 15-16
London
Orchid Society Show, Western Fair Special Events Bldg., 316 Rectory
St., London, Ontario. Contact: Jo-Anne Eadie, RR#3, Komoka, Ont. N0L
1R0; (519) 471-4643; labs.kilworth@rogers.com.
March 15
*Orchid
Society of Southern California Auction, First Christian Church, 221 S.
6th. Street, Burbank, CA 9150; Doors open at 1:00PM, Auction begins at
2PM; free admission, free door prize raffle, refreshments will be
provided. Contact: Krystine Chaparro, President; (818) 845-0492;
pres@orchidssc.org For details visit our website at: www.orchidssc.org.
March 15-16
Orchid
Society of Western Pennsylvania Show, Phipps Garden Center, 1059 Shady
Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. Contact: Nancy Kline, 1118 Bay Hill Dr., Gibsonia,
PA 15044; (724) 687-9796; nancykline@zoominternet.net.
March 21-22
Englewood
Area Orchid Society Show, Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 South River
Rd., Englewood, FL. Contact: Pam Bombardieri, 522 Boundary Blvd.,
Rotonda West, FL 33947; (941) 828-0153; pbombardieri@comcast.net.
March 21-23
Windward
Orchid Society Show, King Intermediate School, 46-155 Kamehameha Hwy.,
Kaneohe, HI. Contact: Susan Lim, PO Box 23, Kaneohe, HI 96744; (808)
247-7391 susan.lim4@hawaiiantel.net.
March 21-22
*Charlottesville
Orchid Society Show & Sale, Fashion Square Mall, Rt. 29 North,
Charlottesville, VA. Contact: Larry Eicher, (434) 975-4231;
tuzlu@att.net.
March 28-29
illowa Orchid Society show is on March 28-29. Information is available on our website www.illowaorchids.org Contact person is Dee Haiston 3932 W. Rusholme Davenport, IA 52804 eednderf@msn.com 563-386-3212
March 28-30
Manitoba
Orchid Society Show, Assiniboine Park Conservatory, 15 Conservatory
Dr., Winnipeg, Manitoba. Contact: Lorne Heshka, 1204 DeGraff Pl.,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G1Y8; (204) 663-6850; lheshka@mts.net.
March 28-30
St.
Thomas-St. John Orchid Society Show, Holiday Inn Windward Passage
Hotel, St. Thomas, VI. Contact: Norma Burke, PO Box 303725, St. Thomas,
VI 00803; (340) 775-0384; (340) 513-7590.
March 28-30
Santa
Clara Valley Orchid Society Show, Westgate Mall, 1600 Saratoga Ave.,
San Jose, CA. Contact: Timothy Culbertson, 1357 Phelps Ave. #4, San
Jose, CA 95117; (301) 641-2556.
March 28-30
Longwood
Garden Orchid Show, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. Contact: Mary
Beth Clarke, 1540 Anne Dr., West Chester, PA 19380; (610) 431-7633;
mcrna2go@aol.com.
March 28-30
Western
North Carolina Orchid Society Show, North Carolina Arboretum, 100
Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC. Contact: Graham Ramsey, 531
Blackberry Inn Rd., Weaverville, NC 28787; (828) 658-0112;
g_ram@yahoo.com.
March 29-30
Heart
of Dixie Orchid Society Show, Holiday Inn Research Park, 5903
University Dr., Huntsville, AL. Contact: Deborah Delmas, 1814 Gaslight
Way, Huntsville, AL 35801; (256) 534-3332; deb@delmasfamily.net.
March 29-30
Orchid
Lover's Club of Spring Hill Show, SNPL Lodge, 13383 County Line Rd.,
Spring Hill, FL. Contact: Jim Duerstock, PO Box 3181, Spring Hill, FL
34611; (352) 686-2512; jimd21@tampabay.rr.com.
March 29-30
Central
Ohio Orchid Society Show, Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, OH.
Contact: Nancy Wagener, 2739 Cline Rd., Columbus, OH 43223; (614)
529-5746; rwagener@columbus.rr.com.
March 29-30
Orchid
Society of Highlands County Show, Ag-Civic Center, 4509 George Blvd.,
Sebring, FL. Contact: Ed Fabik, 221 Lakerim Ct., Lake Placid, FL 33852;
(863) 465-2830; orchidman124@yahoo.com.
March 29-30
Greater
Omaha Orchid Society Show, Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Omaha,
NE. Contact: Jim Pyrzynski, 2107 Alberta Ave., Bellevue, NE 68005;
(402) 734-4112.
March 29-30
Illowa
Orchid Society Show, Putnam Museum and Imax Theater, 1717 W. 12th Ave.,
Davenport, IA. Contact: Pat Umland, 4528 11th Ave. C, Moline, IL
61265; (309) 764-3160; palwumla@aol.com.
March 29-30
*Napa
Valley Orchid Society Show, Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson
St., Napa, CA. Contact: Fredia Lloyd, (707) 224-6233,
fredialloyd@aol.com.
March 29-30
Oregon
Orchid Society Show, Doubletree Lloyd Center Exhibit Hall, 1000 NE
Multnomah St., Portland, OR. Contact: Lori Rheinberger, 15024 S.
Mitchell Lane, Oregon City, OR 97045; (503) 632-4884;
lori@bctonline.com.
March 29-30
Connecticut
Orchid Society Show, West Hartford Town Hall, West Hartford, CT.
Contact: Judith Becker, 432 Undermountain Rd., Salisbury, CT
06068-7102; jbecker@mohawk.net.
March 29-30
Orchidexpo
2008, College de Maisonneuve, 2700 Bourbonniere, Montreal, Quebec.
Contact: Andre Poliquin, 119 Oakwood, St. Bruno, Que. J3V 3J6; (450)
653-5416; mor-pol@sympatico.ca.
April
April 2-3
Tampa Bay Orchid Society 2010 Annual Show
& Sale At Home With Orchids
April 02-03 Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April 04 Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Artistic Orchid Displays
Books & Magazine Sales
Free Workshops & Lectures
Daily Raffle Drawings
New for 2010 – Scent Station
Orchid Growers, Sales & Supplies
Registration for plants entered for judging is on Thursday, April 1st
from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and on Friday, April 2nd from 10 a.m.-3 pm. This is
an American Orchid Society sanctioned show and will be judged by AOS
Judges. Please use the registration form from our website for plant
entries. Plants are eligible for Ribbons, Trophies and AOS awards. http://tampabayorchidsociety.shutterfly.com/2010show
April 3-4
Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society’s 39th Annual
Show & Sale “Easter Orchids” April 3rd & 4th, 2010 Zilker
Botanical Gardens Center 2220 Barton Springs Road Austin , Texas 78746
(512) 477-8672 Show & Plant Sale : 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday &
10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday. This year we are very proud to present the
39th Annual Orchid Show here in Austin . Orchids are Mother Nature at
her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that
will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for
sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants
from vendors and society members. Need flowers for Easter...orchids are
becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S. , so why not get
an orchid this year for that special occasion. Admission to the event
is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For a complete schedule
of events, or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost,
1011 Strickland Drive ; Austin , TX 78748-4847 (Telephone (512)
413-3199; e-mail geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com), or visit our web-site: http://www.hotos.org/
April 3-6
Genesee
Region Orchid Society Show, Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum and
Science Center, 657 East Ave., Rochester, NY. Contact: Jeff Snyder, 57
Shadowmoor Dr., Fairport, NY 14450; (585) 377-5895; .
April 4-6
Arkansas
Orchid Society Show, Second Presbyterian Church, I-430 at Cantrell Rd.,
Little Rock, AR. Contact: Karen Gambel, 11073 Bainbridge Dr., Little
Rock, AR 72212; (501) 221-1217; ricknkaren@aristotle.net.
April 4-6
Houston
Orchid Society Spring Show, Houston Home Show, George Brown Convention
Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX. Contact: Don Ghiz,
3217 Amherst St., Houston, TX 77005; (713) 661-1885.
April 4-6
San
Diego County Orchid Society Show, Scottish Rite Temple, 1895 Camino Del
Rio South, San Diego, CA. Contact: Ramona Wilson, 14568 Twin Peaks
Road, Poway, CA 92064; (858) 748-0731; jeanx2@aol.com.
April 4-6
Jamaica
Orchid Society Show, Assembly Hall, Mona Campus, Univ. of the West
Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. Contact: Claude Hamilton, 31 Kings House
Ave., Kingston 6, Jamaica; hamlynorchidsusa@aol.com.
April 5-6
Tulsa
Orchid Society Show, Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Telsa,
OK. Contact: Steven Howard, 3410 S. Peoria Ave. #200, Tulsa, OK 74105;
showard@kokoachocolatier.com.
April 5-6
Central Florida Orchid Society Show. Contact: Ed Gilliland, 48 Interlaken Rd., Orlando, FL 32804.
April 5-6
Orchid
Society of Middle Tennessee Show, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, 1200
Forrest Park Dr., Nashville, TN. Contact: Richard Schneider, 608
Hillwood Dr., Nashville, TN 37205; (615) 365-9655
richard.schneider@vanderbilt.edu.
April 5-6
Illinois
Orchid Society Show, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd.,
Glencoe, IL. Contact: Sandy Fuller, 352 Cheryl Lane, Palatine, IL
60067; (847) 977-5842.
April 5-6
Desert
Valley Orchid Society Show, Baker Nursery, 3414 N. 40 St., Phoenix, AZ.
Contact: Carol Pelton, 3754 E. Nance Cir., Mesa, AZ 85215; (602)
697-8332; carolpelton@cox.net.
April 5-6
Spokane
Orchid Society Show, Southside Senior Activity Center, E 3151 27th
Ave., Spokane, WA. Contact: Jim Pearce, 7105 S. Craig Rd., Cheney, WA
99004; jpearce4@excite.com.
April 8-9
*Union
Aficionados a las Orquideas, 5 Muestra - Avenida de Mayo 666, Bs. As.,
Argentina. Contact: Ana Fischer, 4791-8670/4854-1086;
lii@overnet.com.ar.
April 11-13
Central
Vancouver Island Orchid Society Show, Country Club Mall, 3200 North
Island Hwy., Nanaimo, BC. Contact: Mike Miller, 332 McKinnon St.,
Parksville, BC V9P 1H7; (250) 248-3478; mike.stellamiller@shaw.ca.
April 12-13
Tropical
Plant Society of Modesto Show, Agnes Baptist Elementary School, 1825
Cheyenne Way, Modesto, CA. Contact: Susan Wedegaertner, 1348 Kiernan
Ave., Modesto, CA 95356; (209) 545-4732.
April 12-13
Rogue
Valley Orchid Society, Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1 Peninger Rd.,
Central Point, OR. Contact: George E. Brown, 215 Renault Ave., Medford,
OR 97501; (541) 608-0133; yorgob909@cs.com.
April 12-13
Central
Indiana Orchid Society Spring Show, Garfield Park Conservatory, 2450
South Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN. Contact: Larry Hill, 6417 W. State
Rd. 44, Shelbyville, IN 46176; (317) 729-5896; tsldh@lightbound.com.
April 12-13
Ann
Arbor Orchid Society Show, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 North
Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI. Contact: Ann Bommarito and Kevin, Griffin
PO Box 3006, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3006; annarbororchids@aol.com.
April 12-13
Orchidofolie
2008, Envirotron, Universite Laval, 2480 boul. Hochelaga, Sainte-Foy,
Quebec. Contact: Daniel Bedard, 425 chemin dulac, Jaune, Quebec G2M
0E6; mormolyca@hotmail.com.
April 18-20
Orquicaracas
2008, Centro Sambil, Nivel Acuario, Caracas, Venezuela. Contact: Emmy
Indorf, 0212-945-2339, emmyindorf@hotmail.com.
April 18-20
Heart
O'Texas Orchid Society Show, Zilker Botanical Garden Center, 2220
Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX. Contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland
Dr., Austin, TX 78748; (512) 280-2271; www.hotos.org;
geoffreylfrost@yahoo..
April 19-20
Toronto
Artistic Orchid Association Show, Chinese Cultural Center of Greater,
Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E, Scarborough, Ont.. Contact: Louisa Fung,
126 Belinda Square, Scarborough, Ont. M1W 3M2; (416) 402-6113;
louisafung@rogers.com.
April 19-20
Sacramento
Orchid Society Spring Show, Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St.,
Sacramento, CA. Contact: Galen Carpenter, 4321 Meadow Cir., Rescue, CA
95672; (530) 672-0776.
April 19-20
Tallahassee
Orchid Society Show, Doyle Conner Bldg., 3125 Conner Blvd.,
Tallahassee, FL. Contact: Mary Ann Skalany, 398 Heron Lane, Monticello,
FL 32344; (850) 997-1448; hauck6@embarqmail.com.
April 19-20
Northwest
Orchid Society Show, Olympic Room, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.,
Seattle, WA. Contact: Ellen Covey, 21115 Elbert Rd., Lynnwood, WA
98036; (206) 229-7919; ecovey@u.washington.edu.
April 19
*Florida
West Coast Orchid Society Auction, Largo Cultural Center's Historic,
Feed Store, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL. Contact: Cheryl Finke,
(727) 581-3987, cfinke@tampabay.rr.com; www.fwcos.org.
April 23-27
Asociacion
Orquideologica de Cartago Show, Gimnasio Instituto Tecnologico, 800
este Estadio Fello Meza, Cartago, Costa Rica. Contact: Carlos Granados
B., PO Box 1169-7050, Cartago, Costa Rica; (506) 379-1513;
cagranados@hotmail.com.
April 24-26
Southern
Tier Orchid Society Show, Oakdale Mall, Center Court, Reynolds Rd.
& Harry L. Dr., Johnson City, NY. Contact: Dee Janis 2 Spurr Avenue
Binghamton, NY 13903 607.217.5889, dianejanis@gmail.com
April 25-27
Terrebonne
Orchid Society Show, Southland Mall, 3038 West Park Ave., Houma, LA.
Contact: Ashley Matherne, 118 Retreat Dr., Bourg, LA 70343; (985)
594-4050; abmatherne@hotmail.com.
April 25-27
San
Joaquin Orchid Society Orchid Fest 2008, Weberstown Mall, 5950 Pacific
Ave., Stockton, CA. Contact: Anita Cota, 327 West Park St., Stockton, CA
95203; (209) 941-4540.
April 26-27
Ottawa
Orchid Society Show, Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa,
Ontario. Contact: Marcel Carriere, PO Box 171, Wendover, Ont. M0A 3K0;
(613) 673-1807; chipwendover@videotron.ca.
April 26-27
Greater
Cleveland Orchid Society Show, South Euclid Community Center, 1370
Victory Dr., South Euclid, OH. Contact: Dawn Schlote, 7916
StanhopeKellogsville, Williamsfield, OH 44093; (440) 364-9590.
April 26-27
Vero
Beach Orchid Society Show, McKee Botanical Gardens, Vero Beach, FL.
Contact: Wendy Griffin, (772) 563-0070, irorchids@aol.com.
May
May 2-4
SWROGA
Show, Embassy Suites, Rogers, AR. Contact: Tom Larkin, 9790 Larkin
Lane, Rogers, AR 72756; (479) 619-5898; wiprlark@cs.com.
May 2-4
*New
Mexico Orchid Guild, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW,
Albuquerque, NM. Contact: Lillian P. Zilius, (505) 331-0408;
www.nmog.org.
May 2-4
Vancouver
Orchid Society Show, Richmond Curling Rink, 5540 Hollybridge Way,
Richmond, BC. Contact: Chris Ostenstad, 110 Harvard Dr., Port Moody, BC;
(604) 937-3810; chris@orchidbc.ca.
May 2-4
Sociedad Orquidista del Este Show. Contact: Ramon Melendez, PO Box 4309, Bayamon, PR 00958.
May 3-4
South
Central Washington Orchid Society Show, Manor at Canyon Lakes, 2802
West 35th Ave., Kennewick, WA. Contact: Randy Scheele, 1642 Meadow Hills
Dr., Richland, WA 99352; (509) 376-0956; randys001@charter.net.
May 3-4
Central
Pennsylvania Orchid Society Show, Ag Arena, Penn State Campus, State
College, PA. Contact: Cathy Riemer, 434 Chestnut St., Bellefonte, PA
16823; (814) 353-8741.
May 3-4
*Brevard
County Orchid Society Show, Azan Shrine Center, 1591 W. Eau Gallie
Blvd., Melbourne, FL. Contact: Julie Zepf, (321) 777-9837,
jfzepf@aol.com.
May 3-4
Carmel
Orchid Society MayFaire, American Tin Cannery, Pacific Grove, CA.
Contact: Ken Ashton, 26966 Laureles Grade Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924;
(831) 659-7387; shar_ken@msn.com.
May 7
Orchid Society of California Mother's Day Weekend Sale and Mini Show
Thousands
of orchids for sale. Noon- 6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-Sun.
Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. (510) 238-3208.
www.orchidsocietyofcalifornia.com.
May 10
Northeast
Judging Center Symposium, St. Andrews Episcopel Church, 232 Durham Rd.,
Madison, CT. Contact: Judy Becker, 432 Undermountain Rd., Salisbury, CT
06068; (860) 435-2263; jbecker@mohawk.net.
May 10-11
Volusia
County Orchid Society Show, Hester Exhibit Hall, Volusia County
Fairgrounds, 3100 East New York Ave., Deland, FL. Contact: Jennifer
Reinoso, 58 Fernwood Tr., DeLand, FL 32724; (386) 738-7543;
jenorchid@bellsouth.net.
May 10-11
Orchid
Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania Show, JMC Arena, 423 W 38th St.,
Erie, PA. Contact: Steven Kidder, 1645 West 39th St., Erie, PA 16509;
(814) 866-1830.
May 16-18
Redlands
Orchid Festival, Redland Fruit and Spice Park, Homestead, FL. Contact:
Robert Randall, 26505 SW 203 Ave., Homestead, FL 33031; (305) 245-5565;
caribplants@att.net.
May 16-18
Memphis
Orchid Society Show, Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd., Memphis,
TN. Contact: Alex Kumok, (901) 309-3187; lkrfan@gmail.com.
May 24-25
Northwestern
Michigan Orchid Society Show, GTC Civic Center, 1213 W. Civic Center
Dr., Traverse City, MI. Contact: Margaret Brace, 7015 Hilltop Aven.,
Traverse City, MI 48686; (231) 883-7994; pbrace@chartermi.net.
June
30-June 1
New
Orleans Orchid Society Show, Lakeside Mall, 3301 Veterans Memorial
Blvd., Metairie, LA. Contact: Ann Roth, 12158 Post Oak Rd., Hammond, LA
70403; (225) 294-6652; abroth@bellsouth.net.
31-June 1
*Express
Orchid Exhibition, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1350 N.
Fourth St., San Jose, CA. Contact: Bruce Davidson,
bdavidson@sjcexpress.com, 800-731-9995.
Deep Cut Orchid Society to meet June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. Guests as well as the public are welcome at no charge.
For more information, call 732-531-5058.
June 7-8
Tropical
Queensland Orchid Council Conference and Show, Cairns Showgrounds’ in
Queensland, Australia Fred Moule Exhibition Centre , visit:
http://www.orchidsaustralia.com/
July
July 11-13
Baton
Rouge Orchid Society Show, Baton Rouge Garden Center, 7950 Independence
Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. Contact: James Jeansonne, 16433 Caesar Ave.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816; (225) 275-8103; jamesmj@cox.net.
Kaimuki Orchid Society’s Orchids for Everyone
Plant Sale and Garden Shop
$2 Admission (Seniors and Children Free)
Kalani High School Gymnasium and Cafeteria
4680 Kalanianaole Highway [Map]
KILAUEA, Hawaii
Friday, July 18th, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Saturday, July 19th, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Sunday, July 20th, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
CONTACT US BY EMAIL... WRITE TO RALPH AT KOBAYASHR002@HAWAII.RR.COM,
OR DAVE AT DAVE986@HAWAII.RR.COM
July 27
Central
Iowa Orchid Society Speakers Day, Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70 Ave.,
Johnston, IA. Contact: Elaine Notis, 6008 Redbud Ct., Johnston, IA
50131; (515) 278-9177; enotis@weather.net.
August
August 3
Coalition
for Orchid Species Symposium. Contact: Lou Lodyga, 8100 Sw 88 Ct.,
Miami, FL 33173; (305) 595-9675; llodyga@comcast.net.
The Florida West Coast Orchid Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Pinellas County Cooperative Extension (Botanical Gardens), 12175 125th St. N., Largo. Jim and Emily Clarkson will discuss How to Ready Your Orchids for the Show Bench. Call (727) 460-4606.
Around August 9-10
The
organizers of OrchidMania have announced a new date and venue for their
orchid sale to benefit HIV/AIDS organizations. The annual event will be
held August 9-10 at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden
Gate Park (at 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way). Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. This is a new venue so I am not sure where it will
be held each year so visit there site or for more information, call
(415) 841-1678 or visit http://www.orchids.org.
September
September 10
The North Shore Orchid Society Spring Show 12pm - 4pm, Saturday 10 September Foyer of The Concert Hall on The Concourse, Chatswood FREE event and Market Stall 11am - 9pm, Thursday 8 and Friday 9 September Chatswood Mall Market, Victoria Avenue, Chatswood For further details contact Garrie Bromley on 0425 336 049 or email glbromley@bigpond.com
September 10
Blue Mountains & Penrith Districts Orchid Society Inc. 2011 Spring Orchid Show
10 Sep 11 - 11 Sep 11, 9am - 4pm at the Melrose Hall, Cnr. Gt. West. Hwy & Park St Emu Plains NSW
PO Box 39 Emu Plains, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
For more info, contact: Mobile 0414 066944, marilyn.knopf@optusnet.com.au
Admission $2, Concession $1, For more info: 0414 238849
September 17
49th Annual Orchid Show "The Eternal Orchid"
September 17th, 2011 at 10 am- to 5 pm, through the 18th
121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL at the Lake Mirror Center 121 South Lake Ave.
Admission/Fees: $2, For more info: silvercartwheel@comcast.net, Phone: 407-701-3278, Website: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269259663088686&ref=ts
September 26-29
*Western
Australian Orchid Spectacular and Conference 2008, Belmont Oasis
Leisure Centre, WAOS.html. Contact: The Secretary, PO Box 4076,
Alexander Heights,WA 6064; teenanm@iinet.net.au.
September 26-28
Kentucky Orchid Society Show, Contact: Jim McCulloch, 302 Caroldale Ln., Louisville, KY 40243; jimlou@aol.com.
September 27-28
Ridge Orchid Society Show. Contact: Ridge Orchid Society, 2240 Banana Rd., Lakeland, FL 33810. Meets at the Lake Mirror Center, The show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 and noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Lake Mirror Center, 121 S. Lake Avenue. This free event is sponsored by the Lakeland, Parks and Recreation Department.
October
October 1-4
Cathedral
Festival of Flowers, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Admission is free to the exhibition, featuring 20 floral designers from
the Bay Area and Europe. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1111 Gough St.,
San Francisco. Call (415) 567-2020 or visit cathedralflowers.org.
October 3-5
Florida
West Coast Orchid Society Show, Minnreg Hall, Largo, FL. Contact: Bob
Barrett, 2781 Rockledge Lan., Clearwater, FL 33761; (727) 726-1697;
rob2781@yahoo.com.
The Myriad Botanical Gardens’ annual Orchids
in October, For more information, call 297-3995 or go online to
www.myriadgardens.com
October 9-11
Honolulu Orchid Society Show – (Date & Location updated),
McKinley High School Cafeteria, 1039 S King Street, Parking entrance on
Pensacola Street, It will be a beautiful show with 13 commercial
vendors. Additional details about the orchid culture lectures and other
show related topics are forthcoming...please check back in a few weeks.
October 11-12
Niagara Frontier Orchid Society Show. Contact: Joe DiDomenico, diatomite@usa.net.
October 10-11
Orchid
Show: Orchid displays, supplies, food, music. Fort Pierce Community
Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 17-18. Free.
(772) 461-0735; faith222@comcast.net.
October 10-11
The Greater North Texas Orchids Society Show & Sale includes
hard-to-find orchids for sale from commercial sources. Also
hard-to-grow classes. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road. Free. www.gntos.org.
October 10-11
The Orchid Society of Arizona
presents its annual orchid show in Liberty Hall at the Arizona State
Veteran Home, 4141 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. "Hats Off to Orchids", the
theme of this year's show, features blooming display plants showcased
in imaginative vignettes; an educational display; raffles; free orchid
culture information; sales of plants and orchid-related items; and
refreshments. Hours Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM; Sunday 9 AM - 3 PM. Free
admission to this fun, family event! Visit: www.orchidsocietyaz.org
October 10-11
National Capital Orchid Society Show and Sale at
the U. S. National Arboretum. Plan to visit, bring friends, see
thousands of orchid plants in bloom, see top-quality orchid art, and add
to your orchid collection. This is one of the best bloom seasons for
orchids, so come prepared for a wonderful selection of orchids to see
and buy! Visit: www.ncos.us/ncos
October 17
Orchid
Friends Sale will be held October 17th, 9 a.m. to noon - new location
at 12305 Ridge Rd. Largo., There will be a variety of orchids for sale
at budget prices, many in bloom. Tropical plants will also be available
for purchase as well as advice on orchid care and culture. This is a
great sale. Don't miss it. Call (727) 536-7717 for info.
October 17-18
The Fraser Valley Orchid Society will host the Canadian Orchid Congress (COC)
meeting and symposium, in conjunction with their annual orchid show and
sale, on Oct. 17 and 18 at the George Preston Recreation Centre. Visit
www.orchidbc.ca for more show information.
October 18-19
Gainesville
Orchid Society Show, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr.,
Gainesville, FL. Contact: Joan MacLeod, 4411 NW 15th Pl., Gainesville,
FL 32605; (352) 375-6744; neilmacleod@bellsouth.net.
October 31 to Nov. 2
Tampa
Orchid Club Show at the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens,
4202 E. Fowler Avenue NES107, Tampa, FL 33620-5150 (813) 974-2329 - Fax
974-4808813) 974-2329
Robert Munsch (813) 909-7547 rmunsch1@Verizon.net
October 24-25
Kentucky Orchid Society Fall 2009 show:
The Kentucky Orchid Society 2009 fall show will be at a new location
this year. Following is information about this show: October 24th and
25th, 2009, Fern Valley Hotel and Conference Center 2715 Fern Valley
Road Louisville Kentucky, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday the 24th 10:00
am to 4:00 pm on Sunday the 25th. We expect to have about ten vendors
selling wonderful orchids and providing information about orchids. We
will also have fifteen or more beautifully arranged orchid displays.
Educational seminars will be offered on both days, and KOS members will
be available throughout the show to answer questions or just talk about
their favorite topic – orchids. This show is AOS sanctioned, with ribbon
judging on Saturday at 8:00 am followed by AOS judging. For more
information about the show contact Jim
McCulloch, at KOSfall2009@aol.com
October 24-25
Orchidfęte hosted by the Eastern Canada Orchid Society
at the Days Inn Hotel in Downtown Montreal on October 24 and 25. Our
fall orchid extravaganza, with exhibits of plants, cut flower
arrangements and educational displays. Judges from the American Orchid
Society are on hand to judge individual plants and exhibits and confer
AOS awards. Of course, many vendors of orchids and orchid supplies are
also present
Saturday October 24 from 12:00pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday October 25 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Visit: http://www.ecosorchids.ca/show.html
October 24-25
East Everglades Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; R.F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182nd Ave., Homestead; free. www.orchidseeos.com
November
Novermber 1-2
*Brevard
County Orchid Society Show, Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus
Blvd., Melbourne, FL. Contact: Julie Zepf, 405 Sanderling Dr.,
Indialantic, FL 32903; (321) 777-9837;jfzepf@aol.com.
Novermber 1-2
Utah
Orchid Society Show , Red Butte Gardens, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake
City, UT. Contact: Shawn Quealy, 131 S. 1000 E #29, Salt Lake City, UT
84102; (801) 831-7359; shquealy@comcast.net.
November 7-9
SWROGA
Fall Show , Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 401 Broad St., Wichita Falls,
TX. Contact: M.C. Porter %Red River OS, PO Box 4319, Whichita Falls, TX
76308; mccporter@aol.com.
November 7-9
Red
River Orchid Society Show , Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 401 Broad St.,
Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: M.C. Porter, PO Box 4319, Wichita Falls, TX
76308; (940) 692-1997; mccporter@aol.com.
November 8-9
Niagara
Region Orchid Society Show, CAW Hall, 124 Bunting Rd., St. Catharines,
Ontario. Contact: Jodi Shannon, 20 Squires Gate, St.
Catherines,Ont.L2P3W2; (905) 641-1934; jshannon7@cogeco.ca.
November 8
Merritt
Huntington Symposium, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Boney Rd., Virginia
Beach, VA. Contact: Vincent Bryan, 932 Darby Rd., Virginia Beach, VA
23464; (757) 467-0760; daveandjoannebryan@verizon.net.
November 12-16
Agrem.
Joinvillense Amadores Oruideas Show, Mega Centro Wittich Freitag,
Joinville SC, Brazil. Contact: Wilson E. Quandt, R. Tangara 354 Iririu,
Joinville-SC 89227-100 BR; 55-47-9974-4307; ajao_jlle@brturbo.com.br.
November 26-30
Asociacion
Altaverapacense de Orquideologia Show, Convent Santo Domingo, Coban,
Guatemala. Contact: Edwin Rolando Paredes, 1ra Calle 10-70, Zona 3,
Coban AV; Guatemala; rolandoparedesr@yahoo.com.
December
December 6-7
Bonnet House Orchid Fair
- Bonnet House Museum & Gardens -- 900 North Birch Road, Fort
Lauderdale - Orchids, Orchid Supplies, Garden Art, Lectures and book
signings $5 Fair; $15 Fair, Grounds & House, Monica Estevez,
Marketing & Development Manager, Bonnet House (954) 563-5393 x 127
or monicaestevez@bonnethouse.org
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Orchid Care Sheets
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Orchid Videos
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Orchid Flower Size Guide - Phalaenopsis
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What are the orchid flower sizes of Phalaenopsis orchids?
Orchid flowers come in many shapes and sizes - no doubt about that! The variety of orchid plants is endless so you can imagine how many different shapes and sizes orchid flowers appear. Orchid plants produce some of the smallest flowers in any of the flowering plants found on earth. On December 3, 2009--The world's smallest known orchid j ust over 2 millimeters (0.08 inch) across and nearly see-through—was discovered nestled in the roots of another flower in Ecuador.
URL: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/12/091203-worlds-smallest-orchid-picture.html
This size guide will focus mainly on one variety of orchid - the Phalaenopsis orchid which include Doritaenopsis (which are also phalaneopsis orchid with the name doritaenopsis).
Phalaenopsis orchid flower sizes can be divided into the following categories:
Small - Two Inch Diameter
Medium - Three Inch Diameter
Large - Four Inch Diameter or Larger
Small Flowering Orchid:
Phalaenopsis Taisuco Feronia "M2"
Small Flowering Orchid:
Dtps. Tying Shin Zebra
Small Flowering Orchid:
Phalaenopsis Nobby's Amy
Medium Flowering Orchid:
Phalaenopsis Brother "Girl"
Medium Flowering Orchid:
Doritaenopsis Minho Princess "Chian Huey"
Medium Flowering Orchid:
Phalaenopsis Fortune Saltzman "Maple Bridge" AM/TOA
Large Flowering Orchid:
White Phalaenopsis with a Red Center
Large Flowering Orchid:
White Phalaenopsis Orchid
Large Flowering Orchid:
Purple Phalaenopsis Orchid
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Winter Orchids
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Winter Orchids
It's cold outside but it's warm in the orchid greenhouse which means blooming orchid plants galore!
 One
of the best things about orchids is that you can find blooming orchids
year round. At this time of the year, the most popular orchid
houseplant, Phalaenopsis, is blooming. These plants have long graceful
inflorescences (stems) holding large flowers. They will last up to four
months under good household conditions and are a real bargain when
compared to other blooming plants or cut flowers. The flowers come in a
variety of colors from white, pink, purple, red, orange, and yellow.
 Another
winter favorite is the Cymbidium orchid. These cheerful plants will
flower for around two months in a variety of colors and sizes. They come
in a variety of colors from white with colored lips, through the
oranges and reds, and lavenders. They have been bred for years and it is
possible to find almost any color or color combination that you wish.
The standard size will produce inflorescences of approximately 3 feet
or, or 90 centimeters; the compact and miniature plants are somewhat
smaller and the inflorescences only one or two 2 feet or 30-60
centimeters. They are very popular on the west coast in the United
States and are often used in outdoor plantings in the northern part of
the state where there are cool but not freezing temperatures. My
favorite variety to brighten up a dull January is the lemon yellow
varieties with up to 15 flowers on an inflorescence.
 Many
Oncidium Alliance plants are now blooming with a profusion of small
flowers that will move in a breeze. Their fanciful name, Dancing Ladies,
describes exactly how the flowers look as they move. They come in an
amazing variety of sizes and colors for all decorating needs and will
last for about a month. One of the most interesting of these is the
Psychopsis orchid which looks like a big butterfly at the end of its
stalk. They are bright yellow with orange striping. Another interesting
member of the Oncidium family, Tolumnia is a tiny plant which will fit
into any space. They need a fair amount of sun to bloom, but are long
lasting and very showy.
 Another
winter flowering orchid is the Paphiopedilum or Lady Slipper. You would
never guess that they are in the orchid family when you first see them.
They have a large dorsal (top) petal, two side sepals and a slipper
shaped lip after which they are named. They come in colors ranging from
green through the darkest purple. Some have but one flower on an
inflorescence, while others are multi-floral or have more than one
flower on an inflorescence. The flowers are very long lasting and the
plants will grow in low light situations making them very popular for
windowsill growers.
So, brighten up your January and February with one of these blooming orchids and chase away the winter blues!
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Christmas in July Orchid Plant Maxillaria tenouifolia
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by 1888Orchids on 7/17/2011 7:25:00 PM
Christmas in July Orchid PlantIs there such a thing as a Christmas in July orchid plant?
We use acronyms to describe just about everything these days but that's ok, if it makes life easier to live, then I'm all for it. You know, reduce the size of the letters in a word to make it faster to pronounce. Which leads me into the reason for my post. If we can have accronyms for just about every word (mostly ailments) then we can have a Christmas in July orchid plant. Thus, I proclaim that the Maxillaria tenoufolia be the official Christmas in July orchid plant. What do you think?
Maxillaria tenoufolia has all the makings of a Christmas in July orchid plant.
First of all, the orchid plant is very easy to grow and will thrive in a bright location inside your bathroom or by the window in the kitchen where you can keep an eye on this orchid jewel. With proper care, the orchid plant will continue to grow. We suggest that you transplant the orchid plant into a bigger pot when ready. Many of us are tempted to take cuttings from a mature plant, but we suggest that you continue to transplant this special orchid plant into a bigger and bigger pot until you have a specimen. When the plant is about six to seven years old, you will start to be rewarded with multiple blooms on a single plant.
Second, the orchid plant is very fragrant and smells like coconut. Take a whiff of this beatiful fragrance, close your eyes and imagine yourself on a tropical island celebrating Christmas. Where do you want to be on Christmas? Take another whiff of this beautiful orchid fragrance and close your eyes again and imagine being there. Smile. Now open your eyes. It's July, Christmas is five months away, there is still time to plan the best Christmas of your life!
Lastly, you can replace your existing house plant with a genuine orchid plant. Imagine the look on there face when you tell them that beautiful orchid plant on your kitchen window is a genuine orchid plant - that raises your "I am sophisticated quotient" ten points right there! And Maxillaria tenoufolia doesn't even look like an orchid, more like grass. Also, orchid lovers know that orchid plants are the plants of choice for royalty.
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Christmas Orchids
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Christmas Orchids are a Great Flower to Use for Decorating and Giving this Christmas
By Phillip Estenson, November 18, 2008
Christmas Orchids Come in Many Colors Like Red, White and GreenSpread the holiday cheer with beautiful blooming Christmas orchids
For many like me there is no more magical time than Christmas and orchid
plants and flowers take that magic to another dimension. The worlds
most popular flower plant, the poinsettia can be combined with the
second most popular flowering plant to create a holiday like no other.
You can also combine Christmas orchids with other popular holiday plants
like Holly, Miniature Christmas Trees and Amaryllis.
Various
colors of Christmas orchids can be used when decorating. You can use
traditional white using white phalaenopsis orchids. You can use large
or small flowering types to create contrast. Trust me, placing just a
few of these Christmas orchids in your decor will help your decor shout:
elegance!
 You
can use red using Arachnis orchids like Aranda and Mokara orchids.
These are very popular cut orchid flowers but mokaras are especially
popular for Christmas. You don't need a lot of stems to create a
beautiful effect. Between five and ten red Mokara orchid stems nestled
in a clear vase should do the trick. Mokara orchid stems generally have
between ten to 12 blooms. They come in essentially two shades. A
shade that is blood red. The other shade is darker because a closer
look at the flower reveals spots that make the flower look darker red.
Either one should add another dimension to your Christmas decorating.
Cut
Christmas orchids also give you more bang for your buck. They are long
lasting and really add a real dimension of elegance against other
Christmas flowers like red roses, red carnations and white
chrysanthemums. I love red carnations and their beautiful scent but
what most orchids lack in scent (most orchids don't have a fragrance we
as humans can smell, but bees can!) is beauty and elegance. With cut
orchid flowers you only need to use a few flowers to create holiday
magic.
 With
the advent of the Internet - you don't have to dry to an orchid show
(although I highly recommend everyone visit an orchid show) or your
local florist (don't tell them I said that) you can either go directly
to the farm or shop many of the fine Internet orchid sites.
Orchidmall.com is a great place to start. On these sites you can find
orchids currently in bloom for the months of November and December. For
example, in California, the Cymbidium orchid season (another popular
Christmas orchid) starts in November. Many growers and retailers only
charge a little extra to get an orchid with blooms. This is a special
treat in Christmas because orchids truly are an excellent Christmas gift
not to mention they make your decor look something out of the space
age! meaning its decor ahead of its time.
 Finally,
Christmas orchids can add a twist to your holiday decor. Yes Christmas
looks beautiful in all red but change it up a little, have fun! Two
pink phalaenopsis orchids should do it. Orchid growers and breeders are
now creating spectacular orchids originating from the United States,
Taiwan, Holland, and Singapore. A desire to create more spectacular
orchid plants will require florists and interior decorators to be more
creative in both selling and designing with differently colored orchids
like pinks, yellows and harlequin orchid types.
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Meaning of Orchids
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What is the Meaning of Orchids? Discover the Meaning of Orchids in Colors.The meaning of orchids is delicate beauty. Find the most beautiful words in the English language and those words will describe orchids. Words like royalty, queen, king, grace, purity and strength can all describe an orchid plant or flower. Phrases too like epitome of purity, delicate beauty, most beautiful describe orchids too! Add colors and you add another dimension to make orchids so special.
Colors can add more meaning to orchids. Use this guide to find the meaning of orchids and there colors...
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BLUE
Space, Peace, Cleanliness, Fidelity, Heavenly |
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LAVENDER
Enchantment |
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RED
Love, Respect, beauty and courage |
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LIGHT PINK
Grace, joy, sympathy and admiration |
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DARK PINK, DUSTY ROSE
Thankfulness, Appreciation and Gratitude |
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ORANGE
Fascination, Enthusiasm and Desire |
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WHITE
Innocence, purity, humility and reverence |
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BLACK
Sophistication, Severity,Piracy, Contrast |
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GREEN
Youth, Woodlands, Faith, Neutrality, Nature, Rest, Immorality, Male symbol
in China |
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VIOLET
Melancholy, Humility, Retirement, Soleminity, Luxury, Fantasy |
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PEACH, CORAL
Desire |
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PURPLE
I wish you luck and success in life. A symbol of royalty |
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YELLOW
Joy, Friendship, new beginnings |
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Miniature Moth Orchid Plants
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Miniature Moth Orchid Plants All The Rage
Many of these orchid plants are just as beautiful as there large flowering counterparts
 Big things do come in small packages like diamonds and pearls.. which have high unit value (high unit value is the value of something relative to size.. if something is small and very valuable, it has a high unit value). Woohoo! So I propose we include small flowering moth orchid plants in this group. Miniature moth orchids are the jewels of the orchid kingdom not only to have in an orchid collection but to give as gifts and enjoy in the home.
I am very lucky to be around orchids all the time. Not a day goes by where I don't see an orchid plant of some type. Lately these plants have been getting smaller. It started late 2010 when I saw my first miniature moth orchids at an orchid show. I asked the orchid grower what was up with these miniature orchids. He said miniature moth orchids have been grown in Japan for many years and it is just catching on here in the United States. The timing of the arrival of these miniature beauties could not be better. The economy is down and we want more value. Miniature moth orchids provide that value and much more. 
It is amazing to comprehend all the beauty that surrounds us. Miniature moth orchids have made our world even prettier. Just imagine on orchid plant in a small orchid planter or decorative wicker basket. Or imagine combining these little beauties to create a basket of orchids with two, three or six orchid plants in one basket. The reaction will definitely be wow!
These miniature moth orchid plants have become a part of our orchid offering and we had to come up with a way to offer these orchid plants to our online customers. Selling these in the greenhouse is easy.. just display them and they sell. Online we came up with a way to order these beauties as a single plant or you can combine them to create a basket of orchids fit for any budget. Catch the wave of miniature moth orchids. The trend may be here to stay.
Here are three of my favorite miniature moth orchids.
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Mother's Day Orchids
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1888Orchids.com - Mother's Day Orchids Send mom a Mother's Day Orchid Gift.
All moms are unique - they are strong and special. Just being around
mom makes you feel good. It's the same with orchids. Just being around
an orchid lifts the spirit. Orchids are special and so are moms, so this
Mother's Day send mom a gift she will truly cherish as a unique and thoughtful gift.
If
you ever thought what to send mom for mother's day, orchids are a great
gift. They are beautiful and long lasting. Of course the orchid you
send mom should be in bloom. Orchids are special even without blooms but
for Mother's Day, send her an orchid with flowers. If you know that mom
is an orchid collector and will appreciate one of our more rare
orchids, and she will not mind receiving an orchid without flowers, then
you can select one from our Collector Orchids collection. These Orchids
are hand selected by our staff for vigor and beauty. If you know of an
orchid your mom has always wanted, and she doesn't mind one without
flowers, then an orchid from our Collector Orchids collection should do
the trick.
If you want mom to truly amazed, send her an orchid from our Mother's Day Orchids Collection.
1888Orchids.com has been making mom's smile for seven years and for
this mother's day we have gathered our best selling orchids.
The
meaning of orchids is delicate beauty but when you mix in the orchid's
color, you add more meaning to the orchid. For example, a white orchid
flower means purity. A pink orchid flower means I care about you, red
orchids mean love and purple orchids mean royalty. This year we have
gathered large selection of pink and purple orchids that mom will love.
Imagine the look on her face when she opens our special gift box and
sees undoubtably the most special plant mother nature ever created.
This mother's day send a gift worthy of mom, send her a blooming orchid plant from 1888Orchids.com.
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Orchid Flower Delivery
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Orchid Flower Delivery
Orchid flowers are great gift ideas for Mothers day or no occasion at all..
Choices, choices, choices. So many choices these days.. but when sending a flower delivery to someone special, try using an online florist like 1888Orchids to make your online orchid flower delivery go without a hitch. Send flowers to impress but send orchid flowers and take it to another level with beauty and sophistication. 1888Orchids has been shipping blooming orchid plants and orchid flowers for more than ten years. Orchids are great gift ideas for Mother's Day or no occasion at all. But, with the holidays fast approaching, you have ever reason in the world to send orchid flowers. Following are five reasons why online orchid flowers is your best choice...
1. Online orchid flower delivery can be done from the comfort of your own home or office. There once was a time when you looked up your favorite florist in the yellow pages and asked your local florist to deliver flowers to that special someone. Everything went without hitch and everyone was happy. One element in this transaction has changed and instead of the yellow pages, the Internet is used making it more convenient.
2. Large selection - online orchid flower delivery offers a large selection of orchid flowers. Orchid flowers are special and now you can see them in all there beauty online. So many choices!
3. Online orchid flower delivery offers so much value to the customer. Orchids are long lasting and now you can order from the comfort of your computer. In many cases you can have flower delivered next day so the orchid flowers arrive fresh, ready to be enjoyed for weeks, even months.
4. Reputable orchid shops means quality orchid flowers. There many reputable orchid flower sellers to choose from both online and by phone. It is always a good idea to call the orchid shop to see what's new...
5. Finally, online orchid flower delivery means you have done something for someone that will pay back in gracious hearts. It is said, it is better to give than to receive and when you give orchid flowers that maxim is multiplied with compliments of your sophistication and uniqueness of your gift idea.
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Orchid Flowers
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Orchid FlowersOrchid flowers make great gifts for Mothers Day or any occasionSend mom something different for Mothers Day like orchid flowers. Orchid flowers make great gifts for Mothers Day because they are different than the tradition flower gift. Face it, mom is going to like anything you give her for Mothers Day but if you send her orchid flowers, she will have received something very special worthy of mom.
Here are some of my favorite orchid flowers.
Bombay Dendrobiums Orchid Flowers
Red Bull Dendrobiums Orchid Flowers
Lady Red Dendrobiums Orchid Flowers
Lady Red Dyed Orange Dendrobiums Orchid Flowers
Dyed Dendrobiums with Red Mokara Orchid Flowers
Red and Lavender Mokaras Orchid Flowers
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Orchid Growing
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by 1888Orchids on 7/17/2011 7:25:00 PM
Orchid Growing in Your Home
Orchid growing is easy if you follow the time tested techniques of experienced orchid growers
I hear this alot, "I love orchids but I always kill mine.." or "How do you keep your orchids alive, I always kill mine?" Growing orchids in your home is easy if you follow the time tested techniques of experienced orchid growers. First of all, I will assume that you received an orchid plant with flowers as a gift. The first thing you want to do is find a place to put your new orchid plant. I have been very successful growing my orchids in the bathroom. I have collected so many plants, that I use my bathroom as a mini greenhouse since it is both humid and bright in that location.
Look at the orchid plant and see if it has a lot of flower buds. The more flower buds the orchid plant has, the brighter the location you want to put the orchid. Now, you will need to monitor the orchid plant periodically to make sure orchid flowers are not falling off prematurely. If the flowers fall off quickly, it means you have placed the orchid in a non opimal location and it will need to be moved to another location. Try placing the orchid in a bright location where it is humid like the bathroom or next to the kitchen sink. Orchid flowers are very long lasting so you shouldn't see flowers dropping right away. Falling orchid flowers means the orchid is not in a good location or the orchid plant has bloomed out..
After the orchid flowers have fallen off the orchid plant, I suggest that you leave the orchid flower stem and don't cut it. Some orchids are ever-blooming like phalaenopsis and the flower spike may produce another set of flower buds at the tip of the stem. You will want to cut the flower stem if you notice the stem is dead and won't produce any more buds. If the whole stem is dead, you can cut it off about 1/2 inch from the base of the foliage, otherwise if only a portion of the stem is dead, cut that portion off as you may get another shoot coming from the original stem. If you were successful in getting the orchid plant to produce another flower spike, then the orchid is doing great and you found a location in your home where you can bring other orchids to enjoy. As your collection grows, you may need to invest in a hobby greenhouse where you can place your orchids after they have finished blooming. I like to bring in those orchids from the greenhouse into the home that have produced a flower spike so I can enjoy the flowers in the home.
Finally, do the following to keep your orchids healthy and flourishing wherever you have decided to place the orchid plants. One, wash the dust off the foliage periodically. Don't let dust accumulate on the foliage as this inhibits photosynthesis not to mention the orchids look prettier when they are clean. Two, don't over water. Orchids die because too much water. Make sure the orchid is not sitting in water or smells of stagnant water. Stagnant water means the orchid will die soon. Finally, buy a good book on orchid growing to learn more of the basics of orchid care.
With these helpful techniques, you are on your way to growing beautiful orchids like the experienced orchid growers. Happy orchid growing!
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Orchid Plants
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Orchid Plants
Orchid plants come in many colors but none more exquisite than white
Here is an interesting idea.. if orchid plants have always existed (i make that statement after reading an article that orchid pollen was found on a bee fossilized in amber) then it is only natural that they be so ubiquitous. I mean, orchid plants are everywhere these days or is that my reticulated thinking where all I see is orchids. So here is my theory.. if orchids have existed on earth for millions of years (orchid fossils have been found in the mesozoic era) then the fact they are now everywhere is a natural evolution of this very special plant.
The poinsettia plant is still the most popular flowering plant in the world. Statistics prove year after year the poinsettia plant still outsells orchid plants. This is amazing since poinsettia plants are only sold in those few weeks leading into Christmas day, December 25. I love Christmas so seeing a fully blooming poinsettia plant in just the right setting - there is no prettier site. Poinsettia plants are so popular because they have become synonymous with Christmas.. as traditional as the Christmas tree, Christmas lights or religious statues.
Which leads me into the reason for my post.
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Orchid Plants - Blue Orchids
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Orchid Plants - Blue Orchids
Orchid plants come in many colors, none more exquisite than blue orchids
 As long as I can remember, blue has been my favorite color. I remember saying, my favorite color is the color of blue eyes - that light blue color that makes you melt at the sight of someone with blue eyes. Yep, blue was and still is my favorite color. That's why it is a no brainer if you ask me what is my favorite orchid color. Of course, I will say blue! Blue orchids are special flowers because they are rarely seen and the color is exquisite.
There is two types of blue orchids. The popular dyed blue orchids and the real blue orchids. Real blue orchids can be found in the Cattleya and Dendrobium orchid family. It is interesting that true blue orchids exist in actual air plants. Both Cattleyas and Dendrobium orchids are epiphytic - meaning they are true air plants, relying on the air you and I breathe to live. Blue orchids are also found in the Phalaenopsis and other species but more so in the Cattleya and Dendrobium orchid family.
The color blue produced by these orchids plants is exquisite. In a greenhouse, where other orchid plants are in blue, the color blue from a blue orchid stands out like the sun.
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Orchid Plants - Five of My Favorite Fragrant Orchids
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by 1888Orchids on 8/30/2011 4:38:00 PM
Orchid Plants - Five of My Favorite Fragrant Orchid Plants
What is your favorite fragrant orchid?
Everyone that loves blooming plants (plants that produce flowers) has a favorite fragrant flower. Some love roses because they smell so beautiful.. still others love Lilac because the scent is so delicious and the flower is beautiful too! But not even the scent of roses or lilac compares to the scent of orchid flowers. I am sorry Lilac lovers but... Some orchid scents are so unique they are hard to describe. Trying to say.. "it smells like.." is nearly impossible as you can't find the words to describe how an orchid flower smells. The scents can be so complex, it boggles the mind. All you can do is say "Ahh" after taking a whif of an orchid flower. I'm going to try to describe the scents of five of my favorite fragrant orchids. Drum roll please...
Fragrant Orchid Plant Number 1:
Dendrobium (Speciosum - Kingianum) - If you are an orchid grower, you know the scent of only a few of these orchids in the greenhouse is enough to fill the entire greenhouse with the crisp scent of orchids. What does this orchid smell like? It smells like hyacinth. The scent is very crisp but not sweet. The flower smells like a mixture of chemicals that is hard to define. I can't remember where I smelled something like this...
Fragrant Orchid Plant Number 2:
Large flowering Cattleya orchid - If you have been around orchids you know that large flowering Cattleyas orchid plants produce a scent that smells like bubble gum. That's right, the flower smells like bubble gum. Growing up we chewed a bumble gum that's called Bubble Yum bubble gum and this flower smells like that. It's an edible scent that smells like your favorite bubble gum.
Fragrant Orchid Plant Number 3:
Oncidium Sharry Baby "Sweet Fragrance" AM/AOS - A list of my favorite blooming orchid plants is not complete without Oncidium Sharry Baby "Sweet Fragrance" AM/AOS - the orchid plant that smells like chocolate. Oncidium Sharry Baby "Sweet Fragrance" has to be the most popular fragrant orchids of all time.
Fragrant Orchid Plant Number 4:
Maxillaria tenuifolia (腋唇蘭) - Here's a fragrant orchid plant that is not too hard to describe. Maxillaria tenuifolia (腋唇蘭) smells like coconut and that's why it's known as the coconut orchid.
Fragrant Orchid Plant Number 5:
The flowers of Cymbidium Golden Elf "Sundust" smell like lime. The scent is tart and crisp and smells like lime. Yum!!
I can go on and on with this list of fragrant orchid plants but I have shared only five of my favorite. Enjoy!
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Orchid Plants - When was your first encounter with one of these beauties?
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Posted: 7/15/2011 4:26:00 PM by 1888Orchids
Orchid Plants - When was the first time you saw one?My master once said in very profound words - like attracts like at the level of thought. In other words, if you think beautiful thoughts, you will see and experience beautiful things. It's like having a positive attitude. As far as I can remember, I have tried to keep a positive outlook so maybe that's why I am always surrounded by orchid plants. I catch myself staring into an orchid flower mesmerized by it's beauty. I am so grateful to be able to see these beautiful blooming plants that someone higher above put here for us humans to enjoy. So, I can tell you the day I first saw an orchid. It was 1989 at G&B Orchids.
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Orchid Plants - Which one is your favorite?
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Posted: 7/15/2011 4:26:00 PM by 1888Orchids
Orchid Plants - Which one is your favorite?
 The five most popular orchid plants are.. in order of popularity.. drum roll please.. Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, Cymbidium, Cattleya, Dendrobium and the species orchids. This is not the official list of the most popular varieties, but represents generally the most popular orchid varieties. From this list, my favorite variety of orchid is: the Cattleya orchid. I like this orchid plant for three reasons. One, it is a true epiphyte or air plant. It lives of the nutrients in the air.. amazing! Second, the orchid flowers are most always fragrant. Many of the large flowering Cattleya orchid plants smell like bubblegum. Finally, they are not very common. You don't usually see Cattleya orchid plants in flower shops or orchid vendors. What is your favorite orchid?
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Orchid Plants and Water - How To Water Orchid Plants
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Orchid Plants and Water - How to Water Orchid Plants
You can't over water orchid plants if you follow these tips
I like to drink a glass of water first thing in the morning, it's
supposed to be good for you. It has become a habit. Some days I drink
more than others, when I don't feel like drinking the whole glass..
instead of pouring the water down the drain, I water my orchid plants, which
sit on the windowsill of my kitchen. Is this wrong to pour the unused
water that you didn't drink and water my orchid plants? I don't think
there is anything wrong with it. My goal is to keep those orchid plants
alive and if it means sharing water from my drinking glass, then i will
do it. I have also made a discovery. If the orchid plants are in a pot with good drainage, meaning the orchid plant is not sitting
in water, you really can't over water the orchid. Over watering an
orchid usually happens when the pot of the orchid sits in the
water. A quick whiff of the water will tell you if there is any
symbiosis going on.. if the water smells like, umm.. (I can't use the
word here) then you must figure out a way so the orchid plant does not
sit in water. Try adding a lifter between the pot and the planter whereby
the lifter sits in water, not the orchid pot. The goal is to keep the
orchid plant clean and smelling good.
Did you know that more orchid die from over-watering than not enough water? This is an interesting anomoly for the orchid lover but an easy one to solve. The reason may be because orchids are very resilient. I have seen orchid plants growing on cactus in Mexico. It was a Cattleya, the true air plant, flourishing under dry conditions.
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Summer Orchids Come in All Colors
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by 1888Orchids on 7/17/2011 9:36:00 PM
The Orchid Greenhouse is Brimming with Bountiful BloomsJust being around such beauty can make you happy
California orchid plant growers have a predicament where in the winter the orchid greenhouse needs to be heated to about 70 degrees Fahrenheit while outside it is about 30 degrees.. although this last winter was a bit colder and wetter than other winters. It rained a lot in the winter of 2010. Right now growers are cooling greenhouse down using giant exhaust fans that blow hot air out. It is summer and the orchid greenhouses are hot so come inside and see bountiful blooms of orchids that will delight the sense and make you want to smile.
There is no other blooming plant (and I like a lot of blooming plants) that bestow the sophistication and exquisiteness of a blooming orchid plant. There is nothing more regal that seeing blooming orchid plants used as decorations in hotel lobbies, corporate offices and anywhere else you want to create elegance and beauty.
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Steve Peralta is the newsletter editor for OrchidGram! the orchid newsletter by 1888Orchids.com. You may send questions to 1015 Crescent Drive, Vista, CA 92084, (760)758-1912 or by email at info@1888orchids.com. Previous articles can be found at www.1888orchids.com
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