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2011 Orchid Show and Sale, October 8-10, 2011, National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
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Research on orchid biology and biotechnology
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Orchid Business in the Courtroom
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International Symposium on Orchids and Ornamental Plants, January 9-12, 2012, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Orchid Archive: Paphiopedilum Vietnamense
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Orchid Shows
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2011 Orchid Show and Sale, October 8-10, 2011, National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
All programs will take place in the Lecture/Demonstration Center, which is located in the lower courtyard of the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. All programs are free and registration is... -
International Symposium on Orchids and Ornamental Plants, January 9-12, 2012, Chiang Mai, Thailand
International Symposium on Orchids and Ornamental Plants will be held January 9-12, 2012, Chiang Mai, Thailand. -
Terrebonne Orchid Society Announces Upcoming Orchid Show: Orchids Hawaiian Style
Terrebonne Orchid Society has announced upcoming orchid show, themed “Orchids Hawaiian Style”. The orchid show will be held July 8, 9, and 10, 2011 at the Southland Mall, 5953 West... -
The Australian Orchid Conference, 11th to 16th September 2012, Perth, Western Australia
The Australian Orchid Conference, held every three years, will be held 11th to 16th September 2012 in Perth, Western Australia. This 19th AOC Conference & Show promises to be even... -
The 20th World Orchid Conference, 13-20 November 2011, Singapore
The 20th World Orchid Conference will be held 13-20 November 2011 in Singapore at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in the Marina Bay area. The conference motto is Where... -
Annual Southern Ontario Orchid Society Show, February 11 – 12, 2012, Toronto Botanical Gardens
Southern Ontario Orchid Society will hold its Annual Southern Ontario Orchid Society Show on February 11 – 12, 2012 at at Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario,... -
Miami International Orchid Show 2012
Due to unfortunate circumstances the 65th Miami International Orchid Show has been canceled. We are already working on the plans for the 2012 Show and hope you will join us... -
The Redland International Orchid Festival, May 13-15, 2011, Florida
The Redland International Orchid Festival will be held May 13-15, 2011 in Florida.The Redland International Orchid Festival regularly takes place after Mother’s Day. The idea behind festival timing is that... -
Taipei International Flora Exposition, November 6, 2010-April 25, 2011,Taipei, Taiwan
The 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition (2010 Flora Expo) opened on November 6, 2010 and ran until April 25, 2011 in Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. According to the organizers,...
Orchid Care
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Growing Orchids in the Basement
Have you tried to grow orchids at home and not had a lot of success? Imagine an orchid jungle in the basement with Cattleya and other sun-loving orchids in bloom! The secret is high-intensity discharge (HID) lights developed especially for growing plants. There are two types of bulbs used in HID fixtures: metal halide and [...] -
Western Prairie Fringed Orchid
Since early July, volunteers have been out on the Minnesota prairie taking a very special census of a threatened prairie wildflower. The prairie fringed orchid has been on the U.S. List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants since 1989, and the annual census gives researchers important data necessary in the protection of the delicate [...] -
Blooming Schedule for Pinelands Orchids
The New Jersey Pinelands are noted by amateur and professional botanists alike for the many species of native wild orchids, some considered rare. The schedule below is approximate and is intended only to serve as a guide. Blooming periods may vary depending on climate patterns and other growing conditions. KEY: E = early; M = [...] -
Orchid Care Management Workshop, June 2011
The workshop Orchid Care Management will show the possibilities for small/midsize business of growing orchids in the hothouse. While emphasis will be on small orchid nursery, the methods outlined at the workshop are also applicable to larger scale orchid growing operation. Also covered in the workshop is the choice of orchid species, orchid care, orchid [...] -
Orchid Growers Manual – Williams B.S.
B. S. Williams published the first edition of “The Orchid Grower’s Manual” in 1851. The book still holds both entertaining and educational value. Below is a vivid illustration from this wonderful book. -
Orchidelirium
Orchidelirium is the name given to the 19th century phenomenon of orchid collection mania that started in England. New exotic orchid species were sold at auctions in London, fetching exorbitant prices. Rich orchid collectors of the Victorian era sent agents to far parts of the world in search of exotic varieties of orchids. Two important [...] -
From Our Archives: The Finest Collection of Orchids in California
REPRINTED FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 1895: There is a conservatory in Alameda where a man has for his private education a finer collection of orchids than can be boasted of by any other single owner on this coast. The nian is J. C. Siegfried, and he spends money like water and [...] -
From Our Archives: Orchid Flowers
REPRINTED FROM THE SUN, JANUARY 31, 1853:Passing along either of the great uptown venues one cannot help noticing time beautiful display of orchid flowers In the florist windows A dozen years ago very few of these gorgeous blossoms found their way to the city florists. Those then grown in the country were mostly confined to [...]