OOS members love to bring their beautiful orchids to the monthly meeting’s “show table” and share with others their cultural techniques for growing such specimens.
Rare Orchids in London
A colony of rare orchids has been discovered growing on the rooftop of an office building in the City of London. Read more in BBC
Preventing Orchid Diseases
Orchids are susceptible to diseases, too! Bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases can decimate a collection quickly; however, inspecting (scouting) your collection frequently, practicing good sanitation,
Habenaria medusa Culture
Habenaria medusa is unusual among orchids in that it goes completely dormant over the winter. Following flowering, which in my warm glasshouse in Oklahoma tends
Fertilizing Orchids
There are probably as many opinions on fertilizing orchids as there are days in a year! “How often should I fertilize?” and “How much fertilizer
Keeping Track of Which Orchids Need What When
Do you have difficulty keeping track of special cultural requirements, e.g. which of your orchids need a drier winter vs. a dry winter rest vs.
Growing Orchids Indoors
The most readily available orchid plants that are adaptable to the home environment are members of the genera Phalaenopsis (moth orchid); Paphiopedilum (lady’s slipper orchid);
December “Show Table” Photo / Video Blog
OOS member Gabriel enjoys growing Phalaenopsis orchids in his home, as they adapt well to indoor temperature, humidity, and light levels. In this video, he
Orchid Conservation Alliance
The Orchid Conservation Alliance has announced a new fundraising campaign to support the purchase of rainforest land in Serra Bonita, located in the Brazilian Atlantic
November 15, 2020 Meeting Minutes
OOS 11-15-2020 Meeting Minutes – approved 01-17-2021 ZOOM Meeting called to order by President Jana Butcher at 2:00 PM. 14 members present. 0 Guests. October