OOS member Claire showed her Cattlianthe Trick or Treat ‘Claire de Lune’ (what a fitting name!) at the AOS Spring Members Meeting and Centennial Celebration
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Glasshouse Orchid Tour with Linda Vater
I was delighted to host garden writer and blogger Linda Vater and her videographer, Stewart, for a tour of Jackie’s and my glasshouse collection of
September “Show Table” Photo/Video Blog
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