NCOS Blog
An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.
Graham Ramsey
AOS Membership Committee, Orchid Propagator Graham Ramsey discovered his passion for orchids nearly 20 years ago, starting—as many growers do—with a single white Phalaenopsis. His interest quickly deepened after his mother-in-law sent him home with two boxes of...
Dave Sorokowsky
Organization: Paph Paradise OrchidsTitle: Owner After earning a degree in biochemistry from the University of Toronto, Dave Sorokowsky took an unexpected path and spent eight years operating a tropical fish import business. He later returned to school and completed a...
Wenqing Perner
Organization: Huanglong National Park; Hengduan Mountains Biotechnology Ltd.Titles: Senior Advisor and President/Founder Wenqing Perner serves as an expert with the IUCN SSC Orchid Specialist Group and the IUCN SSC China Species Specialist Group, a Senior Advisor for...
Culture Column: Australian Dendrobiums
Dendrobium are slowly gaining popularity in the U.S. Native to Australia (as their name implies) these plants look a little different than their non-Australian cousins. You can tell if your plants are Aussie Dendrobiums by their distinctive starburst-shaped bloom. ...
Culture Column: Miniature Cattleyas
There is perhaps no group of orchids more recognized by the public as orchids than Cattleyas. Starting with that first bloom found on a plant used as shipping material in the 1800’s, this group’s large showy flowers have captured the eye of collectors the world...
Taming Unruly Bulbophyllums
This is how I grow rambling Bulbophyllum. I am pretty stubborn though, too - the pile of pins was used several months ago to turn the new growths back into the pot. I thought I had done a good job, but it just carried on and made new growths heading straight for the...
Culture Column: Slipper Orchid Series-Bulldog Paphiopedilums
Complex or Bulldog Paphiopedilums first show up in orchid cultivation in the 19th century. Breeders and growers continue to develop new and different colors and patterns, but this group is unmistakable with their large (generally round), waxy, long-lasting flowers....
Culture Column: Slipper Orchid Series-Maudie Type
Maudie type slipper orchids are some of the easiest to grow and most commonly available slipper orchids on the market. As we begin our look at this wonderful group of orchids, we thought we would start with one of the easiest to grow. Collectors will be able to grow...
September show table – National Capital Orchid Society
Here are some of the plants that caught my eye on the show table from the recent September NCOS meeting. Bulbophyllum miniatum Dendrobium Enobi ‘Splash’ Bulbophyllum A-Dorible ‘Candy Ann’ – close-up Bulbophyllum A-Dorible ‘Candy Ann’ growing in a wooden...
Sunisa’s Clay Flowers
Our final vendor this year does not grow orchids, or even sell orchids. Sunisa Yorgason creates highly detailed and accurate sculptures of blooming orchids! Each one is a unique creation. These make lovely gifts for a friend or neighbor who loves orchids, but does...
Why Membership
Our membership is made up of growers with a wide range of experience who share best practices and help each other. By becoming an active member of our community, you will have the opportunity to discuss how to grow these wonderful plants with other orchid growers, be provided access to plant stock from growers around the country and from the collections of other members, and receive regular communications about local events, activities, and orchid culture.
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