Meetings

An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.

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Member Meetings

We are currently holding our monthly Member Meetings both in-person and virtually.

Members’ meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month (except for June, July, August). We are currently meeting at the North Chevy Chase Christian Church located at 8814 Kensington Parkway Chevy Chase, MD 20815, though pre-pandemic our home was the National Arboretum and we hope to be able to return to this venue.  Doors open at 6:45 pm.

Members are encouraged to bring in plants for the Member Show Table to the meeting. The Show Table is a unique way to see a wide range of orchids, win prizes, and get valuable tips and tricks from other growers. The Show Table is divided into categories covering:

  • the major groups or orchids (Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Phragmipedium and Paphiopedilum etc.)
  • experience levels, ranging from novice growers, windowsill growers to large greenhouse growers

Entries for the show table must be submitted by 7:30 pm. Show Table judging begins at 7:30 pm and is performed by a group of members.

 

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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.    

Contact Us

Please let us know if you have any questions.  We look forward to hearing from you!

membership.ncos@gmail.com

Member Meeting Submissions

Bulbophyllum species - no name. A single inflorescence with over two dozen small yellow flowers. The inflorescence curves down from the bottom of a pseudobulb. The flowers are tightly packed along the length of the inflorescence.
Bulbophyllum no name, possibly grandiflorum. The three sepals are large and yellow. The sepals cover the lip from view. The two petals are small and yellow.
Phragmipedium Hannah-Popow type (no name). A single pink flower. The pouch is a dark pink color. The two petals are dark pink on the top half and a lighter pink on the bottom half. The dorsal sepal is also pink.
Phragnipedium Grande-type (no name). A single flower with two long dangling pink petals. The pouch is a light brown with a white center with brown spots. The dorsal sepal has ruffled edges and is a very light green color.
Brassia no name. A single inflorescence with over eight large spidery flowers. The lip is a light yellow with dark spots. The petals and sepals are long and skinny. They are a mid green with dark brown spots.
Phalaenopsis no name. A single flower. The lip is yellow and purple. The petals and sepals are yellow overlaid with an orange and purple blush.
Dendrobium no name. A single inflorescence with six flowers. The lip is mostly purple with a white center. The petals and sepals are purple.
Cattleya no name. A plant with four large semi-alba flowers. The lip is a steely purple with yellow markings in the throat. The two petals are ruffled. The petals and sepals are pure white.