45th Annual Paphiopedilum Forum
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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The Paphiopedilum Forum, hosted by the National Capital Orchid Society, is one of the oldest annual events in the United States devoted entirely to slipper orchids.
The 45th Annual NCOS Paphiopedilum Forum on Saturday, February 8, will showcase internationally renowned speakers, an unparalleled selection of Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium plants for sale by leading vendors and NCOS members, a show table featuring hundreds of slippers in bloom, ribbons and rosettes for outstanding show plants, door prizes, a silent auction and American Orchid Society judging.
It’s an event you don’t want to miss!
Speakers
- ALAN KOCH, Owner of Gold Country Orchids, Lincoln, CA – The Cultural Requirements of the Different Sections in the Genus Paphiopedilum
- JEFF MORRIS, Known for his growing technique and recognized with 53 AOS Awards, most of them cultural – Phragmipedium Culture
- PETER ZALE, Director, Conservation Horticulture and Collections, at
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA – Native Orchid Conservation Efforts at Longwood Gardens, with an Emphasis on Cypripedium
Plant Exhibition Information
One of the Paph Forum’s extraordinary features is the large variety of blooming slippers on the exhibit table. Attendees are encouraged to bring in their blooming slipper orchids for display. Special prizes are drawn for registrants who bring show plants. As the Paph Forum is an AOS-sanctioned event, all plants exhibited at the Forum will be considered for AOS judging.
Registration
- GENERAL: $110 – Join NCOS now and register at the member rate!
- NCOS MEMBER: $78
- VIRTUAL: $36
Registrations for the General and NCOS Member include lunch, snacks and beverages. Also included is a door prize ticket. Virtual is via Zoom and more information will be shared closer to the event.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended to ensure space and lunch availability. Registration rates have increased this year due to the rise in costs.
NCOS Member Plants Sales: Members current on NCOS dues and pre-registered for the Forum may sell slipper orchids.
Paph Forum Event Schedule
Vendors at the Paph Forum
- Gold Country Orchids/Paph Paradise
- Sunset Valley Orchids
- Woodstream Orchids
- Frank Cervera
- Jeff Morris
More Orchids!
- NCOS Members Selling ‘Best of’ and Awarded Plants
- Slipper Orchid Alliance Silent Auction
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!
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