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National Capital Orchid Society

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Welcome To The National Capital Orchid Society.

​Welcome to the National Capital Orchid Society.  We hope that you find the information both interesting and useful.  Our mission is to provide information on orchid cultivation and conservation.  We are a 100% volunteer organization that is supported by a network of enthusiasts. If you like what you see, please consider joining our society.

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About Us

​The National Capital Orchid Society is a diverse group of orchid enthusiasts in the greater Washington DC area who collect, grow, and share information on orchids. Founded in 1947, we have members in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. We host seven meetings each year with featured speakers, a show table of blooming plants, and member or vendor orchid plant sales. We also sponsor several regional events each year, including the NCOS Annual Orchid Show and Sale, The Paphiopedilum Forum, and a plant auction.

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Why Membership

Our society is made up of enthusiasts of all experience levels who are interested in becoming better growers and stewards of these wonderful plants.  By joining the National Capital Orchid Society, you will gain access to a vast network of growers who are excited to share their knowledge, trade plants, and share resources.  You also will have at the opportunity to interact with national and international resources through our monthly meetings and special events.

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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.    

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

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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.