Upcoming Events

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

17 February 2023

NCOS Annual Show and Sale

Join us for our annual show and sale where you will be able to see hundreds of blooming orchids and get access to premier orchid vendors from across the country.

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Homestead Gardens, 743 West Central Avenue
Davidsonville, MD 21035 United States
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18 February 2023

NCOS Annual Show and Sale

Join us for our annual show and sale where you will be able to see hundreds of blooming orchids and get access to premier orchid vendors from across the country.

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Homestead Gardens, 743 West Central Avenue
Davidsonville, MD 21035 United States
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19 February 2023

NCOS Annual Show and Sale

Join us for our annual show and sale where you will be able to see hundreds of blooming orchids and get access to premier orchid vendors from across the country.

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Homestead Gardens, 743 West Central Avenue
Davidsonville, MD 21035 United States
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05 March 2023

NCOS Board Meeting

Link to meeting provided by request to active NCOS members by contacting [email protected]

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20 March 2023

Member Meeting

Speaker: Dr. Martin Motes of Motes Orchids, Celebrating Vanda Orchids

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Venue, 8814 Kensington Parkway
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 United States
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17 April 2023

Member Meeting

Speaker: Sarah Hurdel of Needmore Orchids

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Venue, 8814 Kensington Parkway
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 United States
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07 May 2023

NCOS Board Meeting

Link to meeting provided by request to active NCOS members by contacting [email protected]

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15 May 2023

Member Meeting

Speaker TBD, Bring any Orchid!

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Venue, 8814 Kensington Parkway
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 United States
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21 June 2023

Member Picnic

Join us for our Annual Member Picnic!

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10 September 2023

NCOS Board Meeting

Link to meeting provided by request to active NCOS members by contacting [email protected]

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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!

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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.