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NCOS Annual Orchid Show & Sale

February 16-18, 2024

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   Join us for our Annual Orchid Show and Sale!

  • Hundreds of blooming orchids on display!
  • Nationally recognized vendors
  • See awarded plants
  • Ask questions of experts on how to grow and bloom these plants
  • Add to your collection
  • The Show and Sale is open to the public and admission is free

Where

Homestead Gardens, 743 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035

When

February 16th 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
February 17th 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
February 18th 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Vendors

  • Waldor Orchids
  • Orchid Enterprise
  • J&L Orchids

Educational Talks on Saturday, February 17

  • 11:00 AM   Repotting Orchids
  • 1:00 PM     Native Orchids of the Mid-Atlantic
  • 3:00 PM    A Beginner’s Guide to Orchids

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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!

[email protected]

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.