by Jenn Pak | Dec 5, 2025 | paph-speaker
AOS Membership Committee, Orchid Propagator Graham Ramsey discovered his passion for orchids nearly 20 years ago, starting—as many growers do—with a single white Phalaenopsis. His interest quickly deepened after his mother-in-law sent him home with two boxes of...
by Jenn Pak | Dec 5, 2025 | paph-speaker
Paph Paradise OrchidsOwner After earning a degree in biochemistry from the University of Toronto, Dave Sorokowsky took an unexpected path and spent eight years operating a tropical fish import business. He later returned to school and completed a degree in enology and...
by Jenn Pak | Dec 4, 2025 | paph-speaker
Hengduan Mountains Biotechnology Ltd.President/Founder Wenqing Perner serves as an expert with the IUCN SSC Orchid Specialist Group and the IUCN SSC China Species Specialist Group, a Senior Advisor for Huanglong National Park, and President of Hengduan Mountains...
by Jenn Pak | Aug 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dendrobium are slowly gaining popularity in the U.S. Native to Australia (as their name implies) these plants look a little different than their non-Australian cousins. You can tell if your plants are Aussie Dendrobiums by their distinctive starburst-shaped bloom. ...
by Jenn Pak | Jul 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
There is perhaps no group of orchids more recognized by the public as orchids than Cattleyas. Starting with that first bloom found on a plant used as shipping material in the 1800’s, this group’s large showy flowers have captured the eye of collectors the world...
by Jenn Pak | Jun 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is how I grow rambling Bulbophyllum. I am pretty stubborn though, too – the pile of pins was used several months ago to turn the new growths back into the pot. I thought I had done a good job, but it just carried on and made new growths heading straight for...
by Jenn Pak | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Complex or Bulldog Paphiopedilums first show up in orchid cultivation in the 19th century. Breeders and growers continue to develop new and different colors and patterns, but this group is unmistakable with their large (generally round), waxy, long-lasting flowers....
by Jenn Pak | Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Maudie type slipper orchids are some of the easiest to grow and most commonly available slipper orchids on the market. As we begin our look at this wonderful group of orchids, we thought we would start with one of the easiest to grow. Collectors will be able to grow...
by Jenn Pak | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here are some of the plants that caught my eye on the show table from the recent September NCOS meeting. Bulbophyllum miniatum Dendrobium Enobi ‘Splash’ Bulbophyllum A-Dorible ‘Candy Ann’ – close-up Bulbophyllum A-Dorible ‘Candy Ann’ growing in a wooden...
by Jenn Pak | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our final vendor this year does not grow orchids, or even sell orchids. Sunisa Yorgason creates highly detailed and accurate sculptures of blooming orchids! Each one is a unique creation. These make lovely gifts for a friend or neighbor who loves orchids, but does...
