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OKANAGAN ORCHID SOCIETY

Orchids

The Orchid family is the largest plant family in the world. There are over 25,000 different species growing naturally in the wild. In addition, there are over 100,000 hybrids which are man made crosses.

Orchids grow on all continents except Antarctica with the highest concentrations in the tropics. Some grow in the ground, such as our native ladyslippers, but many others are epiphytic, attaching their roots to bark on trees. Others grow on rocks and some grow underground, only sending their flowers above the surface, such as the coralroot orchid that grows throughout BC.

Our Club

Established in 1993, we are a group of about 40 people, from the Central Okanagan area, who are interested in growing orchids. Beginners to experts, of all ages, are welcome to join us!

We meet monthly, usually the THIRD Wednesday of the month, September to June, at the Benvoulin Heritage Church Hall near Orchard Park Mall (map).

We start arriving around 7pm, the meeting starts at 7:30pm and lasts until about 9:30pm.

Meetings include a discussion of orchids brought to the "Show Table", a refreshment break, usually a special presentation related to orchids, and sales of orchids and materials.

Joining our club is the best way to improve your success at growing orchids or to learn what to do if you are an interested beginner.

Your first meeting is free! Thereafter, the membership fee is $25/year, or prorated for the remaining meetings.

For more information call Gary at 250-764-4495 .


2011/2012 Meeting Schedule:

September 21: Chuck Taylor from Edmonton speaking about Phragmipediums

October 19: Uli Schmidt will discuss growing orchids semi-hydroponically

November 16: Terry Groszeibl of Forestview Gardens will talk about Paphiopedilums

December 14: Christmas Party!

January 18: We will hold our famous silent auction of orchids and related material

February 15:

March 21:

April 18:

May 16:

June 20: AGM

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Native orchids: Ladyslipper and Coralroot orchids grow together in a Kelowna city park.


Orchid Links:

Vancouver Orchid Society

Victoria Orchid Society

Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society

Canadian Orchid Congress: Check out the orchid culture sheets to learn how to care for your orchid! http://www.canadianorchidcongress.ca/

American Orchid Society: www.aos.org/

Online orchid encyclopedia (species pictures and descriptions): http://www.orchidspecies.com/

We are also affiliated with the Canadian Orchid Congress and also the American Orchid Society

Dino Baisi is a local supplier of orchids and materials as well as a member. See his website at http://crorchids.com/