Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society
67th Orchid Show and Sale January 8-10, 2027
Got orchid problems? OFE’s Carlos Cahiz has answers Carlos A. Cahiz , who runs OFE International Orchids & Supplies, will hold an interactive discussion about frequent problems we encounter with orchid cultivation in South Florida at 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 10. You won’t want to miss our general meeting to learn his “Tips & Tricks of Orchid Cultivation.” Potting time has arrived, and Carlos will cover multiple topics …
The beautiful world of Vandas! Serena Roman, aka Lady Vanda of Lady Vanda Orchids will hold an interactive discussion about vanda cultivation in South Florida at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 14th. Spring has arrived in South Florida and how better to celebrate than diving deep into the showy world of Vandas! Lady Vanda will cover …
Dr. Hackney is Emeritus Professor of Biology and the former Director of Coastal Biology at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Previously he was Professor of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Courtney began growing orchids in the Florida Keys in 1962, while working for a small orchid nursery. …
An Overnight Bus Ramble! Join Us for a Fun-Filled Orchid Adventure! The Ramble Coach fare is $160 per person Bus Payment Please reserve your hotel room lodging as soon as you can or by April 1st at the latest Please let us know if you would like to share a room to defray costs. We will …
Rafael Romero will be sharing his extensive knowledge about Brassavola hybrids at our 7:30 p.m. August 11 meeting. Rafael, a native of Caracas, Venezuela, studied for two years at the United World College of the Atlantic in 1978. He later graduated with a degree in biology from Universidad Simon Bolivar in 1984. He started working …
Developing an Orchid Collection. A practical guide to building a collection based on personal preferences, culture and microclimate knowledge Dr. Kojš will reveal his secrets for curating a personalized orchid collection tailored to South Florida's unique environment. Recently honored as an accredited AOS judge and boasting over 60 awards from the American Orchid Society, he …
Rich Ackerman has lived in Fort Lauderdale for almost forty years, where he has grown a wide variety of plants. His current interest is Florida native orchids. He caught the orchid bug attending the World Orchid Conference in Miami in 2008. Rich works closely with UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, where he is a Florida Master …
Our annual Holiday Party will be held on December 19th at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club. Enjoy a relaxing evening together with your FLOS friends. Hors d'oeuvres & Cocktails, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers Beef Wellington Kosher Franks en Croute Kosher Franks en Croute Chicken Satay Ginger Hoisin Chicken Satay Bruschetta Dinner …
The nonprofit Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society will present “Orchid Magic:” 66th Annual Orchid Show & Sale, with dozens of vendors at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Admission is $15 available at FLOS.org soon. Parking is free.VIP Early Shopping: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9 ~ $40 Show …
Claire Garrett has been a member of the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society since 2011 and has received one FCC (91 points), one HCC, one CCE (92 points) and five CCM awards from the AOS for the orchids that she grows in her backyard in Hollywood. She has an eclectic collection of species and hybrids ranging …