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  1. Brandon Tam

    Culture Notes from Brandon Tam's visit to Desert Valley Orchid Society

    Wow! Wow! Somebody was taking a lot of notes during the talk! Thank you for coming and sharing the culture information with everybody on the forum!
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    Ecuador Trip in search for Selenipedium (May 2017)

    Only saw one Mormodes sp. but was not in bloom! Don't know the species of it either....
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    Ecuador Trip in search for Selenipedium (May 2017)

    Victorious indeed! Among the small population, only one plant was in bloom! We were relieved that our visit coincided with the blooming!
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    Ecuador Trip in search for Selenipedium (May 2017)

    You should go to Ecuador during the World Orchid Conference in November of this year! Two birds, one stone!
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    Ecuador Trip in search for Selenipedium (May 2017)

    Ecuagenera is somewhat successful in propagating/growing Selenipedium but still a challenge for them compared to how much easier it is for other slipper orchids. We have 3 Selenipediums in the collection but they are very slow growing and have not bloomed for us yet.
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    Ecuador Trip in search for Selenipedium (May 2017)

    Hi All, I just wanted to share a video I made of my trip to Ecuador in May 2017. This trip was led by Pepe Portilla of Ecuagenera and spearheaded by Harold Koopowitz. We had the chance to visit many habitats including Selenipedium aequinoctiale, Selenipedium dodsonii, Phragmipedium...
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    What plants do you like to grow with your orchids?

    What other plants do you like to grow with your orchids?
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    Los Angeles

    Sorry I missed you! Hi Andrew, I am so sorry that I missed your PM! I have been busy travelling the past few months and did not have the opportunity to log into the forums! If you are ever in the area again, e-mail me at [email protected] and I will be sure to give you a private tour...
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    Another FCC! Paph. Johanna Burkhardt 'Huntington's Majesty'

    The Huntington just got another FCC! Paph. Johanna Burkhardt 'Huntington's Majesty' FCC/AOS of 90 points last week at the San Marino, California judging center. This is The Huntington's 5th FCC in the past 2 years. Very exciting! Photo Credit: Arthur Pinkers
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    AOS 2016 Fall Members' Meeting

    The AOS Fall 2016 Members' Meeting will be hosted at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles, California this year in conjunction with their Annual International Orchid Show. The show runs from October 21-23, 2016 while the AOS Members' Meeting will run...
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    Huntington Botanical Gardens 1st Annual International Orchid Show! October 16-18 2015

    http://www.huntington.org/orchidshow/ Updated vendor and exhibitor list online!
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    Huntington Botanical Gardens 1st Annual International Orchid Show! October 16-18 2015

    Thanks for the suggestions! I have contacted them all to see if they can make it! Thanks again!
  13. Brandon Tam

    Huntington Botanical Gardens 1st Annual International Orchid Show! October 16-18 2015

    The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is proud to announce that the 1st annual Huntington Botanical Gardens International Orchid Show will be held here from October 16 through October 18, 2015. We at The Huntington hope that you know of some vendors and exhibitors that...
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    Newest FCC! Stanhopea nigroviolacea 'Huntington's Velociraptor'

    Proud to announce The Huntington Botanical Garden's 4th FCC of the past year of 92 points from the American Orchid Society today! Stanhopea nigroviolacea 'Huntington's Velociraptor'!
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    Visit to OrchidZone June 2015!

    Hey Everybody! Just wanted to share some photos I took while I was up at The OrchidZone in June 2015. This was my first time visiting the nursery and was quite impressed by the operation. Was able to visit 4 gigantic greenhouses which consisted of Paphs, Phrags, Cattleyas, Oncidiums, Masds...
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