February 28: Keiki Meeting

March 9: Judy Bailey, “Orchid Problems: What You Need To Know”

March 21: Homestead Ramble

April 11-12: Bonnet House Orchid and Garden Festival, Member Outreach

April 13: Keith and Dina Emig – Winter Haven Orchid Nursery, Fun Cattleya Species You Can Grow

May 11: Yolanda Cuesta, Quest Orchids

June 8: Julien – Krull Smith, Bulbophyllums

July 13: Annual Summer Potluck Bingo

August 10: Phillip and Liz Hamilton – Bredren Orchids

September 14: Fred Clarke – Sunset Valley Orchids (SVO)

October 12: Annual Auction

November 9: Art Chadwick – Chadwick & Sons

Dec. 11: Holiday Party, Coral Ridge Yacht Club

January 8-10, 2027: FLOS Orchid Show and Sale  

January 11, 2027: Jason Mackey, Barefoot Orchids

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ABOUT OUR SOCIETY

Current Newsletter If you recently discovered the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society, welcome!

Come to a meeting as our guest – no obligation – and see how you like it.! You’ll find enjoyment and useful information whether you are brand new to growing orchids or have many years of experience.

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You can also join online!

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UPCOMING SOCIETY MEETINGS and EVENTS

Members enjoy many benefits:

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We look forward to seeing you soon! Our monthly meetings are held at Christ Lutheran Church Social Hall, located at 1955 East Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306 at 7:30 PM on the second Monday of each month.

Growing orchids in South Florida

Growing most orchids is easy when you get the right combination of water, light, air, and food. Here are some pointers:

• Watering
• Fertilizing
• Temperature
• Repotting
• Pests and Diseases
• Monthly tasks
• Culture sheets

Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society offers members many activities and services. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, you are welcome to join the fun and learn more about our common hobby.

• Annual auction
• Annual show
• Bus rambles
• Holiday party
• Keiki Club
• Monthly meetings
• Newsletter Archives
• Million Orchid Project native species repopulation
• Library

If you’d like to join us, visit our membership page for more information.

We welcome your application for membership in the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society.

A new membership costs $35 (single membership plus initiation fee) or $45 (dual membership plus initiation fee). New membership includes the cost of a name badge(s) to wear at meetings and a welcome packet with lots of useful information about orchid culture.

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Renew

Members enjoy many benefits:

• Monthly newsletter, delivered via email.
• Monthly meetings where you socialize with other orchid lovers while enjoying a presentation, snacks, and orchid judging.
• Welcome packet
• Free loans of books from our library

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