Mareeba Orchid & Pot Plant Society

11/10/2026

A few beautiful orchids from yesterday’s meeting!

Here are just a few of the orchids on display at yesterday’s meeting of the Mareeba and District Orchid and Pot Plant Culture Society Inc.

If you’ve been thinking about coming along to one of our meetings, why not join us for our last meeting of 2026, at 2 pm on Saturday 14 November?

We meet at the Mareeba QCWA Hall on Dempster Street. All you need to bring is yourself and a smile! 😊 Everyone is welcome.

Orchids pictured, in order of appearance:
Cattleya Betsy’s Azure Sea × Cattleya Brabantiae
Cattleya Brabantiae
Cattlianthe Tropical Trick
Dendrobium trilamellatum (Syn. Dendrobium semifuscum)
Cattleya Nora’s Melody
Dendrobium smillieae
Dendrobium fimbriatum
Bulbophyllum Meen Endless Love × Bulbophyllum frostii
Dendrobium canaliculatum
Vanda tricolor
Renanthera monachica

31/08/2026

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🌸 Bring Your Orchid Along! Orchid Care Workshop 🌸

Join the experts from The Mareeba and District Orchid and Pot Plant Culture Society Inc. for an Orchid Care Workshop. Learn practical tips for growing and caring for orchids in our local conditions, with the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice from experienced growers.

🌿 Bring your own orchid and receive personalised advice tailored to your plant. Whether you're just starting out or have been growing orchids for years, this is a great opportunity to troubleshoot common issues, improve your orchid care skills, and gain practical tips to help your orchids thrive.

This workshop is proudly presented in collaboration between Mareeba Shire Council Libraries and The Mareeba and District Orchid and Pot Plant Culture Society Inc.

☕ Morning tea provided.

📅 Saturday, 26 September 2026
🕒 10am - 11:30am
📍 Dimbulah Library
📞 4093 5963
💰 FREE
Ages 18+

Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your place!

10/05/2026

A few pictures from our May meeting. The Cattleya type orchids are looking awesome this year. We were also grateful to welcome our new Patron, Mr Tom Paterson.

Our next meeting will be held at 2pm on the second Saturday of June. All welcome.

13/04/2026

We welcomed a new member and a guest to the society at our April meeting. Here are a few of the stunning flowers and potted plants that were on display. If you’d like to join us at the next meeting, it will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, 9 May at the CWA Hall, Dempster Street, Mareeba. All are welcome.

14/03/2026

Our March general meeting was a blaze of colour. We had a great time enjoying all of the different orchid and plant varieties and discussing plant culture. Some very rare and unusual plants were tabled this month. Join us at our next meeting, they're held at 2pm on the second Saturday of every month (excluding December).

10/03/2026

Do you love orchids or want to learn how to grow them successfully in our region?

You’re invited to join the Mareeba and District Orchid and Pot Plant Culture Society.

If you’re seeing this post, you already follow our page — why not take the next step and become a member?

Member benefits include:
• Monthly meetings with like-minded orchid and potted plant growers
• Hear from experienced growers and technical experts
• Learn which species and hybrids grow well in our region
• Monthly raffles ($1 per ticket)
• Lucky door prize — you could win a plant just for attending
• Afternoon tea (tea and coffee provided by the club)
• Annual Christmas party, usually held together with the Tablelands and Douglas Shire orchid clubs, with both a Christmas and a continuous raffle
• Meet other growers, and swap or buy plants from fellow members

Membership:
$15 for singles or $25 for couples

Meetings:
2pm on the second Saturday of each month (except December) at the CWA Hall on Dempster Street, Mareeba.

Interested in joining or want to learn more? Send us a message — new members are always welcome!