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The New Hampshire Orchid Society meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Bedford Old Town Hall, 70 Bedford Center Rd (at the intersection with Meetinghouse Rd) from noon until 3 p.m.

11/03/2026

🌎🌸 Orchids Around the World: Stop #3 — Borneo!

Today we’re visiting the island of Borneo to meet one of the most spectacular slipper orchids in the world.

Paphiopedilum rothschildianum is famous for its impressive flowers with long, horizontally extending petals.

Native to the Malaysian state of Sabah, this remarkable species grows in mountain habitats, often on the ground or rocky slopes.

Unfortunately, it is also critically endangered in the wild, making habitat protection and responsible propagation especially important.

🌿 Its extraordinary appearance has made it one of the most recognizable species in the Paphiopedilum genus.

Care:
Elevation: 600–1,200 m
Water: Keep evenly moist, allowing the surface to approach dryness; avoid prolonged sogginess.
Light: 1,500–2,000 fc / 16,000–22,000 lux (bright, filtered light)
Temp: 60–85°F / 16–29°C
Humidity: 50–70%

💬 Are you a slipper orchid enthusiast? Show us your favorite Paphiopedilum!

11/02/2026

🌸 The Massachusetts Orchid Society Show is Almost Here! 🌿

Mark your calendars for November 6th–8th! The Massachusetts Orchid Society will be hosting its annual Orchid Show & Sale in Wi******er, MA, and the New Hampshire Orchid Society is excited to be participating with a society display!

🌺 Calling all NHOS members!

Do you have an orchid in bloom? We’d love to feature your beautiful plants in our society display! Every plant helps us create something special and showcase the incredible diversity of orchids grown by our members.

Whether you have one blooming orchid or several, we’d love to hear from you!

🌿 Show Details:

📍 Sons of Italy Hall, 117 Swanton St., Wi******er, MA

📅 Friday, November 6 | 12:30–5 PM

📅 Saturday, November 7 | 10 AM–5 PM

📅 Sunday, November 8 | 10 AM–4 PM

Come enjoy beautiful orchid displays, explore the show, and connect with fellow orchid enthusiasts!

For more information, visit:
https://www.massorchid.org/show

🌸 NHOS members: What do you have blooming that might make it to the show? Let us know in the comments!

11/02/2026

🌸 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🌸

The Massachusetts Orchid Society’s Annual Show & Sale is just around the corner!

📅 November 6–8, 2026

📍 Sons of Italy, 117 Swanton Street, Wi******er, MA

Come experience beautiful orchid displays, discover an incredible variety of orchids, and connect with fellow enthusiasts from across New England!

The New Hampshire Orchid Society is looking forward to supporting our friends in Massachusetts.

🌿 NHOS members: If you have blooming orchids you’d like to contribute to our society display, we’d love to hear from you!

Show information: https://www.massorchid.org/show

11/02/2026

🌎🌸 Orchids Around the World: Stop #2 — Mexico!

Did you know that one of the world’s most familiar flavors comes from an orchid?

Meet Vanilla planifolia!

Native to Mexico and parts of Central and northern South America, this climbing orchid produces the fruits that are cured to make natural vanilla.

Unlike many familiar houseplant orchids, Vanilla grows as a long vine, climbing trees in tropical forests.

Indigenous peoples in Mexico used vanilla long before it became a globally treasured flavor.

🌿 It’s a wonderful reminder that orchids are important for much more than their beautiful flowers!

Care:
Elevation: 0–900 m
Water: Keep lightly moist; allow the surface of the growing medium to approach dryness between waterings.
Light: 2,000–4,000 fc / 22,000–43,000 lux (bright, filtered light)
Temp: 65–90°F / 18–32°C
Humidity: 70–90%

💬 Have you ever seen a Vanilla orchid in bloom or tried growing one yourself?

11/01/2026

🌎🌸 Orchids Around the World: Stop #1 — Madagascar!

This week, the New Hampshire Orchid Society is taking you on a journey around the world to discover some extraordinary orchids in their natural habitats!

Our first stop is Madagascar, home to the remarkable Angraecum sesquipedale, commonly known as Darwin’s orchid.

This beautiful white orchid has an extraordinarily long nectar spur. In 1862, Charles Darwin predicted that a moth with an equally long feeding structure must exist to pollinate it.

Decades later, the prediction was famously confirmed!

🌿 It’s one of the most fascinating examples of the relationship between orchids and their pollinators.

Care:
Elevation 120-150 M
Water: allow to dry between watering
Light: 2500-3500 fc / 27000 - 38000 lux
Temp: 60°-90° F/ 15°-33°C
Humidity: above 80%

💬 Have you ever grown an Angraecum? We’d love to hear about it!

10/31/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the New Hampshire Orchid Society! 🌸

Did you know the orchid world is home to some wonderfully spooky characters?

🦇 Dracula Orchids: With their mysterious flowers and dramatic appearance, these orchids have a name perfectly suited for Halloween!

👻 Ghost Orchids (Dendrophylax lindenii): Their delicate white blooms seem to float in midair, earning them their haunting name.

🕷️ Spider Orchids (Brassia): Their long, narrow petals and sepals resemble the legs of a spider!

💀 Bulbophyllum Orchids: Some species produce unusual odors that attract flies, proving that not every orchid smells sweet!

From ghosts and spiders to Draculas, nature has created some truly extraordinary orchids!

🧡 Wishing all our members and fellow orchid enthusiasts a safe and happy Halloween!

💬 What’s the strangest or spookiest orchid you’ve ever grown or seen?

10/30/2026

🌸 Friday Fun: Orchid Collector Confessions! 🌿

Let’s have a little fun today!

Every orchid enthusiast knows how quickly a collection can grow. What starts as one beautiful orchid can turn into an entire windowsill, greenhouse, or growing room! 😂

So we’re curious…

💬 How many orchids are currently in your collection?

🌱 1–10: Just getting started!

🌸 11–30: The collection is growing!

🌿 31–75: Officially orchid obsessed!

💚 76–150: Things are getting serious!

🏡 150+: Is there even room for furniture anymore?

No matter how many orchids you grow, we’re all united by our love of these incredible plants!

Share your number in the comments! Bonus points if you tell us which orchid started your obsession. 😄

10/29/2026

🍂🌿 Fall Orchid Care: Watch Those Windowsills!

As temperatures continue to drop across New Hampshire, it’s important to pay attention to where your orchids are growing!

A windowsill that was perfect during the summer may become surprisingly cold on an October night.

🌡️ Check nighttime temperatures: Glass surfaces and poorly insulated windows can create chilly microclimates.

🍃 Avoid cold drafts: Keep temperature-sensitive orchids away from frequently opened doors and drafty windows.

💧 Monitor watering needs: Cooler conditions and shorter days often mean potting media takes longer to dry.

☀️ Watch changing sunlight: As the sun gets lower in the sky, plants may receive more direct light through certain windows.

Remember, every orchid has its own temperature preferences. Some appreciate cooler nights, while others thrive in consistently warm conditions.

💬 New England growers, have you moved your orchids to their winter growing spots yet?

10/28/2026

🌿 What’s So Special About Orchid Roots? 🌿

Orchid roots are fascinating, and they’re doing much more than simply holding your plant in place!

Many epiphytic orchids have roots covered in a specialized, spongy tissue called velamen.

💧 Velamen helps absorb water quickly when it becomes available.

🌱 It also helps protect the living tissues inside the roots.

🌳 In nature, many orchids use their roots to anchor themselves to trees and other surfaces without taking nutrients directly from their hosts.

Have you noticed that some orchid roots turn green when wet and silvery when dry? That’s often the velamen at work!

💬 Question for our growers: Do you prefer growing your orchids mounted, in baskets, or in traditional pots?

10/27/2026

🌸 Orchid Spotlight: The Weird and Wonderful World of Bulbophyllum! 🌿

Did you know that Bulbophyllum is one of the largest genera in the orchid family, with thousands of species?

These fascinating orchids are known for their extraordinary diversity. Some have delicate, intricate flowers, while others produce elaborate blooms that look like something from another planet!

🌺 Some species produce unusual fragrances, including scents that attract flies rather than bees.

🌿 Many enjoy consistent moisture, good air movement, and moderate to high humidity, although care varies by species.

🔎 Their flowers come in an incredible variety of shapes, colors, and sizes!

💬 Do you grow any Bulbophyllums? Share your favorite species or a photo of one in bloom!

Address

Bedford, NH

Website

http://www.nhorchids.org/

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