Santa Cruz Orchid Society

02/17/2026

Hope to see you at Pacific Orchid Exposition Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, 2026!
ORCHID OBSCURA 🌸 TICKETS NOW ON SALE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchid-obscura-2026-pacific-orchid-exposition-feb-26-mar-1-2026-tickets-1893800912509?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawQA-TRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJMc01qTHgyQjN2SkZEdlZrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpdbQVP3avbMseIXPQCFCl1KYFFlCYYHWPSdg6fR29PK76jaRBneDXYv9wNA_aem_QQ21Lz0lcp2jFclnhIi2jg

01/18/2026

The dendrobium kinginaum hybrids are just now starting to come into bloom! This is Den. Starburst Vista 'Tartarian Green' (Den. Gillieston Jazz 'Steven' x Den. Tosca Starburst 'Red Wine')

01/06/2026

🌸 ORCHID OBSCURA 🌸 TICKETS NOW ON SALE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchid-obscura-2026-pacific-orchid-exposition-feb-26-mar-1-2026-tickets-1893800912509?aff=oddtdtcreator

Step into the mysterious beauty of orchids at the 73rd Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition Show & Plant Sale, presented by the San Francisco Orchid Society.

✨ Rare orchids
🌿 Stunning displays
🛍️ Plant sales from top growers
🎨 An immersive, art-inspired experience

📍 County Fair Building, San Francisco
🗓️ Feb 27–28, 2026 | 10am–5pm
🗓️ March 1, 2026 | 10am–4pm
🎟️ Preview Night: Feb 26, 6–9pm (21+)

🎫 Discounted advance tickets available online
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchid-obscura-2026-pacific-orchid-exposition-feb-26-mar-1-2026-tickets-1893800912509?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come discover orchids like you’ve never seen them before.

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10/31/2025

ORCHID DESIGN holiday open house.
To show the appreciation of our Orchids we will open the greenhouse and shade houses to the orchid enthusiasts in the Bay Area, the week of November 22-30, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
1361 Plum St., San Jose, CA 95110
This is a good time to see Cymbidium, Cattleya, Laelia, Oncidium and other ORCHIDS in Spike.
Order from online store:
https://orchidesign.myshopify.com/
Any question contact Dave and Angelic Nguyen: 408-476-7154
[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/orchid.design.8888/posts/1369760808527742

05/03/2025

This weekend, May 3 and 4, 2025
Santa Cruz Orchid and Bonsai Show & Sale
Capitola Mall (Inside the former Sears location)
1855 41st. Ave. Capitola, California 95010
Orchid vendors:
• Orchid Design
• Seed Studio SF
• Sorella Orchids
• Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society
• 6 various vendors for the Bonsai society
There will be Ikebana demonstrations and that classic form of Japanese painting.
Demonstrations at 2 PM both Saturday and Sunday
Saturday: Orchid Mounting and Use of baskets - Jim Heilig
Question and answers - Jim Heilig and Vicky Smith
Sunday: General Orchid Repotting and Question and Answer - Bill Weaver
Raffle Drawing: Sunday at 3:00. Tickets are $1 or 7 for $5. Don’t have to be present to win.

04/27/2025

Bay Areas Plant Lovers, You are invited to Santa Cruz Orchid and Bonsai Show & Sale on May 3 and 4, 2025
Capitola Mall (Inside the former Sears location)
1855 41st. Ave. Capitola, CA, United States, California 95010

Witness the art of Bonsai and the beauty of rare species of Orchids at this exciting event hosted by the Santa Cruz Orchid Society and the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai.
The exhibited plants are all grown in our Santa Cruz area. Local experts will be available and happy to answer your questions on their culture.
Featuring :
• American Orchid Society judged show
• Local society member sales including mature and starter plants of both bonsai and orchids.
• Exciting vendors invited with offerings not generally available locally, including exotic Carnivorous plants
• Demo’s on Bonsai construction, Orchid repotting and their care.
Come join us for this Free event!
More info:
www.santacruzorchidsociety.org
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04/13/2025

Save the dates and invite your friends
May 3 and 4, 2025
Santa Cruz – Orchid and Bonsai Show & Sale
Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Ave., Capitola, California 95010

Witness the art of Bonsai and the beauty of rare species of Orchids at this exciting event hosted by the Santa Cruz Orchid Society and the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai.
The exhibited plants are all grown in our Santa Cruz area. Local experts will be available and happy to answer your questions on their culture.
Featuring :
- American Orchid Society judged show
- Local society member sales including mature and starter plants of both bonsai and orchids.
- Exciting vendors invited with offerings not generally available locally, including exotic Carnivorous plants
- Demo’s on Bonsai construction, Orchid repotting and their care.
Come join us for this Free event !
More info:

Home Come and enjoy the amazing display of bonsai trees and orchids. There will be demonstrations by both organizations on both days. Come see the American Orchid Society Judged Exhibit and bonsai demonstrations by a bonsai member on transforming a common nursery stock tree to a tree in a small pot....

03/04/2025

See you this weekend at the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show. This Show is complete with an elaborate exhibit hall, workshops, lectures, art show, beautiful floral arrangements and extensive vendor hall with orchids from around the world.
Show is March 7-9, 2025 from 9am - 5pm in Santa Barbara at Earl Warren Showgrounds.
Tickets available at: www.sborchidshow.com