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This is the official page for the American Orchid Society.

Our purpose, with the development of this page, is to centralize and disseminate information concerning the culture, growing, hybridization, conservation, use and appreciation of orchids. Disclaimer: American Orchid Society and its contributors strive to provide the most accurate and complete information. However, we cannot take responsibility for the accuracy, reliability or completeness of ALL of the information posted and strongly urge that you use caution in the application of any suggested remedies and/or solutions.

11/10/2026

The culprit was you. It was always you.

If you are going to spend it anyway, spend it well. The Orchid Marketplace is where our members go to find the good stuff. 🕵️ Click the link on our profile to learn more.

07/10/2026

Vanda Kibana Furan 'Gold Nuggets' HCC/AOS

Fun fact: Kibana Furan is a yellow-flowered form of the wind orchid, Vanda falcata (once classified as Neofinetia falcata), long treasured in Japan and traditionally grown on a mound of moss in a decorative pot like this one.

06/10/2026

One more orchid will fix everything. It never does. We buy it anyway.

Tag someone who needs to hear this (and won't listen). 🧩

04/10/2026

Dendrobium lindleyi 'Ines Marin' CCM/AOS

🌸 Orchid care tip: A cool, dry winter rest is one of the most important factors in flowering this species. Give it bright light and keep humidity high through the year, and because the flower spikes hang, plants do best mounted or in a basket.

02/10/2026

Be honest. How many grocery store orchids have "followed you home" this year?

01/10/2026

The American Orchid Society
2026 FALL VIRTUAL AUCTION
October 2–12, 2026
Bidding opens Friday, October 2nd at 5:00 PM EDT

Discover a distinctive selection of:
Award-winning orchids
Plants donated by exceptional growers
Unique orchid experiences
Orchid-related items including a signed limited edition print of the AOS Centennial commemorative artwork by famed botanical artist Angela Mirro.
Special offerings not available through everyday shopping
Whether you’re adding something special to your collection or discovering something new, this auction
offers an exciting opportunity for orchid enthusiasts.

30/09/2026

Would you grow an orchid that might never bloom, just for its leaves?

For collectors of miniatures, that is not a strange question at all. There is a whole side of these little plants that has nothing to do with flowers, and Sandra Svoboda gets into exactly what makes them so easy to fall for.

Catch her full session in the member webinar library, alongside 200+ others. 🌿

23/09/2026

Some things just don’t feel the same. Have you ever been fooled at first glance?

21/09/2026

Being responsible is hard when the orchid is that good. Have you ever managed to walk away?

18/09/2026

New to slipper orchids?

🌸 Here are 5 beginner-friendly Paphiopedilums that are easy to care for, bloom beautifully, and will make you fall in love with the slipper family.

Each one has its own charm.

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Comment “Join” and we’ll send you all the benefits for new members this month!

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Tuesday	09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	09:30 - 17:30
Thursday	09:30 - 17:30
Friday	09:30 - 17:30

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(305) 740-2010

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https://secure.aos.org/donate, https://www.aos.org/

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