Kentucky Orchid Society visits Cherokee Rehab

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KOS was pleased to visit and make a presentation to members of the Cherokee Park Rehab Center in Louisville, KY on 4/28/18. President Ruth Schneider, and members Liz Smith and Pam LaRocco explained how to grow and propagate orchids to the people assembled. They discussed the many varieties, their differences, fragrances, and how to repot…

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Central Indiana Orchid Show

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Indianapolis, Indiana April 20-22, 2018 The Kentucky Orchid Society entered a display including 21 lovely plants. We were awarded 14 ribbons. Ribbon winners included: Steve Benjamin Best of Class      Rhyncattalanthe Lovely Martha Blue                     Traditional Laelia hybrid Red            …

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Orchid Trivia

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Despite the wonderful conditions for growing orchids in Hawaii, there are only three orchids native to these islands. One of the most common orchids found growing in the wild, however, is a terrestrial orchid commonly known as the bamboo orchid (Arundina graminifola). These can be seen growing by the roadside in Volcano National Park. It…

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