Orchid news – Kentucky Orchid Society

KOS at the 23 rd Locust Grove Gardener’s Fair

May 13, 2018

On May 11-13, the Kentucky Orchid Society participated for the first time in the annual Locust Grove event. Thanks to multiple members who participated in assembling and staffing our booth, the event was a success for KOS! The orchids were beautiful, the camaraderie enjoyable, and the crowd was enthused about our flowers. The funds accrued … More KOS at the 23 rd Locust Grove Gardener’s Fair

Researchers discover oldest orchid specimen on record

May 7, 2017

I am submitting this post as a news item that might interest orchid lovers! from KOS member Jan Smith

Orchid’s aroma shuts down Smithsonian greenhouse

May 7, 2017

The Smithsonian Magazine has published an article on an orchid! It’s not an orchid any of us is likely to have. Or want. But, it’s great our national museum’ magazine saw fit to publicize an orchid at the museum. From KOS member John Wolford

‘Demon Orchid’ Has a ‘Devil Head’ and Claw-Like Petals

November 1, 2016

Check out this new orchid species, Telipogon diabolicus. Source: ‘Demon Orchid’ Has a ‘Devil Head’ and Claw-Like Petals Shared by Sal Locasio