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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September Orchid Care Calendar

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Compiled by Dixie McCulloch, a longtime KOS member who joined in 1988. Temperature Range (˚F) Days Nights Cool house 59-65 54-55 Intermediate house 70-73 59-69 Warm house up to 79 70 or more Climatic changes are more predominate this month. Temperatures can drop sharply, so be sure to check your heaters. It is this time…

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