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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August 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 61-90 55-61 Intermediate house 70-81 60-70 Warm house up to 90 70-75 As long as the temperature is high, water should be supplied freely. As the annual growths mature, reduce watering gradually so plants can harden…

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Orchid’s aroma shuts down Smithsonian greenhouse

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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

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Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Spring Show, March, 2017

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KOS Ribbon Winners Best of Class Den. Wenzelii form yellow, Pam LaRocco Blue Den. Wenzelii form yellow, Pam LaRocco Blue ribbon, Aerangis (Aergs.) fastuosa, Ruth Schneider Blue ribbon, Phal NID small white, Ruth Schneider Blue ribbon, Unknown Phal white, Jan Smith Red Red ribbon, LC Lady Bug, Jan Smith   Red ribbon, Cym NID, Ruth…

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