Why can’t I use potting soil for my Phalaenopsis? by Anne-Marie Blancquaert On first view, orchids have the same structures as all other plants: roots, stems, leaves and flowers. However, because of their different growth habitats, the orchid parts have adapted and do not require the same types of materials around their roots as more…
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June Show and Tell Special Awards Topmiller (Miniature) Second Bulbo. speciosum (Anne-Marie Blancquaert-Bruyninckx) First Phal. unk (burgundy) (Heidi Boel) Fanelli (Standard) Second (tie) L. purpurate var carni (Carla Cates) Second (tie) Den. densiflora var albr B (Anne-Marie Blancquaert-Bruyninckx) First (tie) Paph. Deperle (Carla Cates) First (tie) Phrag. Grande (Dan Dolack)
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May Show and Tell Awards Special Awards: Topmiller (Miniatures): First–Ble. striata Debbie Hannah Second (tie)–Phal Miva Breeze (Jan Smith) Second (tie)–Lpt. pohliticoi (Deanna Day) Fanelli (Standards): First– Phrag. Saint’s Apprentice (Anne Marie Blancquaert-Bruyninckx) Second–Dendrobium victoria-reginae (Anne-Marie Blancquaert-Bruyninckx)
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by Pam LaRocco
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Since the Covid-19 pandemic has eliminated our April monthly meeting, members have generously shared photos of their blooming orchids so we could present a “virtual” Show and Tell. Enjoy! Anne-Marie Blancquaret-Bruyninckx Bulbo. bicolor (4) The numerals at the end of each entry represent the number of points each plant was awarded, based upon the category…
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By Anne-Marie Blancquaert (Feb. 2020) My search for the right mounting skeleton, one that would not deteriorate quickly, that would be easy to use, economical, versatile; started when I acquired a Vandachostylis at the Cincinnati Fall Orchid show last year. (Fig. 1) At the time I had no idea what this black plastic mesh was.…
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On February 28 to March 1, 2020, the Kentucky Orchid Society staffed a booth at the Home and Garden Show from which we sold orchids, potting material, books and pots. For three full days, we educated a large number of visitors about the wonder of orchids by one on one discussion, formal presentations and small…
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The Kentucky Orchid Society entered a display at the MVOS Show on February 14-16, 2020. Seven KOS members sent 25 plants to Dayton for entry in the KOS display and there were 13 ribbons awarded to these plants! Gloria Teague and Pam LaRocco set up the lovely display that you see below. The following ribbons…
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