July Orchid Care Calendar

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Orchid Care CalendarLeave a Comment on July Orchid Care Calendar

Temperature Range (˚F) Days Nights Cool house 61 55-61 Intermediate house 70-81 60-70 Warm house up to 90 70-75 Most of your plants will have almost matured their new growths by the end of this month. Care should be taken in watering to assure even distribution of moisture. Maintain good humidity to prevent dehydration of…

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Plant Preparation for KOS Shows

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Miscellaneous, ShowsLeave a Comment on Plant Preparation for KOS Shows

KOS Show Guidelines for Plant Owners If you have setup, done breakdown, or transported for a show, you understand the importance of the following information. Setting up a display or helping transport plants is fun but takes some time. It is not fun to have someone’s plant get damaged or find a confusing mess upon…

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The Three A’s of the Orchid World Presented by Peter Lin

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The April 2017 meeting featured a presentation by Peter T. Lin of Diamond orchids on features and care of Angraecums, Aeranthes, and Aerangis orchids.

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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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