2025 - General Meetings
John Burdee -- Paphiopedilums
Lady Vanda -- Care & Culture of Vandas
Lady Vanda -- Care & Culture of Vandas
John gave a fantastic presentation on Paphiopedilums. Not only did he discuss their care, but he also showed a multitude of photos of this gorgeous orchid. One interesting point he made which applies to all orchids: When you purchase an orchid from a vendor, find out how that orchid has been grown by the vendor as it is important to co
John gave a fantastic presentation on Paphiopedilums. Not only did he discuss their care, but he also showed a multitude of photos of this gorgeous orchid. One interesting point he made which applies to all orchids: When you purchase an orchid from a vendor, find out how that orchid has been grown by the vendor as it is important to continue that same type of care initially so as not to shock (and kill) the orchid.
Lady Vanda -- Care & Culture of Vandas
Lady Vanda -- Care & Culture of Vandas
Lady Vanda -- Care & Culture of Vandas
A fantastic presentation from Lady Vanda! Not only did she give us great information about how to care for our vandas, she also gave us great tips that can be used to care for all of our orchids. Her goal is to spread her knowledge of orchids and encourage everyone to dip their toes into the world of orchids!
Jim-N-I Orchids -- Catasetinae Orchids
Lady Vanda -- Care & Culture of Vandas
Jim-N-I Orchids -- Catasetinae Orchids
Jim gave a well-received presentation on Catasetinae orchids. Members learned not only about the more familiar Catasetums but also about Clowesias, Cynoches, and Mormodes. Members also learned about floral dimorphism, the role of the "blue bees" in pollination, and the growth cycle of these wonderful orchids.
Jamie Lawson --Unusual Genera
Jett Tanner -- Tips & Tricks for Repotting
Jim-N-I Orchids -- Catasetinae Orchids
Jamie's presentation covered three unusual genera and how they can add variety and beauty to your collection. The genera covered were Chysis, Zygopetilae, and Catasetinae hybrids. He also told members where to get them, how to grow them, and his experiences with them.
Jett Tanner -- Tips & Tricks for Repotting
Jett Tanner -- Tips & Tricks for Repotting
Jett Tanner -- Tips & Tricks for Repotting
Jett demonstrated a number of techniques that she uses which may be helpful to many. Techniques covered included deciding whether to unpot or repot, easy methods in removing orchids from baskets, how to clean and prepare, various details on potting (choosing size, drilling holes, how to stabilize), and watering and fertilizing practices.
Jett demonstrated a number of techniques that she uses which may be helpful to many. Techniques covered included deciding whether to unpot or repot, easy methods in removing orchids from baskets, how to clean and prepare, various details on potting (choosing size, drilling holes, how to stabilize), and watering and fertilizing practices. Check out her ideas on our PSLOS website: https://pslos.org/orchid-tips
2024 - General Meetings
Candice Klee, C.R. Orchids
Jim-N-I Orchids Growing Brassavolas
Tony Millet, AOS Judge Cattleyas
Candice Klee from C.R. Orchids spoke about various orchid species and their care and culture. Her talk was very informative and enjoyed by all the members. C.R. Orchids is a small shade house nursery located in Loxahatchee which specializes in Cattleya Hybrids and species but also features many other genera.
Tony Millet, AOS Judge Cattleyas
Jim-N-I Orchids Growing Brassavolas
Tony Millet, AOS Judge Cattleyas
Tony's presentation on small Cattleyas was really fantastic and enjoyed by everyone. During his orchid growing career, he has delved into cool, intermediate, and warm growing types of orchids. He breeds and grows unusual hybrids in the large Cattleya alliance.
Jim-N-I Orchids Growing Brassavolas
Jim-N-I Orchids Growing Brassavolas
John Melecio J&J Unique Orchids
Brassavola is a very popular, showy genus and is a must for any collection due to its easy growth habit, flower longevity, and wonderful evening fragrance. Jim covered not only their culture and care but also enticed members with numerous beautiful photos.
John Melecio J&J Unique Orchids
John Melecio J&J Unique Orchids
John Melecio J&J Unique Orchids
John introduced members to a number of unique orchids from Latin American countries, most of them having wonderful smells. With thousands of orchids to care for, John says he doesn't have time to babysit them. His orchids are outside on metal shelving three to four shelves high. His orchids are in full sun -- with the orchids that can take more sun on the top shelf. He waters them 2 to 3 times a week and fertilizes once a month. He shared a story about a friend in Columbia who has over 600 orchids growing in the ground -- unlike Florida's sandy soil, her soil is volcanic rock which the orchids love!
Ti & Henry -- Florida Orchid House
John Melecio J&J Unique Orchids
Ti & Henry -- Florida Orchid House
A great presentation was given by Ti on bulbophiles, She discussed their care and culture to include light, temperature, fertilizer, and watering requirements. Because their native habitat is extremely muggy, she advised members to keep plants either well watered or in a high humidity environment. There also should be good air circulation to avoid leafspot fungi.
2023 - General Meetings
Pam Waters -- Orchids In Bloom
Ti & Henry -- Florida Orchid House
Jamie Lawson Catasetum Info & Tips
Pam Waters discussed everything
one needs to know about growing orchids such as orchid pots, medium, watering and fertilizing, sun requirements, etc. She stated “a lot of stuff will come along with the presentation,” and she meant it. Everyone really enjoyed her talk and learned a lot.
Jamie Lawson Catasetum Info & Tips
Ti & Henry -- Florida Orchid House
Jamie Lawson Catasetum Info & Tips
Jamie had a full house for his 12:00 noon workshop on catasetums. As usual, he provided practical advice on caring for these unusual orchids, e.g., how to divide and repot them, their watering, light, and fertilizer requirements, etc.
Ti & Henry -- Florida Orchid House
Ti & Henry -- Florida Orchid House
Ti & Henry -- Florida Orchid House
Ti explained the care and maintenance of soft cane Dendrobium orchids to include their special watering requirements. She suggested not to give them a complete rest during the resting seasons -- but rather to water just enough to prevent the canes from shriveling or drying out. She also explained that once soft canes lose their leaves, the canes will not grow any longer and after flowering in the spring, the canes will no longer support new leaves or flowers.
Jamie Lawson -- Florida Summer Heat
Jet Tanner -- Tips on Growing Large Collections
Ti & Henry -- Florida Orchid House
Jamie had a full house for his presentation on how to protect our orchids from heat damage and stress. His suggestions and advice will help our orchid make it through the summer.
Rich Ackerman -- Florida Native Orchids
Jet Tanner -- Tips on Growing Large Collections
Jet Tanner -- Tips on Growing Large Collections
Rich introduced our members to a variety of native orchids found in our environment. He also discussed the efforts of the Broward County Native Orchid Project in restoring native orchids in the environment which has been successful in installing more than 4,000 orchids every summer.
Jet Tanner -- Tips on Growing Large Collections
Jet Tanner -- Tips on Growing Large Collections
Jet Tanner -- Tips on Growing Large Collections
Jet provided practical tips and tricks for growing orchids in this area -- ranging from how she got started, how she killed orchids in the beginning, advice that helped her, how she maximizes her space, supplies that work for her, and resources that she finds helpful.
Check our her presentation on our PSLOS website: https://pslos.org/orchid-tips
Creating an Orchid Niche Arrangement
Bill Nunez -- Growing Specimen Orchids
Bill Nunez -- Growing Specimen Orchids
Michael demonstrated how to create an orchid niche arrangement for our orchid show. This was especially helpful for members who had never created a niche before. The demonstration encouraged a number of members to create a niche arrangement for our show!
Bill Nunez -- Growing Specimen Orchids
Bill Nunez -- Growing Specimen Orchids
Bill Nunez -- Growing Specimen Orchids
Bill has been growing orchids most of his life and gets great pleasure when he makes new hybrids, mostly in the Cattleya alliance, and has received several AOS awards. He gave our members great advice on how to grow specimen plants focusing on selecting medium, overpotting plants, and thoroughly flushing pots.