Welcome to the Palomar Orchid Society Website!

The Palomar Orchid Society, incorporated in December of 1965 was formed when a few people banded together to talk about orchids. We then grew and bloomed into the roughly 200-member group of orchid enthusiasts that we have today. We represent everything orchid in North San Diego County! Come and join us!!

The Palomar Orchid Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the understanding and cultivation of both hybrid and species orchids. We welcome members of all levels to join us for orchid fun and learning! Our mission is to promote interest in the appreciation of orchids and to provide an opportunity for their display and the exchange and dissemination of information relating to their culture.

March 2011 - Dr. Merle Robroy

Submitted by Sandi S. on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 1:00am

Merle RobroyMerle RobroyAn MD practicing OB/Gyn, Dr. Robboy is a prominent orchid lecturer for the AOS. He has grown orchids over 25 years and speak for the AOS on the West coast for over 15 years. His collection has over 1500 plants, more than 1/2 are species, and are grown under shade and in a greenhouse as well. He has served as president of the So. Calif. Orchid Species Society and the Newport Harbor Orchid Society. He has a wide interest in other tropical plant types and serves as a judge in the American Dahlia Society.

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Wed, 03/02/2011 - 7:00pm

February 2011 - Fred Clarke

Submitted by Sandi S. on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 3:09pm

Fred ClarkeFred ClarkeCatasetum, Cycnoches and Mormodes are three related genera from the Tribe Cymbidieae. Individually, each has been considered an orchid oddity, or “botanical”, of interest mainly to the seriously addicted enthusiast.   These plants have a brief deciduous period in winter, when the plants need a definite dry rest period bordering on neglect. These robust orchids are native to lowland tropical forests in Central and South America and are usually grown in warm or intermediate conditions.

 

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Wed, 02/02/2011 - 7:00pm
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January 2011 - Chris Croom

Submitted by Sandi S. on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 1:00am

Christopher CroomChristopher CroomChristopher has been growing orchids for 11 years in San Diego, and grows mostly species orchids entirely outdoors, year-round.   Read more »

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Wed, 01/05/2011 - 7:00pm

November 2010 - James Rose

Submitted by Sandi S. on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 12:00am

Lycaste orchids are one of those orchids that reward us with beautiful blooms, tantalizing fragrances, and also very interesting foliage during the summer. They lose those leaves during their winter rest period when they need a dry cool place to get ready for those spring blooms. When I think of Lycaste orchids, I think of the Lycaste aromatica which is a very popular plant here. Members can go to Jim’s website (http://www.calorchid.com/) before our meeting to see the assortment of Lycastes that Cal-Orchid is currently offering for sale. If you see something that you would like to purchase, send him an email and ask him to bring it when he comes here. Jim will be furnishing the plant opportunity table and we hope to see some of his new crosses there.   Read more »

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Wed, 11/03/2010 - 7:00pm

Holiday Party 2009

Submitted by Sandi S. on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 11:02am
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Fri, 12/11/2009

2009 San Diego County Orchid Society Show

Submitted by Sandi S. on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 11:29am
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Wed, 04/15/2009

Our award-winning display at the 2009 San Diego County Orchid Society Show.

2008 Santa Barbara International Orchid Show

Submitted by Sandi S. on Sat, 04/19/2008 - 11:30am
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Sat, 04/18/2009