Welcome to the Naples Orchid Society!
The Naples Orchid Society promotes the appreciation and cultivation of orchids as a hobby, and endeavors to preserve wild orchids indigenous to Southwest Florida through education and research.
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June 7, 2018 Meeting Special Hybrid & Special Species Awards
The Naples Orchid Society’s monthly meeting was held June 7, 2018. The best hybrid and the best species orchid were given gold ribbons. The best hybrid award was given to Encyclia Cindy owned by Eunice Walker. The best species award was given to Den. Wassellii owned by Barbara Crist. … Continue reading →
Long Awaited Paper Comparing the Florida Ghost Orchid and the Cuban Ghost Orchid
The long awaited paper comparing the Florida Ghost Orchid and the Cuban Ghost Orchid has arrived. The article is found in the Oxford Academic – Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. Article (Acknowledgements) We express sincere gratitude to Kevin Godsea and Ben Nottingham (FPNWR) for their assistance in southern Florida and … Continue reading →
May 3, 2018 Meeting Special Hybrid & Special Species Awards
The Naples Orchid Society’s monthly meeting was held May 3, 2018. The best hybrid and the best species orchid were given gold ribbons. The best hybrid award was given to Den. Little Green Apples owned Kathryn Romine. The best species award was given to Bulb. Falcatum owned by Marilyn Moser. … Continue reading →