AboutOrchids

In Virginia, orchid biologist Melissa McCormick searches for the Small Whorled Pogonia, Isotria medeoloides. This endangered orchid is native to eastern areas of the USA and Canada. It’s a small plant with green flowers, it resembles other plants, and it can go dormant underground for years. Humans have a difficult time finding it, but for […]

Being an orchid geek, one of my favorite things is blooming a species for the first time. When this unusual Stenia pushed out a single flower bud, I was excited. Over several weeks, the bud fattened up, and finally opened to reveal a fascinating blossom. Stenia vasquezii has a spotted flower with a lip folded […]

April features events on six continents, including shows, sales, auctions, talks, and tours. Additionally, check with your local orchid society for meetings, expert speakers, and others events not listed here. April 4 – 5 Bay of Plenty Orchid Society Show, War Memorial Hall, Main St., Te Puke, New Zealand April 4 – 6 Southeastern Pennsylvania […]