A Note from Our President:
We are just weeks away from our “Carnival of Orchids” Show and Sale. The show takes place in the auditorium at the Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, TX. For fans of orchids and tropical plants, this is THE place to be! The public is welcome on Saturday, March 1st from 10am-5pm or Sunday, March 2nd from 10am-4pm. Entry to the show is included with your paid admission to the botanical garden. In addition to seeing a variety of orchids in bloom, guests will have a chance to shop our vendors’ extensive selection of orchids, carnivorous, and tropical plants for sale. Did you know that the public may enter their flowering orchid(s) in the show? The owner must know an orchid’s genus and species name, or its hybrid parentage. Registration happens on Friday, February 28th and plants must be on-site before 3pm. Use the “contact us” form on this website for pre-registration details. Laissez les bons temps rouler (Let the good times roll) at the “Carnival of Orchids.” Pat Pingleton February 11, 2025 HOTOS President |
Next Meeting: Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 - Growing Cattleyas in Central Texas with Maddy Verret
Join us for a presentation by our own Maddy Verret on growing Cattleyas in Central Texas. He will share his tips and tricks for keeping Cattleyas healthy and blooming. Don't forget: December is Membership Renewal Time for Everyone! You can renew in person - bring cash or check to the potluck dinner Or use Zelle: (use email alisongallaway@aol.com) Or send via US Postal Service: Treasurer, HOTOS 7232 CR 120 Marble Falls, TX 78654 SHARE YOUR ORCHID PHOTOS WITH US!
Click here to share a photo Follow us on Instagram @heartoftxorchids You can also find us on Facebook This C. Luddemania var. Rubra was grown by Pat Pingleton, the society's Vice President.
This award-winning orchid was grown by Alison Gallaway. It is named Blc. Memoria Ruth Gallaway AM/AOS. Alison took her plant for judging and was awarded the AM/AOS designation and earned the right to name this hybrid.
This was a seedling given to all members as part of a contest in 2022. The first to bloom the plant was Steve Jeffers, and he received a $100 prize. 
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