Welcome to the Heart O' Texas Orchid Society website. The adoration of orchids started our Society 50 years ago, and the beauty and charm of orchids continues to bring us together to share our experience, knowledge and the fun of growing orchids. Check back often to see what's new!
So many orchids. . . so little time. . .
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's
41st Annual Show & Sale,
"Orchid Heaven"
April 28th & 29th, 2012
See the events page for more details
Please join us at our next meeting
Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 6:45 pm
at Zilker Botanical Garden Center
2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
Hope to see you there!
News & Announcements . . .
Mark you calendars for upcoming events!
- February 7, 2012 - This monthly meeting will feature guest speaker Paul Storm. Please join us!
- April 28-29, 2012 - Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 41st Annual Show and Sale, "Orchid Heaven" at Zilker Botanical Garden Center. More details. . .
Winter Rest for Orchids
There is much confusion about orchids and which ones get a "winter rest"...even those of us with extensive collections and LOTS of research have found it a daunting question. If orchids originated from a location with very dry, cool winters, we try to mimic that habitat as well.
Click here to view data compiled by our own Monica Gaylord.
Dear Members:
- Time to renew your membership! please send Monica a check for $30 if single, $45 if a couple and $15 if a student for 2012 or you can pay at the January meeting.
- Don't forget to send in photos of your blooming orchids so we can post them in our photo gallery. You can e-mail any photo in jpeg format to webmaster@hotos.org.