Monthly Meetings - First Tuesday of each month @ 6:00 pm Social Hour, 7:00 pm Meeting begins
Monthly meetings are held at Zilker Botanical Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78746. Meetings are meant to be fun, and not burdened with business details.
Our society brings in nationally and internationally recognized speakers that are experts in their areas. Usually, the speaker will bring plants to sell.
Society members are welcome to bring orchid plants in bloom to display on the show table, and these are commented on after the program. Plant raffles are held periodically. We also have orchid auctions, and two greenhouse tours each year, giving you more opportunities to buy and learn about orchids.
Visitors are always welcome! Do come join us!
Our society brings in nationally and internationally recognized speakers that are experts in their areas. Usually, the speaker will bring plants to sell.
Society members are welcome to bring orchid plants in bloom to display on the show table, and these are commented on after the program. Plant raffles are held periodically. We also have orchid auctions, and two greenhouse tours each year, giving you more opportunities to buy and learn about orchids.
Visitors are always welcome! Do come join us!
Meetings are both virtual through ZOOM and in person at Zilker Botanical Gardens until further notice.
2025 HOTOS Meeting Schedule: *
January 7 – How to Prepare your Orchids for a Show
February 4 – Phaleanopsis orchids - George Vasquez
March 1st and 2nd – HOTOS Orchid Show at Zilker
March 4 – Orchid culture discussion
April 1 – Masdevallias and Draculas - Dr. Kristen Uthus, New World Orchids
May 6 – Collecting Cattleyas in Brazil - Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis
June 3 - Orchid pests and diseases - Dr. Ron McHatton
July 1 - Private event - Summer potluck for members and their guests
August 5 – Bulbophyllum orchids - Bill Thoms (NC)
September 2 - Annual HOTOS Plant Sale and Auction
October 7 – Paphiopedilum orchids - Graham Wood - Lehua Orchids (HI)
November 4 – Terrestrial Orchids - Nick Rust
December 2 - Private Event - Members Holiday Pot-Luck
* Meeting topic subject to change
February 4 – Phaleanopsis orchids - George Vasquez
March 1st and 2nd – HOTOS Orchid Show at Zilker
March 4 – Orchid culture discussion
April 1 – Masdevallias and Draculas - Dr. Kristen Uthus, New World Orchids
May 6 – Collecting Cattleyas in Brazil - Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis
June 3 - Orchid pests and diseases - Dr. Ron McHatton
July 1 - Private event - Summer potluck for members and their guests
August 5 – Bulbophyllum orchids - Bill Thoms (NC)
September 2 - Annual HOTOS Plant Sale and Auction
October 7 – Paphiopedilum orchids - Graham Wood - Lehua Orchids (HI)
November 4 – Terrestrial Orchids - Nick Rust
December 2 - Private Event - Members Holiday Pot-Luck
* Meeting topic subject to change
2025 Schedule for the HOTOS board of directors meetings
January 21
April 15
July 25
October 21
All meetings are held virtually through ZOOM and are attended by the board of directors and guests.
January 21
April 15
July 25
October 21
All meetings are held virtually through ZOOM and are attended by the board of directors and guests.