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 Auditorium, 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 usually held both in person at Zilker Botanical Gardens, and virtually using ZOOM. Due to the nature of some programs, not all meetings will have a virtual option (live auctions and holiday parties, for example).
“How to Grow Beautiful Orchids” Workshop
Saturday, June 7th 10am - 1pm
Zilker Botanical Garden Auditorium
This HOTOS workshop is part of Zilker Botanical Gardens’ National Garden Week (NGW) Celebration. Workshop registration and a list of all NGW programming can be found on Zilker’s Events Page!
Saturday, June 7th 10am - 1pm
Zilker Botanical Garden Auditorium
This HOTOS workshop is part of Zilker Botanical Gardens’ National Garden Week (NGW) Celebration. Workshop registration and a list of all NGW programming can be found on Zilker’s Events Page!
Orchids are resilient.
They've outlived the dinosaurs and existed long before us humans. Yet, they are also fragile, particularly when grown outside their natural habitat and standard growing conditions.
The good news?
Most struggling orchids can be saved…
Whether your orchid is suffering from leaf problems, bloom problems, root problems, overwatering, pests, or diseases (not an exhaustive list)... there is often a way to nurse it back to health.
To ensure you are armed with growing advice you can trust, you've been selected to receive a copy of "The AOS Guide to Orchids and their Culture" book at no charge, shipped to you anywhere in the world when you join the AOS today.
They've outlived the dinosaurs and existed long before us humans. Yet, they are also fragile, particularly when grown outside their natural habitat and standard growing conditions.
The good news?
Most struggling orchids can be saved…
Whether your orchid is suffering from leaf problems, bloom problems, root problems, overwatering, pests, or diseases (not an exhaustive list)... there is often a way to nurse it back to health.
To ensure you are armed with growing advice you can trust, you've been selected to receive a copy of "The AOS Guide to Orchids and their Culture" book at no charge, shipped to you anywhere in the world when you join the AOS today.
Because getting the right advice can make all the difference.
Online orchid advice is often conflicting, or just plain wrong. Just ask AOS member Lukas Funnell-Zahra, who learned this the hard way.
He got into orchids after keeping dart frogs (yes, dart frogs!), and quickly joined the AOS after his first few orchids died (RIP)…
"Finally, it's good to have reputable resources that you can trust.", he told us (and see what he did with those reputable resources below.)
Your exclusive copy of the AOS guide is just the beginning.
When you become a member of the AOS, you'll receive:
Your AOS Membership also includes:
Since joining, he's received recognition for his Dendrobium Spring Dream and credits much of his growth to member webinars and the Botanical Treasures section of Orchids magazine.
Your turn - Join the American Orchid Society today and receive all the exlusive items and benefits above
We can't wait to welcome you to our family of over 10,000 members worldwide!
Or join by calling 904-299-5258
Let's grow together,
Cheryl Erins
President, American Orchid Society
P.S. You'll find the orchid growing masterclass modules (from our master gardener series) in the webinars portion of our site once you join and log in. Lock in your copy of the book, the upcoming issue of Orchids magazine, and everything above.
American Orchid Society | 10901 Old Cutler Road | Coral Gables, FL 33156
Telephone: 904-299-5258
Your exclusive copy of the AOS guide is just the beginning.
When you become a member of the AOS, you'll receive:
- Your exclusive copy of the wildly popular "The AOS Guide to Orchids and their Culture" book, shipped to you anywhere in the world at no charge (we've never done this before - it's a 35 dollar value with shipping.) The 245-page guide features 450 photos of beautiful orchids and how to care for them.
- A copy of the upcoming of Orchids magazine, featuring one of the best articles on growing Phalaenopsis (the most popular orchid grown in the U.S. and many other countries) which ships in 2 weeks (you need to be on the list by joining)
- You'll receive a virtual tour of the upcoming World Orchid Conference happening in March 2026, along with a recording of last year's impressive virtual tour to watch the moment you join. You will also gain a chance to win a travel package toward attending the WOC in person (including event registration, 4 nights hotel accommodations, and an $800 airfare travel voucher.)
- Seven (7) modules of our Orchid Growing Video Masterclass awaiting the moment you join, and we have 4 more coming up within the next few months. Enjoy in-depth lessons on everything from orchid growing basics to repotting, propagating, and so much more.
- Our 18-month Beginner's Orchid Growing Course launching late May. Enjoy a practical and engaging lesson by email each month.
Your AOS Membership also includes:
- A full year of Orchids magazine, our flagship publication packed with riveting articles, beginner-friendly tips, stunning orchid photos, and so much more (online and optionally printed and shipped to your door as well. That's 12 upcoming issues, plus a collectible annual supplement.)
- Complete Digital Archive of the online magazine from the current issue back to the first issue published in 1932 (over 1,000 issues.) You can even download the most recent 18 issues for offline viewing in PDF format (including the most recent annual supplement.)
- Online Orchid Software - Login to our beloved OrchidPro online software that lets you search over 100,000 photos of awarded orchids. You'll unlock the full description of the awarded orchid, the actual photos of that orchid, precise measurements, related awards, family trees, species makeup, and more.
- Ready-to-Watch Orchid Webinars (over 250 of them - including the orchid growing masterclass) on popular orchid topics - from growing trendy orchids to dealing with orchid pests and diseases.
- Valuable Savings on AOS publications, orchid plants and more from top vendors, complimentary and discounted admission to hundreds of botanical gardens…Plus, join for two years and receive 450 dollars worth of vouchers from popular orchid and orchid supply vendors…
Since joining, he's received recognition for his Dendrobium Spring Dream and credits much of his growth to member webinars and the Botanical Treasures section of Orchids magazine.
Your turn - Join the American Orchid Society today and receive all the exlusive items and benefits above
We can't wait to welcome you to our family of over 10,000 members worldwide!
Or join by calling 904-299-5258
Let's grow together,
Cheryl Erins
President, American Orchid Society
P.S. You'll find the orchid growing masterclass modules (from our master gardener series) in the webinars portion of our site once you join and log in. Lock in your copy of the book, the upcoming issue of Orchids magazine, and everything above.
American Orchid Society | 10901 Old Cutler Road | Coral Gables, FL 33156
Telephone: 904-299-5258
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 – Group Show Recap and Maddy Verret on How to Grow Cattleyas in Central Texas
April 1 – Honey, I shrunk the orchids! Miniature 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: Growing and Showing Specimen Plants - 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 – Group Show Recap and Maddy Verret on How to Grow Cattleyas in Central Texas
April 1 – Honey, I shrunk the orchids! Miniature 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: Growing and Showing Specimen Plants - 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
HOTOS board of directors meetings:
Meetings are held virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each quarter. Board members are expected to be present unless prior arrangements have been made. HOTOS members are welcome to attend board meetings. Contact the President to request a Zoom link to the meeting at least 1 day in advance.
All meetings are held virtually through ZOOM and are attended by the board of directors and guests.
Meetings are held virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each quarter. Board members are expected to be present unless prior arrangements have been made. HOTOS members are welcome to attend board meetings. Contact the President to request a Zoom link to the meeting at least 1 day in advance.
- 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.