Tampa Orchid Club
Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 25
TOC Meets @ Northdale Park (Directions)
Doors Open: 9:30 AM
Meeting at 10 AM
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🌸 Brazilian Orchids 🌸
Francisco Miranda of Miranda Orchids will be here to discuss the Genus Laelia from Brazil.
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In addition to our program, we will have the monthly bloom table, a giveaway drawing, a silent auction, Darwin's orchid depot, and a potluck lunch; please bring a dish or dessert.
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Donate Supplies For TOC Community Project
USF Orchid Greenhouse Care & Conservatory Display
TOC's Community Project is taking care of the USF Orchid Greenhouse and displaying the orchids in the Conservatory. As volunteers charged with maintaining the orchid collection, TOC is always in need of potting supplies. If you have the resources and would like to help support us, click the button below to check out the list and consider donating any of the items. Items can be dropped off at any TOC meeting or the USF Botanical Gardens Orchid Greenhouse on Thursday mornings.
Orchid Depot Info
Note From Darwin...
While a variety of potting and supply items are brought, it is always best to contact Darwin ahead of a meeting if there are specific items you want to purchase. This ensures availability. Please text him at least 2-3 days in advance of the meeting. Text preferred (813) 625-3746
2026 TOC Important Dates
For those of you who like to plan ahead check out the dates and when available, the programs, Tampa Orchid Club has in the works for 2026. All regular meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month - same time, same place as above. When available, additional details will be provided at the top of the page for the next monthly meeting.
TOC Meeting
August 25
Francisco Miranda with Miranda Orchids
Genus Laelia, Brazil
TOC Meeting
October 27
Julio Hector
Understanding AOS & Ribbon Judging
Member Only
December 22
Holiday Party
TOC Meeting
September 22
Louis Manuel Ortiz Jordan
Mini Orchids
Club Field Trip
November 17
Field Trip TBD
Monthly Bloom Table
Members, showcase your bloomers! Receive insight and interesting information from an American Orchid Society judge, and compete for monthly Members' Choice and Judge's Choice honors. Explore galleries, past winners, and entry forms to participate, linked below.
Download, print, and complete your bloom table submission form prior to the meeting. Forms will be available at the meeting as well.
View photos of prior bloom table submissions & check out each month's award winners.
