The October Tampa Orchid Club meeting was a great gathering with a strong turnout and valuable insights for Florida orchid enthusiasts! We had the pleasure of hearing from Bret Ullery of Accent Orchids, who shared his expertise on cold-tolerant orchid varieties ideal for Florida's climate.
Bret offered tips on which orchids to bring indoors during colder weather and recommended holding off on watering if plants are left outside during a cold snap. For those unsure about cold tolerance, a bit of research can go a long way! Many Dendrobiums, certain Vandas like Neofinetia falcata, Cattleyas, and Brassavolas can generally handle cooler temperatures—just make sure to avoid frost exposure.
Our session included a helpful Q&A, covering a range of orchid care topics. Laurie Nissen also provided a quick refresher on etiquette for visiting greenhouses and vendors at orchid shows, with a friendly reminder that cash is always appreciated!
Tampa Orchid Club • November Field Trip
Friendly reminder that our November meeting will be a field trip to Krull Smith & Orchids in Bloom greenhouses in Apopka on Tuesday, November 19th. There will be a van leaving Northdale Park at 9 AM, you can RSVP to ride for $8 cash or you are welcome to meet us at Krull Smith between 10-10:30 AM. For more details please see the posted information at www.tampaorchidclub.com
Thank you to everyone who attended the October meeting. We look forward to seeing you at our field trip or at our next meeting for more orchid-growing tips and community fun!
Don't Miss The Recent Bloom Table
Also - Don't forget to checkout the Bloom Table page here to see submissions and award winners from our most recent meeting. Updated monthly.
