A small group of people with a big love of growing orchids
Cypripedium formosanum
This is a terrestrial lady slipper native to the mountains of Taiwan blooming in the 'slipper garden' of EIOS members Nile and Lois Dusdieker. It has a characteristic open slit in the pouch which attracts and traps the pollinator such that the only exit is out the top of the pouch where pollination occurs.
View our society's newsletters
Our newsletters highlight activities of the society. They contain photos of member's orchids, educational material, and summary of meeting activities. Newsletters will now be published quarterly.
What is happening at our next meeting?
Our next meeting will be June 4th, a progressive dinner and visit to members' growing areas. Details in the newsletter. We will not have meetings during the summer but will start in September when monthly meetings will return at the Shueyville Church. For other summer activities, see the calendar.
OUR ORCHID SHOW IN 2022
Orchids Are A Scream 2022
Orchids Are A Scream 2022
Orchids Are A Scream 2022
EIOS Display in the Round
Orchids Are A Scream 2022
Orchids Are A Scream 2022
Our orchid show ' Orchids Are A Scream: 10th Anniversary Eastern Iowa Orchid Show and Sale is set for Oct. 28-29, 2023 at the Elks Hall in Cedar Rapid, Iowa
Best Display in the Show
Orchids Are A Scream 2022
Best Display in the Show