A small group of people with a big love of growing orchids
Stanhopea Assidensis a Summer Bloomer
Nile and Lois Dusdieker have had this plant since 2010, purchased from Oak Hill Gardens (Herman Pigors). It grows in a wire basket and blooms on spikes that come out of the very bottom of the basket. A cross between Stan tigrina and Stan. wardii.
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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 only quarterly.
What is happening at our upcoming Fall meetings?
Our next meeting will be September 5th, 2024 at the Shueyville Church, 6:30 social and 7:pm program. This is our "Quarter Auction" when members bring in their extra plants for donation and they are auctioned to the highest bidder in whole numbers BUT only pay in quarters! (Bid of 10 is $2.50) This is an excellent opportunity to acquire plants someone else has too many of, can't grow, or simply doesn't want anymore. Also, look over your plants for any that might go to the Wisconsin Orchid show the next weekend (9/13-15) in Milwaukee. All are welcome to attend our meeting regardless of membership status.
OUR RECENT ORCHID SHOW IN 2023
THE EASTERN IOWA ORCHID SOCIETY EXHIBIT pictured here: SHOW TROPHY winner for the Best Display in the Show and winner of the People's Choice Award in 2023
Our 2024 show is Oct. 19th and 20th at the Elks Lodge Hall in Cedar Rapids. We will again feature a Halloween theme which has been a lot of fun in years past. See the Show tab for more information. Our 2023 show was the largest ever with over 480 entries.