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October 22, 2024 at 7 PM: Regular Meeting

  • Alaska Orchid Society PO Box 92544 Anchorage, AK 99509-2544 USA (map)

We have an in-person meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 22 at Congregation Beth Sholom, located at 7525 E Northern Lights Blvd.  We will begin gathering at 6:30 PM with the meeting actually beginning at 7 PM.  Be sure to mark your calendars.  I will send out a reminder on Monday night along with the Zoom link since our plan is to also broadcast via Zoom for those of you who cannot make it.

Our program will be a webinar from the American Orchid Society and originally presented in September 2024, entitled: Greenhouse Chat by Ron McHatton. As usual, Mr. McHatton has a multitude of interesting subjects. The topics covered are as follows: Paphiopedilum strange markings on leaf; Paphiopedilum Erwinia damage; Oncidium repotting; Cattleya distorted blooms; Phalaenopsis pitting in leaves; Buying orchid seeds Beware; Lockhartia growth on end of plant growth; Miltoniopsis growing issues; Phalaenopsis keiki forming on spike; Miltonia problems; Neostylis with leaf damage on lower area of the plant; Cattleyas with damaged flowers; Cattleyas with damaged flowers; Paphiopedilum leaf damage; Phragmipedium new growth on a bad looking base; Plants dying back for no reason; Miticide recommendation; Phalaenopsis leaf pitting; Phalaenopsis growing out of the pot; IPR’s and how to use them; Treating indoor growing orchids; Phyton 27 vs. Physan and how /when to use; Are weaker plants more susceptible to mealy bugs; How to mix TSP; Optimum light levels.

I am particularly interested in his comments about treating indoor growing orchids. I hope you can join us.

Earlier Event: September 24
September 24 at 7 PM--Regular Meeting