THE AMAZING STANHOPEAS AND THEIR RELATIVES
February 5, 2011
Steve Fischer
Barney Greer wrote that: “The day my first Stanhopea burst into flower, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Its huge, savage beauty, its uninhibited perfume, the incredible sculpture of the lip! The way the buds exploded into life, flaunted their brazen charms like Can Can dancers and then fell in a heap! This was an ORCHID. I was hooked.”
You might get hooked too as Steve talks about this incredible group of orchids and how to grow them. Geatured in the talk will be flying birds (Gongona), bucket orchids (Coryanthes), the dove orchid (Peristeria), as well as Stanhopea and the rest of this unusual subtribe.
Stanhopea Ronsard "Karen's Gold" CCM/AOS
Membership
The New Mexico Orchid Guild (NMOG), a non-profit 501(c)3 provides educational opportunities for orchid lovers who want to learn more about the exotic world of orchids. Monthly meetings feature show and tell orchids grown by members, orchid plants at reasonable cost, fascinating presentations, and fun! We host other special events such as greenhouse tours, field trips, and nationally recognized speakers. To become a member the yearly dues are $25.00 per household. Membership includes access to secure information on our website as well as our monthly newsletter.
New Mexico’s premier orchid organization meets the first Sunday of the month beginning at 1:30 p.m. at
The Bureau of Land Management
435 Montano Road, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Our annual spring show is held in conjunction with the Rio Grande Botanic Gardens in Albuquerque.
ABQ Biopark Botanic Gardens
2601 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Monthly newsletters feature selected orchid genera, orchid history, habitat information, culture requirements, and information about controlling pests and diseases. Color photos accompany the articles and Show and Tell winners are included for all to enjoy.
Monthly, members have the opportunity to expand their blooming orchid collection.
Contact us at 505-880-8326.