About
The Desert Valley Orchid Society (DVOS) exists as a group where orchid lovers can meet to share experiences, tips, and guidance about growing orchids. We are in the Phoenix, Arizona. Come join us.
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Join our Facebook Group for discussions here.
Meetings
We meet most months on the 3rd Thursday at:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018, on the NE corner of 56th St. and Indian School Rd.
6:00 PM to 6:45pm New Member welcome Q&A & Social
6:45 -8:30 PM for guest speaker, blooming orchids and orchid raffle.
Check the Speakers list below.
Visitors are always welcome.Our meetings are a lot of fun. We talk about how to grow plants, and have Q&A. We have a great plant table where members display their blooming plants. Plus, we also have a raffle where you can pick up some plants to take home. Many of our speakers bring plants to sell. Speakers are a wealth of experience and information. Please come join us!
2024 Schedule of Meetings
January 16, 2025 David Edgley Watering, fertilizing and potting Phals
Jan AOS Orchid judging event starts at 2pm
February 20 Jay Balchan- How to read an orchid label and know what
the orchid flower is going to look like (sort of)
March 20, 2025 Allen Black - Nodosa crosses
April 17, 2025 Steven Frownie Growing Phals in your home
May 15, 2025 Tim Culbertson
May AOS Orchid judging event starts at 2pm
June 19, 2025 Club Program
July 17, 2025 Club Program
August 21, 2025 Club Program
September 18, 2025 Philip Hamilton, Brendan Orchids
September AOS Judging event starts at 2pm
October 16, 2025 Carol Klonowski Vandas and their culture
October AOS judging event starts at 2 pm
September 17, 2026 Julian Baruch Krull Smith
Event location:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Room 12
3641 N. 56th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Like and follow us on Facebook:
facebook.com/DesertValleyOrchidSociety/
Fill out our Digital Membership form or the printable form here.
We are affiliated with the Orchid Digest & the American Orchid Society.
Shows and Special Events - Free
DVOS AOS Judged ORCHID SHOW is scheduled for:
April 5 & 6, 2025
Berridge Nurseries
4647 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018
Saturday 9AM-5PM
AOS Judging on Saturday at 10am
Sunday 10AM-4PM
View the 2024 Show Announcement on YouTube here!
The Tucson Orchid Society Show AOS judged show
"Fiesta de las Flores" is scheduled for:
March 1 & 2, 2025
Mesquite Valley Growers Nursery
8005 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710
Tips For Beginners
If you are having difficulties with pests (mealy bug, aphids, scale or mites) on your plants try this homemade solution:
In one gallon of water mix: 1 pint of Isoprophy alcohol + 1 pint of Formula 409 + a few drops of dish soap. Mix and spray.
For more information about the Desert Valley Orchid Society - email DesertValleyOrchid@gmail.com