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 area and share expertise on how to grow orchids in a desert environment. If you are new to Phoenix or just interested in our club, you are welcome to attend a meeting as a guest.

 

We meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Room 12 at 3641 N 56 St, Phoenix, AZ 85018 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm.   

Directions: From Indian School Rd, go north on 56 St. Take the first right and park in the first parking lot you see. Go to room number 12,

 

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Visitors are always welcome !!

Our meetings are a lot of fun.  We have a great plant table where members display their blooming plants so you can see what is blooming in what part of the year so you can have a collection

 

 

of plants that will have something blooming all the time.  We also have a raffle where you can pick up some plants to take home.  Many times our speakers bring plants to sell.  

 

For beginners and advanced growers, you can bring in plants that you have questions about to see what you may do to improve their health or blooming.  Questions are always welcome and the speakers are a wealth of experience and information.  Please come join us !

Speakers

      

        

        October 17, 2019  Local growers show how they grow orchids  

                                          in the local area

        November 21,2019 Auction

        December 2019 Christmas party

        January 16,2020 Thomas Sampliner Orchids of Borneo

        February 20, 2020 Bill Goldner Woodstream Orchids

        March 19, 2020 Alan Koch Gold Country Orchids

        April  16, 2020 Allen Black  Nodosa Hybrids

        May 21, 2020 Dave Sorokowsky Multi-floral Paphs

        September 17,2020​ Michele Dobard, Australian Dendrobiums

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Shows and Special Events

 

     Annual DVOS Orchid Show, April 4 and 5, 2020

     Location:  Berridge Nurseries

                       4647 E Camelback Rd

                        Phoenix, AZ  85018

          April 4 (Saturday) 9-5pm

          April 5 (Sunday) 10-4pm

 

     Lots of orchids for sale and many beautiful orchids on display.

 

     Learn to grow orchids, repot them and bloom them at one of our

     daily classes held at 12 and 2pm.

 

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 Bev Tall at