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

             

  

        Our January - March  meetings will be on zoom. 

     

  

        January 21, 2021    Peter Lin  -  Brassavolas and their hybrids

        February 18,2021  Ron Parsons -  Dendrobiums

        March 18, 2021      Carrie Raven - Using sphagnum moss on many

                                                                    different orchids 

        April 15, 2021        Dave Sorokowski - Multi-floral Paphs

        May 20,2021

        June17, 2021    In-house  program

        July 15, 2021     In-house  program

        August 19, 2021 In-house  program

        September 16,2021 

        October 21, 2021  Peter LIn

        November 18, 2021 Auction

        December 16, 20201 Holiday party

       See us on Facebook 

     

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Shows and Special Events

 

We wil have our annual orchid show the second weekend of April,2021 at Berridge Nursery at 4647 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix

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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