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

             

        May 21, 2020  Canceled

        June 18, 2020 Alan Koch Building a collection that blooms all year

        July 16, 2020  TBD

        August 19, 2020 TBD

        September 17,2020​ Michele Dobard, Australian Dendrobiums

        October Oct 15, 2020  Tom Pickford

        November 19, 2020  Auction

        December  Date TBD Christmas Party

         January 21, 2021    Peter Linn

         February 18,2021

         March 18, 2021

         April 15, 2021  Dave Sorkowsky Multi-floral Paphs

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Shows and Special Events

 

We had to cancel our annual orchid show.  Hopefully we will be able to reschedule it at a later date.

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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