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This page is dedicated to providing interesting, informative and use website links for the orchid enthusiasts. This page will continue to add new links. Interesting, Informational and Useful Websites (Part 6) Below are website links that were selected for being interesting, informational and/or useful for orchid enthusiasts. Readers are encouraged to give feedback, as well as send additional website links to the webmaster. Please go to the "Feedback and About" webpage to offer feedback and other website links. The reader's input is the key to making this page helpful to everyone. Link National Geographic - Search for Ghost Orchid Pollinator These rare, charming orchids were long thought to be pollinated by a single insect: the giant sphinx moth. But now, photographs by Carlton Ward Jr. and Mac Stone show that a couple of moth species other than the giant sphinx visit and carry the ghost orchid’s pollen—and the giant sphinx itself may play a completely different role than previously thought. Link Rare Florida "Night Orchids" Saved by Common Fruits This video explains, for the first time, scientists have used a mix of natural products found locally to propagate the flower. Link TBA Link TBA Link TBA "Interesting , Websites (Part 1)"

This section describes three of nine basic groups of orchids and is an introduction to orchids. Introduction to Orchids...101 (Part 1) The three pages were designed to provide an "orchid pre-primer" to those who have limited knowledge of orchids and want introductory information. Perhaps, more experienced orchid enthusiasts might find interesting facts, as well. The source for this information was Wikipedia (Wiki Website) which is a collaboratively edited, multilingual, free-access, free content Internet encyclopedia that is supported and hosted by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation and owned by Wikimedia Foundation. Please note that each section is notated by the use of a linking button to each specific Wikipedia webpage as a means of referencing the source. The EALOC publisher/editor extracted basic information and photographs from Wikipedia about each of nine orchid groups for this EALOC website. Next to each title is a button where the reader may want to go to the Wikipedia website for indepth reading regarding each specific orchid group. Brassovola · Named in 1813 by the Scottish botanist Robert Brown. · Name comes from the Venetian nobleman and physician Antonio Musa Brassavola. · In 1698, Brassavola nodosa was the first tropical orchid brought from the Caribbean island of Curacao to Holland. · Found in Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and South America. · A single, long pointed and succulent leaf grows on an elongated pseudobulb. · Are epiphytes (getting its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around it, but not from the host to which it’s attached) · A few are lithophytes (grows in or on rocks) · Single white or greenish white flower, or a raceme of a few flowers. The three sepals and two lateral petals are greenish, narrow and long. · Most are very fragrant, but only at night, in order to attract the right moth. Longevity of flowers depends on the species and is between five and thirty days. Go To Wikipedia Cattleya · Named in 1824 by John Lindley after William Cattley. · Discovered the new plant in Pernambuco, Brazil, in 1817 and shipped to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens for identification. · Found from Costa Rica and the Lesser Antilles, south to Argentina. · Widely known for their large, showy flowers, and were used extensively in hybridization for the cut-flower trade until the 1980s when potted plants became more popular. · Flowers of the hybrids can vary in size from 5 cm to 15 cm or more and occur in all colors except true blue and black. · Typical flower has three rather narrow sepals and three usually broader petals: two petals are similar to each other, and the third is the a different conspicuous lip. · Each flower stalk originates from a pseudobulb. Go To Wikipedia Dendrobium · E stablished by Olof Swartz in 1799. · Greek dendron ("tree") and bios ("life"), meaning "one who lives on trees", (epiphyte). · Occurs in diverse habitats throughout much of south, east and southeast Asia, including China, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Guinea, Vietnam, and many of the islands of the Pacific. · Huge genus of orchids, about 1,200 species. · Either epiphytic (grows in trees) or occasionally lithophytic (grows in or on rocks) and have adapted to a wide variety of habitats, from the high altitudes in the Himalayan mountains to lowland tropical forests and even to the dry climate of the Australian desert. · Grows quickly throughout summer, but takes a rest during winter. Dormant buds erupt into shoots from the base of the pseudobulb mainly in spring, and a few species in autumn. Go To Wikipedia Return to Introduction Menu Introduction, Part 2

Fairchild Tropical Botanic's mission is to create the largest collection of orchids in the Western Hemisphere. This slideshow describes the project, as well as shows photographs of orchids mounted accoring to specific garden locales. FTBG "National Orchid Garden" - Part 2 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden initiated its newest conservation project, officially started on March 8 - 10, 2019, as part of its "International Orchid Festival" event. FTBG's goal is to become known as "The National Orchid Garden" whereby it will exhibit the largest orchid collection in the Western Hemisphere. Hundreds of thousands, if not a million, orchids will be placed throughout the garden. 90% of these orchids will be permanently mounted. A slideshow show was created to both describe the entire project and show photographs of orchids that have already been placed in the garden. This slideshow comes in three(3) parts, located on three(3) separate website pages. ***Please note that FTBG is not renaming the garden. Instead, it wants to be recognized as a national garden for orchids. 42 43 62 42 1/21 Return to Slideshow Introuction Click on "Left and Right" Arrows On Slides to Navigate Through Frames. Red Circles on Maps Denote Locales of Garden

This section describes three of nine basic groups of orchids and is an introduction to orchids. Introduction to Orchids...101 (Part 2) The three pages were designed to provide an "orchid pre-primer" to those who have limited knowledge of orchids and want introductory information. Perhaps, more experienced orchid enthusiasts might find interesting facts, as well. The source for this information was Wikipedia (Wiki Website) which is a collaboratively edited, multilingual, free-access, free content Internet encyclopedia that is supported and hosted by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation and owned by Wikimedia Foundation. Please note that each section is notated by the use of a linking button to each specific Wikipedia webpage as a means of referencing the source. The EALOC publisher/editor extracted basic information and photographs from Wikipedia about each of nine orchid groups for this EALOC website. Next to each title is a button where the reader may want to go to the Wikipedia website for indepth reading regarding each specific orchid group. Encyclia · Greek enkykleomai ("to encircle"), referring to the lateral lobes of the lip which encircle the column. · Occurs in Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, and other regions of the tropical Americas and grows in lowland forests at altitudes up to 1,000 meters. · Most of these species are found in seasonally dry forests where the humidity tends to remain high throughout the year, though precipitation is infrequent, sometimes lacking for months. They are most common in dry oak forests. · Most species have stiff, drought-resistant leaves and large onion- shaped pseudobulbs. · Many are cultivated as ornamental plants. · Flowers may last over a month. · Easily overwatered and require only a periodic misting during the winter. · Have continuously growing rhizomes that eventually create a large mass. In cultivation, growers will divide them by hand to prevent the plants from forming unwieldy mounds. An exception is Encyclia tampensis which does well in a mounded form and does not need to be divided. Go To Wikipedia Oncidium · First described by Olof Swartz in 1800 with the orchid Oncidium altissimum , which has become the type species. · Name derived from the Greek word onkos , meaning "swelling" and refers to the callus at the lower lip. · Widespread from northern Mexico, the Caribbean, and some parts of South Florida (one species) to South America and usually in seasonally dry areas. · Most species are epiphytes (grows in trees), although some are lithophytes (grows in or on rocks) or terrestrials. · Characterized by the presence of column wings, presence of a complicated callus on the lip, pseudobulbs with one to three leaves, and several basal bracts at the base of the pseudobulbs. · Flowers come in shades of yellow, red, white and pink. Petals are often ruffled on the edges, as is the lip. The lip is enormous, partially blocking the small petals and sepals. Go To Wikipedia Paphiopedium · Genus name established by Ernst Hugo Heinrich Pfitzer in 1886. · Derived from Paphos (a city in Cyprus, a place sacred to Aphrodite and ancient Greek pedilon "slipper". Ironically, no paphiopedilum is found on Cyprus. Often called the “Venus slipper”. · Native to Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, southern China, New Guinea and the Solomon and Bismarck Islands. · Naturally occurs among humus layers as terrestrials on the forest floor, while a few are true epiphytes (grows in trees) and some are lithophytes (grows in or on rocks). · Lack pseudobulbs and, instead, grow robust shoots, each with several leaves. · Commonly referred to as the "lady's-slippers" or "slipper orchids" due to the unusual shape of the pouch-like labellum of the flower. · Pouch traps insects seeking nectar. · Never been successfully cloned for unknown reasons, thus, every plant is unique. Go To Wikipedia Return to Introduction Menu Introduction, Part 3

The user can download, view, and print the by-laws. CLUB ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY In an effort to continuously improve and enhance the success of the club, the newly amended bylaws were ratified by the EALOC general membership at the June meeting. Both EALOC members and non-members are encouraged to learn more about the club and the mission of the group. EALOC BY-LAWS 2023 Click To Download.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic's mission is to create the largest collection of orchids in the Western Hemisphere. This slideshow describes the project, as well as shows photographs of orchids mounted according to specific garden locales. "Queen of the Night" - Pictorial Journey of Its Bloom The epiphyllum oxypetalum, or “Queen of the Night” cactus, is a perennial that can grow to be up to 10 feet tall. This bloom’s journey of this succulent is both secretive and seductive.\ It blooms during the night and the next morning it is closed, never to open again. To observe this wonder, one must be extremely vigilant. The telltale sign of its premiere performance is when, for approximately three or four days before opening, the stems of the blooms begin to turn upward. These photos are sequenced from beginning to end. The bloom fully opened around 10:00 pm and closed at sunrise. Take note of the angle of the upturning stems previous to blooming. The final morning, the stems dropped. Queen 1 Queen 2 Queen 11 Queen 1 1/11 Click on "Left and Right" Arrows On Sides of Each Slide to Navigate Through Frames.

This page describes the yearly events including: annual auction, annual field trip, Zoo Miami Orchid Crew and holiday party. Club Events Throughout the year, EALOC participates in community and social events. These events include the annual orchid auction, field trip, picnic and holiday party, as well as the weekly maintence of Zoo Miami's orchid collection. Annual Auction November The club holds an annual auction at FIU in November which is the club's only fundraiser. Members help by posting flyers, handing them out to others, passing the word and inviting people to the auction. Donated plants, pots, baskets, hangers, potting materials, tools and other items are included in the auction. Many generous donations come from local growers. (See "Friends of Eastern Airlines Orchid Club" webpage.) Volunteers help with set-up, clean up and plant pickup. Annual Field Trips Scheduled in Spring The club has field trips to various professional growers and members who hold open houses. These are always special times of fun and learning to see how others grow orchids. Zoo Miami Orchid Crew Thursdays and Scheduled Saturdays A select few of the EALOC members are also Zoological Society of Florida (ZSF) volunteers who meet every Thursday morning to maintain the Zoo Miami orchid collection. There are approximately 1,000 plants located throughout the Zoo grounds. These plants come from donations, as well as confiscations by the United States Customs. Throughout the year, based upon need, the ZSF volunteers and additional EALOC members join together on Saturday mornings to work on projects. They may be fertilizing, planting, or working on the irrigation systems. The Zoo recognizes EALOC as an asset to the beautification of its botanical gardens. Proudly, whenever a patron enjoys an orchid in a tree, it's all attributed to EALOC. A bronze plaque is displayed on Zoo grounds, acknowledging EALOC's efforts to enhance the Zoo's landscape. Holiday Party December Each year, the club sets aside the December monthly meeting for a club's celebration of the holidays. Featured is a delicious covered dish feast where members bring in a gourmet side dish and the club provides the ham, turkey, beverages, appetizers and desserts. This is the only month of the year the club meets on the second Friday, instead of the usual third Friday. Each member receives an annual holiday gift plant. There is a centerpiece competition where members who wish to participate make a holiday table centerpiece to decorate the table. The centerpieces are judged and prizes are awarded. It's a nice way to end the year! Annual Picnic May Each year, the club sets aside May's monthly meeting for a club's annual members' picnic. The club provides the main course and members are asked to bring side dishes. Members are free, but a fee is charged for guests. This is yet another opportunity for members to socialize, as well as enjoy a day's outing. Of course, there's the opportunity to win orchids and orchid-related supplies just by playing Bingo!!! Kampong Krew Scheduled On Needs Basis One of our newest community involvement projects is volunteering for The Kampong. The Kampong is the historic residence and garden of Dr. David G. Fairchild, best known as the "Christopher Columbus of the Plant World" A small crew mount and maintain the Kampong's orchid collection. They are not regularly scheduled. Depending upon the need of the garden's director, the crew schedules themselves, usually around six times a year. .

This section describes three of nine basic groups of orchids and is an introduction to orchids. Introduction to Orchids...101 (Part 3) The three pages were designed to provide an "orchid pre-primer" to those who have limited knowledge of orchids and want introductory information. Perhaps, more experienced orchid enthusiasts might find interesting facts, as well. The source for this information was Wikipedia (Wiki Website) which is a collaboratively edited, multilingual, free-access, free content Internet encyclopedia that is supported and hosted by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation and owned by Wikimedia Foundation. Please note that each section is notated by the use of a linking button to each specific Wikipedia webpage as a means of referencing the source. The EALOC publisher/editor extracted basic information and photographs from Wikipedia about each of nine orchid groups for this EALOC website. Next to each title is a button where the reader may want to go to the Wikipedia website for indepth reading regarding each specific orchid group. Phalaenopsis · Generic name probably a reference to the genus Phalaena, the name given by Carl Linnaeus to a group of large moths. · Known as the Moth Orchid and is one of the most popular orchids in the trade, through the development of many artificial hybrids. · Native to southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, et. al.), New Guinea, the Bismark Archipelago and Queensland. · Most are epiphytic (grows in trees) shade plants; a few are lithophytes (grows in or on rocks). In the wild, some species grow below the canopies of moist and humid lowland forests, protected against direct sunlight; others grow in seasonally dry or cool environments. They have adapted individually to these three habitats. · Has neither pseudobulbs nor rhizome, Has a monopodial (single trunk or stem) growth habit. Blooms appear from the stem between the leaves. and last for several weeks. At home, the flowers may last two to three months. · Often produce numerous aerial roots that often hang down in long drapes and have green chlorophyll underneath the grey root coverings. Go To Wikipedia Phragmipedium · Phragmipedium besseae was first found in Peru by Elizabeth Locke Besse in 1981. · Derived from the Greek phragma , which means "division", and pedium , which means "slipper" (referring to the pouch). · Lady's slipper orchids are found from SW Mexico, Central and tropical South America. · Most are either terrestrial, epiphytic (grows in trees) or lithophytic (grows in or on rocks). · Shows a unique shieldlike staminode (rudimentary, sterile or abortive stamen, which means that it does not produce pollen), long, moustache-like petals and a 3- locular ovary. The large pouch-like lip is curved inwards at the margins. · Short stemmed and is semi-terrestrial, semi-lithophytic (on rocks) to epiphytic (in trees). Go To Wikipedia Vanilla · Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla , primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla. · Word derived from the the Spanish word vaina (vaina itself meaning sheath or pod), translated as “little pod”. · Pollination is required to set the fruit from which the flavoring is derived. In 1837, Belgian botanist Charles François Antoine Morren pioneered a method of artificially pollinating the plant. · The various subspecies are grown on Madagascar, Réunion, and other tropical areas along the Indian Ocean, South Pacific; and the West Indies, and Central and South America. · Three major species of vanilla currently are grown globally, all of which derive from a species originally found in Mesoamerica, including parts of modern- day Mexico. · Second most expensive spice after saffron. · Grows as a vine, climbing up an existing tree (also called a tutor), pole, or other support. · A simple and efficient artificial hand-pollination method was developed by a 12- year-old slave named Edmond Albius on Réunion, a method still used today. · Flower lasts about one day. · Reproduced the plant by cutting and removing sections of the vine with six or more leaf nodes, a root opposite each leaf. Two lower leaves are removed, and buried in loose soil. Growth is rapid under good conditions. Go To Wikipedia Return to Introduction Menu

This page displays pictures of the July meeting "Share and Learn" orchids brought by club members. Learning Through Sharing This page is dedicated to showing the plants that members brought from their personal collections to share with others at a monthly meeting. Thereby, club members learn through sharing. Each plant is presented, discussed, admired and appreciated. An added feature of this sharing activity results in members feeling closer to each other, creating an atmosphere of friendship and closeness. July 2025 Bcd. Gilded Tower Nuria Cid and Alexis Dominguez Brassocattleya Richard Mueller x Mymecophila Brysiana Ralph Hernandez Rhynochovola David Sander Jorge Li Dendrobium Rungkamol Ralph Hernandez Ralph Hernandez Aranthera James x Rhynchorides Bangkok Sunset Grammatophyllum seriptum var. citrinum Ralph Hernandez Oncidium aka “Baby Raspberry Chocolate” Jorge Li Bulbophyhllum rothschildiana Diane Dickhut Rhynochovola David Sander Jorge Li Brassavola nodosa Yellow Bird Diane Dickhut Return to "Share and Learn" Page

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This page displays pictures of the February meeting "Share and Learn" orchids brought by club members. Learning Through Sharing This page is dedicated to showing the plants that members brought from their personal collections to share with others at a monthly meeting. Thereby, club members learn through sharing. Each plant is presented, discussed, admired and appreciated. An added feature of this sharing activity results in members feeling closer to each other, creating an atmosphere of friendship and closeness. February 2026 Rynchotylis alba Nuria Cit and Alexis Dominguez Vanda Nangkhan x Vanda Nakornsawan Bell Alexis Dominguez and Nuria Cid Dendrochilum wenzelii Alexis Dominguez and Nuria Cid Oncidium Twinkle Nuria Cid and Alexis Dominguez Return to "Share and Learn" Page