International Orchid Show and Sale

Enter a world of dazzling orchids showcased by the best collectors and growers from Hawaii to South America.

Stunning exhibits fill the Conservatory and a wide array of orchids are for sale. Enjoy the American Orchid Society-judged show, guided tours, informative talks and a sales pavilion like no other.

Sponsored by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society (SEPOS).

Schedule

Friday, March 27

International Orchid Sale: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Meet the Orchid Expert: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
International Orchid Show: 12:00 am–5:00 pm
Orchid Culture Talk "Ecuadorian Orchids Insitu" with Ivan Portilla of Ecuagenera Orchids: 1:00 pm
Guided Orchid Show Tours: 2:00 & 4:00 pm
Orchid Culture Talk "The Intimate Lives of Orchids: The Fascinating World of Orchid Pollination" with Ron McHatton. Ron is currently the American Orchid Society Director of Education and Regional Operations and an Accredited Judge: 3:00 pm
Opening Night, Exclusively for Garden Passholders: 6:00 pm, reservations required

Saturday, March 28

International Orchid Show & Sale: 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Meet the Orchid Expert: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Guided Orchid Show Tours: 10:00 am, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00 pm
Orchid Culture Talk "How to Mount Orchids; Advantages, Necessity and Educational Benefits" with SEPOS Member Jules Ellison, MD. This presentation places special emphasis on Oncidinae: 10:30 am
Orchid Culture Talk "Orchids Everyone Should Grow" with Mark N. Werther, SEPOS Member: 12:00 pm 
Harp Music: 12:00–3:00 pm
Orchid Culture Talk "Growing Paphiopedilums (Lady Slippers) in the Home" with John Salventi, PhD from Parkside Orchids: 1:30 pm 
Orchid Culture Talk "Phearless Phal. (Phalaenopsis) Culture" with Carri Raven-Reimann of OrchidPhile: 3:00 pm
Orchid Society Dinner Dance: 6:00–11:00 pm. Call SEPOS at 610-909-5908 for tickets and visit the SEPOS website for more information.

Sunday, March 29

International Orchid Show & Sale: 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Meet the Orchid Expert: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Guided Orchid Show Tours: 10:00 am, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00 pm
Orchid Culture Talk "Orchids, a Socially Accepted Addiction" with Deb Robinson, SEPOS Member: 10:30 am 
Orchid Culture Talk "Masdevallia Culture" with Marguerite Webb of J&LOrchids: 12:00 pm 
Harp Music: 12:00–3:00 pm
Orchid Culture Talk "Phragmipedium kovachii--a Trek Through the Jungle” with Glen Decker of Piping Rock Orchids: 1:30 pm
Orchid Culture Talk "New Looks for Yellow Complex Paphiopedilums" with William Goldner, PhD of Woodstream Orchids: 3:00 pm