Propagation of Temperate Zone Orchids – Ocean Shores

You may be surprised to learn that more than 200 species of hardy terrestrial — ground — orchids are native plants of North America. Lady slippers (Cypripedium), Chinese ground orchids (Bletilla striata) and grass pinks (Calopogon) are orchid species grown in the ground or in containers. Their root systems adapt to soil, and they do not produce long climbing stems or aerial roots. They can be found growing in diverse climates, from Alaska to the Southern states.

Orchid grower and distributor Nevin Aspinwall will present a demonstration and lecture on the propagation of these temperate zone orchids on May 4.