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February’s meeting report with a table show and advice on orchid care.
IOS Member, Craig Gibbon introduces us to Bolusiella, a small genus of Angraecoid epiphytic African orchids.
IOS Spring Show and Exhibition 2025 The first Spring Show in seven years of the Irish Orchid Society was held on the first weekend in
Wondering what orchid is featured in the background?
This is a Hammarbya paludosa, commonly known as a bog orchid. It can be found in boglands near slow running streams. A small, inconspicuous orchid which can reach 15 cm in height but usually grows to between 4 and 8 cm. The flowers have a sweet, cucumber-like scent.
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