South Coast Orchid Society will present a program by José Carlos Lopez, greenhouse specialist at Sunset Valley Orchids, on “The Hidden Life of Catasetinae”, at Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St. in Long Beach, on Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m., according to a press release.
Carlos has become an expert grower and lecturer on many types of orchids. Here, he tackles the Catasetum tribe, a group with spectacular flowers but unusual growth cycles and cultural requirements, which caught the public’s attention a few years ago with the development of a stunning black-flowered hybrid at Fred Carke’s nursery, Sunset Valley Orchids, in Vista, CA.
In fact, the Catasetum tribe comes in many colors, and amateur growers are beginning to conquer its requirements for a bone-dry winter rest. Are you ready to take up the challenge? Orchids grown by members and visitors will be on display as well. The event is free and open to the public.
Additional information is available by email southcoastorchidsociety@gmail.com.