Clowesia rosea 'Chico' CCM/AOS
Malibu Orchid Society Monthly Meeting
TUESDAY, April 16 at 7:00 pm
Community Methodist Church, Hart Lounge,
801 Via De La Paz, Pacific Palisades, 90272
CARLOS LOPEZ
WILL BE SPEAK ON
"GROWING CATASETUMS TO PERFECTION: THE HIDDEN
LIFE OF CATASETINAE"
We are delighted to welcome back Carlos Lopez as our speaker this month who has
extensive experience at Sunset Valley Orchids growing these beautiful and rewarding
plants. The genus of Catasetums, which includes about 64 species and 9 natural hybrids,
is found in its native habitat from Mexico’s Central Pacific Coast to Paraguay and
Northern Argentina. Catasetums have a very distinct yearly life cycle. Although this family
of orchids may seem hard to grow, once you get their life cycle and watering schedule
down, they are very easy to grow. Carlos's presentation will go over important species,
breeding lines, and cultivation requirements.
Many of us know Carlos from his work at Sunset Valley Orchids. Carlos is a Business
student at Mira Costa College who has been cultivating orchids for over 15 years. His
orchid venture began at the age of thirteen when he started to follow his father to
work at Sunset Valley Orchids. Before he knew it, he was volunteering at the nursery and
was helping clean orchid flasks, repot orchids, and doing small tasks.
Carlos eventually began to become more involved in the nursery's operations and
maintenance and started to take part in attending orchid shows and selling orchids at the
SVO booths. He is well on his way to becoming an AOS judge, working hard at Sunset
Valley Orchids, absorbing a phenomenal amount of orchid lore, trying out plants and
methods for himself. Carlos has now been promoted to Manager of Sunset Valley Orchids
Greenhouse and has years of experience with Cattleya, Catasetum, Australian
Dendrobiums, and Sarcochilus orchids. Don't miss this lively and informative talk.
Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend; attendance is free.
About us
Come join us this fall at our new location in the Pacific Palisades.
We are an award winning, volunteer run, 501(c) (3) non-profit organization formed in the spring of 1963 to develop interest in orchids; to aid and assist members with orchid growing and culture; and to provide educational information, which shall benefit its members and the community.
At each meeting members benefit from expert speakers who present illustrated talks on various orchid genera and their culture. Members display orchids for ribbon judging each month and share tips on how their plants are grown. The Society also holds a silent plant auction as well as a raffle table for orchids. Upcoming events are announced and fellow orchid enthusiasts consult with each other on the culture of various orchid species.
Come join us this fall at our new location in the Pacific Palisades.
We are an award winning, volunteer run, 501(c) (3) non-profit organization formed in the spring of 1963 to develop interest in orchids; to aid and assist members with orchid growing and culture; and to provide educational information, which shall benefit its members and the community.
At each meeting members benefit from expert speakers who present illustrated talks on various orchid genera and their culture. Members display orchids for ribbon judging each month and share tips on how their plants are grown. The Society also holds a silent plant auction as well as a raffle table for orchids. Upcoming events are announced and fellow orchid enthusiasts consult with each other on the culture of various orchid species.