Welcome to LBAOS!

The More Than Friendly Society Since 1955

The Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the beauty and knowledge of orchids. Our welcoming community brings together beginners and experienced growers for monthly meetings, educational programs, and fellowship.

Join us and discover why we're known as "The More Than Friendly Society."

Upcoming Meeting Info

November 9, 2026

Meeting starts at 7pm

Come early at 6:45 p.m. to meet fellow orchid enthusiasts, explore the silent auction, and enter your prized orchid for judging.

St Gregory's Episcopal Church

October Featured Speaker: Jason Fischer

Jason Fischer of OrchidWeb presents “All About Phragmipedium and Slipper Orchids,” an engaging introduction to lady slipper orchids, covering their diversity, care requirements, growing tips, and repotting techniques. A lifelong orchid grower and co-owner of Orchids Ltd. (OrchidWeb), Jason has decades of experience in orchid cultivation, breeding, and hybridization. An internationally recognized speaker since 2004, his specialties include Phragmipedium, Paphiopedilum, and East Asian orchid species.

If you cannot join in person, join us on Zoom

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89193084602
Meeting ID: 891 9308 4602

Plant Judging

Plant judging will be held during the meeting. All members are encouraged to showcase their blooms and plants. To qualify for judging, you must have owned and grown the plant for at least six months.

Please submit your plants and completed Plant Judging forms by 6:45 p.m. Forms can be found at the end of the newsletter.

Award-winning entries will receive First, Second, or Third Place ribbons, and the guest speaker will select one outstanding plant for the Cultural Award.

Silent Auction

Don't miss our Silent Auction! Be sure to bring cash, a check, or Zelle to pay for any items you win.

Come and Join Us!

St Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 East Willow Street, Long Beach