Miami Beach Orchid Society
Welcome, orchid lover!
About us
The Miami Beach Orchid society was founded in November 2022. We are an offshoot of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. We meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month for educational, social, and often hands-on fun. You can email us at miamibeachorchidsociety@gmail.com with questions or for more information.
Fall Distinguished Speaker Series
This fall, step into the mesmerizing world of orchids at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden with the Miami Beach Orchid Society's Distinguished Speaker Series. This unparalleled event lineup features world-renowned orchid masters, each bringing their unique insights and passions to our monthly members' meetings. Perfect for orchid enthusiasts and collectors, these lectures will enrich your understanding and appreciation of these stunning plants. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 23rd and Wednesday, November 20th. RSVP here for our November meeting.
Miami Beach Orchid Society Schedule
Axel Cahiz
Proprietor of Amazonia Orchids which includes a state-of-the-art lab for seedling and cloning
Orchid Specialist at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Orchid Specialist at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
The Miami Beach Orchid Society is thrilled to welcome Axel Cahiz, Orchid & Horticulture Specialist at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and founder of Amazonia Orchids, on November 20th at our monthly meeting at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Axel oversees Vizcaya’s prestigious collection of over 2,500 orchids, including rare species featured in the David A. Klein Orchidarium, and manages one of the largest collections of Cattleya species in the country. In his presentation, “Mastering Orchid Care and Cultivation,” Axel will share his extensive knowledge of orchid care, including insights from his Homestead nursery, Amazonia Orchids. Since this is our final meeting of 2024, we'll also be celebrating with our holiday party! We hope you can join us!
November 20, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
We hope you will join us!
Past meetings
Dr. Juraj Kojs - Curating your Personalized Orchid Collection
Assistant Professor at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music
Creator of Orchid DNA music, Founder of the Foundation for Emerging Technologies and Arts (FETA)
Creator of Orchid DNA music, Founder of the Foundation for Emerging Technologies and Arts (FETA)
Join us for an imaginative night where Dr. Juraj Kojs will guide you in the right direction on how to think about collecting orchids. He will discuss the principles of building an
orchid collection, including balancing personal preferences, growing conditions, and care requirements. He will share strategies for plant selection and the suitability of various genera for South Florida's outdoor growing conditions. With over 60 awards from the American Orchid Society and a namesake orchid in his honor, Dr. Kojs’s unique blend of artistic creativity and botanical science will revolutionize the way you perceive and collect orchids.
orchid collection, including balancing personal preferences, growing conditions, and care requirements. He will share strategies for plant selection and the suitability of various genera for South Florida's outdoor growing conditions. With over 60 awards from the American Orchid Society and a namesake orchid in his honor, Dr. Kojs’s unique blend of artistic creativity and botanical science will revolutionize the way you perceive and collect orchids.
September 25, 2024
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Dr. Jason L. Downing
Orchid Biologist specializing in the conservation and propagation of orchids
Fairchild Director of Research and Outreach for the Million Orchid Project
Fairchild Director of Research and Outreach for the Million Orchid Project
Dr. Downing will share the preservation and propagation techniques used in the Million Orchid Project, the world’s largest orchid conservation outreach program. You will hear about his work with the STEMLab Bus, a state-of-the-art mobile micropropagation lab, and learn about student-driven native orchid seed banking program. He will share tips for growing orchids in Miami that can also contribute to conservation efforts.
October 23, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
🚨 PSA on Parking 🚨
Parking near the Miami Beach Botanical Garden has become challenging due to localized construction that has closed the nearest parking lot. We have been advised to guide our members to park at the Convention Center Garage for $2/hour with validation from the Miami Beach Botanical Garden (bring your parking garage ticket with you and we will validate at the meeting.) The entrance is at 1901 Convention Center Drive and parking is on the 5th floor. An alternative parking lot is located at 1755 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. You can walk straight across Pride Park from the parking garage to entrance of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. If you are a Miami Beach resident, discounted parking rates will apply. We're so sorry about this inconvenience and we hope that the parking situation changes soon! We will keep you posted in the newsletter of any other changes or updates.
Thank you to our Partners
If you are interested in becoming a partner or sponsor, please feel free to contact us.
