Happy March Everyone!
Welcome to the CJOS March 2024 monthly blog post! Be sure to check-out the SEPOS auction in April, as they will have a large selection of orchid vendors selling many beautiful plants! See details below.🌷Spring is close!
As we progress into March and quickly approach Spring, many orchids are continuing to bloom! 🌼 With the longer daylight ☀️ per day slowly increasing, you should start to notice new growth 🌱 on some plants exposed to outdoor light (near windows, in bright rooms with windows, etc...). Slowly begin to increase watering 💦 for most orchids and fertilize with a well-balanced N-P-K fertilizer (especially as we head into early Spring growth). Observe plants for any hidden pests and treat them appropriately. In just a couple of months (typically just after Mother's Day in May), it will be warm enough for most orchids to grow outside. The natural daylight and temperature adjustments between day and night will help stimulate lots of new growth and flowers.
We hope to continue to grow CJOS as a fun and knowledgeable orchid society; We welcome all to join us monthly! Happy orchid growing and gardening!
*SEPOS Show (Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society)
Date: April 5th - 7th, 2024
Time: Fri. 12pm - 6pm, Sat. 9am - 6pm, & Sun. 10am - 4pm
Location: Oaks Expo Center - 100 Station Ave Oaks, PA 19456 | (Phone) 484-679-4804
Cost: Free Parking + Entry ($12 online | $15 at the door) (Plants for Sale)
*Friendly Reminders:
Upcoming Event (March 21, 2024): (Speaker) Jaymie Santiago: 'TBD'
If you are bringing a plant for the display table, you may now prepare and print your Plant ID tag via this 'Plant ID Cards Link'.
*Please take note there are a few new changes this year. For starters, our new meeting venue will be Trinity Church (33 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ 08540, (USA)). The meeting time has also changed from 6:30pm to 7pm. All are welcome to attend a meeting; especially if it is your first time and introduction to CJOS. Grab a member and ask lots of questions about what CJOS is and how to join!