For novice intermediate or advanced growers the Symposium is a must. You will:

  • Learn the current and future trends in Phalaenopsis hybridizing
    Discover how to use science to produce higher quality plants

  • See award winning growers select the “best for breeding” plants

  • Get the answers to all your Phalaenopsis culture questions

  • Have the opportunity to purchase the newest and best in Phalaenopsis from:
    Orchidview, Brother Orchids, Norman’s Orchids, The Orchid Konnection, Big Leaf Orchids,
    Hilltop Orchids

Hear the lectures:

  • Peter Lin, past editor of the IPA news letter, owner Big Leaf Orchids.
    ‘Novelties and Fragrance’

  • Yung-Yu Lin, 2007 Recipient of the IPA Award of Distinction, Owner of Brother Orchids, Taiwan. ‘Harlequin Breeding – Past, Present and Future’

  • Carlos Fighetti, First IPA President, current American Orchid Society President.
    ‘Phalaenopsis in the world today’

  • Emily Quinn, AOS Probationary judge and Phalaenopsis grower.
    ‘Red Phalaenopsis Breeding Trends’

Choose your Workshops:

  • Growing under lights or on windowsills

  • Judging Phalaenopsis, especially newer lines of breeding

  • Fertilizing for growth and flower production

  • Hybridizing techniques for prediction of results for specific parents

  • Create your own workshop – registrants will decide what to pursue for this session

  • Advanced growing or current state of the art techniques, especially for greenhouse culture

See the newest and best in the genus Phalaenopsis:

You will see a myriad of colors and much more in a display of Phalaenopsis and other orchids. Everyone attending
the Symposium is invited to enter plants for Ribbon Judging, IPA trophies and AOS judging. Plant entry is on Friday morning and early afternoon, with judging to take place that afternoon.

Attend the Preview Reception Friday Night and Silent Auction of Orchid Products:

Attend the Friday evening reception and have the first opportunity to meet our speakers and to purchase plants. Mingle with all the participants in a festive atmosphere with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, bid on a variety of Silent Auction items generously donated by local orchid enthusiasts and vendors. Then enjoy dinner at any of many nearby
fine restaurants.

Attend the Awards Luncheon and the IPA Live Auction:

The IPA will host a live auction of select plants, accompanied by a cash bar, after the Saturday Recognition luncheon. Proceeds will support key projects including the Color Fund for the IPA Journal. Your donations may be tax deductible; the IPA is a 501(c)(3) organization.   more details  . . .

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