Heart of Texas Orchid Society

Heart of Texas Orchid Society

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As an Orchid Enthusiast, the Heart O' Texas Orchid Society provides you with the opportunity to see orchids from around the world.

The purpose of this society shall be a united effort to stimulate a general interest in orchids, to exchange information of mutual interest relative to propagation, growth, cultural methods and exhibition of orchids. The Heart O' Texas Orchid Society, a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt which DBA Heart Of Texas Orchid Society is an active member of the Austin Area Garden Council, The American Orchi

08/04/2025

Great time for new comers to visit
and see what we are all about at HOTOS.
August meeting Tuesday, August 5th
Social Hour 5:45pm Tail-Gate Plant Sale
Bring some plants & supplies to sell, swap, give away or donate to the raffle.
Guest Speaker: Bill Thoms (in-person)
Zilker Botanical Garden gate will open at 4pm
Important-
Enter the botanical garden from the Mopac / Loop 1 side ONLY

08/03/2025

An evening of fun exploring the world of
Growing and Showing Specimen Orchids
Guest Speaker: Bill Thoms
Tuesday, August 5th
Social Hour 5:45pm (Earlybird DIY Plant Sale)
Meeting Begins at 6:45pm First Tuesday
Zilker Botanical Garden

*******Important *******
To enter the botanical garden, you must come from the Loop 1 / Mopac side.



08/02/2025

HOTOS MEMBERS
Bring your orchids Sunday
Alamo Judging
Our monthly judging will happen this Sunday at the Schertz Library, starting at 1230!
I hope to see you there!

Library
798 Schertz Pkwy,
Schertz, TX 78154

AOS accredited orchid judging
free and open to the public
have you ever wondered what judges look for?
Alamo Judging Center typically meets at 12:30pm on the first Sunday of the month
For more information contact us ~

08/02/2025

Heart of Texas welcomes this wonderful guest speaker for our monthly meeting August 5th.
Never visited us? Tuesday evening will be a fun introduction. Join us-
Guest Speaker: Bill Thoms
Topic: Growing and Showing Specimen Orchids
Tuesday, August 5th
Social Hour 5:45pm Earlybird DIY Plant Sale / Explore the Garden
Meeting Begins at 6:45pm
*******IMPORTANT******
Enter the botanical garden from the Mopac / Loop 1 side ONLY
~~~~ Dear members Thank you for sharing ~~~~

08/01/2025

Orchid growing tips and tricks!
New comers welcome!
Meeting will start at 6:45pm (15 minutes early)
Zilker Botanical Garden gate will open at 4pm
Social Hour will begin at 5:45pm
Tail-Gate Plant Sale
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
Enter the botanical garden from the Mopac / Loop 1 side ONLY

07/31/2025

August meeting special guest.
Visitors Welcome
Meeting will start at 6:45pm (15 minutes early)
Zilker Botanical Garden gate will open at 4pm
Social Hour will begin at 5:45pm
Tail-Gate Plant Sale
IMPORTANT TO KNOW FOR THIS MEETING
Enter the botanical garden from the Mopac / Loop 1 side ONLY


~~~~~~Thank you for sharing ~~~~~~

07/30/2025

August 5th HOTOS meeting
Guest Speaker: Bill Thoms in-person!
Topic: Growing and Showing Specimen Plant

Meeting will start at 6:45pm (15 minutes early)
Zilker Botanical Garden gate will open at 4pm
Social Hour will begin at 5:45pm

**Enter the botanical garden from the
Mopac/Loop 1 side Only!**

07/29/2025

Come join us- Newcomers Welcome
August 5th club meeting 6:45pm
Guest Speaker: Bill Thoms in-person!
Topic: Growing and Showing Specimen Plants
😍Come early and enjoy a Tail-Gate Plant Sale😍
~~PLEASE SHARE~~

03/05/2025

Winner Winner!!!! Show and tell brought us a glorious Phaphiopedilum grown by Heather Rowan!! Whoohoo!!

Photos from Heart of Texas Orchid Society's post 03/04/2025

Meeting Tonight! We can’t wait to see everyone after our show!

Photos from Heart of Texas Orchid Society's post 03/01/2025

Best Flower!
1) Bullard Redlands Sunset
2) Cattlianthe Rojo ‘Valentine’
3) Ruth. Pop City
4) Vanda Christine Merales ‘Crownfox’ FCC/
AOS
5) P. MS Star Pure
6) Propetalum La Jolla Delight
7) Maxillaria sanguinea
8) Den. Roy Tokunaga
9) Phara. Yelva Mygre

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Location

Address


2220 Barton Springs Road, Zilker Botanical Garden
Austin, TX
78746

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 9:30pm