Guest speaker Jesse Granger. presenting "Trips to Singapore & Indonesia".
Field trip to Won Wron & Mullundung State Forest.
Diuris fragrantissima site maintenance, Sunshine.
Field trip to the Grampians.
Diuris fragrantissima site maintenance, Sunshine.
Murray Harding presenting "Cymbidium canaliculatum".
Mount Waverley Community Centre
47 Miller Crescent
Mount Waverley
Melway Map 70 E1
Entry Fee $5
Under 16 Free
Award winning orchids of 2023.
Plectorrhiza tridentata. Winner of the Bill Murdoch Prize 2023 for Best Cultivated Epiphytic or Lithophytic Species. Grown by Peter & Margaret Miller.
Diuris beherii. Winner of the Phil Mims Prize 2023 for Best Cultivated Terrestrial Species. Grown by Kyrill Harding.
Plectochilus Kilgra ‘Rosie’. Winner of the Gerald MaCraith Prize 2023 for Best Cultivated Epiphytic or Lithophytic Hybrid. Grown by Sylvia Kappl.
Caladenia cruciformis x latifolia. Winner of the Helen Richards Prize 2023 for Best Cultivated Terrestrial Hybrid. Grown by Helen Richards.
ANNUAL SPRING SHOWEvery year ANOS Victoria holds its orchid show on the last weekend in September. Come along and join us. |
 28-29 September 2024THE ORCHID SHOW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Native orchids in a massed display provides a spectacular visual impact and the perfume is stunning. Come and join us on the last weekend in September at the Mount Waverley Community Centre and experience first hand the wonders of these amazing plants. 
You will see the most diverse and largest collection of Australian terrestrial orchids including rare and endangered species. Learn about the advanced techniques developed by our members who are acknowledged as leading the world in the conservation of terrestrial orchids. We have an enviable depth of knowledge on all Australian native orchids and our members will be on hand to answer your questions. An extensive range of plants will be on sale from seedling to specimen size plants and all are reasonably priced. If botanical art or photography is your interest there is a section devoted to this pursuit and again works will be for sale. 
Need to learn how to care for native orchids? Our educational programme on culture, propagation and care of orchids will be available within the show venue at no cost. Hobby related merchandise will be available in the form of books plus our own publications and other growing materials. The Orchid Cafe serves excellent Devonshire teas and other light refreshments throughout the weekend, there is an area where you can relax and chat. We are a not for profit organization and are mindful of costs, so you can enjoy all of the above for $5.00 entry and children to 16 years accompanied by an adult will be admitted free of charge. Show opens at 9:30am and closes at 4:30pm on both days. We invite you and the family to come spend an hour or all day if you wish, it will truly be an experience you will remember.  |
 Orchid Sales
A wide variety of Australian native orchid species and hybrids will be for sale to the general public. This will include both Epiphytes and Terrestrials, many of which are not readily available through other sources. Sales room opens at 9:00am each day so be quick to get those bargains. 
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 Talks & Demonstrations
During the show our knowledgable members will be giving continuous talks and presentations on our Australian orchids. Whether you are interested in Epiphyte or Terrestrial orchids, cultivation or conservation, or you are just interested in finding out more about our beautiful orchids be sure to check out our free information sessions. |
Venue Location |
Spring Show CoordinatorFor information relating to the Spring Show please contact Susan Whitten. |