The American Orchid Society

Help us preserve orchids in the wild
for decades to come

Protecting endangered orchid species is a core part of our mission.

As the world’s foremost authority on orchids and orchid growing, we support vital orchid conservation projects in the U.S. and abroad.

You can help and make orchid conservation part of your legacy!

The American Orchid Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,
making donations tax-deductible in most cases.

ORCHIDS Magazine

Published since 1932, Orchids magazine (formerly known as the AOS Bulletin) is among the many benefits of an AOS membership. View issues online now!

FREE Issue

Download a free issue of Orchids magazine, loved by tens of thousands of readers around the world!

Orchid Webinars

Watch recorded orchid webinars now or register for upcoming webinars.

Photo of the Week

Showcasing the best orchid photography from around the world.

Recent Orchid Awards

For over 90 years the AOS has documented the best of the world’s most popular flower through its premier judging system. See the most recent awards.

Call for Grants

AOS Conservation Committee Accepting 2020 Grant Applications

The Award-Winning ORCHIDS Magazine

All AOS members receive a complimentary subscription to ORCHIDS magazine. If you aren't already a member, you can still download a free issue of ORCHIDS magazine right now.

Each issue of ORCHIDS magazine is packed with photos of award-winning orchids, interesting articles, how-to advice and so much more.

All AOS members also have access to the digital archive for instant viewing of all issues since January 2013. If you aren't an AOS member yet, join today and get instant access to the digital archive.

FREE Webinars & Greenhouse Chats

Join the global community of orchid-growers on AOS’ one-of-a-kind webinars where the world’s top orchid experts share the latest in orchid research and valuable information on caring for your orchids.

Introduction: Orchids and Their Culture is one of the most watched webinars and the perfect place to start to learn the fundamentals of growing orchids

Could you benefit from expert guidance on caring for Phalaenopsis? See the popular webinar: Growing Phalaenopsis

As an AOS member, you get exclusive access to popular members-only webinars including Orchids: Pests and Their Management, Orchid Nutrition, and many more - all including Q&A chats ready for you to watch right now.

Click here to access the full list of ready-to-watch webinars and be the first to know about upcoming LIVE webinars

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