Summer is a great time to spend with your orchids. Most orchids are in active growth so it is a good time to repot and check for any problems. It is also a good time to add a few more orchids to your collection so they have time to get used to their new home before winter comes along. Here in south Florida our orchids are used to the heat, but not so much to the cold. If you get your orchids now, they will be able to acclimate as the weather gradually becomes cooler.
Odom’s Orchids has been at its current location for more than 50 years, and John Odom has been cultivating orchids for more than 60 years. He earned a B.A. in agriculture from the University of Florida. Louise Odom has been growing orchids for more than 40 years. Before getting married to John, she spent ten years as a business partner at Odom’s Orchids after beginning as a volunteer. Together with Rob (30+ years), Cristina (25 years) and Jeanne (30+ years) we have quite a few years of orchid growing experience, specializing in cattleya orchids.
Our 2025 Winter/Spring orchid show season is over. Here are most of our upcoming 2025 Fall Orchid shows:
For hundreds of years, people all over the world have enjoyed the fine art of orchid care. Caring for orchids, some of the most intricately beautiful and extraordinary plants known, is a highly rewarding venture. Many people think that orchid care is something they could never attempt. Not so! Orchid care doesn’t require that you […]
Here at Odom’s, it’s hard for us to choose a single orchid as our favorite. However, we are big fans of Lady Slippers. These fine orchids have a rich history and are incredibly diverse. Caring for Lady Slippers isn’t terribly difficult. Whether you choose to raise just one or two orchids or several dozen, the […]
More orchids are sold for Mother’s Day than on any other time of the year except Christmas. Instead of buying your mother the traditional bouquet of flowers on Mother’s, why not buy something that will last? We have hundreds of […]
