Welcome to
Deep Cut Orchid Society
Next member meeting is Tuesday February 11th, 2025
Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Doors open 6:30 pm - Meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm
Welcome Deep Cut Vice President Tony Lombardino
Deep Cut is fortunate in many ways, one in particular is our members' willingness to share their experiences with us. This month come learn with us as Deep Cut VP, Dr. Tony Lombardino, shares his best practices on pest and disease Management.
“How to Control Orchid Pests & Diseases”
Tony will share his common-sense approach to these problems, with detailed illustrations of diagnosis and management.
Tony has been growing orchids for over ten years, first on windowsills and then in a dedicated grow room in his basement. Controlling pests and diseases is particularly important in such a confined area since these can spread rapidly to the entire collection. Using a practical approach, he’s been successful in minimizing pest and disease damage to his orchids.
Tony is a retired neurologist. After completing his residency, he founded an adult neurology group where he practiced for 22 years. He then left private practice to become medical director at a 450-bed hospital. His experience with diagnosis and management of human disease, and his role in establishing best clinical practices in a hospital setting, have informed and aided his approach to these common orchid problems.
Help endow the Deb Bodei Fukiran Award
The Deb Bodei Fukiran Award
In the fall of 2024, The American Orchid Society Board of Trustees voted to endow a special annual award in Deb’s honor. As Vanda falcata was previously genus Neofinetia, many still refer to these lovely plants as Neos. Deb had a passion for Vanda falcata and was instrumental in helping educate AOS judges and the general public about these wonderful plants.
Neo’s are diverse, and much like jewel or painted leaf orchids, are admired as much for their foliage as they are the flowers. Further, they are often displayed in beautiful pottery. In the true spirit of Fukiran, consideration for this annual award will review all quality awards, cultural awards and Judges Commendations for all Vanda falcata and its F1 hybrids that exhibit the true spirit of the Fukiran form in a given year.
Please consider supporting The Deb Bodei Fukiran Award endowment via Go Fund me, where all proceeds will go directly to the American Orchid Society as a permanently restricted donation.
Newsletter
DCOS News 25-01 Web Version.pdf