For those who grow their orchids in interior growing spaces, AOS Trustee, Cam Mackey, shares his experiences with grow tents. His observations will be indispensable. Rounding out are features is a spotlight featuring the most recent 100-point Certificate of Cultural Merit, Anguloa brevilabris 'Alma del Bosque' FCC-CCE/AOS. Congratulations to the grower!
Rounding out the November 2026 issue
Tom's Monthly Checklist - November: Laudato Si by Thomas Mirenda
Questions and Answers by Ron McHatton
Conservation Update - Mount Ulu Semangko (Malaysia): Diversity and Conservation Assessment of Orchids in This Underexplored Region. - By Edward Entalai Besi, Nur Wafaa Aqilah Mohd Ridzuan, Qistina Anis Mad Jabar, and Rusea Gootherwised credited
Orchids in Art: Phalaenopsis bellina by Daria Souvorova
Collector’s Item - Rhynchostylis retusa by Judith Rapacz-Hasler
For the Novice
- The Epiphytic Orchid Growing Enthusiast by Fred Clarke
- Lessons Learned in My First Year of Seriously Growing Orchids by Cam Mackey
Youth Update - Growing a Bright Future by Kailyn Fisher
Judges' Corner - Orchid Judging in a Changing World by Rene Enrique Garcia
Orchids Illustrated - Iwasaki Tsunemasa — Japanese Naturalist by Wesley Higgins and Peggy Alrich
New Nothogenera, Combinations and Names by Julian Shaw