Dear Orchid Friends,

For Australian Dendrobium fans, we are bringing trays of kinginanums, hybrids, and soon speciosums into the sales area as they come into bud.   A few hybrids are even in bloom now.

For travelers and day-trippers, we will be open 2 extra Sundays and Mondays over the Holidays.  

Before Christmas:
Friday December 20th, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Saturday December 21st, 2024:  Open 9am-3:30pm
Sunday December 22nd, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Monday December 23rd, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Tuesday December 24th, 2024: Closed Christmas Eve
Wednesday December 25th,, 2024: Closed Christmas Day
Thursday December 26th, 2024: Closed

Before New Year’s:
Friday December 27th, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Saturday December 28th, 2024:  Open 9am-3:30pm
Sunday December 29th, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Monday December 30th, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Tuesday December 31st, 2024: Closed New Year’s Eve
Wednesday January 1st,, 2025: Closed New Year’s Day
Thursday January 2nd,, 2025: Closed

New List: Cattleya bicolor divisions/seedlings:  A beautiful selection of tepal colors, lip colors (pink, albescent, alba), and bulb heights of this Brazilian bifoliate.  The long-lasting flowers, contrasting colors between tepals & lip, and tall, thin, stately pseudobulbs make this a favorite at SBOE.  Beginners are drawn to the radical difference from the familiar lavender unifoliates.  Collectors appreciate the wide variety of color types.  Plants are temperature tolerant (can withstand 34F for 2 hours), but require protection from Winter rains.  Twelve plants offered in total.  Prices range from $65-$165.  List made 11/12/24.
(DOWNLOAD PDF)

For those already planning for 2025=>=>=>

~Save the Date for the 77th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show!~
March 7th-9th, 2025, daily 9 am-5pm at Earl Warren Showgrounds   www.sborchidshow.com
The 2025 Theme is “Exotic Gardens”

2024 & 2025 SBOE Regular Open Days & Hours:
Fridays 10am-2pm 
Saturdays 9am-3:30pm
(Reservations are not required, but before travelling a long distance, we strongly recommend re-confirming by e-mail, on website, or by phone the day before visiting in case of unexpected closure.)

For those planning to visit during the late December Holidays, we will be open 2 extra Sundays and Mondays:

Before Christmas:
Friday December 20th, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Saturday December 21st, 2024:  Open 9am-3:30pm
Sunday December 22nd, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Monday December 23rd, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Tuesday December 24th, 2024: Closed Christmas Eve
Wednesday December 25th,, 2024: Closed Christmas Day
Thursday December 26th, 2024: Closed

Before New Year’s:
Friday December 27th, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Saturday December 28th, 2024:  Open 9am-3:30pm
Sunday December 29th, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Monday December 30th, 2024:  Open 10am-2pm 
Tuesday December 31st, 2024: Closed New Year’s Eve
Wednesday January 1st,, 2025: Closed New Year’s Day
Thursday January 2nd,, 2025: Closed

Lists, Lists, Lists: Use the links below to download pdfs of our most recent specialty plant lists:

Specimen List: Would you rather have ten small diamonds or one big diamond?  Recommended for expert growers only.  Plants for a variety of growing conditions.  Prices range from $150 to $5000.  List updated 8/27/24.
(download here)

Dendrobium speciosum Seedling List: Crosses made using exceptional parents. Blooming size to a decade from blooming.  Prices range from $35 to $300.  List updated 4/19/24.
(download here)

Epidendrum Pink Champagne Select Established Keiki List: The “poor-man’s” orchid moves up in the world.  Beautiful sunset colors.  Prices range from $25 to $50.  List updated 8/27/24.
(download here)

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The safety of our customers and staff is of the utmost importance to us.  Masks are required at all times while on the nursery grounds (indoors and outdoors). Please maintain a distance of 6 feet between your party and your fellow orchid lovers and the SBOE staff.  Please do not visit if you have been in close contact with anyone who has recently tested positive for COVID or if you have COVID-like symptoms.  Some parts of our nursery will be closed during this limited opening.

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We try to answer the phone 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Saturday. If we don’t answer, please call later or e-mail us.  Plants may be ordered for pick-up outside the nursery gates if arranged 2-3 days in advance of pick-up date. Please phone or email if you have any questions.