cymbidium
Laelia purpurata
Orchid Fair Open House
Orchid Fair 2008
Welcome To Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

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Home to one of the world's foremost collections of orchid species and hybrids. Established in 1957 amidst five acres of beautiful coastal Santa Barbara landscape, SBOE offers to the admirer, occasional hobbyist, budding student of orchids, seasoned grower or avid orchidist alike, a diversity of orchids and an understanding of orchid culture bound to challenge and delight. Visitors are always welcome, so join us anytime!

Orchid Of The Day

Saturday, Jul 05, 2008
Cattleya Patrocinii
Cattleya Patrocinii

Orchid Of The Day
Every day of the year, we feature a special limited plant. Plants are featured when they are in spike or flower, so order the most current for the best blooms, and before they sell out!

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Orchid Fair
The Orchid Fair
July 11th - 13th, 2008.
Come to the 28th annual fair, the orchid event of the summer!
(click here for Orchid Fair page)
Orchid Fair
Meet Orchid Fair guest author, Dr. David Du Puy with his newly revised books, “The Genus Cymbidium” and “The Orchids of Madagascar”. This will be his first visit to the United States. (buy book here).
Hear Dr. Du Puy speak about cymbidium species, 7:30pm, Friday July 11 at the Santa Barbara Branch of the Cymbidium Society of America, Louise Lowry Davis Center, 1232 De la Vina Street, Santya Barbara, CA 93101. More details available Friday at the Orchid Fair infromation booth.
In Bloom Now

Cold Hardy Cattleyas
They can take the cold (27 - 100F)
Dendrobium kingianum
The Pink Rock Orchid ~ Fragrant and Extra Hardy

Get your Kentia Palm Seed from Santa Barbara Orchid Estate!
(click here)


SBOE@SBORCHID.COM ~ (800) 553-3387
1250 Orchid Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 ~ (805) 967-1284 ~ FAX: (805) 683-3405
HOURS : Mon - Sat: 8am to 4:30pm ~ Sun:: 11am to 4pm (closed all major holidays)

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NOTE ON PICTURES:
Although we try to represent the flower color as accurately as possible, due the inconsistant nature of computer monitors, and the various difficulties of digital photography, the colors represented on our website are not always exact. Please consider these pictures approximations, and give us a call if you would like a verbal description of the flower.