About Us
Deutsche Orchideen-Gesellschaft
The German Orchid Society e.V. (D.O.G.) is a vibrant organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of orchids. With nearly 3,000 members worldwide, we bring together a diverse community ranging from casual flower enthusiasts to professional botanists, breeders, and large-scale gardeners. Our members contribute in various way, whether as collectors of orchid-themed stamps or coins, cultivators on windowsills or in greenhouses, or as filmmakers and authors focused on orchids.
Our History
Founded in 1906, the D.O.G. has a rich history spanning over a century. Throughout this time, we have established ourselves as a respected society in the global orchid community. We maintain deep and cooperative relationships with organizations such as the American Orchid Society and neighboring orchid societies in Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and beyond.
Our Mission
Our primary mission is to promote the study of orchids and make this knowledge accessible to everyone interested. We achieve this through various initiatives, including our highly regarded bi-monthly journal "Die Orchidee", which features 80 A4 pages of articles rich in imagery for both novice and experienced orchid lovers.
Additionally, we support and initiate symposia and scientific reports focused on sustainable propagation and conservation of all orchid species, asymbiotic seed germination, vegetative propagation through division, habitat studies, and cultivation practices.
To raise public awareness about orchids, our members organize exhibitions that educate visitors about the incredible diversity of these plants and their specific needs. The D.O.G. is committed to caring for and studying orchids entirely on a voluntary basis.
We invite everyone to join us in preserving these remarkable flowers!
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