About Us

The American Orchid Society has promoted the appreciation of orchids through up-to-date educational information while sponsoring research and conservation efforts to safeguard orchid habitats and resources for over 100 years.
Learn more about the AOS below, and consider joining our family of over 10,000 members worldwide!

AOS Publications

American Orchid Society publications are loved by orchid enhusiasts worldwide and contribute toward one of the core pillars of our mission. We are delighted to bring the fascinating and beautiful world of orchids to so many people through these spectacular books and magazines.


Orchids Magazine

Orchids magazine is our award-winning orchid publication that's been in print since 1932. Annual gold members receive the printed magazine each month, and ALL members have access to the digital archive where issues can be viewed online instantly.

Annual Supplement
The highly anticipated annual supplement is an extra issue of Orchids magazine focused on a popular orchid topic, genus, or family of orchids selected by our members.
Lindleyana
Lindleyana magazine was the scientific journal of the American Orchid Society published between 1986 and 2002. It has been revived and merged into the current Orchid magazine publication.

Books

Discover unique and treasured orchid books. We've sold out of our entire inventory multiple times for some of these books, and can't republish in some cases. So we recommend securing those you are interested in.

Medal and Award Recipients

Witness the shining stars of the orchid world on the American Orchid Society's Medal and Award Recipients page! This diverse collection of enthusiasts, researchers, and volunteers have made exceptional contributions to orchid culture, scientific discovery, community service, education, and beyond.

More About the American Orchid Society

Discover the rich 100-year legacy of the American Orchid Society and our unwavering mission to expand and share our knowledge while protecting orchids and their habitats for generations to come.