CAL-ORCHID, INC.

Was founded by James and Lauris Rose, who bought the property 1987 when it was a flower cymbidium range in from father and son, Bob and John Rowe. The Roses had met and begun their orchid careers in the commercial realm at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate in the early 1970’s. Sadly, James passed away January 2, 2025 The nursery is open to the public Thursday thru Saturday BY APPOINTMENT. Due to our show and travel schedule it is always advisable to call before visiting (805) 967-1312. EMAIL:  CALORCHID@COX.NET Look forward to seeing you.

THE INVENTORY IS DIVERSE

and affords visitors an opportunity to find unique plants not available in the general marketplace, whether for the collector, beginner. The owners travelled extensively to hunt for new plants, and boast a robust breeding program. Over 5000 seed pods have been submitted to laboratories far and wide, and more than 500 individual cultivars have been submitted for cloning. A trip to Cal-Orchid presents the orchid shopper with plants suitable for growing indoors, outside in garden settings (or on trees), or in the greenhouse. There is an extensive out door/temperature tolerant selection comprised of not only cymbidiums, but Laelias and their hybrids, as well as many other genera.  For those in temperate zones, the extensive color choices found making up the famous ‘Pacific’ line of reedstem Epidendrums has resulted in Cal-Orchid to be designated The Epi-Center! Cal-Orchid’s breeding program is well documented and utilized internationally.

VISIT

the 50,000 square feet of growing space, one mile off the 101 freeway, at 1251 Orchid Dr. in Santa Barbara, Ca. 93111 There are very few orchid nurseries in the US with such a wide variety of species and hybrids. Be sure to check the Event Schedule section of the website to see when Cal-Orchid will be selling and exhibiting near your home town! EMAIL ADDRESS IS CALORCHID@COX.NET A map showing our location can be found Here