Location: Venice Community Center
(Doors open at 6:30pm)
The Speaker will be Carlos Cahiz
Presenting: Introduction to Orchid Care
Carlos A. Cahiz is the oldest son of Carlos and Teresa Cahiz. Born in Valencia, Venezuela in 1964, he graduated from the University of Kansas in 1989. Carlos joined the family business, OFE International Orchids & Supplies in 1990, and has been with the company ever since. One of his first tests as manager was to deal with the devastation left behind from hurricane Andrew.
OFE is now located in the Redland area of Homestead. We have expanded our product line. We now not only sell orchid supplies, but also orchids and a selection of tropical plants.
Most weeks, there is something new happening at OFE. Since last October 2020, we have been hosting monthly ‘OFE’s Sale Fairs,’ featuring from 10 to 16 different orchid, tropical and other gardening vendors in our property. These informal gatherings are free of charge to visitors. We have everybody set up outdoors and their sales booths are well separated from each other. The response from our community at our events has been great.
I hope to see some of you in our next fair. For more information on our events, look us up in Facebook (OFE Orchids & Supplies) or Instagram under @ofeorchidsupplies.
Carlos has been more involved with our local orchid community. He is a past President of the South Florida Orchid Society.
Carlos lives at his West Kendall/Miami home with his wife Amanda and their son. They all share their home with various adopted dogs, birds, turtles, orchids and other tropical plants. His growing approach can be distilled into these two ideas: Tender neglect. And, listen to your plants.
Most days, you will find him, and his brother Chris, at OFE’s location, 17899 SW. 280th Street, Homestead FL 33031. OFE’s website is www.ofeintl.com. Contact them at 305-253-7080 or via e-mail: ofeorchidsupplies@gmail.com. Or via Facebook (OFE Orchids & Supplies) and Instagram @ofeorchidsupplies.