Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc.

REVIEW
November 2022
Post Print Approved 100002180

Den. speciosum ‘Ellie Jean’

Grown by Steve Howard
 GAWLER DISTRICTS ORCHID CLUB REVIEW

Patron Dr. Bruce Eastick

President Trevor Lehmann
Secretary Robert Albrecht
Treasurer Robert Hall 0403646871
Past President Robert Pfitzner (0431 606 365)
Show Marshall Peter Aigner-Muehler (0422 483 567)
Life Members: 1991 John & Lyn Howard
Denotes Deceased Member 1994 John & Liz Pohl
1994 Roger & Pauline Rankin
1997 Stan Isaacson
1998 Gordon  & Margaret Hewitt
2003 Ross & Freda Woolford
2005 Allan & Doreen Garner
2005 David & Pat Harmer
2016 Dennis Greenwood
2017 Brian & Mary Heddle
2017 Murray & Margaret Page
2017 Steve Howard
2018 Jim & Evelyn Cuming
2018 Graham & Sue Zerbe
2022 Robert Pfitzner

Club Correspondence to:

PO Box 32 GAWLER, S.A. 5118
Email: gawlerorchids@gmail.com
Phone enquiries to
President Ph. 0418 231 794
Secretary Ph. 0419 847 724
Editor Ph. 82544253
CONTENTS
Committee and member news……………………………..……..03-07
October Show results / How We Did It……………….………….07-10
Culture notes, ads, programme & other clubs………………….....17-23

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 UNDER INSURANCE GUIDELINES ALL MEMBERS, VISITORS
AND COMMITTEE ATTENDING ANY FUNCTION OR
MEETING HELD BY THE CLUB MUST NOW PROVIDE THEIR
NAME AND SIGNATURE IN THE CLUB’S ATTENDANCE
REGISTER.

Copyright: All contributions to this review, which have acknowledged authors,

including photos, are covered by copyright. Consent for use of this material elsewhere
must be obtained from the Secretary. The Club accepts no responsibility for transactions
between advertisers and readers for the material content of advertisements and the views
expressed by authors. Kyle Howard – Editor. Flower of the month – digital images by
Craig Humfrey.

Complaints/Suggestions: The club strives to provide the best

experience for members. A suggestion box is provided at club meetings
for members to share their ideas. The committee would like to know what
you want e.g. future topics and guest speakers. This is your club.

President’s Report: Again, I was pleased to see 29 Members

including 3 Guests attending. Also really pleasing to see some Members
returning after illness, however some are still struggling. Peter Steyn is in
R.A.H, Peter A.M & Dianne Stock, still on sick list. A good number of
plants benched, 49 in total, 21 in 2nd, 9 in 1st and 19 in Open Division.
With a wetter than normal Spring, quantity of plants still low compared
to normal years, however, those benched were certainly good, as was
variety. We are still getting applications for new memberships which is
really pleasing, and we would like to think that as we are a Club who
focuses on Teaching. We find our Beginners Group is always very well
attended; as one member said, “if you want to empty the room, tell them
the "Beginners Group is starting in the next room" & there's a mass
exodus. We have a vacancy on our Committee as Peter Steyn is unable to
attend anymore - if a member wants to come as a visitor and see what
happens at a meeting, you are more than welcome. I would like to take
this opportunity to thank Peter Steyn for his years as a Committee

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member, wish him well for the future and hope to see him back benching
plants very soon. As always, Steve Howard gave a great power point
presentation on Growing Native Orchids, “How I Do It”. The quality and
clarity of the pictures was excellent as was the commentary but had to
resort to using the PA system as the rain was so heavy and loud on the
roof, it almost blocked him out. Because we had apologies from Peter &
Marilyn Aigner – Muehler, supper wasn't served, although the members
did mingle and chat. Reminder to all those that haven't indicated their
attendance at Cafe Nova, on Sunday November 13th, @ 12 noon, to
celebrate the Clubs 40th year & combined as our Xmas Dinner,
please contact Robert Hall 0403 646 871, to register, as we really
need accurate numbers for set up at the Cafe. Our next Meeting on
Nov 10th will be our ever-popular Sarcochilus Night, with Jim
Shaughnessy as our guest speaker. This meeting also has a trophy for the
Best Sarcochilus plant of the night. I wonder if somebody else, other than
Jim Shaughnessy, will win it this year? Again, thanks to the same
members who always seem to be there when it's time to set up, pack up
and clean up. I hope to see as many members as possible at our dinner
next month. May all your plants fully open in flower the morning of the
next meeting or show.
- Trevor Lehmann

Raffle: Kath Tregeagle, Keith Bradtberg, Carol Angus, Craig Humfrey,

Rosemary Phillips, Lindsay Evans, Dulcie Fitzpatrick, Christine Hutchins,
Gloria Chester, Xuan Vu, Robert Pfitzner & Judith Berno
Birthday Draw: Nil present.
Lucky Name Badge: Keith Bradtberg

Gawler Districts Orchid Club belated 40th Birthday celebration:

N.B If you want to attend, please call Peter Aigner-Muehler by Nov
5th so accurate numbers can be booked. As COVID-19 postponed the
Club from having a lunch to celebrate 40 years, the belated Birthday
lunch has now been organised.

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The Club have our belated 40th Birthday dinner and Xmas Dinner at
CAFE NOVA, GAWLER opposite Shell Service Station on Adelaide
Rd on Sunday, November 13th from 12:00PM for a 12:30 meal. Meal
style will be a la carte at NO COST to members. All Drinks will have to
be paid for. Please pay a $10 deposit to our Treasurer next meeting in
October, the latest by November which will then be refunded at the time
of your meal. Any Special Dietary needs, please notify Peter AM at the
October meeting or call him on 0422 483 567.

Subscriptions 2023: At the recent committee meeting the fees for 2023
were set as follows:
- Single membership $30 if “Review” posted, $20 if emailed
- Couple membership $35 if “Review” posted, $25 if emailed.

Payment can be made to the Treasurer at monthly meetings, posted to

P.O box 32 Gawler 5118 or paid directly into the Club’s bank account:
BankSA Gawler BSB 105-009. Account Number 065 534 140. If
depositing via bank, please add your full name with ‘Sub’ at the end.

Plant displays at meetings: Club members are encouraged to bring

plants that have an interesting or impressive display to share with club
members (even though it might not be judged for points). Judges may
still choose to give a commentary regarding plants as displayed on this
table. Members are reminded of the 6-month ownership rule for display
of plants for judging. Please respect this arrangement. Members have
requested that plants remain on display for 15/20 minutes after close of
the meeting to allow viewing. Your assistance in this regard would be
appreciated. These plants are for VIEWING ONLY, PLEASE DO NOT
TOUCH

Review via E-Mail: If you wish to have a copy emailed to you, even
though you have elected to have a printed copy posted, then please send a

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request to the Editor, Kyle Howard. If you wish to cancel the hard copy,
please notify Rob Hall at robhall123@aussiebroadband.com.au. Kyle can
be contacted at GawlerDistrictsOrchidClub@hotmail.com. N.B. an
emailed copy will show images in colour!

Facebook Page: Mick Talbot continues to do a great job managing the

Gawler District Orchid Club Facebook pages. We are very appreciative
of the fine work he does keeping the orchid community interested with
images of fine orchids and updates of club meetings and shows.
Thankyou Mick

Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/GawlerOrchids Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/GawlerOrchidClub
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Gawler_orchid_club
Photo Sharing.

A verbal description of an orchid is not worth the paper it is written on –

Roger Rankin Orchid Wise

Member News
Best wishes to the following club members who will celebrate birthdays
in November. Trusting that you are all have wonderful celebrations on
your special day.

Barry Bailey, Bob Birkin, Jenny Clifton, John Cox, Rosealee Davey,
Raelee Evans, Steve Howard, Roger Rankin

Best wishes to club member Peter Steyn who is in hospital and any other
members who have been unwell. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

To any member who has been unwell recently, we hope that you can join
us at our next meeting. We look forward to having you back with us.

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Special Birthday (0 & 5 last numeral) & Get Well wishes can only be
acknowledged if we have the information – please pass on information to
the President, Trevor Lehmann on 0418 231 794

One should try everything once, except transporting a stanhopia – Roger

Rankin Orchid Wise

October Results List

Orchid of the Night
Den. speciosum ‘ Ellie Jean ‘ Steve Howard
Orchid of Open Division
Den. speciosum ‘ Ellie Jean ‘ Steve Howard
Orchid of First Division
Oncsa. Gower Ramsey x Gom. Burgeffianum Rosemary Phillips
Orchid of Second Division
Den. linguiforme Trevor Lehmann
Popular Vote - Open Division
Phal.[( Stuart Green x Ho’s Fancy Leopard) x Yukimai Kaala]
Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Popular Vote - First Division
Den. x delicatum Kath Tregeagle
Popular Vote - Second Division
Rlc. Deception Dawn Ken & Rhonda Stock
Seedling of the Night
Den. Issy’s Gem Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Open Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
Den. gracillimum ' Yondi ' Steve Howard
Den. Ellen ' Mick Ryan ' Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Den. Issy's Gem Rob & Lyn Albrecht

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 Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
Den. speciosum ' Ellie Jean ' Steve Howard
Den. speciosum ' Yves Jaqueline ' Steve Howard
Den. striolatum ' Granny Smith Green ' Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Hybrid
Phal . Catherine Clifford Steve Howard
Phal. Taisuco Palmary Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Phal.[( Stuart Green x Ho’s Fancy Leopard) x Yukimai Kaala]
Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Orchid Seedling - any Genera
Den. Issy's Gem Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Den. speciosum Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Sarco. falcatus Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Paphiopedilum - Standard
Paph. Orchilla ' Chilton ' Steve Howard
First Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
Den.Duno Deerose Dulcie Fitzpatrick
Den. x Delicatum Kathleen Tregeagle
Cymbidium over 90mm White Cream Yellow Green
Cym. ( Wallacia ' Burnt Gold ' x Valley Splash ' Robert Pfitzner
Cymbidium under 60- any other colour
Cym. unknown Trevor Hutchison
Cym. Pumisan ' Orange ' Trevor Hutchison
Cymbidium under 60 Red Pink Brown
Cym. Ruby Pendant ' Ruby ' Robert Pfitzner
Cymbidium under 60 White Cream Yellow Green
Cym. Parish Jewel x Wallara Robert Pfitzner
Cym. Sarah Jean ' Ice Cascade ' Robert Pfitzner
Oncidiinae - Hybrid > 60mm
Oncsa. Gower Ramsey x Gom. burgeffianum Rosemary Phillips

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Second Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
Den. ( Tyabb x Cobber ) Ken & Rhonda Stock
Den. Croobey May Weibel
Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
Den. linguiforme Trevor Lehmann
Den. schoeninum Trevor Lehmann
Den. speciosum Gloria Chester
Cymbidium 60 - 90mm - any other colour
Cym. Neal Tadlock Gloria Chester
Cym. Copper Fury Gloria Chester
Cymbidium 60 - 90mm White Cream Yellow Green
Cym. Gentle Touch ' Bon Bon ' Lindsay & Raelee Evans
Cymbidium over 90mm - any other colour
Cym. Hazel Faye Gloria Chester
Cym. Unknown Lindsay & Raelee Evans
Cymbidium under 60- any other colour
Cym. Mad Magic ' Amber ' May Weibel
Cym. Gravy Train Xuan Vu & Mike Gray
Cym. Plush Canyon ' Kalaidoscope ' Gloria Chester
Cymbidium under 60 Red Pink Brown
Cym. Dr. Baker ' Hyacinth ' Gloria Chester
Cym. Rum Runner Gloria Chester
Laeliinae - Standard over 100mm
Rlc. Deception Dawn Ken & Rhonda Stock
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Hybrid
Den. Angel Baby ' Green Al ' Ken & Rhonda Stock
Paphiopedilum - Species
Paph. sukhakulii Ken & Rhonda Stock

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How We Did It:
Name: Trevor Lehmann
Orchid: Den. linguiforme
Growing Climate: Cool
Watering: On demand with rainwater, misted 3-4 times a day in hot
weather.
Fertilising: Alternating Strike Back at full strength & Got The Lot at half
strength.
Potting Medium: Cork mount.
General comments: Grown under 70% shade cloth, hung high with good
air circulation, when temperatures >38°C, lowered to head height.

Name: Rosemary Phillips.

Orchid: Oncsa. Ramsay x gom. borgeffianum
Growing Climate: Cool.
Watering: Daily.
Fertilising: Strikeback for Orchids / Got the Lot.
Potting Medium: Cork.

It’s not that I’m afraid of my best orchid becoming virused, I just don’t
want to be there when it has to burn – Roger Rankin Orchid Wise

Culture Notes for November: November is the start of the dry

months; temperatures are generally warm with the odd hot day, but
heatwaves are uncommon. Light levels are reaching their maximum intensity
and humidity levels decrease towards the end of the month. Plants as a rule
are in a rapid growth phase. It is also the time to take great care in protecting
these vital new growths as without these there will be fewer flowers.
Damage to these growths comes from many different factors. Insect damage

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to soft chewable growths is common with caterpillars and aphids high on the
most wanted list. Water lodging in the growths will rot leaves and take out
the developing flower nodes in some varieties. Thrips abound in the dryness
that November offers. These tiny sap sucking insects will retard a new
growth the same as they damage flowers. Sarcochilus are prone to attack and
November is a prime month. Distorted flowers and browning of the edges
are signs of thrip. Fertiliser will also burn out these growths and the burn
marks leave the plant open to fungal infection as well as being unsightly. A
couple of stray slow-release fertiliser pellets will do this. Then of course
with the re potting and division that takes up a lot of our time this year it is
the common factor of human error that will knock off a growth. Some
growths get caught up in sheaths as they grow and must be helped along a bit
and others come out looking like one of those brown wrinkly dogs. This is
called accordion pleating and is usually a sign of dryness. Once this occurs
it cannot be reversed. If one of your growths start growing at a weird angle,
they will require some training to get them growing upright and this also
assists in keeping the plant neat and improves the flowering display. Inspect
those plants that suffered heat damage last year as I feel this year with the
dry starting so much earlier, we are heading for another extreme summer.
These plants should be grouped together if possible so they can be moved if
the weather turns very hot. No point leaving them where they burnt last year.
As a last effort you may need to bring them inside or somewhere cool. It’s a
small chore but worth it for your plant’s sake. Division of most plants should

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be completed by now and our focus now is on providing our plants with the
assistance they need during this rapid growth phase. Feeding should be
mostly higher nitrogen for the Oncidium, Cattleyas, Zygopetalums,
Cymbidiums and Paphiopedilums. Native orchid’s still preferring low
nitrogen feeds to avoid sappy, fungal prone poor flowering canes. Always
water plants prior to feeding, adhering to the golden rule of never feed a dry
orchid. Try to give plants a good flush weekly as well and if possible, use
rainwater. Soluble fertilisers contain salts and when the water evaporates it
leaves these deposits behind. Too much can be harmful to the roots and
consequently, the plant. Check the surface of the mix or the drain holes of
your pots. That white stuff is salt! Not every plant in a collection will receive
the same amount of water. Some will be covered by another plants leaves
and receive very little. Feel the weight of a few pots and if they are light due
to missing out on water, move them. Dry thirsty plants won’t flower well
and will soon be attacked by every mite and scale in the shade house you
have. My watering ritual is a good drenching late afternoon but with enough
left in the day, so most plants are dry overnight. I will do a light misting first
thing in the morning when I do my daily inspection. Mounted epiphytes may
get an extra watering during the day if very hot. Remember some pots will
dry out faster than others, as will some mixes. Placement will also be a
factor with hanging plants drying out at a much faster rate. The rule here is
not to water every plant the same amount every day. What might be enough
for one will flood the other one. This is particularly important when growing

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many different genera. Foliar feeding is also recommended during the
growth season. This is particularly important to mounted plants. I tend to
balance my feeding with organic and inorganic fertiliser and tend to be
weaker in the feeding strength than those in pots. Many of these plants are
species orchids and as such are a little more sensitive. When foliar feeding,
don’t forget the undersides of the leaves as this is where their stomata are
(breathing pores). Fertiliser is absorbed via these pores. That’s one reason
why we water first. The plants when watered open these pores. After
flowering we find our terrestrial orchids will be drying out. Watering will be
reduced to an occasional mist to keep the mix just slightly moist. It will soon
be time to start thinking about re potting them, but I leave that until January.
Any later and they are usually on the move again and I do not want to
damage and developing shoots. About avoiding damage, if you do have to
divide a Cattleya or an Oncidium, now is a great time to do it. The new
growths will be well underway and should be showing new roots. When
divided now these roots will continue to grow into the mix and feed the plant
without too many setbacks, unless your division was too small. If you leave
it too late these roots will grow too long and will most likely be damaged in
the process. If damaged, then they won’t feed the plant as well and it will
suffer. So much so flowering could be a non-event for this season. That will
do for November. It is hard to believe another year is nearing the end! -
Steve Howard

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Programme for 2022:
December 8th Xmas Meeting & Presentation Night

Barrita Orchids
World leading Cymbidium & Sarcochilus breeders.
www.barritaorchids.com scott@barritaorchids.com.au

Cobb & Co Pty Ltd EST 1992: Cobb & Co Pty Ltd EST 1992: 3
Pentland Road, Salisbury South Suppliers of: pots, saucers, trays, stakes,
tying products, fertilisers, insecticides, secateurs, gloves, labels, potting
mixes & media, perlite, vermiculite & much more. PH: 8283 0888
Monday-Friday (Gawler Club to purchase and collect on Wednesdays
only) Pre order and collect on any week day.
cobbandcosales@tpg.com.au

Nicky Zurcher: See Nicky’s slippers; Exciting new Paphs and Phrags
www.nickysslippers.com.au Mob. 0405 088 479

Adelaide Orchids Pty. Ltd: “Producing tomorrows champions, today”

Seedling & mericlone flasks & tissue culture services available
Phone: 0407 398 597 Email: jason@adelaideorchids.com
Sims Orchid Sims Orchid: Hybridisers and suppliers, cymbidium orchids
from flask to flowering size, mericlones, seedlings, show bench & pot
plant. Contact: Moss & Rosemary Bray 123 Barcelona Rd Noarlunga
Downs SA 5168 Ph. (08) 8382 8822

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Other Orchid Clubs –Where & when they meet:

North Eastern District Orchid: - Meets in St Phillips Hall Galway

Avenue, Broadview from 7.30pm on the third Thursday of the month.
South Coast Orchid Club: Colonel Lights Garden; St George RSL, 4
Prince George Pde, Colonel Light Gardens from 8:00PM on the 2nd
Monday of each month. Learners class from 7:20PM
Daytime Chapter: - Meets in Lou Kesting Hall, Dover Square, off
Broadway, South Brighton at 2:00PM on the 2nd Thursday of the month
Southern Region Group: - Meets Carrakalinga House 17- 19 Torrens
St. Victor Harbor on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2.pm. Learners class
at 1:15PM.
The South Australian Orchidaceous Society: - Meets at Plympton
Community Centre at 34 Long St, Plympton on the 3rd Wednesday of the
month from 7:30PM. Parking at side & rear of hall.
Murray Bridge & Districts Orchid Club: - Meets at Seventh Day
Adventist Hall, Corner Myall Ave & Standen St, Murray Bridge on the
4th Sunday of the month at 1:45pm.
The Native Orchid Society of South Australia: - Meets at the St.
Matthew’s Hall Bridge St. Kensington on 4th Tuesday of Month at
7:30pm.
Cymbidium Orchid Club of Sth. Aust: - Meets at Burnside Community
Centre, 401 Greenhill Rd Tusmore on the 4th Wednesday of the Month at
7:30pm
Orchid Club of South Australia: - Evening Group: Meets at the
Enfield Community Centre 540 Regency Rd., on the 1st Thursday of the
Month at 8:00pm.
Daytime Group: - meets at Enfield Community Centre 540 Regency Rd
Enfield on the 2nd Friday of the Month. 2.00pm – 4.00pm

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Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc.
Elderly Centre
37 Fourteenth Street, Gawler

Next Monthly Meeting

Thursday November 10th
8-00PM

Topic:
Sarcochilus Night
Jim Shaughnessy
Growing orchids in a cool climate

Regular Features:
- Beginners Group 7:30PM
- Plant Benching & Judging
- Lucky Name Badge (Must be wearing)
- Birthday Draw: November
- Raffle
- Supper

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