Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc.

REVIEW
June 2023
Post Print Approved 100002180

Orchid of the Night

Den. bigibbum
Grown by Graeme & Maureen Hazledine
 Gawler Districts Orchid Club Executive Positions
Patron Dr. Bruce Eastick
President Gloria Chester (8280 7940)
Secretary Robert Albrecht (0419 847 724)
Treasurer Robert Hall (0403 646 871)
Past President Trevor Lehmann (0418 231 794)
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
2023 Peter Aigner-Muehler
2023 Graeme Hazledine

Club Correspondence to:

PO Box 32 GAWLER, S.A. 5118
Email: gawlerorchids@gmail.com
Phone enquiries to
President Ph. 8280 7940
Secretary Ph. 0419 847 724
Editor Ph. 8254 4253
CONTENTS
Committee and member news……………………………...……..03-09
Paphiopedilums & Show & Tell; Phalaenopsis……..…....………10-13
May & Autumn Show meeting results ……..………...…………..13-21
Culture notes, ads, programme & other clubs……………….…....22-27

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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
Alan Jabs. Show winner photos by Kyle Howard.

President’s Report: The meeting was attended by 34 members, and

we were happy to welcome Debbie Turk, Carol Angus and Rose
Wegmann to our club as members. We all enjoyed a most informative
presentation from Paul DePuglia from Neutrog learning about the history
of this SA company and about their old and new products. Of course, we
all enjoyed the most generous samples of Strike Back for Orchids.
Members are most fortunate in being able to order the products at
virtually half price and if you have missed the May delivery the next will
be in August. If you have not signed up for this scheme you still can, just
ask a committee member for details. Plants benched were again a delight
to see, still many genres but only a few cymbidiums starting to wake up.
Hopefully next month we will see a lot more. At the last committee
meeting we discussed extending our raffle options with donations from
members. If you have any worthwhile items or plants, not necessarily
orchids, please bring them along as we currently spend more on the
plants than we make in sales of raffle tickets, and it will make things
more interesting! Our Winter Show at Nuriootpa went off well with a
most colourful display, but it was disappointing that it was mainly the
committee, judges and a few diehards doing all the work. We were sadly
let down by the person supposed to be supplying the raffle prizes and

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plants for the trading table and I must thank those members who raided
their own shade houses to provide us with plants for the first day whilst
we sourced additional stock. Our next show is at Golden Grove so I hope
more members will be able to attend and support the club.
-Gloria Chester, President

Birthday Draw: Graeme Hazledine

Lucky Name Badge: Rob Hall

Have you paid your 2023 Membership Fees? We currently

have a small number of members who have not renewed their
membership for 2023. At a recent committee meeting it was noted that
these fees are overdue. Memberships that are not renewed soon will lapse
and therefore those growers will be unable to present plants for show or
sale at our club meetings and shows. Email and posting of Reviews will
also cease. If you are unsure as to whether you have paid fees for 2023,
please contact the club treasurer Rob Hall or Secretary, Rob Albrecht to
confirm your status.

Updated Winter Show Dates: Put In Wednesday 9th August at

5.30pm , judging will start at 6pm , take out Saturday 12th. August 5pm.
Helpers will be needed for set up and Trading Table manning Trading
Table, during shopping hours.

Subscriptions 2023: Fees are 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

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140. If depositing via bank, please add your full name with ‘Sub’ at
the end.

Next Meeting: Craig Miles from Orchids of Distinction will be our

guest speaker. Craig will have a variety of orchid growing supplies
available for sale as well as a selection of plants including
paphiopedilums. Check out what he has available on his web site at -
https://orchidsofdistinction.com.au

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 they 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
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!

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Facebook Page:
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/Gawler_orchid_club

He who fears his small orchids will die, condemns them to

death – Roger Rankin Orchid Wise

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

June
Rob Albrecht, Paul Klose, Gillian Crowther, Jim Cuming,
Karen Fiegert, Kyle Howard, Alan Jabs, Margaret Page, Pauline Rankin,
Pat Sheahan, Kathleen Tregeagle

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.
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, Gloria Chester on 8280 7940

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 WINTER SHOW SCHEDULE 2023
Promotional
Card Class not for Class Genera & Divisional
Promotion – Card Only. First Champions – Money.
Australian Native. **^^++
Epiphyte Species.
Epiphyte Hybrid. Best Champion
Terrestrial Species. Aust. Native. Australian Native.
Terrestrial Hybrid.
Specimen, Seedling.
Cymbidium - Over 90mm.
Red/ Pink.
White/Cream. Best Cymbidium Champion Cymbidium
Yellow/Green.
Brown/Other Colour. Over 90mm. Over 90mm.
Species all sizes.
Specimen, Seedling.
Cymbidium - 60-90mm.
Red/ Pink.
White/Cream. Best Cymbidium Champion Cymbidium
Yellow/Green.
Brown/Other Colour. 60-90mm. 60-90mm.
Specimen, Seedling.
Cymbidium - Under 60mm.
Red/ Pink.
White/Cream. Best Cymbidium Champion Cymbidium
Yellow/Green.
Brown/Other Colour. Under 60mm. Under 60mm.
Specimen, Seedling.

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Paphiopedilum.
Standard. Best Champion
Non-Standard. Paphiopedilum. Paphiopedilum.
Species, Specimen, Seedling.
Laeliinae.
Standard > 60mm.
Standard < 60mm.
Standard Cluster
Non-Standard Cluster Best Cattleya Champion Cattleya
Non-Standard >60mm. and and
Non-Standard <60mm. Other Laeliinae. Other Laeliinae.
Species, Specimen, Seedling.
Oncidiinae.
Oncidium Hybrid. Best Champion
Onc. Hybrid with Odm. In
breeding. Oncidiinae. Oncidiinae.
Other Hybrid
Species, Specimen, Seedling
Zygopetalum &
Intergenerics.
Zygopetalum Hybrid. Best Champion
Zygopetalum or
Intergeneric Hybrid. Zygopetalum Intergeneric.
Species, Specimen, Seedling. Or Intergeneric.
Phalaenopsis/Doritis.**
Standard. Best Champion
Non-Standard Phal/ and/or Dor. Phalaenopsis/Doritis.
Species, Specimen, Seedling.
Dendrobium**
(Other than Aust. Native). Best Den. (Other Champion Den. (Other

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 Than Aust.
Hybrid. Native). Than Aust. Native).
Species, Specimen, Seedling.
Any Other Genus.
Hybrid. Best Champion
Species, Specimen, Seedling. Any Other Genus Any other Genus.

Champion Seedling.
Champion Species.
Champion Specimen.
Division Champions.
** These categories are subject to quantity and quality displayed.
If requirements are not reached, these will be relocated to Any Other
Genus.
^^ The best Australian Native Hybrid in the Show will be eligible to be
nominated for the Ira Butler/Reg Shooter Trophy.
++ The best Australian Native Species in the Show will be eligible to be
nominated
For the Bill Murdoch/ Les Nesbitt Trophy.
The Grand Champion is selected from Genera Champions

A charming orchid is one that I notice; a charming woman is

one who notices me – Roger Rankin Orchid Wise.

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ORCHID OF THE MONTH: THE GENUS PAPHIOPEDILUM

Paphiopedilums are frequently called the Slipper Orchid because of the unique pouch. Those people
who grow African violets can probably grow Paphiopedilums because they require similar conditions.
The genus Paphiopedilum comprises over 60 species. Their habitat ranges from India, Southern
China, South-east Asia to the Philippines and New Guinea. In the early days many of the Slipper
Orchids were classified as Cypripediums. Paphiopedilum (Paphs for short) species grow at medium
altitude in densely shaded rainforests, usually on the forest
floor or in leaf litter on rock faces and sometimes may be
found as epiphytes. Most of them are compact plants and
consist of fleshy, hairy roots and short stems. Some are a
little larger, those being called the mottled leaf forms and
usually have larger flowers. Many of these species are
threatened in their native habitat due to over collecting. The
cultivation of Paphs will depend on their origin but most will
grow in intermediate conditions with part shade. They
prefer to grow in a well-drained mixture and not be kept too
moist. They should not be kept wet, but moist all the year
round. Let’s look in depth at some of the growing aspects.

As with most orchids, many people ask “How often should I

water?” This will depend on whether you grow in a bark mix
or sphagnum moss. Paphs do not like to dry out completely,
so do need more frequent watering than many other
orchids, as they do not have pseudobulbs for water storage.
If you use a bark mix, I find watering once a week is probably enough, whereas if you use sphagnum
moss, you should water only when the top of the moss feels dry. Care should be taken not to over-
water as this can cause root rot. I usually find that by lifting the pot I can judge whether the plant is
wet or dry. Some people who have only a few of these orchids fill a container with tepid water, sit the
plants in that and let the plant soak up the water.

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Paphiopedilum insigne 'Barossa
Pearl' ACM/AOC.
This plant was grown by former club
member Yvonne Burgemeister.
Paphiopedilums are low-light growing orchids. If you
have the bright light, they will remain a normal
green, but if the light is too much you will see a
reddish tinge starting to come into the leaves. Paphs
will generally grow in conditions 15-18°C at night,
which are about the same temperature as we live in,
so if we are comfortable, they will be as well. In
summertime they need to be kept shaded so that
they don’t burn, but they will stand quite high
temperatures for short periods of time if you have
fans circulating the air. I double-pot my Paphs to
keep them at an even temperature. (This means that
the pot that the plant is growing in is placed inside a
larger pot, with nothing between them.)

Fertiliser: a well-balanced orchid fertilizer is

preferred. It is recommended that the plants
be fed weekly at a quarter of the
recommended strength and then be flushed
out with plain water once a month until the
water runs clear at the bottom. Many hybrids
have been made. Some have been less than
good while other crossings are a great
improvement on the species both in vigour
and size of flowers. Compared with some
other genera many have been awarded. If you
wish to have a go at growing some of these, seek good advice. Once I had a very good Paph.
sukhakulii. At the time, I didn’t realise that cutting the stem off after the plant has finished flowering
allows water to get into the hollow stem which then rots the plant, so I lost it. I didn’t learn why until
I visited a grower in Western Australia with thousands of Paphs.

Jim Shaughnessy

Australian Orchid Council award photos are provided courtesy of the AOC Program Library.

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Phalaenopsis Growing Tip
Rob Albrecht shared information from Di Stock on how
she was growing and watering her phalaenopsis
plants. The two plants Di brought in to show members
were showing excellent health and good root growth
after just 3 months of her new watering technique.
Di has been placing the whole pot (up to the top of the
bark) into a fertilizer
water mix to soak
for about 30
minutes once per
week. As you can
see the plants have
responded
positively and were
very, very healthy
and showed strong
new root growth.
The adjacent images show the root growth on Di’s p lants.
Thanks for sharing Di. Your thoughtfulness to share is
much appreciated.
[If you have a phalaenopsis plant – remember that they
need a temperature drop to initiate spike formation – so
place them outside (under cover) for a week or two]
If there are other members who like to follow Di’s example and would be happy to share
their growing tips through “Show and Tell” or a brief article – we know members would
appreciate you sharing.

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Autumn Show Results
Autumn Show 2023 Champion Results
Nomination for Bill Murdoch Trophy ( Best Species )
Den. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Grand Champion
Onc. ( Hearts of Gold x Dr. Desmond ) Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Champion Australian Native ( Epiphyte orTerrestrial )
Den. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Champion Laeliinae
Ctt. Bactia ' Grapewax ' Kyle Howard
Champion Oncidiinae
Onc. ( Hearts of Gold x Dr. Desmond ) Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Champion Paphiopedilum
Paph. Hamana Wave Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Champion Other Genera
Ddc. latifolium var. macranthum Jim Shaughnessy
Champion Open Division
Onc . ( Hearts of Gold x Dr. Desmond ) Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Champion First Division
Ctt Bactia ' Grapewax ' Kyle Howard
Champion Species
Den. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Champion Specimen
Den. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Champion Seedling
Den. ( teretifolium x Den. Hot Coals ) ' Jim Shaughnessy

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OPEN DIVISION
Any Other Genus - Hybrid - Dendrobium
1st Den. ( teretifolium x Hot Coalas ) Jim Shaughnessy
2nd Den. Australian Purple Pepper Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Any Other Genus - Hybrid - Phalaenopsis
1st Phal. Chiang Xen Violin Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Australian Native Epiphyte Species
1st D. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Australian Native Specimen or Specimen Pot
1st Den. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Australian Native Terrestrial Species
1st Ptst. coccina Steve Howard
Australian Native Terestrial -Hybrid
1st Ptst. x furcillata Steve Howard
Best Australian Native
D. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Best Laeliinae
C. Caudebec Candy Steve Howard
Best Oncidiinae
Onc. ( Hearts of Gold x Doctor Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Best Other Genera
Ddc. latifolium var. macranthum Jim Shaughnessy
Best Paphiopedilum
Paph. Hamana Wave Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Laeliinae Hybrid Cluster
1st Ctt. Valentine Day ‘Aart’ Peter & Marilyn Aigner-Muehler
2nd Ctt. Valentine Day Peter & Marilyn Aigner-Muehler
Laeliinae Non-Standard Hybrid

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1st Lc. Tropical Pointer ' Cheetah ' P & M Aigner-Muehler
2nd C. ( Lulu x Interglossa ) Jim Shaughnessy
Laeliinae Standard Hybrid Over 100mm
1st C. Caudebec Candy Steve Howard
2nd C. Hawaiian Wedding Song ' Virgin ' P & M Aigner-Muehler
Laeliinae Standard Hybrid Under 100mm
1st C. Precious Jewel ' H + R ' Steve Howard
2nd C. Diane Diehm Steve Howard
Oncidiinae Hybrid over 60mm
1st Onc. ( Hearts of Gold x Doctor Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
2nd Dgma. Star Shot ' Bashom ' Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Oncidiinae Hybrid under 60mm
1st Onsa. Kaiulani Steve Howard
Oncidiinae Species
1st Onc. micropogon Jim Shaughnessy
2nd Milt. clowesii Steve Howard
Other Genera - Specimen
1st Sngl. longifolia Peter & Marilyn Aigner-Muehler
Other Genera – Seedling
1st Den. ( teretifolium x Hot Coals ) Jim Shaughnessy
Other Genera - Species
1st Ddc. latifolium var. macranthum Jim Shaughnessy
2nd Coel. speciosa ' Java Torm ' Jim Shaughnessy

Paphiopedilum - Non Standard Shape

1st Paph. Hamana Wave Maureen & Graeme Hazledine

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2nd Paph. Manning Park Maureen & Graeme Hazledine

FIRST DIVISION
Australian Native Epiphyte Species
1st Liparis swensonii Kyle Howard
Australian Native Terrestrial Species
1st Ptst. laxa Kyle Howard
BEST CYMBIDIUM (Any Size)
Cym. Autumn Wonder Robert Pfitzner
Cymbidium (All sizes & Colours)
1st Cym. Autumn Wonder ' Sue ' Robert Pfitzner
2nd Cym. Enzan Summer Gloria Chester
Laeliinae Hybrid Cluster
1st Ctt. Bactia ' Grapewax ' Kyle Howard
2nd C. ( Doris Schindler x Kew ) Rosemary Phillips
Laeliinae Non-Standard Hybrid
1st C. ( Makaha Gold x Ctt. Chocolate Drop Rosemary Phillips
2nd Lc. Interceps Kyle Howard
Laeliinae Standard Hybrid Over 100mm
1st C. Caudebec Kyle Howard
2nd Bc. Berangere ' Avril ' Rosemary Phillips
Laeliinae Standard Hybrid Under 100mm
1st Ctt. Browniae ' Riga ' Gloria Chester

Oncidiinae Hybrid over 60mm

1st Milt. Bluntii Kyle Howard
2nd Milt. Honolulu ' Stormy ' Kyle Howard

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Oncidiinae Hybrid under 60mm
1st Oncsa. Kaiulani Kyle Howard
Oncidiinae Species
2nd Onc. excavatum Kyle Howard
Zygopetalinae - Any Other Hybrid
1st Zba. Kiwi Kyle Howard

SECOND DIVISION
BEST CYMBIDIUM (Any Size)
BEST Cym. Osbourne May Weibel
Cymbidium (All sizes & Colours)
1st Cym. Osbourne May Weibel

Grand Champion Autumn

Show; Den. bigibbum
grown by Graeme &
Maureen Hazledine

Champion First Division:

Ctt Bactia ‘Grapewax’.
Grown by Kyle Howard

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MAY MONTHLY FLORAL RESULTS
Orchid of the Night
Den. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Orchid of Open Division
Den. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Orchid of First Division
Ctt. Browniae ‘ Riga ‘ Graham Hein
Orchid of Second Division
C. Ovation ‘ Richard Ken & Rhonda Stock
Popular Vote Open Division
Paph. Hamana Wave Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Popular Vote First Division
Ctt. Browniae Riga Graham Hein
Popular Vote Second Division
C. Ovation ‘ Richard Ken & Rhonda Stock
Popular Vote of the Night
Paph. Hamana Wave Maureen & Graeme Hazledine

Open Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
1st Den. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Laeliinae - Non Standard Hybrid
1st Lc. Tropical Pointer ' Cheetah ' P & M Aigner-Muehler
Laeliinae - Standard over 100mm
1st C. Hawaiian Wedding Song ' Virgin ' P & M Aigner-Muehler
Laeliinae - Standards Hybrid Cluster
1st Ctt. Valentine Day ' Aart ' P & M Aigner-Muehler
2nd Ctt. Valentine Day Peter & Marilyn Aigner-Muehler
Other Genera - Hybrid not listed elsewhere
1st Phal. Chian Xen Violin Rob & Lyn Albrecht
2nd Den.. Australian Purple Pepper Rob & Lyn Albrecht
3rd Den. Tweetas x Wamberal Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Other Genera - Species not listed elsewhere

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 1st Sngl. longifolia Peter & Marilyn Aigner-Muehler
Paphiopedilum - Non Standard
1st Paph. Hamana Wave Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Best Specimen
1st Den. bigibbum Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
2nd Sngl. longifolia Peter & Marilyn Aigner-Muehler

First Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
1st Den. Pintery x Hilda Poxon Wendy & Michael Lodge
Cymbidium under 60 White/Cream/Yellow/Green
1st Cym. Autumn Wonder Robert Pfitzner
Laeliinae - Standard over 100mm
1st Bc. Berangere Rosemary Phillips
Laeliinae - Standard under 100mm
1st C. Deception Drop Rosemary Phillips
Laeliinae - Standards Hybrid Cluster
1st Ctt. Browniae ' Riga ' Graham Hein
2nd Ctt. Browniae ' Riga ' Gloria Chester
3rd C. ( Doris Schindler x Kew ) Rosemary Phillips
Oncidiinae - Hybrid Under 60mm
1st Oncsa . Sweet Sugar ' Million Dollar ' Wendy & Michael Lodge
2nd Ctd. Kalibri Graham Hein
Oncidiinae - Species
2nd Onc. lindleyii maculatum Wendy & Michael Lodge
Other Genera - Species not listed elsewhere
1st Sngl. longifolia Graham Hein
Zygopetalinae - Hybrid
1st Z. BG. White Graham Hein
2nd Z. Warringal Wonder Wendy & Michael Lodge
Best Specimen
1st Sngl. longifolia Graham Hein

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Second Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
1st Den. bowmanii Alan & Carol Jabs
Cymbidium under 60 Red/Pink/Brown
1st Cym. Osbourne Mike Gray & Xuan Vu
Laeliinae - Species
1st L. anceps May Weibel
Laeliinae - Standard over 100mm
1st C. Ovation ' Richard ' Ken & Rhonda Stock
2nd Rlc. Deception Monarch Ken & Rhonda Stock
3rd Bc. Pastoral Innocense Mike Gray & Vu Xuan
Other Genera - Hybrid not listed elsewhere
1st Ctsm. Doctor Desmon Wollard Alan & Carol Jabs
Paphiopedilum - Non Standard
1st Paph. Oodnadata Mix Mike Gray & Xuan Vu
Best Specimen
1st Cym. Osbourne Mike Gray & Xuan Vu

Orchid of 1st Div: Ctt.

Browniae ‘Riga ‘
Graham Hein

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 Orchid of 2nd Div: C.
Ovation ‘ Richard
Ken & Rhonda Stock

Enjoyably orchid growing consists not of having good orchids

but of flowering what you have well – Roger Rankin Orchid
Wise

Culture Notes: June

Natives
Watering: Mounts daily. Pots weekly. Small pots twice weekly
depending on weather. Drier conditions for hot cold types.
Feeding: Top up old pots with some dolomite lime to reduce acidity.
Fertilising slows up with the onset of cooler weather and general slowing
down of plant’s metabolism.
Pest/Disease: Keep water out of new growths. Caterpillars attack new
growths as well. Brown fungal spots common on recent growth.
Preventative spraying with fungicides can help.
General: Increase light levels. Most natives initiate new season’s spikes
this month. Show plants best hung. Good time to repot and divide
Sarcochilus.

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Cymbidiums
Watering: Weekly depending on conditions. Natural rainfall sufficient
towards month end. Cooling weather reduces evaporation rates.
Feeding: Higher potash. Winter flowering varieties in spike now. Good
time to add Epsom salts and Seasol.
Pest/Disease: 2 spotted mites prevalent. Water under leaves to reduce
them or use miticides. Sprinkle slug pellets to avoid damage to new
spikes.
General: Place stakes in pots as spikes become evident as a reminder.
Spray for pests whilst spikes small to avoid damage. Good month to
divide off plants missed earlier. Restrict to non-flowering plants though.

Zygopetalums
Watering: Same as Cymbidiums.
Feeding: Weekly, high potassium as new leads fill out.
Pest/Disease: Caterpillars relish soft new growth and developing
spikes Inspect frequently. Hand removal sufficient. Use Dipel if
infestation bad.
General: Keep water out of new growth. Early spikes start from now.
Increase light levels and air movement. Spray with fungicides as
preventative for spotting on leaves. Hard roof cover advisable over winter
months.

Cattleyas
Watering: Weekly and easing off towards month end. Dry out plants
before watering.
Feeding: High potash for bifoliate clusters as they develop for autumn
flowering. Nothing for plants that have flowered as they are now resting.

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Pests/Disease: Ants can be an issue eating sheaths and buds as food
becomes scarce. Use dusts or ant rid. Inspect new roots for pest activity.
Cockroaches relish green tips.
General: Water and feed plants that have active root tips. Those that
seal off are resting. Watch out for root tips being eaten overnight and act.
Usually slugs and cockroaches.

Oncidiums
Watering: 2 times per week for mounts, weekly for pots. General
drying trend from now.
Feeding: Usually high potash as many will be showing spikes. Feed
weakly as oncids are not gross feeders.
Pests/Diseases: Usually free this time of year although caterpillars will
take out a spike before it even gets out of sheath.
General: Hang for maximum light. Oncids with smaller new growths
can still be divided this month. Keep cool afterwards though. Flowering
peaks over late autumn. Mice can be an issue. Baiting required.

Paphiopedilums:
Watering: 2 times per week. Rainwater best.
Feeding: Every second watering.
Pests/Diseases: Usually free of pests and disease.
General: Flush pots in between fertilising. They resent salt build up in
the mix. Increase light levels. Many in spike now. Keep water out of
crown for those in spike as prone to rot.

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Misc Genera:
Watering: Weekly should be sufficient.
Feeding: Most in growth mode. Higher nitrogen for those in growth. If
canes or psuedobulbs have matured, then reduce nitrogen and increase
potassium.
Pests/Diseases: Slugs will be active in the pots even if dry. Check for
snail trails and treat. Clean up plants now that are to be shown.
General: Many genera start spiking. Keep these under cover. Note
cooling weather will mean many will go into resting stage. An area of
good light under cover suits these orchids.

General Advice: Start

a baiting and trapping programme as rats and mice
numbers will be bad this season as are ants. Ensure plenty of cover
available for show plants to avoid weather damage to blooms. Check
shade house for those dry spots after rain as these plants will not get any
water. With cooling weather and increasing humidity, fungal issues such
as botrytis become more prevalent.

An automatic system is the knack of so arranging your

glasshouse that you don’t have to experience what is
happening inside – Roger Rankin Orchid Wise

GDOC 24 June 2023

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

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

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

S.A. Orchid Fair – 10 – 11 June 2023

At the Campbelltown Function Centre, Montacute Road,
Rostrevor

Dates for your Diary

Winter Show @ Golden Grove Village Shopping Centre, August 9th
to August 12th
Wednesday August 9th; Setup from 4:15PM, put in 5:30-6PM, Judging
from 6:00PM. Take out Saturday August 12th 5PM

Spring Show @ Hollywood Plaza, Sept 20th to 23rd (Pending

confirmation)
Wednesday Sept 20th; Setup from 4:15PM, put in 5:30-6PM, Judging
from 6PM, Take out Saturday 23rd 5PM

GDOC 25 June 2023

 Club Programme for 2023
July Auction
August Phil Smoult: Smoult Horticultural
Supplies
September Hands on Night: Steve Howard;
Dendrobium Speciosum
October Kyle Howard: Victorian Terrestrial
Orchids
November Jim Shaughnessy: Growing
Dendrochilum & Coelogyne Orchids
December Christmas Dinner & Presentation
Night

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Other Orchid Clubs –Where & when they meet:

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 Carrikalinga 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

GDOC 27 June 2023

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

Next Monthly Meeting

Thursday June 8th
8-00PM

Topic:
Craig Miles
Orchid sales & supplies

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

GDOC 28 June 2023