Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc.

REVIEW
February 2022
Post Print Approved 100002180

February Monthly Meeting Cancelled.

AGM to be held on March 10th prior regular
monthly meeting subject to Covid-19
Restrictions.

Although the club will not be asking members

for proof of vaccination, it is requested that
members who have not yet been vaccinated,
with respect to all members, please do not
attend meetings.
 GAWLER DISTRICTS ORCHID CLUB REVIEW

Patron Dr. Bruce Eastick

President Trevor Lehmann
Secretary Murray Page
Treasurer Rob Albrecht
Immediate Past President Robert Pfitzner
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

Club Correspondence to:

PO Box 32 GAWLER, S.A. 5118
Phone enquiries to
President Ph. 0418 231 794
Secretary Ph. 8250 0689
Editor Ph. 82544253
CONTENTS
Committee News & Happening with members………………….. 03-09
December results……………………..………………………… 09-13
Culture Notes, Ads, Programme, Dates for Diary, Other Clubs…14-19

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 UNDER INSURANCE GUIDELINES ALL MEMBERS AND
COMMITTEE ATTENDING ANY FUNCTION OR MEETING
HELD BY THE CLUB MUST NOW SIGN AN ATTENDANCE
BOOK BY NAME AND SIGNATURE

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 author. Kyle Howard – Editor. Flower of the month – digital image by
Kyle Howard.

Complaints/Suggestions
As in all Clubs and Associations, there are times when
members are not completely satisfied with events, which occur
from time to time. The Gawler Districts Orchid Club is no
exception. If at any time you have a complaint or suggestions,
please submit it in writing to the Committee with your
signature.
President Trevor Lehmann has arranged a suggestion box for
members to put suggestions. This is your Club, the committee
need to know what you want including topics and Guest
Speakers, for example.

Committee News:
To be conducted under the COVID-19 Safe Plan Requirements
as advised in the July 2020 Newsletter:
- On arrival, hand sanitiser will be provided at the entrance
- All present are to sign the insurance book as required as well
as an attendance record with name, phone, E-Mail address and
time of arrival/departure.

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- Physical Distancing of 1.5m is to be in place at ALL times.
- Peter Aigner-Muehler is the Clubs Covid Marshall.
- There will be NO Popular Vote.
- Covid-19 permitting, there will be a light supper.
- Plants are to be set up in the Supper Room for Judging.
Maximum persons allowed in the room at one is 18 and cannot
exceed this.

Subscriptions 2022: These have been set by the Committee to

be the same as pre Covid: SINGLE $25-00. JOINT/FAMILY
$30-00. Those who receive the “REVIEW via email, will
receive a $5 discount. Payment can be made to the Treasurer at
monthly meetings, posted to P.O box 32 Gawler 5118 or paid
directly into the Clubs 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.

Life membership: In terms of Constitution Clause 5, a

recommendation has been present and accepted by the
Committee for a vote to be taken prior to AGM for LIFE
MEMBERSHIP to be granted to Robert Pfitzner. Robert joined
the club in 2002 and was appointed Committee in 2004 to fill a
casual vacancy. In 2006, he was elected President of the Club
and held this position until 2019. He was IPP in 2020 and has
remained on our committee send then as Junior Vice President

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and continues to be an active member, currently undertaking
the position on the door to ensure that all present sign the
insurance & covid-19 book. A two-thirds majority of those
present in person or by proxy and voting, which shall be done
by ballot, shall be necessary to elect a membership to Life
Membership. Voting slips will be available prior AGM.

Nominations for 2022:

President Trevor Lehmann

Vice President Peter Aigner-Muehler & Robert Pfitzner
(Snr and Jr Vice President to be appointed to Committee)
Secretary Robert Albrecht
Treasurer Robert Hall
Committee 1YR Rosemary Phillips & One Vacancy
Committee 2YR Gloria Chester, Peter Steyn & One
Vacancy
NO BALLOT WILL BE REQURIED.

December Christmas Monthly Meeting: We are again

pleased to have our PATRON, Dr Bruce Eastick, attend our
meeting and presented the trophies to the winners of 2021.

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Dr. Bruce Eastick Trophy; Overall Aggregate Winner:
Steve Howard

Aggregate Point Winners:

Open Division: Steve Howard
First Division: Kyle Howard
Second Division: Ken & Rhonda Stock
A & D Garner Trophy (Encouragement Award) May Weibel
John Howard Trophy (Champion Sarc) Steve Howard
Graham & Sue Zerbe Trophy (Best Seedling) Steve Howard

Following the presentation, President Trevor invited Robert

Pfitzner to present to Dr. Eastick, a painting of an orchid
suitably inscribed in appreciation of being Club Patron for 40
years (Currently 41). Secretary Murray then advised member
that although now 94, Dr Eastick has advised he will continue
as Patron in 2022 as required.
Following our normal monthly meeting & Christmas raffle
draw, the president thanks all for attending and providing
prizes for the raffle and donations to the charity box.
Compliments of the season, good growing in 2022 and a safe
return home. Following the close of the meeting, a light supper
was served ad we thank John Howard & Peter Aigner-Muehler
for arranging this.

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Neutrog: To anyone wishing to have their email address
forwarded to Neutrog, please contact Treasurer, Rob Albrecht
on robertalbrecht30@gmail.com. For further information,
please refer to the “June” REVIEW.

Payments to Members: Gawler District Orchid Club is now

registered for Electronic Banking and will limit the amount of
cash that is used. In future all payments to members will either
be by cheque or Direct Debit. NO cash payments will be made.
Members who wish use Direct Debit will need to supply a
BSB and Account Number to the Treasurer. Please have this
these banking details at our next club meeting, alternatively
email me at robertalbrecht30@gmail.com

Plants on Tables at Monthly Meetings: Members have

requested that plants remain on the table for 15/20 minutes
after close of meeting to enable them to see the plants. Your
assistance in this regard would be appreciated. These plants are
for VIEWING ONLY, PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH.

Review via E-Mail: The Club can now send out the
‘REVIEW’ by e-mail. If you wish to be added to the list,
please send a request to the Editor, Kyle Howard. This will

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ensure we have your correct E-Mail, and the Editor can
advise the Secretary to cancel your hard copy.
GawlerDistrictOrchidClub@hotmail.com

Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/GawlerOrchids

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

Over watering causes almost half an orchids ill, and under

watering the other half– Roger Rankin Orchid Wise.

What’s Happening With the Members?

Happy Birthday to the Following:-
Mary Heddle Kenneth Hinsliff Eve Howard
Trevor Lehmann Peter Lukeman Chee Ng
Graham Semmler

To any member who has been unwell recently we hope you

will be joining us next meeting, we are looking forward to
having you back with us. Birthday & Get Well Wishes can
only be acknowledged if the information is passed on to Mary
82557348.

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Travel can broaden the mind; especially if you can stop off at a
few orchid nurseries- Roger Rankin Orchid Wise.
December Results;

Orchid of the Night

Milt. phymatochila Steve Howard
Orchid of Open Division
Milt. phymatochila Steve Howard
Orchid of First Division
Onc. Splinter x sphacelatum Kyle Howard
Orchid of Second Division
Onc. sphacelatum Mike & Xuan Gray
Seedling of the Night
Sarco. ceciliae Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Open Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
Sarco. dilatatus Steve Howard
Sarco. ceciliae Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Sarco. ceciliae Steve Howard
Cymbidium under 60- any other colour
Cym. Little Beauty ' Ace of Spades ' Steve Howard
Laeliinae - Cluster
Epi. Wedding Valley Steve Howard
Laeliinae - Species
Enc. atrorubens Steve Howard
Oncidiinae - Hybrid > 60mm
Rrm. Swan's Dew Steve Howard

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Oncidiinae - Species
Milt. Phymatochila Steve Howard
Onc. sphacelatum Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Hybrid
Acr. Hsinying Ramosa Steve Howard
Den. Roy Tokunaga Steve Howard
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Species
Den. Lindleyi Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Phal. luedemannia Steve Howard
Max. paranaensis Steve Howard
Paphiopedilum – Species
Paph. delenatii Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Zygopetalinae - Hybrid
Z. Debbie De Mellow ' Honolulu Bay ' Peter & Marilyn
Aigner-Muehler Z. Dwebbie De Mellow
' Honolulu Bay ' Peter & Marilyn Aigner-Muehler
Pbt. Kiwi Sunrise Peter & Marilyn Aigner-Muehler
First Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
Cym. Suave Wendy & Michael Lodge
Laeliinae - Species
Enc. atrarubens Kyle Howard
Enc. hanburyi Rosemary Phillips
Oncidiinae - Hybrid > 60mm
Onc. Splinter x sphacelatum Kyle Howard
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Hybrid
Phal. I - Hsin Sesame Kyle Howard

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Phal. KI Beauty Rosemary Phillips
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Species
Coel. Flaccida Wendy & Michael Lodge

Second Division
Cymbidium 60 - 90mm - any other colour
Cym. Medallion x Etta Barlow ' Del Rey ' Peter Steyn
Cymbidium over 90mm White Cream Yellow Green
Cym. Dr. Lloyd Hawkinson ' Piedmont ' Peter Steyn
Cymbidium under 60- any other colour
Cym. Black Stump Gloria Chester
Cym. Bunyip ' Precious Memories ' Gloria Chester
Cym. Mad Magic Gloria Chester

Cymbidium under 60 Red Pink Brown

Cym. canaliculatum x Fairy Jewel Kenneth Hinsliff
Cymbidium under 60 White Cream Yellow Green
Cym. Sweet Lime Gloria Chester
Laeliinae - Cluster
Gct. Brand New Susie ' Karalee ' Valerie Clee
Epi. Topaz Delight ' Carmine ' Kenneth Hinsliff
Oncidiinae - Species
Onc. phacelatum Mike Gray & Xuan Vu
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Hybrid
Phrag. grande ' Chinaman ' Mike Gray & Xuan Vu
Biff. harrisoniae Gloria Chester
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Species

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Phal. unknown May Weibel
Phal. unknown Rosealee Davey

Registrars Report: A good selection of genera was put on

display in Open Division with 18 plants benched. The eventual
winner was Milt. phymatochila, owned by Steve Howard. Two
very nice spikes with many branches. The shape of the flowers
was unusual compared to the standard shapes we are used to
seeing. The background colour was yellow with brown
blotches. The lips were of a solid white. In First Division, here
were only 7 plants benched with the winner being Onc.
Splinter x sphacelatum, grown by Kyle Howard. A lovely
display of yellow flowers with brown/red striping on a handful
of tall spikes, this was a nice eye-catching plant. In Second
Division, there were 14 plants benched including some
Cymbidiums which are late to flower. The winner was a very
nice Onc. Sphacelatum, grown by Mike Gray & Xuan Vu. very
typical of the species with 4 very floriferous spikes of small
flowers. The flowers were yellow with brown blotches, the
labellum a solid yellow. Thanks to all those that brought in
plants to make a lovely display for the final meeting of 2021.
– Graeme Hazledine Registrar of Judges.

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He who can tell others how to grow orchids is wise; he who
grows them himself is mighty– Roger Rankin Orchid Wise.

Culture Notes: Culture Notes: February

Group Watering Feeding Pest and General

disease Advice

Natives Mounts 1 Slow Keep Last month

to 2 times release or water out to re pot
per day. bloom of new terrestrials.
Pots booster growths. Additional
twice types. Feed Fungal shade for
weekly, weekly as problem sarcochilus
more if many in called boil if very hot.
pots small new prevalent Sitting
or growth now. Pull plants in
condition now. A bit sheathing saucer of
s hot. of higher bracts water
nitrogen ok from helps.
at this leaves of Stake or tie
stage, recently unruly
don’t matured dendrobiu
overdo it. growths if m canes so
susceptibl they are
e. straight.

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Cymbidium 2 to 4 Balanced 2 spotted Mist leaves
s times per to higher mites in the
week potash. increase as evening
dependin Good time weather when hot to
g on to add dries. cool them
condition Epsom Water down. Now
s. Can be salts and under is the time
daily Seasol. leaves to temp drops
during Seasol reduce needed to
heat helps them them. Eco assist spike
events. cope with oil initiation.
high sprayed
temps. fortnightly
will
control
them.
Zygopetalu 2 to 4 Weekly, Caterpillar Keep water
m times per high s relish out of new
week. potassium soft new growth in
as new growth. hot
leads fill Inspect weather.
out. frequently.
Hand
removal
sufficient.
Cattleyas 2 to 4 High Ants can Stake show
times per potash for be an plants now
week bifoliate issue for best
clusters as eating presentatio
they sheaths n.

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 develop for and buds
autumn as food
flowering. becomes
scarce.
Use dusts
or ant rid.
Oncidiums. 2 to 4 Last month Usually Hang for
times per for higher free this maximum
week. Up nitrogen time of light.
to twice based year. Oncids
daily or feeding as with
more for psuedobulb smaller
mounts. s mature new
Mist roots growths
not plant. can still be
divided this
month.
Keep cool
afterwards
though.
Paphs 2 to 4 Every Usually Flush pots
times per second free of in between
week. watering. pests and fertilising.
Rainwate disease. They resent
r best. salt build
up in the
mix.
Additional
shade
needed

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 over the
worst of
summer

Misc genera 2 to 4 Most in Slugs will

times per growth be active
week, mode. in the pots
dependin Higher even if
g on pot nitrogen dry.
size. for those in Check for
Bigger growth. If snail trails
the pot canes or and treat.
the less psuedobulb
they need s have
watering. matured,
then reduce
nitrogen
and
increase
potassium.
General Avoid over watering during heat. Fine misting or
advice fogging with good air movement is more effective
and avoids root problems associated with over
watering. Once fruit trees are finished mice and
rats are looking for their next favourite
food...orchids. set baits now to avoid losses.
Steve Howard

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Programme for 2022:
March AGM followed by Monthly Meeting
April onwards TBA

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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

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 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 Mob. 0418 82221

Other Orchid Clubs –Where & when they meet:

SOME CLUBS MAY BE SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19
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 2pm 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 the Uniting
Church building, 312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Brooklyn Park on the
3rd Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm.
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.

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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: - Meets at the Enfield Community
Centre 540 Regency Rd., on the 1st Thursday of the Month at 8pm.
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
14th Street Gawler

Next Monthly Meeting

Meeting Cancelled

Topics:
AGM Cancelled
Monthly Meeting Cancelled

Regular Features:
- Plant Benching & Judging
- Lucky Name Badge (Must be wearing)
- Birthday Draw: January & February
- Raffle; Prizes donated by Cobb & Co
- Supper; Tea and Coffee will be available after meeting in guidelines
with Covid 19 restrictions

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