Southern Suburbs Orchid Society Inc.

Judges Vote and Best in Open Section – Rossiogossum grande #3 – C Trainor

Rossioglossum grande #3

Popular Vote – Cattleya (Monte Elegante x caudebec) – C Trainor

Cattleya (Monte Elegante x caudebec)

Best in Intermediate Section – Cattleya intermedia var alba ‘Breakeridge Snow’ – V Cinege

Cattleya intermedia var alba ‘Breakeridge Snow’

Best in Novice Section – Prostechea Edith Arakawa ‘Sophie’

Prostechea Edith Arakawa ‘Sophie’

Best Seedling Shown for the First Time – Paph Hilo Sweet Citron x Hilo Platinum – V Hayes

Paph Hilo Sweet Citron x Hilo Platinum

Congratulations to all!

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Monthly Members Meeting and SSOS Autumn Show | Wednesday 6th May 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm). Guest speaker: Michael Coker

• Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

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There were 58 entries in the April Virtual Voting Competition. There were 13 entries in Novice, 15 in the Intermediate and 30 in the Open Sections. The winners are:

Blc Magic Guess x Little Toshie

Dendrobium Lichenastrum

Cahuzacara Pink Doll

Novice:Blc Magic Guess x Little Toshie – D Johnson
Intermediate: Dendrobium Lichenastrum – J Derham
Open: Cahuzacara Pink Doll – C Scerri

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Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 1st April 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm) Guest Speakers: Val Cinege reporting on her latest orchid travels and Craig will discuss Cattleyas and there may be an early visit from the Easter Bunny.

• Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

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There were 57 entries in the March Virtual Voting Competition. There were 12 entries in Novice, 15 in the Intermediate and 30 in the Open Sections. The winners are:

Bl Richard Mueller x Bc Gulfshore’s Beauty

Wilsonara Speckled Apple ‘Malika’

Cattleya Guttata Alba x Self

Novice:   –  Bl. Richard Meuller x Bc. Gulfshore’s Beauty – D Johnson
Intermediate:  Wilsonara Speckled Apple ‘Malika’ – J Derham
Open:  – Cattleya Guttata Alba x Self – E Kelly

Congratulations to all!

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Judges Vote, Best in Open – Cattleya loddigessii ‘Impassionata’ – C&G Trainor

Popular Vote – Miltonia Goodale Moir ‘Golden Wonder’ – D Johnson

Best in Intermediate – Oncidium Tiger Crow ‘Golden Girl’ – V Cinege

Best in Novice – Dendrobium Pepper Red ‘Orchid World’ – D Johnson

Best Seedling Shown for the First Time – Paphiopedilum Hilo Sweet Citron ‘Light Pouch’ x Hilo Platinum ‘Double Platinum’ – V Hayes

Congratulations to all!

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Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 4th March 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm) Craig and Chris will be potting up seedlings from a compot ‘Cymbidium Copper Wall ‘Copper Queen’ x Gwen Thomas ‘Sunburst’ which will be sold to members as the 2026 Seedling

• Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

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There were 69 entries in the February Virtual Voting Competition. There were 12 entries in Novice, 21 in the Intermediate and 36 in the Open Sections. The winners are:

Blc. Toshie Flare ‘Carmela’ x Sc. Lana Coryell ‘Judy’

Stanhopea Spindleriana 1

Epidendrum Pacific Sparkler ‘Fireworks’ HCC

Novice Section: Blc Toshie Flare ‘Carmela’ x Sc Lana Coryell ‘Judy’ – Grower: P Coluccio
Intermediate Section: Stanhopea Spindleriana – Grower: M Fraraccio
Open Section: Epidendrum Pacific Sparkler ‘Fireworks’ HCC – Grower: T Liston

Well done everyone!

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Best in Novice: Brassidium Golden Gamine ‘White Night’ – D Johnson
Best in Intermediate: Zygo. Artur Elle x Elfin Jade – A Randle
Best in Open and Judges Vote: Stanhopea nigroviolacea – C Scerri

Joint Popular Vote winners: Stanhopea nigroviolacea – C Scerri and Vanda Cherry Blossom – C Trainor
Club Cultural Certificate: Liparis coelogynoides – C Trainor

Congratulations to everyone!

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When:  Wednesday 4th February, 2026 – 7.30 p.m. start
Where: N.G.Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin. (Melways Ref. Map 77: D6)

Sharpen your pencils and sharpen your  minds. Our resident MC Peter Jeffery and adjudicator Craig Trainor will host our annual pizza trivia night and open up the first of many exciting monthly meetings for 2026.

• Early session: Bring along your questions and/or problem plants. This session will start at 7:00 p.m.

Visitors and interested guests are always welcome, so remember to bring a friend – bring many!

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