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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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There were 69 entries in the January Virtual Voting Competition. There were 16 entries in Novice, 21 in the Intermediate and 32 in the Open Sections. The winners are:

Masdevallia Hot Shot ‘Tiger Tail’

Novice Section: Masdevallia Hot Shot ‘Tiger Tail’ Grower: A Bobik

Wilsonara Hilo Firecracker ‘Bling’

Intermediate Section: Wilsonara Hilo Firecracker ‘Bling’ – Grower: J Derham

Encylia baculus

Slc Hazel Boyd ‘Elizabeth’

Open Section: A tie between Encylia baculus and Slc Hazel Boyd ‘Elizabeth’ both grown by E Kelly

Congratulations all!

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There were 79 entries in the December Virtual Voting Competition. There were 17 entries in Novice, 23 in the Intermediate and 39 in the Open Sections. The winners are:

Dendrobium Aridang Blue

Wilsonara Hilo Firecracker ‘Bling’

Masdevallia Swallow ‘Spotted Beauty’

Novice: Dendrobium Adriang Blue – D Johnson
Intermediate: Wilsonara Hilo Firecracker ‘Bling’ – J Derham
Open: Masdevallia Swallow ‘Spotted Beauty’ – S Craven

Congratulations all!

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The Co-Presidents and committee members of the Southern Suburbs Orchid Society wish all of our members and followers a very merry Christmas during the festive season.

We look forward to enjoying seeing our members at our monthly meetings, starting with the first of these on Wednesday 4th February, 2026. More information will be posted as we get closer to this date.

(Dendrobium softcane) Christmas Cheers to you all!

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Judges Vote and Best in Open

Masdevallia coccinea ‘La Ronde’ – A Priddle

Popular Vote

Masdevallia Falcata ‘El Globo’ – C Trainor

Best in Intermediate

Lycaste macama Dark – V Cinege

Best in Novice and Seedling Flowering for the First Time

Oncidium Tolumnia Golden Sunset ‘Brown’ – V Sawant

Club Cultural Certificate

Coelogyne mooreana ‘Westonbirt’ – C Scerri

Congratulations to all!

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