Southern Suburbs Orchid Society Inc.

At most SSOS meetings, members have an opportunity to ‘bench’ their flowering orchids for judging. There are three sections in which members can enter the competition which include:

Novice | Intermediate | Open

SSOS allows its members to vote for their favourite plant on show at each monthly meeting as well.

On most occasions, what the “people” like is vastly different to what the Judges like, but occasionally everyone agrees!

• June Winners:

Cattleya Lana Coryell ‘Alex L’

Monnierara Millenium Magic ‘Witchraft’

Winner of Judges Vote was Cattleya Lana Coryell ‘Alex L’ and the Popular Vote went to Monnierara Millenium Magic ‘Witchcraft’.

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Masdevallia falcata

Masdevallia Coccinea ‘Blanca’

Masdevallia Falcata ‘Donna’

Masdevallia falcata ‘Yellow Cake’

Masdevallia Rubicon Torbott

Masdevallia Harlequin

Masdevallia Harlequin x Charisma

Masdevallia Carol Tarlow ‘Beenak’

Masdevallia Bridie ‘Dawn Moon’ x triangularis

Masdevallia Sundancer x Red Hot Chilli

Masdevallia Sunrise Falcon

The following information about Masdevallias originates from Brian Milligan, entitled “Masdevallias Are Blooming” is from Orchids in Victoria, 2000. Milligan explains that “Masdevallias are popular because they make small, compact, easily managed pot-plants, a distinct advantage for those with limited growing space and a declining interest in repotting huge Cymbidium plants. A Masdevallia collection will provide an assortment of colourful blooms every day of the year. Some species flower only once a year, but others have a succession of flowers, while many hybrids flower several times throughout the year”.

• For further information see our Orchid Care: Masdevallias page.
• See also our Masdevallia photo gallery.

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Bulbophyllum ornattisimum putidum

bulbophyllum ornatissimum

bulbophyllum annandellei

Bulbophyllum laxiflorum

Bulbophyllum

bulbophyllum ornatissimum x putidum

Bulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann ‘Buckleberry’

Bulbophyllum’s have more than 2000 known species and is the largest genus in the orchid family. Some occur in tropical and subtropical countries around the world with the largest concentration in the Guinea areas with over 600 species to be found. Others can be found in Asia, Africa, America and Brazil. In Australia there are over 20 species and can be found in rain forest areas from northern Queensland through to the Clyde River in NSW. For further information see our Orchid Care: Bulbophyllum page.

• See photos of Bulbophyllums in our Other Genera photo gallery.

For further information on Bulbophyllums and other orchid varieties, see the Orchid Societies Council of Victoria (OSCOV) Website under the section Articles & Resources.

• For further information about orchid care at Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS) or membership inquiries, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

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Each year three of the Victorian ‘southern’ clubs meet for a Three-Way Autumn Challenge. This years challenge will be on Friday 10th May, 2019 commencing at 7.00 pm.

Each year the sponsorship of the Invitational Show challenge rotates through the three clubs. This year’s challenge will be hosted by Dandenong and District Orchid Club.

• Venue: Administration Building, Showgrounds, Bennet Street, Dandenong.

The clubs invited are:

• Dandenong & District Orchid Club
• Southern Suburbs Orchid Society; and
• Mornington Peninsula Orchid Society

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