Southern Suburbs Orchid Society Inc.

SSOS Stand at OSCOV 2018 Orchid Spectacular

RLC Burdekin Storm Midnight

Cymbidium Sarah Jean ‘White’

Dendrobium speciosum

As a member of the Orchid Societies Council of Victoria (OSCOV), Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS) participates in their annual show by having a dedicated stand of flowering orchids.

The following are highlights from the SSOS stand at the 25th Annual Melbourne Orchid Spectacular “Experience the Beauty of Orchids“, which was held on Friday 24th – Sunday 26th August, 2018 at the Boxhall Pavilion, KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway, Skye.

SSOS received 7 Awards at the Show. These are listed on our SSOS Stand at 2018 OSCOV Show page.

• Congratulations to all SSOS Club winners and competitors who helped with our display and members who volunteered their time and helping hands to make the OSCOV Show to be nothing less than a ‘Spectacular’.

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Sarcochilus Melodic

Sarcochilus hartmannii ‘Harcourt’

Sarcochilus Lara Spicks Misty

Sarcochilus Fiesta

Sarcochilus Allure ‘Berries’

Most Sarcochilus (pronounced Sar-co-kyle-us) orchids are native to Australia; with only one species being found overseas. The most widely grown species (Sarcochilus hartmannii, S. fitzgeraldii and S. ceciliae) grow on rocks in the areas of New South Wales or Queensland. However all three of these species grow happily in pots in Melbourne shade houses.

Learn more about these orchids and their culture on our Sarcochilus Orchid Care page.

• See more images in our Sarcochilus photo gallery.

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

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Sarcochilus Allure ‘Berries’

Sarcochilus hartmannii ‘Harcourt’

Sarcochilus Fiesta

Sarcochilus Melodic George Colthrup x Melody)

Most Sarcochilus (pronounced Sar-co-kyle-us) orchids are native to Australia; with only one species being found overseas. The most widely grown species (Sarcochilus hartmannii, S. fitzgeraldii and S. ceciliae) grow on rocks in the areas of New South Wales or Queensland. However all three of these species grow happily in pots in Melbourne shade houses.

Learn more about these orchids and their culture on our Sarcochilus Orchid Care page.

• See more images in our Sarcochilus photo gallery.

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

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Masdevallia Harlequin x Charisma

Pleione formosana

Oncidium Twinkle ‘Red Fantasy’

Cymbidium Marlborough Green x Tracyanum

Four Easy Ways to Prevent Orchid Pests and Disease  

• Always use sterilized tools whenever working with orchids – especially when you are cutting roots, leaves, and/or stems. Intense heat (like the flame from a lighter) or a diluted solution of bleach can be used to sterilize your tools.
• Always water your plants early in the day to allow for all water to dry before cooler night-time temperatures. Use cotton swabs to remove excess water that gets stuck in all the little nooks of your plant.
• Never over-crowd your orchids. Make sure that they have adequate air circulation around them. A fan can be used to replicate the gentle breeze that orchids enjoy in their natural outdoor environment.
• Always repot your orchids in NEW potting matter, use NEW (or sterilized) pots.

For further tips and ideas, on pest control for your orchids, why not come along to our next Monthly Meeting (and Christmas dinner) or visit us at our first meeting for 2019:

Next meeting | Wednesday 6th February, 2019 for 8.00 pm (Early session 7.30 pm)

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

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Pleione formosana ‘Classic’

Pleione rakata ‘Princess’

Pleione Shantung ‘Ducat’

Pleione formosana ‘Clare’

Pleione Alishan Adina

Pleiones (pronounced plea-own-ease) are native orchids found in the mountains of the Himalayas, southern China and Taiwan. Most species enjoy cool conditions and are suited to cultivation in a cool semi-shaded location in Melbourne gardens.

Pleiones are annual plants, dying down in late autumn to leave one or more bulbs. These remain dormant until early spring, when the new growth begins.

Learn more about these orchids and their culture on our Pleione Orchid Care page.

• See more images in our Pleione photo gallery.

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

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Sartylus Brave Heart ‘Sandy’

Oncidium sotoanum

Laelia Anceps ‘Alba’ Green Throat

Dendrobium Hilda Poxon

Neostylis Lou Snearly ‘Hildos’

Stenoglottis longifolia Champion Specimen Orchid & Champion Any Other Species SSOS Autumn Show 2018

Beallara Marfitch ‘Fire Phoenix’

Pterostylis robustum

Oncidium Clusterfire x Goldcrest

Masdevallia Midas Touch ‘Golden Dynasty’

Our November meeting will be the last guest speaker presentation for 2018. (The December meeting is our annual Christmas dinner for members and guests).

• Our presentation is Orchids | Discovery. Cultivation. Utilisation – A Brief History
  

Guest Speaker: John Thompson who is a long time member of the Australian Plant Society and is currently the President of the South East Melbourne group of the APS. He has been a regular presenter at the Plant Genus Workshops at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Cranbourne since their inception in 2010.

• A keen grower of Stylidiums (Triggerplants) and other unusual Australian plants, he has provided plants for the gardens at Cranbourne.
• When not gardening, he works for a stained glass studio as an artisan/fabricator producing works for both domestic and public buildings.

When:  Wednesday 7th November, 2018 – 8.00 p.m. start
Where: N.G.Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin. (Melways Ref. Map 77: D6)

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are included. Feel free to ‘bring a plate’.

• This session is suitable for all orchid lovers and growers, from beginners through to experienced growers.

Early session: This is run by our erstwhile Show Marshal Bob Harrison. Bring along your questions and/or problem plants. This session will start at 7:30 p.m.

• For regular members – Don’t forget to bring along your seedlings for the monthly recall Sarc. Elise ‘Babylon’ x Fitzhart ‘Sunset’ and Cymbid. erythraeum

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

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