Category Archives: #OrchidFamily

What the Judges Thought and What We Thought

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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What’s Flowering in April

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

Orchids grow all year round so it is not difficult to find something flowering during every month of the year. At Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS), members grow a wide variety of orchids and seldom have difficulties finding something to … Continue reading →

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Everything You Need to Know About Miltonias

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

Our presentation is: Those Brazilian Miltonias Guest Speaker: Barry Larkin, OSCOV Vice-President and Judge When:  Wednesday 3rd April, 2019 – 8.00 p.m. start Where: N.G.Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin. (Melways Ref. Map 77: D6) Tea, coffee and … Continue reading →

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This is How the Judging Went

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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What’s Flowering in March

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

Orchids grow all year round so it is not difficult to find something flowering during every month of the year. At Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS), members grow a wide variety of orchids and seldom have difficulties finding something to … Continue reading →

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Want to Know More About Soft-Cane Dendrobiums?

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

Not all dendrobiums are the same. Most Australian dendrobiums are hard-cane varieties, but there are also some wonderful soft-cane varieties that can be grown in southern Australian climates that are well-suited to our local environments. At our meeting on Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Mon 4 March 2019 – Guest Speaker

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

Not all dendrobiums are the same. Most Australian dendrobiums are hard-cane varieties, but there are also some wonderful soft-cane varieties that can be grown in southern Australian climates that are well-suited to our local environments. Our presentation is on: Softcane … Continue reading →

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Stanhopea vs Stenoglottis – Judging Highlights February 2019

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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What’s Flowering in February

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

These are our February benching highlights for 2019. Orchids grow all year round so it is not difficult to find something flowering during every month of the year. At Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS), members grow a wide variety of … Continue reading →

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Membership Brings Friendship

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

Membership to the Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS) provides great value. During the year, there are 10 Members Meetings which include knowledgeable guest speakers, opportunities to show off  your flowering orchids, win raffle prizes and purchase plants to add to … Continue reading →

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