Southern Suburbs Orchid Society Inc.

There were 49 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the March virtual voting competition. There was 1 entry in Novice, 25 in Intermediate and 23 in the Open Section. Here are the winners, as voted by our members:

Lc. ‘Little Dipper’ x Lc. ‘Jungle Elf’

Vanda Neofinetia ‘White Flamingo’

Slc Mini Purple ‘Tamami’

Phalaenopsis Miami pink & yellow

Open Section: Lc ‘Little Dipper’ x Lc ‘Jungle Elf’ – Grower E Kelly
Intermediate Section: A tie between Vanda Neofinetia ‘White Flamingo’ – Grower A Priddle and Slc Mini Purple ‘Tamami’ – Grower A Randle
Novice Section: Phalaenopsis Miami Pink & Yellow – Grower M Burford

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There were 60 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the February virtual voting competition. There was 1 entry in Novice, 27 in Intermediate and 32 in the Open Section. The winners are:

Miltoniopsis

Softcane Dendrobium Cassiopeia

Zygopabstia Artur Ell x Elfin Jade

Dendrobium ‘Holy Sheet’

Novice Section:  Miltoniopsis [Grower: R Alexander]
Intermediate Section:  A tie between Softcane Dendrobium Cassiopeia [Grower: M Fraraccio] and Zygopabstia Artur Ell x Elfin Jade [A Randle]; and
Open Section: Dendrobium ‘Holy Sheet’ [Grower: S Craven]

Congratulations to all!

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There were 49 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the January virtual voting competition. There were 3 entries in Novice, 24 in Intermediate and 22 in the Open Section. The winners are:

Coelogyne Tomentosa

Dendrobium Lichenastrum

Slc Hazel Boyd ‘Elizabeth’

Novice Section: Coelogyne tomentosa [Grower: S Mills]
Intermediate Section: Dendrobium lichenastrum  [Grower: J Derham]
Open Section: Slc Hazel Boyd ‘Elizabeth’ [Grower: E Kelly]

Congratulations to all!

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There were 59 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the December virtual voting competition. There were 4 entries in Novice, 24 in Intermediate and 31 in the Open Section. The winners are:

Brassia verrucosa

Masdavellia Partizan ‘Cinnamon Stripes’

Dendrobium Thyrsiflorum

Novice Section: Brassia verrucosa [Grower: L Johnston]
Intermediate Section: Masdevallia Partizan ‘Cinnamon Stripes’  [Grower: J Derham]
Open Section: Dendrobium Thyrsiflorum [Growr: C Scerri]

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There were 61 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the November virtual voting competition. There were 6 entries in Novice, 25 in Intermediate and 30 in the Open Section. The winners are:

Cymbidium Cricket

Zygopabstia Dragon Kitten ‘Purr’

Paphiopedilum Hsinying Emma x Hsinying Dragon

Novice Section: Cymbidium Cricket – [Grower: R Alexander]
Intermediate Section: Zygopabstia Dragon Kitten ‘Purr’ [Grower: A Priddle] and
Open Section: Paphiopedilum Hsinying Emma x Hsinying Dragon [Grower: C Scerri]

Congratulations to all!

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There were 62 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the October virtual voting competition. There were 24 entries in Novice, 19 in Intermediate and 19 in the Open Section. The winners are:

Sarcochilus falcatus

Cattleya ‘Chief Sunkiss’

Dendrobium aemulum

Novice Section:  Sarcochilus falcatus [Grower: J Derham]
Intermediate Section: Cattleya ‘Chief Sunkiss’ [Grower: S Craven], and
Open Section: Dendrobium aemulum [Grower: E Kelly]

Congratulations to all!

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There were 61 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the September virtual voting competition. There were 27 entries in Novice, 19 in Intermediate and 15 in the Open Section. The winners are:

Pleione formosana

Oncostele Midnight Miracle ‘Masai’

Laelia Anceps Compactum

Novice Section: Pleione formosana [Grower: J Derham]
Intermediate Section: Oncostele Midnight Miracle ‘Masai’ [Grower: L Bunning], and
Open Section: Laelia Anceps Compactum [Grower: E Kelly]

Congratulations to all!

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The Southern Suburbs Orchid Society Annual Spring Show is coming up and you can’t afford to miss this special event.

Saturday 23rd September – Sunday 24th September, 2023 (10am-4pm)

Entry admission: ONLY $5.00

Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway (cnr. Exley Drive) Moorabbin (Mel: 77/D6) – Ample free car parking close by.

• Public transport: short walk from Moorabbin Railway Station (Frankston line)
• Public Bus services to/from Moorabbin Train Station: 811/812 (Dandenong-Brighton), 823 (North Brighton-Southland via Moorabbin), 824 (Moorabbin-Keysborough via Clayton), and the 825 (Moorabbin-Southland via Black Rock & Mentone).

• • Australian and Exotic Orchids on display
  • Flowering orchids for sale
  • Orchid growing accessories for sale
  • Credit card facilities available
  • Free guided tours and demonstrations
  • Learn growing tips and hints
  • Special membership offer for new members during the Show

See you there!

Download our 2023 SSOS Spring Show Flyer (PDF 756 KB)

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There were 67 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the August virtual voting competition. There were 25 entries in Novice, 23 in Intermediate and 19 in the Open Section. See the complete entries for August.

The winners are:

Paph Tiger Top x Skip Bartlett

Dendrobium Windsor Downs

Dendrochilum tenellum ‘Bentleigh’

Cym. Winter Fire ‘Frosty Tips’

Novice Section: Paph Tiger Top x Skip Bartlett  [Grower: J Derham]
Intermediate Section: Dendrobium Windsor Downs [Grower: V Hayes] and
Open Section: a tie between Dendrochilum tenellum ‘Bentleigh’ [Grower: H Aberl] and Cymbidium Winter Fire ‘Frosty Tips’ [Grower: T Liston]

Congratulations to all!

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SSOS at OSCOV Show -Melbourne Extravaganza 2023

SSOS at OSCOV Show -Melbourne Extravaganza 2023

SSOS at OSCOV Show -Melbourne Extravaganza 2023

Come visit Southern Suburbs Orchid Society’s sensational stand at the Orchid Societies Council of Victoria (OSCOV) Orchid Spectacular 2023, this weekend

• Do Not Miss This Spectacular Event!

What: OSCOV Orchid Spectacular 2023
When: Friday 25 August – Sunday 27 August (Daily 9.00am-4.00pm)
Where: Venue: KCC Park (State Dog Centre) 655 Westernport Hwy, Skye
Why: Because you love orchids!

Be there!

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