S ep temb er 2019 New sl etter - noosaorchidsociety.org.au

NDO&FS 18 - 19 V10

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

PO Box 527Cooroy QLD 4563http://noosaorchidsociety.org.au

NewsletterSeptember 2019

PatronTony Wellington - Mayor of Noosa

PresidentRay McEwane: [email protected]: 0400 544 262

SecretaryLinda Falknere: [email protected]: 0427 570 022

Bendigo Bank, Tewantin. Account name: Noosa District Orchid& foliage Society, Inc. BSB: 633 000, A/C No. 156770182

Next Show - Bribie Island Show - 11-12 Oct Entrance 3 - 156A first Ave, Bongaree

Next Meeting - AGM 5th Oct 1:30 startPlants must be benched before 1:00pm

EditorPeter Johnsone: [email protected]: 0409 440 708

Plant Of The Month

Please see page 2 forcommentary

Another year draws to a close for the outgoing Committeeof the Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society. A numberof positions haven’t as yet been nominated for on the2019/2020 Committee mainly President, Secretary andTreasurer. I urge anyone with the time and skills for runninga club to nominate. It doesn’t matter if your knowledgeabout growing orchids in minimal, it is the procedure ofrunning the club that counts. I would like to thank the retiring Committee Members andalso those who have nominated again for their hard workand support in all that has been achieved this past year. Ithas been a year of achievements as we now have all ourclubs assets stored in one place in a container, we havenew club shirts which I hope all members will embrace,continual upgrading of our digital footprints andoverwhelming support and success of our Spring Show justto name a few. Show successes have been many and I congratulate thosemembers who have continually supported the shows orwon ribbons. Awards to John & Kaye Green and Marty &Anita Vlekkert for prize winning plants have made our clubproud. Well done. To the many novice members who havewon with their plants at shows and meeting, your diligenceand support is fantastic, open competition is awaiting you. After many years on The Club committee as CommitteeMember, Treasurer, Vice President and the past yearPresident I have decided to downgrade my busy life andhopefully spend a bit more time at home with family and allmy other girlfriends (as Marg calls my orchids). Wishing the Club all the best for the future. Ray McEwanPresident

Papheopedilum Captain Cook'Landsdale x (Via Sombrero

Verde x Laura Boyd)'Landsdale'

Marty & Anita Vlekkert


Next Meeting - AGM 5th Oct 1pm for 1:30 startPlants must be benched before 1:00pm

Next Show -Bribie Island Show - 11-12 OctEntrance 3 - 156A first Ave, Bongaree

Plant Of The Month

Size of orchids depends on the species. They can be tiny as a 5 cent piece or extremely large, weighingcouple of hundred kilos.

The plant of the month of September is the slipper, Paph. Captain Cook 'Landsdale'x (Via SombreroVerde x Laura Boyd) 'Landsdale'. From the rather cumbersome name you can see that it can be simplified to Paph. Captain Cook x (ViaSombrero Verde x Laura Boyd). The brackets tell you that the cross Paph.Via Sombrero Verde x LauraBoyd was first made and a plant of that cross was put with Paph. Captain Cook. As you may know bothcrosses can be registered and a new name applied for this plant. Unfortunately this hasn’t happened sowe still need to write the whole name. The plant was purchased from the Western Australian nursery Easy-Gro Orchids late 2016 for $30. Itwas sold as NFS meaning near flowering size. Either due to our incompetence or some wishful thinking ittook three years to flower. The slippers grow in a small greenhouse with 70% shade cloth with clear solar-weave added on the roofonly. The cover gives us control of the rain during the wetter parts of the year. The plants receive liquidfertiliser (1 Gram / Litre) every second watering. Slippers generally like to be re potted every year. Wereuse the mix for other plants. Slippers are easy to grow, if you have the patience, and give them the care they need.Anita and Marty

Papheopedilum Captain Cook 'Landsdale x (Via Sombrero Verde xLaura Boyd) 'Landsdale'Marty & Anita Vlekkert

Den. Hamburhen "Gold Lady "x Den. Golden Sunset Dendrobium unknown Dendrobium nobile Den. Eikoh

Phalaenopsis Unknown Cattleya intermedia Phcal kryptonite Phalaenopsis Unknown



Next Show -Bribie Island Show - 11-12 OctEntrance 3 - 156A first Ave, Bongaree

POPULAR VOTE Sept 2019JC highlighted if not listed separately

Dendrobium (softcane) Cattleya unknown Phalaenopsis schilleriana Cat. Varut Crystal 'Butterfly'



Next Show - Bribie Island Show - 11-12 OctEntrance 3 - 156A first Ave, Bongaree

Labels For Orchid ShowsAnita Vlekkert prepares the labels for members who intend to exhibit their orchids at the various shows. Anita has askedthat you submit your details of the plants you intend to show, to her by the Tuesday before the show. Submit your detailsto [email protected]. Anita keeps a library of all labels she produces to enable her to have a contiual supply, reducing the need to continuallyredo them.

Show ResultsOur members had a very successful shows at Nambour and Glasshouse

The club display at Nambour show was equal third

Show Results For Glasshouse Show Nita Bettridge 1 - 2nd R & M McEwan 4 - 1st

1 2rd 2 3nd

M & A Vlekkert 2 - 1st 2 3rd

L Walters 1 - 1st 1 - 2nd 2 - 3rd

B Woodfine 1 - 3rd87 plants. 17 ribbons (20%)

The club display tied for 2nd place

Nambour Show ResultsM & A Vlekkert 2 - 1st 2 - 2nd 3 - 3rdR & M McEwan 2 - 1st 1 - 2nd 2 - 3rdJ & K Green 1 - 1stLois Walters 1 - 3rdG & J Menkens 1 - 3rd

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Next Show - Bribie Island Show - 11-12 Oct Entrance 3 - 156A first Ave, Bongaree

Annual Membership Fee'sAnnual membership renewal fees are due by the 5th October 2019

Fee's are Single $15.00 Couples $20.00Pay by direct debit - BSB: 633 000 Acc No. 156770182

Please notify Treasurer Valarie Todd by email, when paying by direct [email protected]

Or at the club meetings by cash. Eftpos not available at October meeting.

Annual General Meeting 5th October 2019 Please consider joining the committee to assist in the running of the club, or talk to someone youfeel would be suitable to the positions on the committee.

The plants are Luke Skywalker 4n seedlings (not clones). The germinated seed of the cross wastreated with a genetic mutagen to double the ploidy. The plants I have selected and have to one sideare now reaching 4 metres+, so that spike length is normal. Now I did say on the day they were something special and I don’t sell small plants. My plants stillhaven’t formed buds, but if members have plants in bud they will flower as the days get longer, havepatience. My advice, keep them fed and watered, build bigger greenhouses. You can never gowrong with a bigger greenhouse.Sam

Feedback From Sam Cowie Re Plants Sold Recently

Glasshouse Show




Spring Potting WorkshopsWe will be holding workshops on the following dates; 19th October - 9am to 11am - Mounting Orchids - Facilitator - Bill Letcher, Venue TBA.16th November - 2pm to 4pm - Repotting - Facilitator - Ray McEwan, at his home. These are hands on workshops where participants will do their own potting/mounting under someguidance/instruction/help. It is hoped that you will have enough confidence after the session to gohome and pot/mount your own plants. Numbers limited. Please email or call the club secretary to register. BYO plants (maximum 2) andbark/mounts/other requirements. Please add these dates to your diary and we will notify everyone of the addresses, closer to theevents.

Bush House Visit 21st SeptemberA small but very enthusiastic group enjoyed an extremely informative visit to David Hunter’s shadehouse on 21st September. David uses a great deal of science to provide the ideal growingconditions for his orchids and this is an approach sure to be taken on by those present. Thank you everyone for the contribution to morning tea and the efforts to solve global climatechange and obtain world peace.

Unknown Den. Lawrose 'electric Musk'X Speciosum Moonmere

Dendrobium unknown Den. Fantasia




2019 SHOW AND EVENT DATES

Afternoon Tea At Meetings

Could all members please remember to bring a plate of afternoon tea toour monthly meetings, to help out with the catering

October Speaker - John Green

Den. Yondi Sparkle Dendrobium linleyii Cat. amethystoglossa (AN)X sib (AN)

Dendrobium cooksonai

Epi. Sunlight Valley 'Arkane' Epi. Raspberry Valley 'Cupid'Rth Shinfong Little Sun

John Green will be talking about Indian Dendrobiums




Don't ForgetPlease bring your mug, badge and acontribution to afternoon tea when youcan.

DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER NEWSLETTER IS 16TH OCTOBERAll members are encouraged to advertise or provide orchid related contributions tothe newsletter.Please submit your articles or advertisements to the editor, Peter Johnsonby email at [email protected]

The club has medium sized Orchid Barkmix and limited availability of small sizedorchid bark mix, available at club meetingsat $10.00 per bag, until sold out. We also have Plantecote slow releasefertiliser and CalMg Finisher on the salestable.

Orchid Mix Available At Club Meeting

Club Orchid Book LibraryThe club has a very extensive library of orchid books and magazines availablefor all club members to access.. If you would like to borrow a book, please speakto one of our librarians. Jean Kratzman or Gabrielle Rann, they will be pleased tohelp you.

Seed of orchids do not have endosperm which providesnutrients required for the germination.

Because of that, all orchids (including non parasitic forms) live

in symbiosis with fungi during germination.

Germination can last from couple of weeks to 15 years.




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