At our September 29th meeting, we will be Auctioning off plants

that were left over from our Auction of September 17th and a

few additional orchids will be added. Total number of orchids

offered will be under 40 in number.

Sandpiper Orchid SocietySeptember 2011

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Sandpiper Meetings Location

Galloway Branch of the Atlantic County Library

system located at 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road

Galloway, NJ Phone 609-652-2352

Map of Meeting Location

Website: http://www.SandpiperOrchidSociety.com Email: SandpiperOS@gmail.com

September 29th7:30 PM

The Orchid Help Guys

Before the Meeting

7:15 PM

Ask the Orchid Help Guys before anySandpiper Orchid Society meeting

for advice on any culture problems youmay be having with your orchids.

September ‘11 Newsletter in a

PDF FORMAT

SEPTEMBER MEETING

DATE CHANGESeptember 29th

September’s Monthly Meeting changed to the 5th Thursday of September

Monthly Orchid Checklist for September and October

Cattleya Despite the shortening days and lowering angle of the sun, September can still be one of the hottest months. Water and fertilizer need to be in balance with heat and light. The alert grower will notice, however, that his or her plants are beginning to slow down a bit. Growths are maturing, and the sheaths are giving the promise of the next six-months' bloom. Check plants for potting needs for the last time this season. Any in dire need should be potted, even some that may be on the cusp, as there is just enough of the growing season left to allow the plants to establish before the days start to get really short and cold. This is the month for purples derived from Cattleya labiata breeding to flower. If you are short on flowers, look into this group. There is nothing that can quite match this type for beauty and fragrance. They are easy to grow, too. Plants summered outdoors should begin to be prepared to be brought back into the winter growing area. Clean the plants up and be on the lookout for any pests they may have picked up during the summer. Treat as necessary.

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Join or Renew now, or before Sandpiper’s upcoming January Awards Banquet, and have your name placed in a drawing for your choice of 1 of 3 beautiful Blooming Orchids, drawn at the Awards Banquet. Please mail or deliver at your next meeting, your Membership Renewal Application to George Bollenbach, Sandpiper’s Membership Chair.

Sandpiper Orchid Society MEMBERSHIP FORM

To obtain Sandpiper OS Membership information and a printable Application Form, click on the link

below.

Those Sensitive CattleyasAt our last meeting, David Off of Waldor Orchids gave a detailed talk on the special techniques required to divide and repot those especially difficult members of the family of

sensitive Cattleyas. Most the discussion pertained to Cattleya species. David explained the difficulty he found in repotting numerous species in his personal collection

and brought some of his plants with him to drive home his points. Timing in the yearly cycle of the plants is critical. Look for new root growth to have a chance in repotting those species successfully and is a must.

How the Points are Earned Rosette Award ....…... 10 pts 1st Place ...................... 5 pts 2nd Place .................... 3 pts 3rd Place ..................... 1 pt Joe Myers Award - Awarded to the member that accumulates the highest point total for the year as determined from Society Displays and the monthly Show Table results. Lisa O’Neal Award - This award was established in 2006 upon the untimely death of then president Lisa O’Neal. Lisa was renowned for displaying her finest orchids on the monthly Show Table. The winner of this award is acknowledged as having grown the most outstanding orchid of the year which is chosen from those plants that received the 10 point Rosette Award.

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SHOW TABLE & Orchid Shows Point Standings thru

August 2011

Printable  Membership  Application  Form

Free Orchid2012 Membership Drive

Bollenbach, G.

Cascioli, P.

Class, B.

Connolly, C.

DelGuercio, M&S

Ellingsen, B.

Errickson, B.

Ference, R.

Fontaine, A.

MIchalenko, R.

MIzuno, N.

Myers, J.

Penso, M.

Schairer, C.

Stone, Dr. C.

Zona, G&H

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Calanthes are native to Thailand and Southeast Asia and grow on forest floors. The pseudobulbs bear up to 18" long thin pleated leaves and produce 18-36" spikes. This plant is easy to grow and flower.

Light This plant prefers low to medium light but will tolerate up to 2400 footcandles, similar to Cattleya conditions.Temperature This plant can be grown in intermediate temperatures, but will tolerate hot summers as long as the humidity is high. The winter night temperatures should be somewhat cooler, from 55 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit.Humidity The higher the better, as this plant has thinner leaves. Higher humidity discourages spider mites, which can gain a foothold on this plant if not carefully monitored. Always check the bottom sides of the leaves to make sure spider mites are not active on the plant. You will see bleached out, white areas on the undersides of leaves where spider mites have been active. Watering down the leaves every so often will help flush insect eggs off the leaves. Humidity of 50-80% is acceptable for this plant. Water As this plant grows along the forest floor, the roots have fine hairs on them which is the key to the fact that they need lots of moisture. They can be grown in peat mixes, bark mixes, or anything where air and water is relatively abundant. Allow the plant to just approach dryness when in the growing stage, but do not allow the plant to dry out totally. Too little water will cause small shrunken pseudobulbs and pleated growths. Usually in cultivation, these plants will flower and lose their leaves at about the same time. This is normal. Allow the plant to flower, and shortly thereafter the leaves will fall off. After the flowering

is finished, keep the plant much drier between watering, allowing the plant to dry out totally. Overwatering can cause several problems such as root rot and infectious bacteria/fungus in the potting medium. One product we offer that can help these problems if caught at an early stage is Phyton 27 bactericide and fungicide.Fertilizer Fertilize every other watering in the summer and every third watering in the winter.Flowering Plants generally flower in the winter and spring months, putting on wonderful displays of 1"-2" dark magenta flowers,

with 15-30 flowers per spike. The flower spike will proceed to grow and expand as flowers open up. They can last for 2-3 months. Because these plants are deciduous, it is natural for them to lose their leaves at the time of flowering.Repotting Use cocopeat or small bark mix. It is best to repot this plant when new growths are forming after the leaves have dropped. Generally at this point, the plant is in its dormant period and can be split into individual pseudobulbs that will all develop and flower. The pseudobulbs can be left connected together and specimen plants can also be grown. It is not uncommon for pseudobulbs to reach 6-7" high and 3-4" wide on well grown specimens.

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Calanthe Rozel ('Valentines Day' x 'Magenta Surprise')

...thanks to the Orchid Web website.

David’s Monthly Orchid Tips

David Off is a 3rd generation member of the highly respected

WALDOR ORCHIDS family.

My Favorite Plant I’m often asked, “What is your favorite plant?” That’s easy, Blc. Pamela Hetherington `Coronation’ FCC/AOS. Of course it had to be a Cattleya, but that is not all that goes into the decision. Is it easy to grow in my conditions? Does it produce flowers well, on time and/or often? Those are two main issues, but other thoughts come to mind; color, fragrance, size of blooms and what season it flowers in. So many times we see something beautiful and want to have it in the collection, but we simply cannot grow it well. While it still may have a place among our choice plants, it just might not qualify for “favorite plant.”

I had three different Neofinetia hybrids in my personal collection and they are just fantastic. They grow very well and flower at least twice a year, oh yeah, they smell wonderful, too! This has led me to purchase several new varieties over the past year. I have also culled out some Bulbophyllums and Pleurothallis that were not happy at my house. They have since gone on to new, and hopefully better, homes in the eBay family.

So when you see a tantalizing new beauty that you just have to have, buy it, and see how it does. Give it time. Some plants take several years even after they reach blooming size to reach full maturity, but if it does well, great! Now you know you can look for varieties that are close in culture and there is a whole new world of possible choices. But if it doesn’t do well, don’t be afraid to say good-bye.

Gotta go. I’m off to look for my SECOND FAVORITE PLANT.

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Cycnoches This little-known and under-appreciated genus, which can have male or female flowers, is at its best in the autumn. Two of the spectacular varieties are Cycnoches loddigesii, with its large brown flowers resembling a prehistoric bird, and Cycnoches chlorochilon, the swan orchid. This last one has large, fragrant green flowers. The biggest problem, culturally, will be red spider mite infestations that require immediate attention. Plants are quite seasonal, requiring heavy watering in the growing season and then a drier dormant winter season.

Cymbidium Summer can be the most rewarding season for cymbidiums. Growths should be coming strong now. The leaves of the new growths are best when they are broad and fairly stiff. The color should be a light green to nearly yellow. Early flowering varieties should be showing flower spikes, so move the plants into a cooler area with lower light. For mid-season varieties, lower the dosage of nitrogen to assist in spike initiation.

Dendrobium This is a good season for hybrids of the Dendrobium phalaenopsis and Dendrobium canaliculatum types. Both are capable of putting on tremendous shows of long-lasting flowers. Fertilize with a low-nitrogen formula to promote the best flowers. Dendrobium phalaenopsis can get tall and top heavy, suggesting an attractive and heavy container would be appropriate for this type.

Rhynchostele bictoniensis Both Rhynchostele bictoniensis and its hybrids bloom in this season. Rhynchostele bictoniensis, formerly known as Lemboglossum, Odontoglossum) is a showy species from Mexico that has three different color forms: sulphureum (green with white

lip), album (brown with white lip) and roseum (brown with a pink lip). It is a vigorous grower with tall inflorescences of many flowers, and imparts to its progeny (as seen in Odcdm. Bittersweet and Odm. bicross) ease of culture, warmth tolerance and eye-catching patterns. They make a prime candidate for odontoglossum beginners and advanced alike.

Paphiopedilum Standard, green-leaved paphiopedilums begin to show their bloom sheaths this month. Late-season heat waves can blast these early sheaths, so be observant about proper cooling and air circulation. As with the rest of your plants that may have been summered outdoors, it is time to prepare for their move inside. Clean each plant and implement pest-control practices. Repotting, if necessary, is appropriate.

Phalaenopsis The bulk of this season's growth is being ripened this month, with growers in cooler climates seeing the first emerging inflorescences. Some night heating may be necessary in the cooler areas. Begin to watch watering more carefully, and reduce feeding proportionately with reduced watering needs. An extra dose of phosphorus and potassium, such as a bloom-booster or high-acid-type fertilizer, is beneficial.

Rossioglossum grande Once known as Odontoglossum grande, this is a spectacular orchid with six to eight flowers up to 8 inches across. Often known as the tiger orchid, it has bright golden yellow flowers heavily marked with chestnut brown barring. The plants are beautiful with a grey-green cast to the foliage, which is borne on succulent pseudobulbs. It prefers hot and wet summers with cooler, even down to 40 F, dry winters. Grow under filtered light. Watch for snails and slugs that eat the flowers, pseudobulbs and leaves.

Thanks to the AOS and writers Ned Nash and James Rose for this essay.

Calendar of Events 1 Deep Cut Orchid Society Annual Orchid Auction 10 AM Colt’s Neck Fire Co. #1 86 W. Rt. 537, Colts Neck, N.J. 0772 16 South Jersey Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Auction Wenonah United Methodist Church 1 PM 105 East Willow Street Wenonah, N.J. 19 Mid-Atlantic Judging Center Philadelphia Horticultural Center Philadelphia, Pa. website: http://www.orchidjudging.com/27 Sandpiper Orchid Society Meeting 7:30 PM Galloway Branch of the Atlantic County Library system Galloway, N.J.

28, 29 7th Annual Merritt Huntington Memorial Symposium Cavalier Oceanfront Hotel Virginia Beach, Va. website: http://www.mhsymposium.org/

October 2011Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

EXTENDED  CALENDAR  DETAILS Oct 10 Columbus Day Oct 31 Halloween

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The Benefits Of Membership

Whether a beginner or an expert orchid grower, you will find membership in the American Orchid Society a truly rewarding experience. You’ll join 18,000 others worldwide who share a passion for orchids, as well as furthering conservation and research efforts for these wondrous plants. And you’ll enjoy a wealth of membership benefits.

...membership to the American Orchid Society

American Orchid Society

OfficersPresident" " Andy Fontaine""Vice Pres." " Dr. Cary Stone""Secretary" " Linda Jankowski"Treasurer" " Henry Zona" "AOS Rep." " Walter Off" "Past Pres. " " Ron Ference "

Trustees at Large -4 Year Terms- Trustee 2011 Alice MontgomeryTrustee 2012" Pam Cascioli" "Trustee 2013 George Bollenbach"Trustee 2014 Bill Class " "

Committee ChairsMembership" George Bollenbach"Program Dir." Dr. Cary Stone""Publicity" " Gail Zona" "Newsletter"" Ron Ference" "Show Table"" Bill Class" "Hospitality"" Alice Montgomery"Website" " Ron Ference" "Show Exhibits" Andy Fontaine""Historian" " Chrissy Schairer"Photography" Ron Ference" "Refreshments" Svetlana Errickson" "Raffle" " Bruce Montgomery"Auction" " Ron Ference" "DVOC Rep." Bruce Montgomery"

Sandpiper Orchid Society

… all numbers are within the 609 exchange areaThe Sandpiper OS is an Affiliated Member of the American Orchid Society

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Deep Cut Orchid Societyʼs Annual Orchid Auction

Date: Sat. Oct.1st Preview: 9:30 AMAuction: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMLocation: Colts Neck Fire Co. #1, 86 W. Rt. 537, Colts Neck, N.J. 07722 (On Rt. 537 1/2 mile west of Rt. 34)Website for additional information: www.deepcutorchids.com/

South Jersey Orchid Societyʼs Annual Orchid Auction

Date: Sun. Oct. 16thPreview: 12:30 AMAuction: 1:00 PMLocation: Wenonah United Methodist Church 105 East Willow Street Wenonah, N.J.Website for additional information: www.sjorchids.com

7th Annual Merritt Huntington Memorial Symposium

October 28th & 29th, 2011Cavalier Oceanfront Hotel

42nd Street & Atlantic AvenueVirginia Beach, Va.

Registration Information & Online Registration:Click Here to Register!!

Schedule of EventsHotel Information

Speaker InformationVendor Information

Ribbon Judging InformationComing by Air?

Information about Norfolk International AirportVirginia Travel Info:

Things to do if you arrive early or stay late

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IGOCO Orchid Symposium at Longwood GardensHost: ICOGO, President Mr. Pen-Chih LaiLocation: Longwood GardensLocation address: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA 19348Date: Oct. 24, 2011Time: from 12:30 to 5:00 P.M.Fee: $12 each guest

The program and agenda include the following:‧． The Orchids industry in USA

‧． How to Produce Phalaenopsis in Sphagnum Moss – Watering, Fertilization, Packaging and Shipping

‧． Ocean Container Shipping of Phalaenopsis and Plant Recovery after Shipping‧． Spike Induction and Flowering Regulation

‧． Pest Control

For More Information Contact: Julie Zhu Taida Orchids NY Inc.156 Dubois St. Pine Bush, NY 12566 (845)744-3988

August 2011Show Table

1st Place WinnersSHOW  TABLE  DETAILS

Paph. Faunus Grown by R. Michalenko

Pot. Haw Yuan GoldGrown by S. DelGuerico

Phal. Brother Pico 'Pinkridge'Grown by G&H Zona

Slc. Ginny ChampionGrown by G. Bollenbach

Zygo Rhein 'Harenkin'Grown by S. DelGuercio 8

SHOW  TABLE  DETAILS

Phrag. lindleyanum x Grande 4NGrown by R. Michalenko

Mtssa. Shelob 'Webmaster'Grown by G. Bollenbach

Phal. pulchra 'Orchidglade'Grown by R. Michalenko

Mokara Salaya GoldGrown by R. Michalenko

Blc. Hawaiian TreatGrown by G. Bollenbach

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Dendrobium bensoniae: A Portrait

The Culture of Nobile Dendrobiums Dendrobium sutiknoi and Its Hybrids

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Dendrobium sutiknoi 'Crownfox Verde' AM/AOS Exhibited by: R.F Orchids Photo © 2010 G. Allikas

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