Maroochydore Orchid Society Inc.

‘The Observer’ Patron Rosanna Natoli

President Duncan McMartin (07) 5448 5300

Secretary Kathy Howatson (07) 5448 4450 maroochyorchid1@optusnet.com.au

Treasurer Del Whittaker (07) 5476 5305

Editor Fred Lenz (07) 54915654

Web Address https://maroochydoreorchidsocietyinc.com/

Postal Address P.O. Box 382, Maroochydore 4558

CULTURAL MEETING

The October meeting will be held on Tuesday 2nd at 7.30pm.

The Cultural Meeting is held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, Church &

Beach Roads, Maroochydore at 7.30pm. All plants are to be tabled by 7.00pm for judging. Members and

visitors are most welcome. The society AGM is held at the October cultural meeting.

Society News

One of the agenda items for Tuesday’s meeting is the idea of obtaining new club shirts. Only a handful of

members have a club shirt which is outdated. Club shirts can be worn at club meetings, our shows, bus

trips and other societies’ shows. Samples of design and colour will be available at the October meeting for

your consideration. Give the topic some thought so that we can get a shirt that suits both genders.

Our society’s display at the September Nambour Orchid Show was well supported with an excellent

array of orchid genera. We received second place with our display, however, a range of foliage plants would

have further enhanced our display. Thanks to those members who assembled the display and to the members

who provided plants and to Kathy for printing the labels. Once again thank you Duncan for transporting the

display stand and for storing it at your residence.

The AGM will be held at the October meeting. All positions are vacant at this point in time so be ready to put your hand up. Many hands make light work.

If you have any matters concerning the society that needs to be discussed, it will need to be on the agenda. So please reply with any agenda items.

JUDGES CHOICE POPULAR CHOICE

CATTLEYA

1 Rth. Young Min Golden Boy X Cti Golden Boy

X Rth. Tardoke

Rth. Young Min Golden Boy X Cti Golden Boy

X Rth. Tardoke

Member Loraine Loraine

2 Rlc.Mem. Crispen Rosdales X C. Queen

Member Joe

3 Epi. Topaz Rose

Member Roger

DENDROBIUM

1 Den. Rosie Star Den. Hamanalake

Member Ian Loraine

2 Den. Hamanalake

Member Loraine

3 Den. Pearl Vera

Member Joe

VANDA

1 V. Kulwade Fragrance V. Kulwade Fragrance

Member Loraine Loraine

2 V. Pachara Delight

Member Loraine

3 V. Pachara Delight

Member Kev

OTHER GENERA

1 Bulb. Wilbur King Bulb. Wilbur King

Member Loraine Loraine

2 Phal. unknown

Member Joe

3 Phal. KS Bahn

Member Loraine

SPECIES

1 Phal. amabilis Den. speciosum

Member Peter Roger

2 V. tostacea

Member Loraine

3 Den. speciosum

Member Roger

FOLIAGE

1 Maiden Hair Fern Maiden Hair Fern

Member Loraine Loraine

ONCIDIUM

1 Wls. Tan Treasures Wls. Tan Treasures

Member Col & Bev Col & Bev

2 Onc. unknown

Member Kev

3 Odont. Wild Willie

Member Loraine

NOVICE

1 Den. primulinum “Yellow Lip” Den. primulinum “Yellow Lip”

Member Barry Barry

2 Cym. Heartbreak Doctor

Member Bill G

3 Phal unknown

Member Bill G

Meeting Results

Meeting Orchids

Rth. Min Golden Boy x Cti. Golden Boy x Wls. Tan Treasures

Rlc. Crispin Rosales

V. Pachara Delight V. Kulwadee Fragrance

Den. Pearl Vera Den. Hamanalake

Cym. Heartbreak Doctor Phal KS Bahn

Plant of the Month by Barry

I have grown this orchid for the last 6 or 7 years to the size it is now, it

was in a 50 mm pot when I got it. I grow under 50% shadecloth for most

of the year but up the light over autumn and winter to nearly full sun.

It's a hungry plant over late spring and summer so I feed with organic

fertiliser like cow or sheep manure and can take as much water as you

can give it over summer. This is the way to get nice long canes. As

winter approaches, keep an eye on the terminal leaves as this will be the

indication on reducing the water it receives.......you will clearly see when

the last leaf is forming. I cut back on the watering about now and start to

give it some blossom booster. Now is the time for it to receive much

more light and by middle May, I usually cease watering completely.

Resist the urge to water, you want to see the leaves start to shrivel as it

is deciduous. By not watering now you should get flowers from top to

bottom of the canes. I repot as soon as the flowers are finished and the

new growth has obvious root activity. I use number two Orchiata bark,

charcoal and medium perlite......3-1-1.....give it a really good soaking and

then wait a week or 10 days before resuming normal watering.......the

roots should be a good length now and holding the plant in place.

Nambour Orchid Show

Nambour Show prize winners

Loraine , Kathy, Fred/Marg, Joe, Ian, Col/ Bev

Rocky Roundup Orchidfest 2019 Winners

Congratulations to Rockhampton O.S. for a superbly run and extremely friendly STOCQ

Orchidfest 2019 of high standard. Duncan received a third with a Bulbophylum.

2019 STOCQ CALENDAR

EVENT LOCATION SET UP SHOW DAYS/TIMES Bribie Island OS Show 156A Orchid House First Avenue

Bongaree Thursday 10th October 2.30 pm Friday 11th and Saturday 12th

October

Nambour Orchid Society Species Show

Nambour Uniting Church Hall Thursday 31st October Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd November

STOCQ &OQI meetings Bribie Island OS

Orchid House 156A First Avenue Bribie Island

9.00am Saturday 16th November

Grey Shading indicates activities Maroochydore O.S. participates in.

Supper Roster 2019

October : Kev Johnson Barry Cheeseman

November : Royal Rea Bev & Col Haack December : Everyone bring food

Further Society News

..A Bush house visit - or orchid trek - has been organised for Saturday 5 October 2019. It is a SELF DRIVE

Car Pool outing, so please consult with fellow members, or let me know if you need help with organising a

car pool. If hubby Ken is not trekking I may need a car pool lift myself!

Meet at 9.30 am at Doug and Cath’s. The drive is 1.5 hours from Bli Bli.

They have a very large and collection of mature orchids, across many genres, but especially Cattleya’s,

Dendrobiums, speciosum. and some nice anthuriums. Doug will give us a tour, discuss his culture. The plan

is to have a self catering morning tea and Doug and Cathy will help with tea coffee drinks etc. If each car

bought a plate to share for morno's that would be great.

I loved our last trek to Cathy and Doug’s.

Can you please reply with your attendance by 28 Sep preferably? Email or call Desiree on 0431 435 181

Bring close family and friends if you wish.

Christmas Lunch

On to fun things. I have made a Christmas lunch booking at Rivershore Resort for 12 o'clock Saturday 14 December, where we dined last year. Please provide feedback on date time venue etc. I'll firm up details once I get your support and consult with the venue event manager more. Desiree

LIBRARY

An orchid book library is available for all members to use. Please ensure borrowed books are signed out by

our Librarian, Joe Mercieca.

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Maroochydore Orchid Society Inc. can assume any responsibility for the information or advice given to readers of

The Observer.

Australian &World Orchid Shows/Conferences

2021

22nd AOC Conference and Show - For the Love of Orchids

1 - 5 September 2021,South East Queensland: at the Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre, about 30 minutes

by road south of the Brisbane CBD and airport.

The next AOC Conference and Show (AOCC 2021) is being staged as a joint venture by orchid societies of

South East Queensland at the modern Logan Metro Sports and Event Centre in Crestmead, around 30 mins

south of the Brisbane CBD and airport.

AOCC 2021 will begin for registrants with the Thursday (2 Sept. 2021) evening Opening Ceremony. Show

patrons will be able to admire orchid displays and benched exhibits from the Friday through to the Sunday.

Orchid enthusiasts wishing to add to their collection will be able to purchase orchids from the many

Australian and international vendors.

All activities, including the Conference Dinner, are planned to be held at the Crestmead venue.

The show schedule, conference program and registrant application forms should be on the

orchidsaustralia.com.au website soon.

It is anticipated that early-bird registrations will be available from 1 September 2019.

To receive For the Love of Orchids - AOCC 2021 updates, please provide your name and email address to:

aocc2021@gmail.com

A range of accommodation types is available at nearby Springwood, Browns Plains and Calamvale.

Spending some time at the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, their delightful hinterlands, the Scenic Rim region,

Tamborine and Toowoomba would make great AOCC 2021 add-ons.

2023 24th World Orchid Show / Conference Perth