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www.rockhamptonorchidsociety.com.au P. O. Box 5949 Red Hill Rockhampton, 4701 Founded 1955

Newsletter May 2019

Editor’s Notes The show season is well underway with several shows in our immediate area and further afield having been held since our last Newsletter. These include Boyne Tannum Orchid and Foliage Society, Gladstone Orchid Foliage Society, Childers Orchid Society, Gympie and District Orchid Society, Bundaberg Orchid Society and of course our own Autumn Show; the results of which are included in this Newsletter. Many members and Rockhampton Orchid Society based judges have travelled to these shows, some are dual members and have won prizes and many of course have made some new purchases. It certainly is a great hobby and indeed what makes it more enjoyable for many members is catching up with fellow enthusiasts and seeing their blooms by following the show circuit at this time of year. In addition, we now are another Newsletter closer to The Rocky Round Up Orchidfest 2019. The closing date for Registration , which is the1st August 2019 has been updated, this will allow the organising committee to able to now plan with set numbers. Likewise, the vendor list is finalized and a set floor plan has been produced. This list can be accessed via our website www. rockhamptonorchidsociety.com.au We have a good list of nurseries from across Queensland which also includes a major foliage nursery. Some additional sponsorship funding has also been received. On the advertising front the opportunity was taken at all of the shows mention above to provide a poster and flyer pack . Likewise, we now have a Facebook Page and when I checked last, the add for Orchidfest had been accessed 565 times; check it out at Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc. So, all is progressing well to the countdown to Rocky Round Up Orchidfest 14-15th September 2019 . This could be your last Newsletter. Unfortunately, a number of Membership fees are overdue; if you can’t make the meetings remember you can now pay by direct deposit . The details are shown below. ANNUAL FEE $30-00 (FAMILY/SINGLE) * Due 26 February 2019

BSB -

655-000

Account No. -

100 516 491

A/C NAME –

Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc.

REFERENCE “Your surname” or “member number”

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Growers’ Tip Air circulation is a term you will often hear when researching or seeking advice from experienced growers on cultivating orchids. If we consider orchids growing in their native habitat it is easy to understand that air circulation would be a natural component of their requirements to function effectively. The air moving around their leaves can provide water, cooling, drying and nutrient laden sustenance. When we put our orchids be they species, or hybrids in a greenhouse we are effectively placing them in a controlled environment. Hence, it is then up to us to provide their requirements to achieve their full potential and to keep them free from diseases like fungal infections. Just like providing fertilizer and water, air circulation is essential. It can be achieved two ways, either naturally or artificially. The design and placement of a greenhouse are the two main elements of providing air circulation naturally. Before you build, consider the direction of the prevailing wind and how you can control it or in some cases limit it to your orchid’s benefit. Many challenges such as, other buildings and trees

that limit the breezes will be encountered by the suburban grower. Greenhouses with an apex

Office Bearers Executive: Patron: Vacant President: Jeff Bloxsom bloxsom123@optusnet.com.au 4928 6582 Vice President : Peter Jenkinson pe.oni@hotmail ph.0439515820 Secretary: Trish Craig ph. 49226621 rosi@rockhamptonorchidsociety.com.au Treasurer: Sandra Rowcliffe: svpsli@bigpond.net.au Ph. 49364040 Committee Terry Dean 49282278 terryellie@optusnet.com.au Jeff Glover j-glover@bigpond.com Ph. .49287701 Trevor Handley 0417605191 Marg Handley 31290348 Bob Lakey rlakey@dodo.com.au Ph.49288093 Nat Lakey 49288093 Tony March 0401280352 Bill Richardson william.r@optusnet.com Allan White Ph. 0419580086 Ex Officio Positions Society Registrar: Terry Dean Newsletter Editor: Jeff Glover Assist Newsletter Editor: Jenny Moore Technical Advisors: John Frisch, Jeff Glover Webmaster: Bob Lakey ROSI Growers Coordinator Marg Handley Providor Maxine Maunder Promotion Officer Sandra Rowcliffe /Jeff Glover (STOC) Door Monitors Lorraine and Brian Weaver Librarian: Yvonne Manning .Assist. Tony March Raffle Plant Caretaker: Terry Dean Property Officers: Barry and Faye English. Shows and Meetings Show Marshall: Jeff Glover Chief Steward: Moyna Richardson Plant/Barcode collators Trish Craig & Barry English Australian Orchid Council ROSI Based Judging Team Judges: Associate Judges Jeff Glover Trish Craig Terry Dean Doug Chippendale Marty Gunder Peter Jenkinson Faye English Nat Lakey Bernard Hilse Sandra Rowcliffe

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design roof can have the sections at the top covered in lower grade shade cloth to allow a tunnel effect to happen. Sheeting only part of a wall will allow air to flow over the top or under the open sections. Artificial air circulation is obviously provided by a powered source such as fans. This for many can be a big and limiting commitment due primarily to the cost . Over the years I have seen many effective and ingenious methods to get past this this hurdle. Have a look next time you visit someone who has overcome this challenge of providing artificial air circulation; they may have the solution from which you can adapt to your own situation. Good air circulation is often overlooked, but it is very important for continued success with cultivating orchids.

Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc. General Meeting Tuesday 23rd April 2019

Attendance: As per register Apologies: As per register New Members: 88 Paul & Marjana Bennet; 98 Renee Veinotte & John Gibson;

106 Julie Fry/Col Dawson Visitors: Nil Lucky Number: 37 - J Hogan Minutes of previous monthly meeting were approved as correct and accurate. Moved T Ahern Seconded Y Manning Carried Motion: That Faye and Barry English be awarded Life Membership for their long and varied service to the society Moved J Glover Seconded T March Carried President Jeff Bloxsom then presented Faye English with a certificate of life membership for both her and Barry and with Life Member badges for them both. Correspondence: IN – NEWSLETTERS Blackwater & District Orchid & Foliage Club Bribie Island Orchid Society Caboolture Orchid Society Inc. North Queensland Orchid Society Cairns Inc. – March & April, poster for their show Childers& Isis District Orchid Society Inc. Gladstone Orchid & Foliage Society Inc. Maroochydore Orchid Society Inc, Maryborough District Orchid Society Inc. Mid-Murray Orchid Club Inc. Nambour Orchid Society Inc. Nightcliff Orchid Society Pioneer River Orchid & Plant Assn. Inc. The Sunshine Coast Orchid Society Caloundra Inc. Townsville Orchid Soc. Inc.

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Letter and forms from Australian Orchid Foundation John Rees – STOCQ – 2020 World Orchid Conference & TIOS Taiwan Tour Conference Registration – Frank & Helen Mollenhauer Conference Registration – Coralie Hills and her father Conference Registration – Rod Shoesmith Membership – D Berril Membership – Dicinoski Membership – R Russell & D Lindley Membership – J Burrows Invoice – STOCQ advertising from AOC My State Bank – statements Australian Orchid Magazine OUT Vendor Invoices to Alice’s Orchids and MnS Orchids Motion that the inward correspondence be accepted, and the outward correspondence endorsed: Moved T Craig Seconded Z Kidman Carried Treasurer’s Report: Read and moved for acceptance by S Rowcliffe Seconded S Kuhl Carried Growers Group Coordinators Report: Marg Handley delivered her report. General Business: Hall: There has still been no further notice regarding the hall where we hold our meetings. Sausage sizzle: The date for the next sausage sizzle at Bunnings is 27/4/19. Show: The Autumn Show was successful again. Jeff Bloxsom presented the now engraved trophies from the show: Moyna & Bill Richardson – Grand Champion Orchid as well as Best Specimen Orchid Trevor & Marg Handley – Best Exotic Species Terry Dean – Best Australian Species Shirley Kuhl/Bob Jenkins – Best Novice Orchid Plant Commentary: John Frisch.

Exhibitor’s Raffle: S Rowcliffe General Raffle: K Clarke, T Craig, T Dean, Y Manning, J Glover x 2, B Jenkins. Meeting closed at 9.00 pm. Committee meeting at the Richardson’s residence on Tuesday 30th April at 7.00pm J Bloxsom Trish Craig President Secretary

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General Cultural Guide April/June * Information is general in nature and given in good faith.

Watering/Weekly Fertilizer/Weekly Pest/Disease Control

Comments

Cattleya 2-3times weekly Blossom booster Low Nitrogen

Flower Thrips Yates Success or Pyrethrum on buds

Weather is variable at this time of year. Reduce watering frequency as temperature cools.

Dendrobium Hard cane

Reduce fertilizer and cease by Winter’s onset

Flower Thrips Yates Success Pyrethrum on buds

Weather is variable at this time of year. Reduce watering frequency as temperature cools.

Dendrobium Softcane

Once to twice weekly Cease fertilizer If fertilizer is applied from now on, plantlets will form rather than flowers

Phalaenopsis 2-3 times weekly Reduce fertilizing with cooler weather. Low nitrogen

Preventative Fungicide if wet cooler weather Mancozeb

Weather is variable at this time of year. Reduce watering frequency as temperature cools.

Vandaceous Water daily in hot weather 2-3 days if cooler

Balanced fertilizer if still in growth Cease if weather cools

Flower Thrips Yates Success or Pyrethrum on buds

Oncidium In hot weather, every 2 days if cooler2-3

Balanced fertilizer if still in growth Cease if weather cools

Paphiopedilums Every 2 days in hot weather. 2-3 times weekly in cooler weather.

Balanced fertilizer Preventative Fungicide if wet cooler weather Mancozeb

Catasetinae 2-3 times weekly Fertilizer should cease once flowering has initiated.

Plants will defoliate if weather cools significantly. (Normal reaction)

Watering should be phased out completely after flowering is finished.

Next Monthly Meeting Tuesday 28th May Starts 7.30pm.

Notice to Members: Please assist if you can with cleaning the hall

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R.O.S.I Growers Group Report After several showery days, we had fine weather for our visit to Graham and Maxine Maunder’s residence on Sunday 28th April. 59 members attended and we spread ourselves in the shade of the huge Poinciana. As usual, there was much to see in the garden which featured many striking bromeliads. (Maxine’s passion!) Graham had a very beautiful Bulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann ‘Buckleberry’ flowering and happy in its position hanging from a branch of the Lemonade tree. A flowering Ctt. Fitz Eugene Dixon (Ctt. Portia x C. walkeriana) caught my eye in the Orchid house. I presented a short segment on Ctt. Chocolate Drop. The Reserve Champion of our Autumn Show was Ctt. Chocolate Drop x Rlc. Lemon Tree owned by Rosemary Wines. I mentioned many of the Ctt. Chocolate Drop crosses owned by other members. The main topic for the afternoon was repotting Cattleyas and also advice on dealing with very overgrown cattleyas. Trevor demonstrated repotting a plant to a group of newer members. A member brought along 2 plants as she was concerned about their growth. They were pronounced healthy by an experienced grower. New growers are welcome to bring along their problem plants as there are always experienced growers present who are willing to give advice. The Club Display for the coming September Conference/Show was discussed and several members from Growers Group have volunteered to help with the R.O.S.I display. The raffle was really well supported and we had 89 draws. Thank you to all who donated. Thanks, once again to Maxine and Graham for hosting our group. Our next outing will be at 2pm, Saturday, June 1 at the residence of Rosemary Wines, 53 Angela Road, Rockyview. Rosemary’s narrow driveway entrance is on the left immediately at the end of the neighbour’s white picket fence. Members are welcome to park on the lower area of Rosemary’s yard as long as there hasn’t been heavy rain beforehand. Also be aware of the Iron Bark trees that could drop branches. Please leave parking space closer to the house for people who are walking challenged. Remember to bring a chair, hat and plate of food to share and donations to the raffle are always welcome. One of the topics for June 1 will be Bulbophyllums. If anyone has a flowering Bulbophyllum, please feel welcome to bring it along. See you at 53 Angela Road, Rockyview on Saturday June 1 at 2pm. Margaret Handley Vale Brian Weaver Well-liked and respected member of the Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc. Brian Weaver passed away recently. Brian and wife Lorraine were very active members of the society since joining in July 1997 after retiring and moving from Blackwater. Brian was always ready to lend a hand at society events and functions. Brian was also life member of the Blackwater Orchid and Foliage Society. Many members of ROSI attended Brian’s large funeral to show their respects to Lorraine and their family. Those gathered heard how Brian was a much-loved family man and also well respected amongst the wider community. He will be sorely missed.

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Monthly Competition Results _ April 2019 (Plants Tabled:-Advanced 53; Novice 20) Judges Choice. Den. Johulatum T.March Den. Mangosteen J&S Frisch Fdk. After Dark ‘Baker’s Cherry Madness’ T&M Handley Popular Vote. Cattleya over 100mm Rlc. Taiwan Gold Peacock ‘Orchis’ T&M Handley Cattleya up to 100mm C. Jungle Gem x Ollies’ Folly T&M Handley Vandaceous Prra. Bangkok Sunset x V. Mahogany Gem J&M Bloxsom Dendrobium (tie) Den. Johulatum T.March Dendrobium (tie) Den. Her Majesty J&S Frisch Catasetinea Fdk. After Dark ‘ Baker’s Cherry Madness’ T&M Handley Species Cyc. barthiorum ‘Pink Dove’ T&M Handley Miscellaneous E. Andree Young ? x E. cochleata B&N Lakey Novice Cattleya Rlc. Brunswick Gem ‘Coral’ D&L Humble Dendrobium Den. Victoria ? Jenkins & Kuhl Oncidiinae Onc. Olympia Jacqui Louise D&L Humble Miscellaneous Bulb. Fascination ‘Bill’s Pride’ D&L Humble Fdk. After Dark ‘Baker’s Cherry Madness’ Den. Johulatum

Den. Mangosteen

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Species of the Month

The species of the month is Aerdies quinquevulnera . A plant of this species belonging to Moyna and Bill Richardson was the Champion Orchid at our recent Autumn Show so being a species, I thought it is quite apt to review for this month’s newsletter. Aerdies quinquevulnera is a species of the Aerdies genus that belongs to the Vandeae sub-family. Its membership of this sub-family can be easily discerned by its monopodial growth and aerial roots. Like many Vandas, it has a propensity to develop secondary growths and will readily grow into a specimen-sized plant such as, the plant at the Autumn Show. They are relatively easy to grow once started in a Vanda-basket with large (20-40 mm) medium such as bark charcoal, or rock for initial support. As mentioned above, if the plantlets are left on the main plant it will become a specimen that will never

need re-potting. On the other hand, the plantlets can be removed and multiple plants can be derived from the original if so desired. Like most Vandas it likes plenty of water and fertilizer in the growing season (Spring/Summer) and can be watered daily at the height of Summer as being monopodial it has a minimal storage structure (lateral roots) unlike orchids with rhizomes (sympodial) such as, Cattleyas. It hails from The Philippines and New Guinea. With its arching pendulous inflorescences of up to 30 pink/lavender flowers it is easy to grow and a delight for any orchid grower to have in their collection. Life Membership Award

At last month’s meeting Life Membership was awarded to Barry and Faye English . President Jeff Bloxsom presented certificates and badges to Faye, who also received them on behalf of Barry. The ROSI membership had previously ratified that they should be honoured with this award due to their sterling service to the society over many years. This included Faye serving as Secretary for 5 years and both Barry and Fay serving as the society’s property officers for 14 years; which involves making their home available for members to collect growing supplies and also setups for Show-sales. In addition, of late Barry and Faye have been responsible for the stewardship and introduction of the computerisation of the Show judging and plant barcoding system. Congratulations and well deserved!

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Autumn Show Trophies Presented *See Show Results for details.

Bunnings BBQ #2

The second Bunnings BBQ for the year was held on Saturday 27th April and from all reports it was again very successful and a good time was had by all who participated . Thanks to members who manned the stall and to those who donated plants for the raffle. Details will be given at the next meeting in the Treasurer’s Report.

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ROCKHAMPTON ORCHID SOCIETY INC.CHAMPIONS: Autumn Show 2019 - Special Awards

Class 1: Grand Champion quinquevulneraAer. M & B RICHARDSON

Class 2: Reserve Champion Chocolate Drop Lemon Tree Rlc.C. x R WINES

Class 3: Best Specimen quinquevulneraAer. M & B RICHARDSON

Class 4: Best Exotic Species barthiorumCyc. T & M HANDLEY

Class 5: Best Aust. Species bigibbumDen. T DEAN

Class 6: Best Species - STOCQ Trophy barthiorumCyc. T & M HANDLEY

Class 7: Best Orchid by Novice Grower Emma GreenDen. S KUHL

Class 8: Runner up to Best Novice Grower Chief JourneyRlc. S KUHL

Class 9: Class Champion Laeliinae Chocolate Drop Lemon Tree Rlc.C. x R WINES

Class 10: Reserve Class Champion Laeliinae Dal's EmperorRth. R & G BILLS

Class 11: Class Champion Vandeae (excluding Phalaenopsis) Tristar GoldV. J SCOTT

Class 12: Reserve Class Champion Vandeae (excluding Phalaenopsis) Pine RiversVan. J SCOTT

Class 13: Class Champion Dendrobium VictoriaDen. S KUHL

Class 14: Reserve Class Champion Dendrobium JohulatumDen. T MARCH

Class 15: Class Champion Oncidiinae Chian-Tzy YehOnc. J SCOTT

Class 16: Reserve Class Champion Oncidiinae Sea SnakeAru. T & N CRAIG

Class 17: Class Champion Paphiopedilum Sand DollarPaph. T DEAN

Class 18: Reserve Class Champion Paphiopedilum HoneyPaph. T DEAN

Class 19: Class Champion Other Genera Name UnknownCym. S & M ROWCLIFFE

Class 20: Reserve Class Champion Other Genera Raymond LernerClo. R & G BILLS

Class 21: Class Champion Foliage / FernS & M ROWCLIFFEBromeliad in flower

Class 22: Reserve Class Champion Foliage / FernJ & S FRISCHAny other fern

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ROCKHAMPTON ORCHID SOCIETY INC.

FOLIAGE / FERN - Autumn Show 2019 - RESULTS

Class 8.01: Anthurium (var. andreanum or schizeraenum)

Anthurium J SCOTTAnthurium D & L HUMBLE

1st

2nd

Class 8.03: Bromelaid in flower

Bromeliad in flower S & M ROWCLIFFEBromeliad any other S & M ROWCLIFFE

1st

2nd

Class 8.04: Bromelaid any other

Bromeliad any other S & M ROWCLIFFEBromeliad any other S & M ROWCLIFFE

1st

2nd

Class 8.05: Tillandsia small growing type (ie. ionanthe, stricta etc.)

Tillandsia small growing type M & B RICHARDSONTillandsia ionatha R & D CORNALE

1st

2nd

Class 8.06: Tillandsia any other (large growing type)

Tillandsia Silver Queen R & D CORNALETillandsia any other (large growing type) M & B RICHARDSON

1st

2nd

Class 8.07: Succulent

Echeveria R & D CORNALEEcheveria agavoides 'Ebony' R & D CORNALE

1st

2nd

Class 8.08: Cactus

Espostoa species R & D CORNALECactus R & D CORNALE

1st

2nd

Class 8.09: Bonsai

Bonsai J SCOTTBonsai K CLARKE

1st

2nd

Class 8.10: Any other foliage – over 200mm diameter pot sizeAny other foliage - over 200mm dia. pot size J & S FRISCHAlocasia J SCOTT

1st

2nd

Class 8.11: Any other foliage – up to 200mm diameter pot size

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Footnote : Class 7.10 1st. Bulb. Grandiflorum P&T Jenkinson 2nd. None given

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Your Orchid Diary 2019 . 10th, 11th May Noosa O&FS closed show in CWA Hall

Cooroy 10th, 11th August: Agnes Water O&FS show, Community

Centre, Springs Road, Agnes Water; set up 9th.

23rd, 24th August Noosa O&FS show in Cooroy Memorial Hall with set up 22nd.

6th, 7th September: Nambour OS show set up 5th.

14th, 15th September 2019: STOCQ Orchidfest Rockhampton

19th -21st September: Maryborough DOS show St Paul’s Memorial Hall, set up 18th.

27th, 28th September 2019: Glasshouse COS show with set up 26th. 27th, 28th September: Hervey Bay OS show with set up 26th. 1st, 2nd November Nambour OS species show; set up 31st October. 16th November 2019: STOCQ and OQI meetings at The Orchid House, 156A First Avenue, Bongaree hosted by Bribie Island Orchid Society

Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc. www.rockhamptonorchidsociety.com.au Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month (excluding December) at St Stephens Presbyterian Church Hall, Burnett St. Nth Rockhampton; commencing at 7.30 pm. Plants must be tabled by 7.15pm. Disclaimer: Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc. disclaims all responsibility for any losses or damage, which may be attributed to the use or misuse of any material published in this Newsletter.

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