Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc.

REVIEW
November 2023
Post Print Approved 100002180

Orchid of the night:

Lc. Aloha Case “Ching Hua”
Grown By: Graeme & Maureen Hazledine
 Gawler Districts Orchid Club Executive Positions

Patron Dr. Bruce Eastick

President Gloria Chester (8280 7940)
Secretary Robert Albrecht (0419 847 724)
Treasurer Robert Hall (0403 646 871)
Past President Trevor Lehmann (0418 231 794)
Show Marshall Peter Aigner-Muehler (0422 483 567)
Life Members: 1991 John & Lyn Howard
Denotes Deceased Member 1994 John & Liz Pohl
1994 Roger & Pauline Rankin
1997 Stan Isaacson
1998 Gordon  & Margaret Hewitt
2003 Ross & Freda Woolford
2005 Allan & Doreen Garner
2005 David & Pat Harmer
2016 Dennis Greenwood
2017 Brian & Mary Heddle
2017 Murray & Margaret Page
2017 Steve Howard
2018 Jim & Evelyn Cuming
2018 Graham & Sue Zerbe
2022 Robert Pfitzner
2023 Peter Aigner-Muehler
2023 Graeme Hazledine

Club Correspondence to:

PO Box 32 GAWLER, S.A. 5118
Email: [email protected]
Phone enquiries to
President Ph. 8280 7940
Secretary Ph. 0419 847 724
Editor Ph. 8254 4253

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 UNDER INSURANCE GUIDELINES ALL MEMBERS, VISITORS
AND COMMITTEE ATTENDING ANY FUNCTION OR
MEETING HELD BY THE CLUB MUST NOW PROVIDE THEIR
NAME AND SIGNATURE IN THE CLUB’S ATTENDANCE
REGISTER.

CONTENTS
Committee and member news………………………….….....…….03-06
Orchid of the month: Sarcochilus…………………………………..07-09
October Monthly Meeting results …….………………………..…..10-14
Culture notes, ads, programme & other clubs………………..….....15-19

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including photos, are covered by copyright. Consent for use of this material elsewhere
must be obtained from the Secretary. The Club accepts no responsibility for transactions
between advertisers and readers for the material content of advertisements and the views
expressed by authors. Kyle Howard – Editor. Flower of the month and monthly winner
digital images by Kyle Howard.

President’s Report: In the absence of our President & Vice

President, still on Holidays Overseas, I chaired the Meeting. Again, really
pleased to see a good attendance of 40, including 3 Visitors. As usual,
Steve Howard had a good attendance at his Beginners Group. Plant
benching had good numbers & really good quality. Second Division 25
plants, First Division 33 plants & Open Division 18 plants. As the Show
Marshall, Peter Aigner-Muehler was overseas, Rob Albrecht gave a brief
overview report on Hollywood Spring Show, thanking all & especially
those who helped "behind the scenes". Steve Howard was our Guest
Speaker, and it was his/our "Hands on Night". With Dendrobium
Speciosum as his subject, he proceeded to show how to divide a large
plant into smaller divisions, trim the excessive root system & then repot.
Some members brought their own overgrown plants in pot, and I think
some were "shocked”? when he brought out a pruning saw to divide the
compact tangled plants. But all ended well with many satisfied growers.
Thanks Steve. Prior to our Meeting, Rob Albrecht was advised of the
passing of John Howard, our club Treasurer of many, many, years. "Big

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John" was a very valued member of our club & who will be missed by
those who knew him. We offer our condolences to his family.
In closing, congratulations to all prize winners at Show & Club meetings.
Thanks to Di Stock for her effort in supplying supper, which was
appreciated by all. Hope to see everybody at our Xmas Dinner next
month on Sunday November 19th at Cafe Nova in Gawler.
- Trevor Lehmann, Immediate Past President

Birthday Draw: Rose Wegmann

Lucky Name Badge: Ursula Maddison

Vale John Howard

John Howard, a much-loved member of the Gawler Districts Orchid

Club recently passed away. He made a very significant contribution to the
club over many, many years having been the inaugural treasurer when the
club was established in 1980. John, and his wife Lyn, were key members
in the early years. John first held the position of Treasurer from 1980
until 1997 (17 Years). After a brief break from the role, he again served
as Treasurer between 2001 and 2017 when he stepped down due to
declining health. He served for a total of 33 years as Treasurer and had
been a member of the club since its inception.
In recognition of his service and commitment to our Club, John was
inducted as a life member in 1991.
John will be sadly missed. We wish his wife Lyn and family every
blessing as they grieve his loss.
Fondly remembered by many at the Gawler Orchid Districts Club.

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Christmas Dinner: – Preliminary Notice - all members of the Gawler
Districts Orchid Club are invited to join an end of year / Christmas
celebration at Café Nova, Gawler on Sunday 19th November from
12:00noon. Members will be subsidised $15 each toward the cost of the
dinner.

Committee Membership 2024: It is expected that there will be a few

vacancies on the Committee for 2024. If you are interested and would
like to support your club by serving in that way – please speak with a
current committee member. The AGM 2024 is scheduled to be held on
February 8th 2024.

Plant displays at meetings: Club members are encouraged to bring

plants that have an interesting or impressive display to share with club
members (even though they might not be judged for points). Judges may
still choose to give a commentary regarding plants as displayed on this
table. Members are reminded of the 6-month ownership rule for display
of plants for judging. Please respect this arrangement. Members have
requested that plants remain on display for 15/20 minutes after close of
the meeting to allow viewing. Your assistance in this regard would be
appreciated. These plants are for VIEWING ONLY, PLEASE DO NOT
TOUCH

Review via E-Mail: If you wish to have a copy emailed to you, even
though you have elected to have a printed copy posted, then please send a
request to the Editor, Kyle Howard. If you wish to cancel the hard copy,
please notify Debbie Turk at [email protected]. Kyle can be
contacted at [email protected]. N.B. an emailed
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Group: www.facebook.com/groups/GawlerOrchidClub
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Gawler_orchid_club

Member News
Best wishes to the following club members who will celebrate birthdays.
Trusting that you all have wonderful celebrations on your special day.

Barry Bailey, Bob Birkin, Jenny Clifton, John Cox, Raelee Evans, Steve
Howard, Roger Rankin

To any member who has been unwell recently, we hope that you can join
us at our next meeting. We look forward to having you back with us.
Special Birthday (0 & 5 last numeral) & Get-Well wishes can only be
acknowledged if we have the information – please pass on information to
the President, Gloria Chester on 8280 7940

It is no good crying over a broken spike; all you can do is tie up another
one -only a bit earlier– Roger Rankin Orchid Wise.

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 - Jim Shaughnessy

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 OCTOBER MONTHLY FLORAL RESULTS

Orchid of the Night

Lc. Aloha Case Ching Hua Maureen & Graham Hazledine
Orchid of Open Division
Lc. Aloha Case Ching Hua Maureen & Graham Hazledine
Orchid of First Division
Zba. Kiwi ‘ Brian ‘ Graham Hein
Orchid of Second Division
Anselia africana Ken & Rhonda Stock
Seedling of the Night
Paph. delanatii Steve Howard
Popular Vote – Open Division
Cyp. kentuckiense Steve Howard
Popular Vote – First Division
Ons. Midnight Miracles ‘ Massai ‘ Rosemary Phillips
Popular Vote – Second Division
C. unknown Debbi Turk
Popular Vote of the Night
Ons. Midnight Miracles ‘ Massai ‘ Rosemary Phillips

Open Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
1st Sarco. Mellow Yellow Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
2nd Sarco. Burgundy on Ice ' Australia ' G & M Hazledine
3rd Sarco. Alchemy Good Steve Howard
Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
1st Sarco. argochilus Rob & Lyn Albrecht
2nd Sarco. hartmanii Steve Howard
3rd Plectorrchiza tridentata Rob & Lyn Albrecht

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Best Orchid Seedling - any Genera
1st Paph. delenatii ' Alba ' Steve Howard
Laeliinae - Standard over 100mm
1st C. Jose Marti ' Mothers Favorite ' G & M Hazledine
Laeliinae - Standard under 100mm
1st Lc. Aloha Case Ching Hua Graeme & Maureen Hazledine
Other Genera - Species not listed elsewhere
1st Cyp. kentuckiense Steve Howard
Paphiopedilum - Species
1st Paph. delenatii ' Alba ' Steve Howard
1st Paph. urbenianum Steve Howard
2nd Paph. micranthum var. eburnium Steve Howard

First Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
1st Sarco. Magic Graham Hein
2nd Sarco. Melba x Kunama 1 Rosemary Phillips
3rd Sarco. Perley Wendy & Michael Lodge
Cymbidium 60 - 90mm Red/Pink/Brown
1st Cym. Lancashire Robert Pfitzner
Cymbidium 60 - 90mm White/Cream/Yellow/Green
1st Cym. Latigo Pearl Robert Pfitzner
2nd Cym. Dolores Hoyt x Lemon Light Robert Pfitzner
3rd Cym. Sarah Jean x Wonatah Kathleen Tregeagle
Cymbidium under 60- any other colour
2nd Cym. Parish jewel x devonianum Trevor Hutchison
Cymbidium under 60 White/Cream/Yellow/Green
1st Cym. Parish Jewel x Wallard Robert Pfitzner
Laeliinae - Non Standard Hybrid
1st C. Hey Sue Wendy & Michael Lodge
Laeliinae - Standards Hybrid Cluster
1st Ctt. Trick or Treat Kyle Howard
Oncidiinae - Hybrid Over 60mm

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 1st Ons. Midnight Miracles ' Massai ' Rosemary Phillips
Oncidiinae - Hybrid Under 60mm
1st Ons. Wild Cat Graham Hein
Other Genera - Hybrid not listed elsewhere
1st Phal. Utopia Kyle Howard
2nd Phal. I Hsin Sesame Kyle Howard
3rd Den. Chorus Girl Wendy & Michael Lodge
Paphiopedilum - Non Standard
1st Paph. Giant Spice Graham Hein
Zygopetalinae - Hybrid
1st Paph. villosum Graham Hein
1st Zba. Kiwi Graham Hein
2nd Z. Clare Fisher Kyle Howard

Second Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
1st Den. Esme Poulton ' Tinone ' Ray & Dianne Stock
2nd Sarco. Humming Santa Alan & Carol Jabs
3rd Sarco. ( Zoe ' SB ' x Pinwit ) Alan & Carol Jabs
Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
1st Cym. canaliculatum Mike Gray & Vu Xuan
2nd Sarco. falcatus ' Dorrigo ' Alan & Carol Jabs
3rd Sarco. hartmanii ‘ Boomba ‘ Riggs Rayne & Bruce Goold
Cymbidium 60 - 90mm - any other colour
1st Cym. Volcanic Flash ' Tim Tam ' Ken & Rhonda Stock
Cymbidium 60 - 90mm Red/Pink/Brown
1st Cym. Night Passage ' Cabernet ' Ray & Dianne Stock
Cymbidium 60 - 90mm White/Cream/Yellow/Green
1st Cym. Autumn Emerald ' Royale ' Ray & Dianne Stock
Cymbidium over 90mm - any other colour
1st Cym. Gattonese Mike Gray & Vu Xuan
Cymbidium over 90mm Red/Pink/Brown
1st Cym. unknown Lindsay & Raelee Evans

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Cymbidium under 60- any other colour
1st Cym. Mad Magic ' Amber ' May Weibel
2nd Cym. Mad Magic ' Amber ' May Weibel
Cymbidium under 60 Red/Pink/Brown
1st Cym. Dorothy Stockstill ' Rosalie ' Kenneth Hinsliff
2nd Cym. Hiroshima ' Sweet Eyes ' Ray & Dianne Stock
3rd Cym. Forty Winks ' Sweet Dreams ' May Weibel
Laeliinae - Species
1st C. intermedia ' Alba ' Mike Gray & Vu Xuan
Laeliinae - Standard over 100mm
1st C. Moscombe ' Ports of Paradise ' Ken & Rhonda Stock
2nd C. unknown Debbie Turk
Laeliinae - Standard under 100mm
1st C. Margaret Degenhart ' Saturn ' Riggs Rayne & Bruce Goold
Other Genera - Species not listed elsewhere
1st Ansellia africana Ken & Rhonda Stock
Zygopetalinae - Hybrid
1st Zga. Happy Bay x Npp. Beverley Lou Ken & Rhonda Stock

Old shade houses are full of indispensable orchids

- Roger Rankin Orchid Wise

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 1st Div
Zba. Kiwi ‘ Brian
Grown by Graham Hein

Seedling of the Night

Paph. delanatii
Grown by Steve Howard

2nd Div
Anselia africana
Grown by Ken &
Rhonda Stock

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Culture Notes: November
- Steve Howard
November is the start of the dry months; temperatures are generally warm
with the odd hot day, but heatwaves are uncommon. Light levels are
reaching their maximum intensity and humidity levels decrease towards the
end of the month. Plants as a rule are in a rapid growth phase. It is also the
time to take great care in protecting these vital new growths as without these
there will be fewer flowers. Damage to these growths comes from many
different factors. Insect damage to soft chewable growths is common with
caterpillars and aphids high on the most wanted list. Water lodging in the
growths will rot leaves and take out the developing flower nodes in some
varieties. Thrips abound in the dryness that November offers. These tiny sap
sucking insects will retard a new growth the same as they damage flowers.
Sarcochilus are prone to attack and November is a prime month. Distorted
flowers and browning of the edges are signs of thrip. Fertiliser will also
burn out these growths and the burn marks leave the plant open to fungal
infection as well as being unsightly. A couple of stray slow-release fertiliser
pellets will do this. Then of course with the re potting and division that takes
up a lot of our time this year it is the common factor of human error that will
knock off a growth. Some growths get caught up in sheaths as they grow and
must be helped along a bit and others come out looking like one of those
brown wrinkly dogs. This is called accordion pleating and is usually a sign
of dryness. Once this occurs it cannot be reversed. If one of your growths
start growing at a weird angle, they will require some training to get them
growing upright and this also assists in keeping the plant neat and improves
the flowering display. Inspect those plants that suffered heat damage last
year as I feel this year with the dry starting so much earlier, we are heading
for another extreme summer. These plants should be grouped together if
possible so they can be moved if the weather turns very hot. No point
leaving them where they burnt last year. As a last effort you may need to
bring them inside or somewhere cool. It’s a small chore but worth it for your
plant’s sake. Division of most plants should be completed by now and our
focus now is on providing our plants with the assistance they need during

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this rapid growth phase. Feeding should be mostly higher nitrogen for the
Oncidium, Cattleyas, Zygopetalums, Cymbidiums and Paphiopedilums.
Native orchid’s still preferring low nitrogen feeds to avoid sappy, fungal
prone poor flowering canes. Always water plants prior to feeding, adhering
to the golden rule of never feed a dry orchid. Try to give plants a good flush
weekly as well and if possible, use rainwater. Soluble fertilisers contain salts
and when the water evaporates it leaves these deposits behind. Too much can
be harmful to the roots and consequently, the plant. Check the surface of the
mix or the drain holes of your pots. That white stuff is salt! Not every plant
in a collection will receive the same amount of water. Some will be covered
by another plants leaves and receive very little. Feel the weight of a few
pots and if they are light due to missing out on water, move them. Dry thirsty
plants won’t flower well and will soon be attacked by every mite and scale
in the shade house you have. My watering ritual is a good drenching late
afternoon but with enough left in the day, so most plants are dry overnight. I
will do a light misting first thing in the morning when I do my daily
inspection. Mounted epiphytes may get an extra watering during the day if
very hot. Remember some pots will dry out faster than others, as will some
mixes. Placement will also be a factor with hanging plants drying out at a
much faster rate. The rule here is not to water every plant the same amount
every day. What might be enough for one will flood the other one. This is
particularly important when growing many different genera. Foliar feeding is
also recommended during the growth season. This is particularly important
to mounted plants. I tend to balance my feeding with organic and inorganic
fertiliser and tend to be weaker in the feeding strength than those in pots.
Many of these plants are species orchids and as such are a little more
sensitive. When foliar feeding, don’t forget the undersides of the leaves as
this is where their stomata are (breathing pores). Fertiliser is absorbed via
these pores. That’s one reason why we water first. The plants when watered
open these pores. After flowering we find our terrestrial orchids will be
drying out. Watering will be reduced to an occasional mist to keep the mix
just slightly moist. It will soon be time to start thinking about re potting
them, but I leave that until January. Any later and they are usually on the
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 avoiding damage, if you do have to divide a Cattleya or an Oncidium, now
is a great time to do it. The new growths will be well underway and should
be showing new roots. When divided now these roots will continue to grow
into the mix and feed the plant without too many setbacks, unless your
division was too small. If you leave it too late these roots will grow too long
and will most likely be damaged in the process. If damaged, then they won’t
feed the plant as well and it will suffer. So much so flowering could be a
non-event for this season. That will do for November. It is hard to believe
another year is nearing the end!

Club Programme for 2023

December Presentation night following Club

Meeting

Financial Sponsors & Supporters

Major Sponsor

Barrita Orchids
World leading Cymbidium & Sarcochilus breeders. Laboratory (Orchid
Flasks) and suppliers of virus test kits.
www.barritaorchids.com www.facebook.com/BarritaOrchidsKulnura

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 Sponsors

Sims Orchids
Hybridisers and suppliers, cymbidiums orchids from flask to flowering
size, mericlones, seedlings, show bench & pot plant.
Contact Moss & Rosemary Bray
123 Barcelona Rd, Noarlunga Downs, SA, 5168
Ph. (08) 8382 8822

Nicky’s Slippers
Exciting new Paphs & Phrags
www.facebook.com/NickysSlippers www.nickysslippers.com.au
Mob. 0405 088 479

3 Amigos Orchids
Specialists breeders of exhibition Cymbidiums and more.
www.facebook.com/3AmigosOrchids [email protected]
Ph. Chee Ng 0411 776 507

Other Orchid Clubs –Where & when they meet:

South Coast Orchid Club: Colonel Lights Garden; St George

RSL, 4 Prince George Pde, Colonel Light Gardens from
8:00PM on the 2nd Monday of each month. Learners class
from 7:20PM
Daytime Chapter: - Meets in Lou Kesting Hall, Dover
Square, off Broadway, South Brighton at 2:00PM on the 2nd
Thursday of the month

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Southern Region Group: - Meets Carrikalinga House 17- 19
Torrens St. Victor Harbor on the 3rd Sunday of the month at
2.pm. Learners class at 1:15PM.
The South Australian Orchidaceous Society: - Meets at
Plympton Community Centre at 34 Long St, Plympton on the
3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:30PM. Parking at side &
rear of hall.
Murray Bridge & Districts Orchid Club: - Meets at Seventh
Day Adventist Hall, Corner Myall Ave & Standen St, Murray
Bridge on the 4th Sunday of the month at 1:45pm.
The Native Orchid Society of South Australia: - Meets at
the St. Matthew’s Hall Bridge St. Kensington on 4 th Tuesday
of Month at 7:30pm.
Cymbidium Orchid Club of Sth. Aust: - Meets at Burnside
Community Centre, 401 Greenhill Rd Tusmore on the 4th
Wednesday of the Month at 7:30pm
Orchid Club of South Australia: - Evening Group: Meets at
the Enfield Community Centre 540 Regency Rd., on the 1st
Thursday of the Month at 8:00pm.
Daytime Group: - meets at Enfield Community Centre 540
Regency Rd Enfield on the 2nd Friday of the Month. 2.00pm –
4.00pm

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 Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc.
Elderly Centre
37 Fourteenth Street, Gawler

Next Monthly Meeting

Thursday November 9th
8PM

Topic:
Jim Shaughnessy
Growing Dendrochilum & Coelogyne Orchids

Regular Features:
- No Beginners Group this month
- Plant Benching & Judging
- Lucky Name Badge (Must be wearing)
- Birthday Draw: November
- Raffle
- Popular Vote
- Supper

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