March - Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society

Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society
NEWSLETTER
Volume 64 Issue 3
March 2014
MARCH SPEAKER: GUILLERMO SALAZAR
Guillermo A. Salazar was born in Miami, Florida but grew up in El
Salvador in Central America. As a child of a nursery owner father and
an interior and floral designer mother, Guillermo was able to develop
his natural creative and professional talents even before attending college. As a 9 year old living in El Salvador, Guillermo decided that orchids were the most attractive plants in this tropical environment and
he started collecting them. He became the youngest member of the
Asociacion de Orquideologia de El Salvador.
During his college years, he learned the importance of protecting natural resources especially orchids here in Florida. At Florida A&M University he followed his dream of becoming a professional landscape designer, receiving his degree in Landscape
Design & Management. Guillermo received a Master’s in Science in Environmental Horticulture from the
University of Florida. A Florida Master Gardener, Guillermo has worked for several years as a professional
Landscape Designer in private, municipal and governmental capacities in the South Florida area. He currently
had a faculty position at the University of Florida & Miami Dade County Extension IFAS and he is an Adjunct faculty professor for the Landscape Technology Department for Miami Dade College. His work entails
teaching people how to use Florida friendly principles, as well as appropriate plants and orchids to design successful and environmentally conscious gardens. He has published articles on home gardening, design and orchid articles for several South Florida design magazines. His credentials include: ISA certified Arborist, LIAF
Certified Landscape Inspector and FNGLA certified Horticulturist. In orchids his specialty are Angraecoids,
Bulbophyllum, and rare and miniature tropical species. In his spare time, Guillermo is a professional breeder
of Persian and Himalayan cats, enjoys gardening, traveling and owns a landscape design and consulting company. (Coalition of Orchid Species)
Inside this issue:
JANUARY SPEAKER
2
ORCHIDS FOR SHOW
VOLUNTEERS
2
INVITATION FROM
WPB JUDGING CENTER
2
FLOS MEMBERS’
CORNER
3
RIBBONS FOR
FEBRUARY
3
OPPORTUNITIES TO
GET INVOLVED
3
HOME RAMBLE
4
AOS—ORCHID
GROWING
4&5
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!
March 10: Guillermo Salazar—Miniatures for South Florida
March 29: Home Ramble
April 14: Mac Rivenbark—Dendrobiums
May 12: Jill Godfrey speaking on 'Thin-Leafed Orchids
of South Florida, Stanhopaes, Sobralias, and
Calanthes'
September 10: Jim Watts speaking on Leaf-less orchids
Phal. Joy Micholitz Ludde—Jeff Tucker
Bulb. Arfakianum -Joan Connors
Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society
January’s Speaker: Broward Orchid Supply
Our thanks to BOS for their information on how to keep the new orchids growing
we bought at the FLOS Show. Sandy Jones presented an excellent workshop for the
new and experienced grower. She covered repotting methods and gave us lots of hints
for each variety.
Orchids for FLOS Show Volunteers
Again we want to thank all of our 2014 show volunteers. We couldn't have done it without
you. Those show volunteers who missed the February meeting and did not pick up your reward plants please contact John Wrench at 954-812-2231 or email [email protected]
to receive your orchid. I live very close to the FLOS meeting location just off Oakland Park
Blvd. We want you to be able to enjoy your plants as soon as possible. Best Regards - John
Wrench
For those of you who did not make it to the Monday night meeting. The West Palm
Beach Judging Center has invited our society for a free day at Flamingo Gardens, including an orchid program and sweets. The date mentioned at the meeting was April but it
has been changed to March, but does not conflict with our home ramble. Please let me
or Jackie know if your going and print the attached invitation to show at the gate.
Sincerely, Joan
Hi All,
As one of our long-time affiliated societies, the West Palm Beach Judging Center
is happy to invite the Ft. Lauderdale Orchid Society to a Special Day honoring them
at Flamingo Gardens on March 22, 2014. We hope that you can come to visit the
garden, see the animal exhibits and visit the historic Wray House on your special
day. Then share a yummy dessert with us and attend our training session where
Tony Blanc, one of our student judges, will give a program on Australian Dendrobiums. After the program, you are invited to stay and join one of the judging teams
to observe the judging process. There is a snack bar and a gift shop if you wish to
purchase something to eat for lunch or feel free to pack a lunch.
Admission to Flamingo Gardens will be free that day for all Ft. Lauderdale Orchid
Society Members, but you must RSVP to either Joan Connors or Jackie Wood at
[email protected] so the Garden can have your name listed.
We are looking forward to sharing a wonderful and informative afternoon with the
Ft. Lauderdale Orchid Society.
Jackie Wood, Probationary Judge
Community Outreach Committee, Chair
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Volume 64 Issue 3
FLOS MEMBER’S CORNER
A Gentle Reminder: Membership fees are due in January.
Please include a warm welcome for new members: Tom and Carol McCrachan; Jan Miller and Ron Strejcek; Joe and Marianne Giambrone; Nancy
Currie, Sandra and Robert Blaikie; Michele Mink and Ron Baker .
C. Waianae Sunset—Scott Peplin
RIBBON WINNERS FOR FEBRUARY
Paph. liemianum ‘Halls’
x Paph. rothschildianum ‘Chester Hills’
Sandy Jones
Ascda. Macarena Iqlesias
Jeff Tucker
Blue &
Culture
Blue
Bulb. arfakianum
Joan Connors
Blue
Den. Lemon Twist
Claire Garrett
Blue
Den. wasselii
Rich Ackerman
Blue
Dendrochillum cobbianum
Chris Binder
Blue
Mokara
Andrew Collins
Blue
Phal. Joy Micholitz Ludde
Jeff Tucker
Blue
Pot. Dick Smith
Steven Monk
Blue
Tolumnia Popoki ‘Miyzi’
Norma Jeanne Flack
Blue
Blc. Lemon Yellow
Michael Bryant
Cultural
C. Waianae Sunset
Scott Peplin
Cultural
Ascda. Ben’s Delight
Garfield Gilchrist
Red
BLC. Morning Glory ‘H & R’ AM/
AOS
Dtps. Fusheng Sweet Paradise
Garfield Gilchrist
Red
Claire Garrett
Red
V. John Daguia J&M Orchid’s HCC/
AOS
Garfield Gilchrist
Red
Ascda. Ben’s Delight—Garfield Gilchrest
OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED
Hi, I’m Scott Peplin and I am chair of the “House Committee” for FLOS. We are responsible
for getting the church ready for our meetings. This entails the setup and take down of the
chairs, sound system and display tables. Without us, there would be no meeting. We are looking for volunteers to help facilitate the setup or the take down. For those who have helped in
the past, we would like to thank you and hope you will continue. As you know, when there are
more “bodies” the task is quick and easy. We are looking for a few more bodies. If you are able
to lend a hand on the day of our meetings, anytime from 6:00 pm on, we would love to hear
from you. Please contact me at either [email protected] or 954-629-3627. Just remember
the best way to meet other members and develop friendships is by getting involved!
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Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society
HOME RAMBLE MARCH 29
Our March Home Ramble is about a month away. We are pleased to announce that the event will
be FREE! The only requirement will be that you sign up and attend the gathering the morning of
the event, March 29, 9:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 1955 E Oakland Park Blvd, Ft Lauderdale (where we hold our monthly meetings). We currently have locations ranging from South Boca
down to Hollywood and East Lauderdale to Plantation, with some others in between. If you have
not signed up please contact; Scott Peplin at [email protected] or 954-629-3627. More information to follow. Looking forward to you being a part of this event! (There is also be a poker run!!!)
Where to Grow Orchids from the AOS
In tropical and subtropical climates, shade houses are usually used in growing
orchids. Shade houses are used where the problem is too much heat and light
rather than cold. The usual black nets are commonly used on poles made of metal or bamboo or other materials which are available to the grower. These have
the advantage of being easy and cheap to construct and very flexible for the
growers budget because he can have a numerous selection of materials which will
fit his budget.
Greenhouses are used if the orchid collector will be growing intermediate and cool
-growing orchids. Temperatures have to be controlled to cooler conditions than
the normal tropical temperatures. Temperatures required can be as low as 13 deg
C or 55 deg F for intermediate orchids and 10 deg C or 50 deg F for cool-growing
orchids. This is essential to mimic the natural habitat of these type of orchids.
Light/Shading
Few orchids enjoy strong light so shading is necessary for tropical countries like
the Philippines. One should know the degree of shading needed by the type of
orchids one grows. Example: less 10%, 20%, 50% light intensity.
Ventilation
Epiphytic orchids come from areas with good air movement in their natural habitat. So it is essential that good aeration is present in one’s garden or shade
house. This also helps prevent problems with fungus and leads to better growth
to the plants. Sometimes when there is a lack of good air movement in a garden,
it is advisable to provide a fan or fans ideally positioned, so that the moving air
does not directly blow on the plants. It is needed just to move the air in the garden.
Humidity
Humidity is not usually a problem in tropical countries. Almost all orchids like high
humidity that’s why most orchid species come from tropical or subtropical regions. One should just be aware of the orchid’s needs depending on the type of
potting media that is used. For potted orchids using more porous media like charcoal, more watering is required because it dries up fast. This is also true for
mounted orchids. But if the media used is black moss or sphagnum moss in pots,
a water check should be done especially during the rainy season before administering watering. Too much water can cause rot and fungus which is deadly to orchids.
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Ascda. Macarena Iqlesias—Jeff Tucker
Volume 64 Issue 3
(Where to Grow Orchids continued from page 4)
In Pots, Baskets, or Mounted?
Epiphytic Orchids
Epiphytic Orchids also known as air orchids can be grown in pots, baskets or
mounted on a piece of wood, bark or tree fern.
Pots to be used for orchids should have additional holes to improve drainage,
though adding drainage material such as charcoal, volcanic rocks, or similar media
to the bottom of the pot is also effective. One has a variety of media to choose
from to use for potting orchids. In tropical areas, charcoal, osmunda, black moss
with perlite, coconut husks, are some of the most popular media to use. It will just
depend on what type of orchid will be potted.
Baskets are good for plants that have a creeping habit like Bulbophyllums, also
orchids that have pendulous flowers spikes like Coelogynes, and those which have
vigorous roots like Vandas. Media can be used to anchor the plants in the baskets,
but for Vandas, the basket is usually empty so as to provide more air for its roots.
Mounts are good for smaller plants that need drier conditions.
Use mounts made of cork or wood like Madre Cacao, Star Apple,
Pine wood,
Pots, Baskets, or Mounted?
Epiphytic or any other wood preferably textured so the roots can easily attach to
it. Do not use wood from sour-fruiting trees such as Mango, Santol, etc, since the
roots will not attach well to it.
Always make sure to plant the orchid firmly in the pot or on a mount so it will attach itself faster to the media. If the orchid is not stable and the roots keep moving, it will not be established well.
Terrestrial Orchids
Terrestrial orchids are also known as Ground orchids. Different types of porous
compost are usually used for different types of terrestrial orchids, but the essential
fact to remember is to keep from over-watering the plants. Clay pots are usually a
better solution since one can be less problematic because clay pots dry their media faster and drains well.
Pests and Diseases
Controlling Pests
Pests can be controlled with chemical pesticides. They may be systemic or contact
in their action. Systemic pesticides are absorbed by the plant and kill the pests
that feed on the plant, other insects are unaffected. Contact pesticides are applied
to the whole plant, they kill any pest that they get in contact with but those that
are hiding may escape unharmed.
Any pesticide that is bought should be used according to its instructions, and kept
away from children and pets. When applying pesticides, choose the day when
there is no wind or spray with the wind blowing away from you. Better also to apply pesticides late in the afternoon so that the insects are active and the temperature is no longer high. Pesticides and high temperatures can burn your plants. Use
the proper safety equipment like gloves, masks and proper clothing and take a
bath after application.
Preventing diseases
Fungal diseases like leaf-spotting and bacterial rot usually occur due to overwatering. So prevention is better than cure. Do not over-water! For fungalspotting, remove damaged leaves and spray the plant with a fungicide. When a
plant has bacterial rot, it is usually too far gone to save it. But sometimes it might
still be saved. Spray fungicide once a month for preventive measures and after
heavy rains during the rainy season.
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2014 FLOS SHOW photos by Greg Allikas
Regular Meetings:
Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society
PO Box 4677
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338
Second Monday of each month
Christ Lutheran Church Social Hall
Place:
7:30 pm
Time:
1955 East Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Directions: From I 95 take East Oakland Park Blvd. for 2.4 miles, turn left on NE 20th Ave.
Or take US -1 (Federal Hwy.) to Oakland Park Blvd. west for two blocks, turn north on NE 20th
Ave.
Park in the rear of the church which is on the NW corner of Oakland Park Blvd. and NE 20th Ave.
President:
Michael Schaberl
1st Vice President: Joan Connors
2nd Vice President: Gigi Granger
Recording Sec.:
Ginny Salus
Corresponding Sec.: Saira Kaizad
Treasurer:
Sunshine:
Brian Boyle
954-610-7980
Newsletter: Ginny Salus, Editor - 954-532-7637
Web Site: www.flos.org
Ginny Salus, Carol Jones, Gigi Granger, Lisa Davis, Fran Renguso, Kathy Homann, Vicki Trank
Ray, Joan Connors, Carries Ackerman, Leah Ostrander, Mike Bryant, Petra Thomas, Shelly Jones,
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