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

Inside this issue:

March 2014 Volume 64 Issue 3

N E W S L E T T E R

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 col-

lege. As a 9 year old living in El Salvador, Guillermo decided that or-

chids 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 natu-

ral resources especially orchids here in Florida. At Florida A&M Univer-

sity 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 Ad-

junct 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 suc-

cessful and environmentally conscious gardens. He has published articles on home gardening, design and or-

chid 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 compa-

ny. (Coalition of Orchid Species)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society

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

Bulb. Arfakianum -Joan Connors Phal. Joy Micholitz Ludde—Jeff Tucker

Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society

January’s Speaker: Broward Orchid Supply

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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, includ-

ing 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 Dendrobi-

ums. 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

bocaorchidlady@aol.com 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

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 re-ward plants please contact John Wrench at 954-812-2231 or email johnwrench@bellsouth.net 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

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.

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Volume 64 Issue 3

FLOS MEMBER’S CORNER

RIBBON WINNERS FOR FEBRUARY

OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED

Paph. liemianum ‘Halls’ x Paph. rothschildianum ‘Chester Hills’

Sandy Jones

Blue & Culture

Ascda. Macarena Iqlesias Jeff Tucker 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

Garfield Gilchrist Red

Dtps. Fusheng Sweet Paradise Claire Garrett Red

V. John Daguia J&M Orchid’s HCC/AOS

Garfield Gilchrist Red

A Gentle Reminder: Membership fees are due in January.

Please include a warm welcome for new members: Tom and Carol McCra-chan; Jan Miller and Ron Strejcek; Joe and Marianne Giambrone; Nancy Currie, Sandra and Robert Blaikie; Michele Mink and Ron Baker .

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 look-ing 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 scott@tyestudios.com or 954-629-3627. Just remember the best way to meet other members and develop friendships is by getting involved!

C. Waianae Sunset—Scott Peplin

Ascda. Ben’s Delight—Garfield Gilchrest

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Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society

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 met-

al 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 habi-

tat. 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 gar-

den.

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 re-

gions. 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 char-

coal, 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 adminis-

tering watering. Too much water can cause rot and fungus which is deadly to or-

chids. (continued on page 5)

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 Lauder-dale (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 scott@tyestudios.com or 954-629-3627. More infor-mation to follow. Looking forward to you being a part of this event! (There is also be a poker run!!!)

HOME RAMBLE MARCH 29

Ascda. Macarena Iqlesias—Jeff Tucker

Where to Grow Orchids from the AOS

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(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 at-tach itself faster to the media. If the orchid is not stable and the roots keep mov-ing, 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 me-dia 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 ap-ply pesticides late in the afternoon so that the insects are active and the tempera-ture 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 over-watering. So prevention is better than cure. Do not over-water! For fungal-spotting, 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.

2014 FLOS SHOW photos by Greg Allikas

MARKETPLACE

Regular Meetings: Second Monday of each month

Time: 7:30 pm

Place: Christ Lutheran Church Social Hall

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: Brian Boyle

Sunshine: 954-610-7980

Newsletter: Ginny Salus, Editor - 954-532-7637

Web Site: www.flos.org

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Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society

PO Box 4677

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338