February 2020 Bulletin
Monthly Bulletin

Monthly Bulletin
Please enjoy the Redcliffe District Orchid Society Inc monthly bulletin featuring our 'plant of the month' and monthly competition results.
SAT. 18th 9am - 4pm SUN. 19th 9am - 3pm

Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough Rd, Redcliffe
Buses welcome - ample parking
Admission $4
For more information phone Lionel 0408 626 124 OR email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Robertsons Orchids - Specialists in Paphiopedlium, Phalaenopsis and Cattleya orchids
Windemere Orchids - Located on top of Mt. Tamborine, supplying a range of orchids from Cattleyas, Oncidiums etc.
Sakdisri Daughters Nursery - An international grower from Thailand. Many flasks available.
Woolf Orchid Culture - One of the largest orchid nurseries in Aust. producing a wide range of species and hybrids
Orchid Mania - Mainly species with some flasks
Ivan’s Orchids - A passion for Paphiopedliums
Foliage Plus - Anthuriums, ferns etc.
Tinonee Orchid Nursery - Specialising in the breeding & propagation of many genera from natives to the popular genera from many countries around the world
Orchidaceous Supplies - Offering an extensive range of orchid supplies from bark to pots & fertilisers etc.
Darryl Banks Orchids – Family owned business with a wide range of genera
Red Fox Orchids - Stocking a sourced from all over the world large variety of genera & species
Orchids Mackay - Located near Mackay stocking Vandas, Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, Oncidium alliance & various species.
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WATER REQUIREMENTS |
FERTILISER REQUIREMENTS |
PEST CONTROL |
OTHER COMMENTS |
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CATTLEYA |
Water thoroughly |
Every week with high nitrogen fertilizer at half strength |
Check for insects, scale, rots etc. and spray as necessary
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Dampen floors regularly to increase humidity. Air circulation around plants is important |
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DENDROBIUM |
Two to three times a |
Weekly with quarter strength low nitrogen, high PK fertilizer |
Do not use high nitrogen fertiliser | |
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DENDROBIUM |
Two to three times a week in the mornings |
Weekly with quarter strength low nitrogen, high PK fertilizer | Water and gertilise regularly to maintain growth of new canes | |
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PAPHIOPEDILUM |
Water every two to three days when days are hot. Water in mornings |
Every two weeks with high nitrogen fertilizer at half strength | Damp down floors around midday on hot days | |
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PHALAENOPSIS |
Two to three times a week in the mornings |
Weekly with quarter strength low nitrogen, high PK fertilizer | Damp floors and under bench on hot days. Try to have leaves dry by nightfall | |
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VANDACEOUS |
Water daily including root system. Try to avoid Water in crown of plant | Weekly with quarter strength low nitrogen, high PK fertilizer | Vandaceous orchids thrive on heat, humidty and good air circulation | |
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GENERAL |
Most orchids are in active growth now, so will benefit from regular watering and fertilizing to optimize new growth. Overcrowding can result in spindly and sickly new growth which can start to rot | |||