July 1 - Epicatts
Jim Roberts, Florida SunCoast Orchids
Jim will talk to us about Epicatts, those hybrids between Encyclias and Cattleyas that produce charming sprays of colorful flowers on tallish stems. Jim strives to grow and sell the best quality orchid plants, building a lasting reputation in the industry as one of the very best.
Jim has been growing orchids over 25 years in climates ranging from cold Minnesota to hot SW Florida. In 2001, he moved to Florida with a small collection of plants and the dream of operating an orchid nursery became a reality. When: July 1, 6:30 to 9 pm
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
Drive around to the back entrance
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
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SAOS News and Activities
Questions? Call or text Sue at 904-501-0805 or email info@StAugOrchidSociety.org.Click to join the St. Aug Orchid Society.
June 11 - Virtual Show Table. Courtney Hackney will zoom into cyberspace at 7 pm to tell us about the orchid pictures sent in last month for the virtual show table. An invitation will be sent to your email address. If you want to share images of your beauties in bloom, send high res pictures by the 26th to info@StAugOrchidSociety.org. Here's a link to Courtney's May Virtual Show Table presentation.
When: Saturday, July 5, 10 am - noon
Where: Southeast Branch Library
6670 US 1 N, St Aug 32086
Monthly Meetings
Photo of the Month. Our June selection is Miltoniopsis Breathless 'Florence' grown and photographed by Steve Dorsey. This group of orchids used to be called a Miltonia, but have been moved into the Miltoniopsis group. They generally enjoy cooler conditions than we can offer during the hot summer months so special growing areas are required.Monthly Meetings. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month. The meeting begins at 6:30 with a plant sale followed by a review of the show table plants and presentation by an orchid expert. The meeting closes with a plant raffle where members can expand their collections. It's fun and informative for growers of all levels. Join us, visitors and guests are always welcome!
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
When: First Tuesday of Month, 6:30 til 9 pm
Cultural Tips for Orchid Growers
Bob Scully's Month by Month Orchid Growing:
June in St. Augustine. Spring's mild days are gone. The late spring-early summer growing conditions induce vigorous vegetative activity. Orchids repotted earlier... read moreDr. Courtney Hackney Tips, Redux:
Getting Ready for Vacation. Leaving on vacation always involves some extra work in the greenhouse, even if it just a short vacation. Even under-lights growers must prepare... read moreOrchid Pests in Large Collections The final part of this series addresses pesticide application and products for those with large collections in greenhouses or growers that ... read more
Dr. Martin Motes Notes:
Progress of the Season. This May’s late advent to the rainy season has suited our orchids well, allowing them to dry thoroughly after intermittent soakings. Now that the rains... read moreOrchids in June. June is the most dramatically tropical month in South Florida. As the southeast Trade Winds blow cool moist air off the Gulf Stream daily, as surely... read more
Culture Article by Sue Bottom:
Bifoliate Cattleyas - C. tigrina. If your orchids do not bloom much during the heat of the summer, you might consider adding some bifoliate cattleyas to your collection. There are small... read moreTrust, But Verify. Everybody’s got an opinion, and orchid growers are no different. When you read or hear orchid cultural advice, you can assume that the recommendations... read more
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The St. Augustine Orchid Society is a dynamic group of orchid growers having all levels of experience, from those who just brought their first orchid home to those with overflowing greenhouses. All members have one thing in common. We love to share our experiences, our knowledge and our orchid divisions with other orchid growers. Come to one of our meetings so we can get to know each other. If you would like to join, you can complete this interactive form.Join the Club or Pay Your Dues
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