May 6 - Bifoliate Cattleyas
Ben Oliveros, Orchid Eros
Ben will talk about bifoliate cattleyas, those beautiful cattleyas that bloom in the spring through fall with clusters of flowers. You can learn a lot from this expert grower about how to grow your orchids to be the best that they can be.
Ben Oliveros is the owner of Orchid Eros, a mail order orchid nursery located on the slopes of Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. He specializes in quality, not quantity, growing and breeding award quality Cattleya species and hybrids. Ben is an AOS judge who has judged in many regions as well as internationally at the World Orchid Conference and the Tokyo Dome orchid show. Even if you’re not looking for AOS awards, you can learn a lot from this expert grower about how to grow your orchids to be the best that they can be.
When: May 6, 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.
May 3 Repotting Clinic. We're repotting at the Southeast Branch Library. On the first Saturday of the month from 10 am til noon, February through October, St. Augustine Orchid Society members are available to talk with you, answer questions and help you repot orchids.
When: Saturday, May 3, 10 am - noon
Where: Southeast Branch Library
6670 US 1 N, St Aug 32086
Monthly Meetings
Photo of the Month. Our April selection is Cattleya lueddemanniana 'Crownfox Goliath' grown and photographed by Allen Black. Color forms include white, blue, rose-lavender and darker purple. The species has a compact growth habit, and the flowers can be very large with vibrant colors and a showy displays of blooms.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:
April in St. Augustine. This is one of the most exciting months of the year, filled with an abundance of flower spikes emerging. It's the beginning of the long growing season... read moreDr. Courtney Hackney Tips, Redux:
Spring Watering and Fertilizing. Theoretically, it is spring, although outside temperatures argue otherwise. Your orchids know the date and are responding with new growth and roots... read moreSpring Repotting. It may not feel like it yet, but spring is just around the corner and it is time to think about repotting. For many new to the hobby of orchid growing... read more
Dr. Martin Motes Notes:
Progress of the Season. This March has been delightfully drier and much cooler than usual. Our orchids have delighted in the cool dryness as well. Dry is always good for our plants... read moreOrchids in April. Far from the cruelest, April is the kindest month to South Florida orchid growers. The weather in April is definitely settled into warm, even deliciously hot... read more
Culture Article by Sue Bottom:
Trust, 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 moreBuying Seedling Orchids. Some people only buy orchids in bloom so they can choose which orchid flower they like the best. These plants are usually older and so are more expensive ... 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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