At our upcoming June 28th meeting, Karen and Steve Zolnay of Hawk Haven Orchids in Stockton NJ, will be Sandpiper’s guest speakers. Steve will show and explore numerous lighting options available to the home orchid grower. Karen WILL have plants available for sale including some from her hybridizing program.

Sandpiper Orchid SocietyJune 2012

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Sandpiper Meetings Location

Galloway Branch of the Atlantic County Library

system located at 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road

Galloway, NJ Phone 609-652-2352

Map of Meeting Location

Website: http://www.SandpiperOrchidSociety.com Email: SandpiperOS@gmail.com

June 28th7:30 PM

June ‘12 Newsletter in a

PDF FORMAT

Hawk  Haven  Orchids  website

AOS Monthly Checklist July and August

Cattleya Cattleyas this month require careful attention to their watering and fertilizing needs owing to characteristically high temperatures. Evaporative cooling is a must in areas of the country where it is effective. Where it is not (the more humid regions), care needs to be paid to proper venting to keep temperatures within reason. Bottom vents in conjunction with top vents provide enough rising airflow to help keep plants cool. Increased air flow lessens humidity and dries plants out more quickly, necessitating more frequent damping down and watering, in areas where high humidity is not a problem. Higher light and heat indicate more fertilizer. The growths your plants are making now are the source of this autumn, winter and spring's blooms, so applying adequate fertilizer this month is the best way to ensure future blooms. Higher temperatures and humidity may also lead to fungal or bacterial rot problems, so it is important to closely observe your plants for any early indication of problems. Pests are also at a high point this month for the same reason.

Paphiopedilum Cooling and air circulation are especially critical in these two months to prevent stress and avoid disease problems. Watering needs to be closely monitored to ensure that plants do not dry out. Warmer-growing hybrids will be at the peak of their blooming, with attention needing to be paid to staking of spikes. Look for water lodging in growths, which can rot emerging spikes and lead to the loss of the entire growth.

Phalaenopsis Most, if not all, potting should be complete by now. This month and next are when these plants achieve their maximum growth. This growth will be that from which they set their spikes for the coming season.

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Laelia purpurata

Paph. lawrenceanum

Phal. equestris

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The Orchid Help Guys

Before the Meeting

7:15 PM

Ask the Orchid Help Guys before any Sandpiper Orchid Society meeting for advice on any culture problems

you may be having with your orchids.

Annual May Picnic On Sunday May 20th, the Sandpiper Orchid Society held

it’s Annual May Meeting/Show Table/Picnic at the Cape May County Zoo. Many of the Society’s

membership attended the day’s activities which included the annual Society May

picnic, a beautiful display of member’s orchids on the monthly Show

Table and a specially arranged off-limit areas guided tour by the experienced Zoo personnel.

Additional  Highlights  of  the  Annual  May  Picnic

How the Points are Earned Rosette Award ....…... 10 pts 1st Place ...................... 5 pts 2nd Place .................... 3 pts 3rd Place ..................... 1 pt Joe Myers Award - Awarded to the member that accumulates the highest point total for the year as determined from Society Displays and the monthly Show Table results. Lisa O’Neal Award - This award was established in 2006 upon the untimely death of then president Lisa O’Neal. Lisa was renowned for displaying her finest orchids on the monthly Show Table. The winner of this award is acknowledged as having grown the most outstanding orchid of the year which is chosen from those plants that received the 10 point Rosette Award.

SHOW TABLE & Orchid Shows Point Standings thru

May 2012 including the

Ocean City Flower Show

Bollenbach, G.

Burke, N.

Cascioli, P.

Class, B.

Cole, B.

DelGuercio, M&S

Ellingsen, B.

Errickson

Ference, R.

Fontaine, A.

Gotwols, C.

Jankowski, L.

Michalenko, R.

Montgomery, A&B

Penso, M.

Stone, Dr. C.

Zona, G&H

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30

83

1

92

56

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206

22

5

4

142

3

15

43

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Transitioning into Summer Orchids thrive outside in the summer. In our area this is from mid May until October. Please be careful when moving your plants outdoors as they will need some protection from the full sun. A shade cloth area or the filtered light provided by a birch or willow tree will prevent them from getting burned by the summer sun. If your orchid has not been receiving the proper amount of sun light, you will need to increase their exposure gradually over the course of a few weeks to prevent burning. Remember, just because a plant gets sunburn, it does not always mean it is the wrong exposure for the orchid, only that it was given too much sun too quickly.

This guide shows what plants will grow well in which exposure; however, plants that

require less sun light can be grown in the same window when shaded by more light loving

plants. East Window: Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium South Window: Cattleyas, Vandas, Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cymbidiums West Window: Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, Dendrobium and high light Paphiopedilum North Window: Jewel Orchids and other low light species Orchids For Under Lights: Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, Paphiopedilum, Masdevallia, Pleurothallids, Compact and Miniature Cattleyas

David’s Monthly Orchid Tips

David Off is a 3rd generation member of the highly respected

WALDOR ORCHIDS family.

Cattleya dowiana var. Rosita is native to the Atlantic coastal mountain areas in Costa Rica. This plant is considered extinct in nature and we know of only one clone that exists today as a mature plant. We have tried selfing this clone for 11 years. Finally, we were successful and now have seedlings available. What distinguishes this dowiana from others is the suffusion of scarlet veins in the petals, mimicking the lip.Light This Cattleya requires 1500-2000 footcandles to do well. As seedlings they should be kept shadier, almost in Phalaenopsis conditions, to promote larger leaf growth. When mature, this plant does not want high light like other Cattleyas. If the plant receives too much light, the flowers will be distorted.Temperature This is a warm growing Cattleya, and should be grown at Phalaenopsis temperatures at all times. Nighttime temps should be between 60 - 65 degrees Fahrenheit and daytime temps at 75-85 degrees F.Humidity 50-60% or higher is ideal.

Water We highly recommend using clean water, such as rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water. Water as the plant approaches dryness during the growing season. During winter, dry out well between watering.Fertilizer Fertilize every other watering in the summer and every third watering in the winter. Flowering Flowering season is usually late June to early July. The flowers are large,

well shaped with a lemony fragrance. The colors are yellow with scarlet veins in the lip and petals.Repotting Repot this plant only during periods of growth, when you see new growths beginning at the base of the plant. Do not repot this plant in midwinter or in midsummer, as this will cause the plant great stress and you may lose the clone.

Cattleya dowiana var. Rosita

...thanks to the Orchid Web website.

Delaware Valley Orchid Council Click here for new Website

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONTo obtain Sandpiper OS Membership information

and a printable Application Form, click on the link below.

Printable  Membership  Application  Form

The Benefits Of Membership

Whether a beginner or an expert orchid grower, you will find membership in the American Orchid Society a truly rewarding experience. You’ll join 18,000 others worldwide who share a passion for orchids, as well as furthering conservation and research efforts for these wondrous plants. And you’ll enjoy a wealth of membership benefits.

...membership to the American Orchid Society

Calendar of Upcoming Events

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26 Sandpiper Orchid Society Meeting 7:30 PM LOCATION TBA

July 2011Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

EXTENDED  CALENDAR  DETAILS July 4 Independence Day

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American Orchid Society

OfficersPresident" " Andy Fontaine""Vice Pres." " Ron Ference" "Secretary" " Vacant"Treasurer" " Henry Zona" "AOS Rep." " Walter Off" "Past Pres. " " Ron Ference "

Trustees at Large -4 Year Terms- Trustee 2012" Pam Cascioli" "Trustee 2013 George Bollenbach"Trustee 2014 Bill ClassTrustee 2015" Bill Errickson" "

Committee ChairsMembership" George Bollenbach"Program Dir." Ron Ference" "Publicity" " Gail Zona" "Newsletter"" Ron Ference" "Show Table"" Bill Class" "Hospitality"" Alice Montgomery"Website" " Ron Ference" "Show Exhibits" Andy Fontaine""Historian" " Chrissy Schairer"Photography" Ron Ference" "Refreshments" Svetlana Errickson" "Raffle" " Bruce Montgomery"Auction" " Ron Ference" "DVOC Rep." Bruce Montgomery"

Sandpiper Orchid Society

The Sandpiper OS is an Affiliated Member of the American Orchid Society

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The more leaves the plants grow, the better potential for spiking will be realized. Growers in cooler areas such as the Pacific coast have the advantage this month, should they choose, of cooling for early season spikes. Lots of heat and light call for liberal applications of water and fertilizer.

Cymbidium Summer can be the most rewarding season for cymbidiums. Growths should be coming strong now. The leaves of the new growths are best when they are broad and fairly stiff. The color should be a light green to nearly yellow. Early flowering varieties should be showing flower spikes, so move the plants into a cooler area with lower light. For mid-season varieties, lower the dosage of nitrogen to assist in spike initiation.

High-elevation Plants For cooler-growing plants, such as masdevallias, other pleurothallids and the like, the next few months will be a challenge. During the hottest times, keep your plants more shaded and be sure to keep the humidity level much higher. Do not let plants dry out. Delay any potting until the weather cools.

Oncidium intergenerics Many of the intergeneric crosses between odontoglossums and oncidiums, such as Odontocidium, Wilsonara and Colmanara, will be blooming now. Take special care to train the spikes for best floral display. Keep plants under fairly shady conditions. Watch for snails and slugs.

Vandaceous

Plants will be growing quickly now and really enjoying the hot humid days so similar to their native habitat. Watch for pests though, as many of these also enjoy the same conditions as the plants. Check flower spikes so that they can extend unimpeded for the best flower presentation later.

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Cymbidium Summer Foliage

Masd. Charisma

Odontoglossum

Vanda Pachara Delight

INTERNATIONAL PHALAENOPSIS ALLIANCE“FOCUS ON PHALS” DAY

Co-hosted by the North Eastern New York Orchid SocietySunday, September 9, 2012

NEW LARGER LOCATION: 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY

May 2012Show Table

1st Place WinnersSHOW  TABLE  DETAILS

Lycaste deppei x RachelGrown by R. Michalenko

L. grandisGrown by R. Ference

Phrag. SchroderaeGrown by B. Class

Odcdm. Catatante 'Pacific Sunspots'Grown by P. Cascioli

Paph. leucochilumGrown by G. Bollenbach

V. Pat's DelightGrown by B. Ellingsen

Pot. Haw Yuan 'Gold'Grown by S. DelGuerico

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SHOW  TABLE  DETAILS

Phal. HybridGrown by G&H Zona

Onc. HybridGrown by P. Cascioli

Epi. Serena O'NeilGrown by R. Michalenko

Paph. GreyiGrown by R. Ference

Pot. Lisa Taylor Galis 'Nora'

Grown by R. Ference

Den. Gold StarGrown by S. DelGuerico

Asctm. ampullaceum var. alba

Grown by R. Ference

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The World of Tolumnias: Hybridizing and Culture Going Crazy for Gongoras View from the North: Growing Orchids at the 57th Parallel How to Grow the Paphiopedilums of China

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Gongora tricolor photographed at The Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

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