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Coffs Harbour Orchid Society

Locality: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Address: Hardacre Street 2450 Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.coffsorchidsociety.org.au

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25.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Caladenia (kal-a-DEN-ee-ah) A genus of about 100 species of terrestrial orchids from Australia, Indonesia, New Caledonia and New Zealand, often called the "Australian Spider Orchids." The genus was described by Robert Brown in 1810, the name referring to the rows of beautiful glandular hairs on the lip. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//co/2/2f/Caladenia_aperta.jpg

24.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Cymbidium (sim-BID-ee-um) An Asian genus more than 50 species of horticulturally important orchids, found chiefly in the Indian Himalayas. It was established by Swartz in 1799, the name derived from the Greek in allusion to the boat-shaped lip. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Cymbidium_Clarisse_Best_Pink

24.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Cyrtorchis (sir-TOR-kiss) A genus of 18 species of angraecoid orchids from tropical Africa, primarily epiphytic. It was described by Schlechter in 1914, the name probably alluding to the fleshy character of the floral segments. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Fleurs_Cyrtorchis_letouzeyi_

24.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Brassavola (bra-SAH-voh-lah) A genus of about 20 tropical American orchids closely allied to Cattleya and Laelia, described by Robert Brown in 1813 and dedicated to Sr. Antonio Musa Brasavola, a Venetian nobleman and botanist. Sometimes called "lady of the night" because of the nocturnal fragrance. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Brassavola_cucullata_Orchi_0

24.01.2022 SECTION: D VANDACEOUS HYBRID - Click on the link below

23.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Dendrochilum (den-droh-KYE-lum) A genus of 100 species of Asiatic orchids related to Coelogyne. Noted for its long arching scapes with many flowers, it was described by Blume in 1825, the name possibly referring to the epiphytic habit of the plants. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//FataMorgana_2012_Prague_dend

23.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Broughtonia (brow-TOH-nee-ah) A genus of about seven species, attractive epiphytic orchids from the island of Jamaica, related to Laelia and Cattleya. It was established by Robert Brown in 1813, being dedicated to Arthur Broughton, an English botanist who worked in Jamaica in the early 19th century. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Broughtonia_lindenii_Orchi_0

22.01.2022 Wyong Spring Orchid Show is going to be held, see the flyer below.

22.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Cyrtorchis (sir-TOR-kiss) A genus of 18 species of angraecoid orchids from tropical Africa, primarily epiphytic. It was described by Schlechter in 1914, the name probably alluding to the fleshy character of the floral segments. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Cyrtorchis_arcuata_Orchi_002

22.01.2022 The Australian Orchid Foundation is having a Zoom meeting at their up and coming AGM! see below for more information.

21.01.2022 Go out and take some photos of you orchids in bloom and post them in the Virtual Spring Show! It ends September 15, 2020Go out and take some photos of you orchids in bloom and post them in the Virtual Spring Show! It ends September 15, 2020

21.01.2022 Ok, Ive shown you some of my plants, lets see some of yours and our future Grand Champion!Ok, Ive shown you some of my plants, lets see some of yours and our future Grand Champion!

21.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Cypripedium (sip-ree-PEE-dee-um) The common lady's-slipper orchid, a genus of about 64 terrestrial species and natural hybrids distributed in the North Temperate Zone of both hemispheres, it was described by Linnaeus in 1753. The name, incorrectly Latinized from the Greek meaning "Venus sandal," refers to the slipper-like lip. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//a//Cypripedium_irapeanum.jpg

21.01.2022 SECTION F: DENDROBIUM HYBRID NOT NATIVE - Click below to vote.

19.01.2022 10 September 2020 Dear Orchid Grower, The Mid-North Coast Judges Panel seeks your assistance in promoting an Orchid Appreciation Course which we expect will greatly benefit your established orchid growers, newer members and your society. The workshops aims to provide an understanding of how judges assess orchids at shows; how awards are made; the relevance of the Australian Orchid Councils (AOC) award judging system; and well as provide information on orchid nomenclature a...nd terminology, major pests and diseases; cultural guidance; and plant presentation. Members of all Orchid Societies who attend this course can expect to be better equipped to grow quality orchids, gain knowledge, confidence and a capacity to judge at monthly meetings and, generally, better contribute to the workings of each society. The course will be delivered by local and Sydney-based AOC judges. Knowledgeable growers in specified fields will be invited too. Notes and AOC judging books will be supplied to participants. An introduction to this Orchid Appreciation Workshop has been provisionally arranged to be held at Kempsey Heights Bowling Club on Sunday 22nd November 2020 commencing 10.00am. Because of limitations imposed by COVID-19 rules, the actual location is dependent on the number of people interested in attending. Attached is a flyer for your newsletter inviting members of your society to participate in the course. The course will cover around 30 related topics and, consequently will extend over several months, however, the actual timing and duration of the course will be discussed at the first session in an endeavour to meet the needs of all participants. After completing this course some participants may wish to undertake further training to become AOC judges. Those that wish to do so, will have the opportunity to undertake theory and practical exams and attend orchid shows within the region as part of a judging panel. We look forward to hearing from you with the names of those who will be attending the workshop. Please feel free to contact either Dick Cooper or Grahame Beatton for further information: Regards DICK COOPER MNC JP Registrar Members can register by contacting: Dick Cooper 66548447 or Grahame Beatton 65688978 Mid North Coast Judging Panel.

19.01.2022 There are still a few seats available for our Christmas Dinner next Thursday night at the Shearwater Restaurant. If you've had a change of plans or mind please let us know by commenting below. I have attached the flyer so that you can see all the details.

18.01.2022 SECTION E: PAPHIOPEDILUM & ALLIED GENERA HYBRID -Click on the link below

17.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Bollea (BOH-lee-a) A genus of 10 species of high-elevation South American epiphytic orchids allied to Huntleya and Cochleanthes. It was described by Reichenbach in 1852, being dedicated to Dr. Karl Bolle, a German patron of horticulture. This genus is now considered by many taxonomists to be synonymous with Pescatorea. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//33/Bollea_violacea_-_fl_1.jpg

16.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Bulbophyllum (bulb-oh-FILL-um) A genus of some 1,000 species of orchids, primarily African and Asiatic, described by du Petit-Thouars in 1822, the name referring to the fleshy leaves borne singly on prominent pseudobulbs. See also Cirrhopetalum. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Bulbophyllumauratum_cropped.

16.01.2022 SECTION C: PHALAENOPSIS HYBRID - Click on the image below to vote.

14.01.2022 SECTION H: AUSTRALIAN NATIVE HYBRID DENDROBIUM

13.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Bothriochilus (both-ree-oh-KYE-liss) There are four species in this genus native from Mexico south to Panama. Lemaire described the genus in 1852, coining the name from two Greek words meaning "small hollow tip." The species in this genus may be epiphytic, terrestrial or lithophytes. The genus is now considered by many taxonomists to be synonymous with Coelia. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Stein%27s_Orchideenbuch._Bes

13.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Dendrochilum (den-droh-KYE-lum) A genus of 100 species of Asiatic orchids related to Coelogyne. Noted for its long arching scapes with many flowers, it was described by Blume in 1825, the name possibly referring to the epiphytic habit of the plants. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//FataMorgana_2012_Prague_dend

13.01.2022 SECTION G: ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE HYBRID - click on the link below to vote.

12.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Cymbidiella (sym-bid-ee-ELL-a) The three terrestrial or epiphytic species in this genus are endemic to Madagascar. Rolfe established it in 1918 and chose the diminutive form of Cymbidium because of the close resemblance of these two genera. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Cymbidiella_pardalina_Orchi_

12.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Bletia (BLEE-tee-a or BLAY-tee-ah)) A genus of American terrestrial orchids comprising some 35 species with greatest diversity in Mexico, resembling Spathoglottis, described by Ruiz and Pavon in 1794 in honor of Don Luis Blet, a Spanish apothecary of the 18th century, who maintained a botanic garden in Algeciras. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//c/0/04/Bletia_catenulata.jpg

11.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Brassia (BRASS-ee-ah) A genus of about 35 species in the Oncidium alliance characterized by spiderlike flowers, described by Robert Brown in 1813 in honor of William Brass, an 18th-century botanical illustrator. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Brassia_verrucosa_Orchi_107.

11.01.2022 ****A different genus (Hybrids) everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Brassocattleya(brass-oh-CAT-lee-ah) A hybrid genus between Brassavola and Cattleya, with the first artificial hybrid created in 1889. Brassoepidendrum (brass-oh-ep-i-DEN-drum) A hybrid genus between Brassavola and Epidendrum created in 1906.... Brassolaelia (brass-oh-LEE-lee-ah; brass-oh-LYE-lee-ah) A hybrid genus between Brassavola and Laelia created in 1898. Brassolaeliocattleya (brass-oh-LEE-lee-oh-KAT-lee-ah; brass-oh-LYE-lee-oh-KAT-lee-ah) A hybrid genus derived from Brassavola, Laelia and Cattleya created in 1897. Photo:

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10.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Dactylostalix (dak-til-oh-STAY-liks) This monotypic terrestrial genus is endemic to Japan. H.G. Reichenbach described the genus in 1878, coining the name from two Greek words for "finger" and "stake" to describe the fingerlike crest on the lip. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org///Dactylostalix_ringens_2.JPG

10.01.2022 SECTION B: LAELINAE ALLIANCE HYBRID- Click on the link below.

10.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Dendrobium (den-DROH-bee-um) A genus of 900 species of tropical Asian and Pacific epiphytic, lithophytic and terrestrial orchids, variable in plant structure, established by Swartz in 1799, the name derived from the Greek for tree and life, in reference to the epiphytic habit of the plants. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Dendrobium_atroviolaceum_Rol

10.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Dendrobium (den-DROH-bee-um) A genus of 900 species of tropical Asian and Pacific epiphytic, lithophytic and terrestrial orchids, variable in plant structure, established by Swartz in 1799, the name derived from the Greek for tree and life, in reference to the epiphytic habit of the plants. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Dendrobium_atroviolaceum_Rol

09.01.2022 It’s time to dust off your Competition Sarc and post a photo of it on the ‘Sarcochilus Growing Competition Page’ for the next 7 days!It’s time to dust off your Competition Sarc and post a photo of it on the ‘Sarcochilus Growing Competition Page’ for the next 7 days!

09.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Cyrptarrhena (KRIP-tah-rehn-a) In 1816, Lindley described this epiphytic genus, of about three species from Central America, South America and the West Indies. He coined the name from the Greek words meaning "hidden" and "stamen," in reference to the unusual column that hides the anther. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//commons/1/12/Cryptarrhena_lu

09.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Bromheadia (BROM-HEAD-ee-ah) Lindley established the genus in 1841, naming it in honor of Sir E.F. Bromhead, F.R.S, a student of botany and a friend of Lindley. The are about 28, mostly terrestrial, species ranging from Thailand south to northeast Australia and east to the Philippines. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Bromheadia_brevifolia_flower

07.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Bletilla (blee-TILL-a or blay-till-ah) A genus of terrestrial orchids with around five species from (the region embracing China, Japan and Formosa), allied to the American genera of Arethusa and Calopogon, it was described by Reichenbach in 1853, the name implying its resemblance to the genus Bletia, to which it is only distantly related. Sold commercially as hardy Chinese orchid. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//c/1/11/Bletilla_striata2.jpg

07.01.2022 SECTION A: CYMBIDIUM HYBRID - Click on the link below.

07.01.2022 SECTION J: AUSTRALIAN NATIVE SPECIES

06.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Calanthe (kal-AN-thee) A genus of terrestrial or semi-epiphytic orchids primarily from Africa, tropical Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Related to Phaius, it was described by Robert Brown in 1821, the name derived from the Greek meaning "beautiful flower." One nondescript species, Calanthe calanthoides, is found in the New World. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org///0/09/Calanthe_reflexa_2.JPG

06.01.2022 Today and tomorrow to post you entries into the Spring Virtual Show on the Whats in Bloom group. If you need help private message me or call me on 0427591901.Today and tomorrow to post you entries into the Spring Virtual Show on the Whats in Bloom group. If you need help private message me or call me on 0427591901.

06.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Brachtia (brackt-EE-ah) This epiphytic genus was named in honor of an Austro-Hungarian military officer, Captain Bracht, who collected plants in northern Italy. H.G. Reichenbach described this genus of seven Andean species in 1850. It closely resembles Brassia. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//File:Brachtia_sulphurea_-_Br

06.01.2022 Thats it folks, the Facebook Spring Virtual Show is closed. Please bear with us as we correlate each section and post a poll for you to vote on your favourite plants in each section. It may take us a number of days because there are so many beautiful plants.

06.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Dactylostalix (dak-til-oh-STAY-liks) This monotypic terrestrial genus is endemic to Japan. H.G. Reichenbach described the genus in 1878, coining the name from two Greek words for "finger" and "stake" to describe the fingerlike crest on the lip. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org///Dactylostalix_ringens_2.JPG

06.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Brachycorythis (brack-ee-ko-RYE-thiss) A genus of about 36 species of tropical African and Asian terrestrial orchids somewhat related to Orchis and to Habenaria. It was described by Lindley in 1838, the name derived from the Greek meaning "short helmet" in allusion to the shape of the flowers. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Brachycorythis_macrantha_%28

05.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Bonatea (bone-AH-tee-ah) A tropical South African genus of approximately 17 species of terrestrial orchids. The genus was named by Wildenew in 1805 in honor of the Italian botanist M. Bonat. Photo; https://upload.wikimedia.org//Bonatea_speciosa_Orchi_100.j

05.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Cadetia (ka-DET-ee-ah) A principally Australasian genus of about 60 diminutive, caespitose epiphytic species previously included in a broadly defined Dendrobium. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//LR010_72dpi_Cadetia_taylori.

04.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Bolusiella (bowl-us-EE-ell-ah) There are about six epiphytic species in this tropical African genus. Schlechter named the genus in 1918 in honor of Sir Harry Bolus, a pioneer South African botanist. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Bolusiella_maudiae_%28flower

03.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Cynorkis (sin-ORE-kiss) Madagascar and the Mascarenes are home to most of the more than 100 terrestrial species in the genus, but there are 15 species are native to Africa. Aubert du Petit Thouars described the genus in 1809, deriving the name from the Greek words for "dog" and "testicle" in illusion to the small tubers. Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org//Cynorkis_flexuosa_%283056891

02.01.2022 ****A different genus everyday**** Source: The American Orchid Society Cyrtopodium (sir-toh-POH-dee-um) A genus of 44 species of terrestrial, lithophytic and epiphytic orchids of tropical America, popularly called "cow's-horn orchids," described in 1813 by Robert Brown. The name refers to the upcurved column-foot; plants are noted for their large, colorful floral bracts. Photo:https://upload.wikimedia.org//Cyrtopodium_cristatum_-_fl.j

02.01.2022 SECTION I: ANY OTHER VARIETY HYBRID - Click on the link below to vote.