October 1 - Angraecoid Orchids
Edgar Stehli, Windswept in Time Orchids
Edgar will talk about Angraecoids, the group of vandaceous orchids that includes Angraecum, Aerangis, Eurychone, and several other genera that are predominantly found in Africa and Madagascar. The flowers tend to be white and fragrant at night, attracting moth pollinators.
When Edgar Stehli was 8 years old, he found a native Ohio orchid in a ditch near his home. His love for the species has only grown in the years since. He and his wife, Kim, tend to more than 8,000 rare orchid specimens in their Broadview Heights home and adjacent greenhouse business, Windswept in Time Orchids. Edgar says “Like any good hobby that gets out of control, eventually it becomes a business.” The Stehlis travel across the Midwest displaying their orchids at 14 or 15 American Orchid Society-affiliated shows each year. AOS judges have bestowed upon them many awards for individual plants and outstanding exhibits.
When: October 1, 6:30 to 9 pm
Where: Memorial Lutheran Church
Drive around to the back entrance
3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086
What's in Bloom?
Bring your blooming orchids to the monthly meeting for others to admire. If you can't come to the meeting, send high res pictures to info@StAugOrchidSociety.org by the 26th of the month.
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.
September 19 - Virtual Show Table. Courtney 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 July Virtual Show Table presentation.
October 5 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, October 5, 10 am - 1 pm
Where: Southeast Branch Library
6670 US 1 N, St Aug 32086
When: Friday-Sunday, November 1-3
Where: Krull-Smith Nursery
2800 W. Ponkan Rd, Apopka 32712
Monthly Meetings
Photo of the Month. Our August selection is Brassocattleya (syn. Rlc.) Aussie Wedding Charm, grown and photographed by Sheila Nathanson. This hybrid between Island Charm and Hawaiian Wedding Song has a beautiful yellow throat setting off the white petals, sepals and lip.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:
September in St. Augustine. The welcome transition to fall is upon us. Once the temperature and humidity mediate, you’ll notice many of your plants putting on a second growth... read moreDr. Courtney Hackney Tips, Redux:
Calcium. For many years, the only water available to me for my orchids was too salty and getting even worse from salt water intrusion into the aquifer. A concrete cistern... read moreSummer Orchid Care. An acquaintance recently asked me what I found so intriguing about orchids that made me continue growing them for over 40 years. As I thought about... read more
Dr. Martin Motes Notes:
Progress of the Season. This August has been wetter than usual. Because much of the excess rain has fallen in exceptionally heavy storms, our orchids have been able to dry... read moreOrchids in September. September looms as the only truly dismal month in South Florida. Even without the prospect of the unspeakable 'H' word, September disheartens... 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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