VAOS Join this active and vital organization
to:
- Develop and expand your knowledge of growing extraordinarily beautiful plants.
- Learn culture techniques and secrets from area experts and growers who generously share their experiences.
- Participate in a variety of field trips to shows, growers, and exotic destinations— even Hawaii.
- Protect your investment. Orchids can be expensive but you can increase your collection economically by participating in our monthly raffles.
- Make new friends with delightful and fascinating people who share your passion for orchids.
- Participate in an active club involved in shows, exhibits, tours, trips, parties and fun activities—all featuring orchids.
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By Bob Wallace , on May 9th, 2012 May 19, Sat. — Redlands International Orchid Festival – Bus Trip
There are only 15 seats remaining on the bus, hurry and reserve a seat.
Come visit vendors from Hawaii, Taiwan, south east Asia and Florida — orchids that can grow in your collection and thrive in Florida. Make $38.00 check out to VAOS and mail to VAOS, c/o Barbara Wagner, 6834 Anchor Way Sarasota, FL 34231 Info: 941-923-7706.
You don’t have to do the driving! For $38.00 you will receive round-trip transport, to Homestead, Florida which includes the $10.00 entrance fee and a wholesome “snack” package for your return trip.
Bus Pick Up Times:
Sarasota: Departure 7 AM, Bank of America corner of 41 & Gulf Gate Drive.
Venice Departure 7:30 AM, Venice Community Center, South Parking Lot
South Pick Up: Departure 8:30 AM, WalMart, 5001 Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda
What a bargain! – a lovely trip, fascinating shopping experience and a Q&A session with Jimmy who will coach you on how grow your new plants successfully Also the Fruit and Spice Park showcases beautiful tropical fruit trees and a delightful gift shop with tropical gourmet goodies.
 16th Annual
REDLAND INTERNATIONAL
ORCHID FESTIVAL
May 18-20, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Fruit & Spice Park
24801 SW 187th Ave.
Homestead, Florida
America’s Favorite
Orchid Festival !
admission – only $10
NEW! Weekend pass, only $25
Admittance for all three days
Available at all park ticket
locations on Friday.
By Cynthia Vance , on May 6th, 2012
May 9, Wed. – “Tips and Tricks from Experienced Growers”
How do we water, fertilize and treat problems? What products are our favorites? What media and pots are preferable? What does a healthy plant look like? Jimmy Thomas and Carol Wood, at the Community Center, 7 p.m. All members are welcome. You may also bring in your “problem plants” for personal advice. (Guests may become members: $15 per household.)
By Bob Wallace , on May 1st, 2012
By Bob Wallace , on April 29th, 2012
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First Place: Cattleya Drumbeat x Time Finney
Grower: Peg Thompson
Another large Cattleya caught the attention of the judges. The breeding of this plant was done in the 1970′s – and the pollen parent, Time Finney (Time-Life x Irene Finney), was not named until 2004 when Li Jiuan Orchids registered it and offspring from two hybrids they had made with this plant. The hybrid on the show table has not been named – but presents a large, well-formed, showy plant. |
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Second Place and Members Choice: Phalaenopsis Scott Eugene X Winter Haven
Grower: Jane Camarota
The mass of bloom and the yellow coloring of the flower caught the attention of members. The parent Scott Eugene represents spotted yellow breeding in phals while Winter Haven is from a white breeding line. The flower is slightly peloric – many of the petals showed influence of the lip in their shape and markings.
It will withstand our ‘cool’ night and our summer heat to produce
blooms during the winter months.
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Third Place: Dendrobium lindleyi (aggregatum)
Grower: Margaret Bustamante
A very nice display of this bright yellow species. The species is correctly known as Den. lindleyi – it had once been defined as Den. aggregatum, but that name was not appropriate because the name had been used for another species years before. Both the Den. aggregatum and Den. lindleyi names referring to the orchid displayed have been around for more than 170 years. Name changes come slowly! |
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Species of the Month: Dendrobium spectabile
Grower: Bill Timm
An orchid that makes it clear to all that there is no such thing as a standard form to orchid flowers. This twisted, curled, dull colored flower is so unique that it takes on a charm of its own. It grows well in warm bright conditions. It should be watered well and allowed to dry out. It can grow into huge specimen size, far bigger than what could be transported to our plant table. |
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Speakers Choice: Cattlianthe Sunspot Baby
Grower: Carol Wood
A cross C. Pradit Spot by Ctt. Loog Tone registered in Fender’s Flora in 2009. Ctt. Loog Tone is a waxy dark red flower. Used in this cross, the waxy flower parts remain, but the color is the background color of Pradit Spot. Fine spots appear on Sunspot Baby, but not the large, dark spotting of the parent. Probably not what Bill predicted when he made the cross – but a very attractive flower in its own right. Part of the fun of hybridizing orchids is that the offspring are often unpredictable. |
By Jerry Manegold , on April 26th, 2012  “What’s Wrong with this Picture” is the topic for Jim Roberts’ May 2nd presentation. Jim was our presenter in September of 2010 and was received so well that many members asked for him to return. His topic will be a refresher course on pests and problems of orchid plants and what to do about it and is oriented to the beginner and intermediate grower.
Jim is the owner and operator of Florida SunCoast Orchids which is located near Myakka City, FL. He has a 10,000 square foot greenhouse on five acres of land where he grows Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, Vanda and Encyclia orchids. The greenhouse is only open by appointment but you can find Jim and his plants at 15-18 orchid shows a year around the state and at local markets in Sarasota. He specializes in growing Cattleya and Encyclia hybrids, flowering in 4-inch and 6-inch flowering pots and baskets. Larger and smaller sizes are available.
Jim is also a hybridizer and has created such beauties as Suncoast Sundrops and Florida Stars. “I strive to grow and sell the best quality orchid plants for all our customers, and to build a lasting reputation in the industry as one of the very best.”
Jim and his wife and kids live in the Sarasota area and have lived in Florida since 2001.
Please check out the website for beautiful pictures, lots of information and ordering plants on line. www.floridasuncoastorchids.com.
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