Editor’s comments by Jenny Richardson Information provided by grower is identified by name or initials Page 1 of 8

2020 This document and all its content are protected by copyright and belong to the publisher and the owners of the photographs within the document.No part of them may be reproduced or re-used without the permission of the authors or owners.

KU-RING-GAI ORCHID SOCIETY INC. - Virtual Benching Issue 5, August 2020

Staying connected during the COVID-19 pandemic

Starting off this month is a stunning array from the collection of Lina Huang – all on this page are Lina’s except the last bloom

Lc. Burana Beauty Zgba. Dragon Kitten ‘Patches’ Dendrobium Impact

Cym. Unknown Holc. kimballianum x V. sanderiana Gomesa Trinket – T & POnly one on this page not from Lina

Paph. venustum ‘SuperStar’ x Miao Hua-1’

You may have noticedat meetings & previousVBs, Lina grows slipper

orchids particularlywell, she has a number

of spectacularspecimens.

The common name forPaph. venustum is The

CharmingPaphiopedilum.

The name venustum isderived from the veins

in the labellum.

Found in Assam India,Northeastern Bangladesh,

the Eastern Himalayas,Bhutan, Nepal andYunnan China at

elevations of 1000 to 1500meters, the habitat of

Paph. venustum lies insome of the wettest places

on earth. It grows as amedium sized, cool

growing, shade lovingterrestrial in a variety ofhabitats, at the base of

cliffs in humus or in thedense undergrowth ofbamboo thickets or the

jungle, often near streams,as well as in the crotch of

trees with leaf deitrius.Flower size to 9cm.

http://www.orchidspecies.com/ http://slipperorchids.info/paphdatasheets/

Editor’s comments by Jenny Richardson Information provided by grower is identified by name or initials Page 2 of 8

A beautiful selection from the home of Peter & Jane D’Olier

Cattleya Flava-Psyche(C. crispata x Psyche)

Diplocaulobium regale Maxillaria variabilis *FS 1-1.5cm

Dendrobium tetragonumvar. giganteum

Dendrochilum niveum Prosthechea cochleata

Dendrobium Wayne Turville Dendrobium Unknown

*FS = Flower size based on http://www.orchidspecies.com/

Pleurothallisprolaticollaris*FS 6mm

Scaphyglottis

violacea*FS 2.5mm

Editor’s comments by Jenny Richardson Information provided by grower is identified by name or initials Page 3 of 8

Restrepia trichoglossaPeter & Jane D'Olier *FS 3cm

Odont. Tiger Hambuhren T & PWhat a glorious explosion of colour… see the hanging pots in the background

Dendrobium bullenianum – Peter & Jane D’OlierWith a *FS of 1.9cm this hot to warm growing epiphytic species, originates in the evergreen lowland forests of the

Philippines and Vietnam at elevations up to 1000 meters. Producing clusters of these dainty little bright orangeflowers with striking red lines all along the pseudobulbs which, according to Wikipedia can be one meter long &

1.5cm thick. The link below shows what a sight it is in nature. It is named in honour of Mr. Bullen, an orchidcultivator with Low & Co.'s nursery, who was the first in Britain get this species to flower in cultivation.

http://www.orchidspecies.com/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/likas_halamanan/3606061421/in/photostream/

Dendrochilum wenzelii – Peter & Jane D'Olier *FS 1cm

Stenorrhynchos speciosum x sib.Peter & Jane D'Olier

Editor’s comments by Jenny Richardson Information provided by grower is identified by name or initials Page 4 of 8

Magnificent specimen plants thriving under the loving care of T & P

Pleurothallis palliolata *FS 1.5cm Epi. polybulbon

Den. teretifolium. There are an array of common names for this cascading beauty: Terete-Leafed Dockrillia, Bridal VeilOrchid, Thin PencilOrchid, Rats Tail Orchid,Clematis Orchid, TheNorthern Pencil & TheYellow Pencil Orchid.

They are found in Qld. andNSW at elevations of 5 to800 meters, in mangrovesand rainforests, alongstream banks, rivers, lakesor swamps. It has a flowersize of 2.5 to 4 cm and themultiple, many branchedclusters of flowers floatdown in a magnificentwhite cloud of blooms.

They are cool to hotgrowing epiphytes oroccasionally lithophytes.They bloom from winterthrough to the end ofspring. The fragrance hasbeen described as likeliquorice. They like high light and regular watering while in the growing phase and a drier winter rest with no fertiliser.Ref: http://www.orchidspecies.com/

Den. Avril's Gold Lc. Tangerine Dream x C. intermedia Onc. zappii

Editor’s comments by Jenny Richardson Information provided by grower is identified by name or initials Page 5 of 8

Cattleya coccinea - T & P (Lc. Coronet x Lc. Trick or Treat) x Pot. Free Spirit - T & P

Zygopetalum Perrenoudii (hybrid)Dennys & Janine Angove

Zgm. Fog Ride Meadows x RoslynJessie Koh

Brydie’s dining room PhalliesJim & Cynthia Brydie

Pterostylis curta - Jenny Richardson…now stick out your tounge & say ahhh

Pterostylis curtaJessie Koh

Den. Jonathan’s Glory x ‘Hot lips’Jessie Koh

Den. speciosum Hilda PoxonJessie Koh

Den. Aussie Parade ‘Perfection’ xHilda Poxon ‘Measles’ - Jessie Koh

Cym. Hazel Dawn ‘Bengal’Jenny Richardson

Editor’s comments by Jenny Richardson Information provided by grower is identified by name or initials Page 6 of 8

Wonders from the home of Gowan Stewart

Cycnoches Opalina (first flowering) Den. Roongkamol Vejvarut Dendrochilum yuccifolium

Psychopsis Mendenhall ‘Hildos’ Wilsonara Hilda Plumtree Dendrobium jenkinsii

Cycnodes Jumbo Coma x BathiorumMy goodness, what a phenomenal flower!Gowan said this is the first flowering of thisgorgeous orchid – how exciting must it have beento see this creation reveal the beauty within. Myinitial impression was a cross between a butterfly& an orchid – an analogy that may only makesense if you grew up with a brother with afascination for creatures, who showed me as heunfurled a butterfly’s tongue – well yes it’sproboscis, but when you are five years old it’s atongue. As I continued to look, an image of afrilled neck lizard came to mind …. can you seehim running across the savanna woodlands ofnorthern Australia? What impressive anatomy thisbeauty has. Similar to the Fulcher’s Fredclarkearafeatured last month, Cycnodes is an artificialgenus, this time a two way cross produced bybreeding Cycnoches (found across most of tropicalAmerica) with Mormodes (found in Mexico toBolivia & Brazil). Typically, Cycnodes producetrigger-less flowers that last longer than pureCatasetums. Cycnodes retain the requirement of adry rest period after flowering.Ref: https://catasetinaecanada.weebly.com/cycnodes-cycd.html

Editor’s comments by Jenny Richardson Information provided by grower is identified by name or initials Page 7 of 8

A selection of beauties from John O’Ryan – with some interesting snippits of the plant’s history from John Coelogyne tomentosaI was given a division by acustomer a few years ago. This isit's first bloom for me in all thattime. I am very happy with it as italso has 6 new growths currently.

Den. Black & Green‘Black Velvet’ x Jesmond Sparkler

‘Greg Hall’Purchased from AON in 2018 as aseedling. This is it's second seasonof blooming. The flowers are large

at roughly 6-7cm and heavy.Especially after the rain. It only has5 canes but hoping for good growth

in the warm months.

Blc. Ida Elizabeth ‘Enchanting’I love the shape of this Cattleya with it's petalsthat look like big ears and slender sepals. Ipurchased this from the Orchid Place atHeathcote in 2017. It was one of my firstorchids in my collection. Currently it has 3flowers and 2 buds about to open. It blooms 2-3 times a year. The flowers are about the sizeof my hand so pretty big as most Catts are. Italso has a lovely gentle fragrance. I just lovewhite based cattleyas!!! I will divide this plantthis year as it's getting a bit big. I might needto pot it into bin if it keeps going... Ha ha.

Den. Newbold Ty Flare (Tyabb ‘KingsPark’ x Victorian Flare ‘Solid VioletLip’)Purchased from Orchids On Newbold on-line in February this year so it just makesthe 6 month cut off. Obviously this is itsfirst bloom for me and I believe it's thefirst bloom ever so pretty happy to havesuch a beautiful little flower. There areonly 3 flowers on it and they have beenopen for a few days so I'm still waiting tosee the flower longevity.

Den.VictorianSplendour

I sent this in lastmonth but it onlyhad a few buds

open. It has alsoput on a huge

show this year andresembles a

bouquet there arethat many flowers

on it. It has agreat perfume to

go with it.

Den. Cobber ‘WhatThe’ x AustralianObsession ‘PurplePaddle Pop’.Purchased around thesame time from AON inan ebay auction. It is it'ssecond season ofblooming also and thisyear it has put on a realshow. Nearly all theflowers are opened butit's still a week away fromits best I feel. Nearlyevery cane has at least 1xspike but many have 3spikes so next year I maynot be so lucky.

Cym. Unknown – Jessie KohOnly bloom on page not from John

Editor’s comments by Jenny Richardson Information provided by grower is identified by name or initials Page 8 of 8

Rlc. Kesthin’s EstherGloria & Allan Cushway

Paph. Fieldfare x Winston ChurchillGloria & Allan Cushway

Rth. Burdekin Nugget ‘Bette’Gloria & Allan Cushway

Blc. Sylvia Fry ‘Supreme’Gloria & Allan Cushway

Cattleya Mem. Isabel KeenanGloria & Allan Cushway

C. Mini Purple ‘Jessica’ x C. MangoSpice ‘Orange Orb’ - Jessie Koh

Cym. Unknown – Jenny Richardson Cym. Unknown – Jessie Koh Cym. Unknown – Jenny Richardson

Cym. HiroshimaSweet Eyes ‘PinkTemptation’Heather Sullivan

Cymbidium Unknown

Heather Sullivan

These gorgeous blooms areHeather’s first entries to

Virtual Benching & what apretty pair to start with.

Beautifully grown Heather

Well done