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The San Diego Co. Orchid Society (SDCOS) holds a large orchid show and sale each year in March at the Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley. They also hold three smaller shows in Casa del Prado in Balboa Park. Like the large Spring Show, the shows held in Summer, Fall and Winter are juried. SDCOS members and non-members submit plants for the chance to win ribbons and with it recognition. Pictured below are some of the awarded plants from the Fall Show, held this year on October 16-17. Submitted by Debra Funakoshi
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In August, SD Co. Orchid Society member Debbie Halliday invited members from our local orchid societies to a repotting workshop at her home. Around twenty of us attended. We enjoyed a nice potluck lunch, then Debbie demonstrated how to repot a Cattleya that had outgrown the pot it was in. She provided bark, pots and sterilized tools for us to use to repot our own plants. I had a Phalaenopsis that had grown tall with a lot of exposed roots. I asked Debbie how I should go about repotting it. After taking the plant out of its pot, she cut off the bottom of the plant. The bottom part got thrown away and the top part was put into a new pot. I also brought a Cattleya to repot. They can sometimes be a bit tricky with root systems that look like an interconnected freeway. Debbie guided me through the process, which involved some trimming. That was August, and the Cattleya bloomed beautifully in September. I came away with newfound confidence. I recently repotted a very large Cattleya that I had avoided dealing with; it needed major trimming, but I wasn't sure where to cut it. I think I did a good job. It's a beautiful orchid, and blooms twice a year. The next time it blooms, I will post a picture in this blog. Below are photos from the workshop and some of Debbie's own orchids. Submitted by Debra Funakoshi Sunset Valley Orchid's Summer Open House took place on Saturday, July 29. Below are some of the blooming plants that were for sale. Fred also introduced some new seedlings - many used Lc. Trick or Treat as one of the parents. I purchased a Pot. Star Fire (Lc. Trick or Treat 'Orange Magic' x Pot. Rubescence SVO AM/AOS), and photo showed a nice-shaped flower in a very intense red/orange. Another purchase was Pot. Red Velvet Rubies SVO x Pot. Star Fire 'Xmas Red'. Can't wait to see them bloom! Fred also had street tacos available, which were very good! Submitted by Debra Funakoshi Some of the great Cymbidiums that were in bloom at Casa de las Orquideas' Annual Seedling Sale, May 18, 2019. Also pictured are Casa de las Orquideas owners Miki and Carl Batchman and their mother, Nancy. Submitted by Debra Funakoshi
People from all over come to see the magnificent Ranunculus flowers that cover a hillside in Carlsbad, CA. Lesser known is the fact that Cymbidiums are being grown there as well. General Manager of the Flower Fields, Fred Clarke, oversees the greenhouse where the Cymbidums are growing. Now is a good time to visit the Flower Fields, not only to see the Ranunculus but to see the Cymbidiums, many of them in full bloom. The orchid plants are sold at Armstrong Gardens Centers as well as at other outlets. So if you are planning a trip to the Flower Fields, be sure to stop by and visit the Cymbidium greenhouse as well. You will not be disappointed. The San Diego County Orchid Society held their big Spring Show last month. This year's theme was "Orchid Treasures". Awards were given out for the Best Display Illustrating the Show Theme, Best Display in a Natural Setting, Most Artistic Display, and more. Here are some of the displays that were created by orchid societies and vendors, closeups of some of the plants in the displays, and some of the individual orchid plants that were entered into the juried exhibit. Judging at the Paph Guild (Santa Barbara, CA) January 19, 2019. Nine orchids were exhibited. Two orchids were awarded: Paph. Wonderfully Wood S/CSA Exhibited by Graham Wood Awarded a Silver Medal Paph. President's Lady B/CSA Exhibited by Graham Wood Awarded a Bronze Medal Text and Photos by Phyllis Prestia
Judging at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens (San Marino, CA) January, 2019. Two orchids were exhibited. Two orchids were awarded: Paph. Alex's Spots 'Huntington's Stairway’ S/CSA Exhibited by The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens Awarded a Silver Medal, 86.00 points Phrag. Susanne Decker 'No Clue' S/CSA Exhibited by The Thornton Conservatory Awarded a Silver Medal, 80.08 points
Text and photos by Phyllis Prestia
Judging at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens Orchid Show (San Marino, CA) October 18, 2018. Nine orchids were exhibited. One orchid was awarded: Paph. Dollgoldi 'Laurie Susan Weltz #1' G/CSA Exhibited by The Thornton Conservatory Awarded a Gold Medal, 91.63 points The Gold Medal Award for a display with at least 12 Paphiopedilums was awarded to Newport Harbor Orchid Society’s display. Test and Photos by Phyllis Prestia  Paph. Dollgoldi 'Laurie Susan Weltz #1'G/CSA  The Newport Harbor Orchid Society display at the Huntington Library's International Orchid Show and Sale earlier this month
There are many great reasons to attend the International Orchid Show & Sale at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanic Gardens this weekend, Oct. 19-21: amazing displays, a vast selection of orchid plants on sale from vendors from around the world, and one of the best settings for a show you could ever imagine. Here are some photos from last year's show. Submitted by Debra Funakoshi
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