
Growing tips & orchid news
As part of our Monthly Meetings, we invite members to contribute articles sharing their knowledge and experience of orchid and allied plant growing. Please enjoy reading a selection of these articles below.
Growing Miltonia moreliana
This article covers ideal conditions, tips and advice for growing Miltonia moreliana. This species is found growing on trees and occasionally on rocks.
Rare Australian orchid saved
Fewer than 10 of these bald-tip beard orchids remain in the wild. Victoria was about to burn them into extinction.
New Norfolk Island orchid discovered
It’s a tale as old as time: the wind carries an orchid seed to a new island where it evolves into a new species resembling a cupcake.
Hanging orchids & how to display them
Some wonderful advise on hanging orchids, reshared from a special orchid feature taken from the Gardening Australia' program.
Calanthe triplicata (Christmas Orchid)
Known by many different names or synonyms, this beautiful orchid can be found in Australia, South East Asia and the Pacific.
Dendrobium tetragonum Cunn.
This article covers two varieties found in South East Queensland as well as the well-known form from North Queensland.
Dendrobium speciosum
Also known as the King Orchid, as the name suggests, this is the king of Australian epiphytic orchids and deservedly so.
Waxy Sarcochilus Orchids in Qld
The Waxy Sarcochilus orchid was first discovered in Toowoomba and is found throughout South-East Queensland.
Orchids of South East Queensland
Here we share a presentation Wayne created showing the many orchids of South East Queensland and their environments.
Growing orchids in your garden
Wayne shares his tips and tricks for growing orchids in suburban backyard gardens on the Sunshine Coast.
Coastal Fringe Native orchids
Wayne shares how the Sunshine Coast is home to many native orchids which are easily found when you know what to look for.
Why do I grow Bulbophyllum?
Wayne discusses his love of the Bulbophyllum species and shares advice on growing them on the Sunshine Coast.
Wayne Harris Article Series
Wayne was an orchid-enthusiast, photographer, author and life-member of Nambour Orchid Society.
End of year ‘Mini Show’ celebration
For our last meeting of the year, we held a members only mini with prizes, awards and orchid displays.
Lost Sunshine Coast orchids
With many areas on the Sunshine Coast now being cleared by developers our local orchids are sadly disappearing.
NOS Species Orchid Show 2023
Highlights from our 2023 annual Nambour Orchid Society Species Show held in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast.
Orchid growing tips for beginners
Many growers buy an orchid on impulse, without knowing how to care for it. This article offers tips and advice for novice growers.
State of the world’s orchids
Up to 45 per cent of all known flowering plant species across the globe could be under threat of extinction.
Growing Vanda Boonyarit Red
Vanda's are easy to grow on the Sunshine Coast, with a climate matching the original habitat of many Vanda species.
Gastrochilus japonicus
Tips for growing the Gastrochilus japonicus otherwise known as the Yellow Pine Orchid or the Japanese Jewel Orchid.