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subject category ORCHID CULTURE general and specific recommendations MONTHLY CULTURE CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN  HEMISPHERE EQUIVALENT MONTHS Click on season links to access respective pages PAGES WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:- Introduction Cymbidium history Cymbidium habitats and growth patterns Flower spike or growth Repotting Spike management Plant labels MONTHS SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE (As shown in charts) MONTH NORTHERN HEMISPHERE EQUIVALENT SEASON JANUARY JUNE MID SUMMER FEBRUARY JULY LATE SUMMER MARCH AUGUST EARLY AUTUMN (FALL) APRIL SEPTEMBER MID AUTUMN MAY OCTOBER LATE AUTUMN JUNE NOVEMBER EARLY WINTER JULY DECEMBER MID WINTER AUGUST JANUARY LATE WINTER SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY EARLY SPRING OCTOBER MARCH SPRING NOVEMBER APRIL LATE SPRING DECEMBER MAY EARLY SUMMER Culture of common orchids - a table of basic cultural information This lists the main cultivated orchid genera, together with the essential cultural elements. Written for New Zealand conditions, it is based on the main elements of the genus habitats, and therefore is of general application. All the common genera covered, dendrobium, cattleya, laelia, paphiopedum, oncidium  epidendrum, lycaste, pleione, vanda, to name only a few. Cymbidium culture - seasonal cultural guide This considers the seasonal couture of this popular genus of orchids widely grown throughout the world. While based on bark culture, it will be of interest, and I hope, assistance to all growers, wherever you are. Orchid repotting An introduction to the art of repotting an orchid which beginners should find of assistance. Illustrated with cymbidiums, but applies to all sympodial orchids. Fertilisers Part of CULTURE BASICS series. this page discusses the principles of fertiliser use. The page is relevant to all horticultural interests, but is directed at orchid Growth and Development Part of CULTURE BASICS series, discussing the factors essential for plant growth Flower initiation A discussion of the factors necessary for flower initiation Paphiopedilum culture - seasonal cultural guide This considers the seasonal cultrue of this popular genus of orchids widely grown throughout the world. While based on bark culture, it will be of interest, and I hope, assistance to all growers, wherever you are. Oncidium culture Seasonal culture guide This considers the seasonal culture of this popular genus of orchids widely grown throughout the world. The extensive genus is broken down into groupings of the various sections in order to rationalise the culture elements Crispa Oncidiums flowering times Material summarised from an excellent Orchid Digest article published in 1976 Phalaenopsis culture An introduction to the culture of phalaenopsis orchids Lycaste General culture discussion on these distinctive and attractive plants Orchid Habitats A discussion of the main orchid habitats of the world from the perspective of the characteristics of the monsoonal habitats of most orchids, and the differences with the non-monsoonal habitats of temperate areas such as New Zealand. The article is in a series of files - with the following links:- HABITAT START PAGE - site layout, basic information; ORCHID HABITATS Part 1 INTRODUCTION ORCHID HABITATS Part 2; Habitat 1 TROPICAL LOWLANDS ORCHID HABITATS Part 3 Habitat 2 MONSOONAL FORESTS ORCHID HABITATS Part 4 Habitat 3 ARID RAIN SHADOW INLAND ORCHID HABITATS Part 5 Habitat 4; HIGH ALTITUDE TROPICAL AND HIGH LATITUDE ORCHID HABITATS Part 6 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ORCHID HABITATS Appendix Paphiopedilum and cymbidium species habitat information The Cattleya Alliance #1 Cattleyas - BASIC CULTURE FOR CATTLEYAS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED GENERA Basic culture on a SEASONAL BASIS of these popular plants. Detailed notes follow on specific recommendations the for successful culture of a number of associated genera The Cattleya Alliance #2 Basic culture supplement - LAELIAS The Cattleya Alliance #3 Basic culture supplement - SCHOMBURGKIA The Cattleya Alliance #4 Basic culture supplement - BRASSAVOLA The Cattleya Alliance #5 Basic culture supplement - Encyclia and epidendrum The Cattleya Alliance #6 Basic culture supplement - Barkeria The Genus Barkeria a general discussion of the genus The Cattleya Alliance #7 Basic culture supplement - Sophronitis

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subject category ORCHID genera Culture of common orchids - a table of basic cultural information This lists the main cultivated orchid genera, together with the essential cultural elements. Written for New Zealand conditions, it is based on the main elements of the genus habitats, and therefore is of general application. All the common genera covered, dendrobium, cattleya, laelia, paphiopedum, oncidium  epidendrum, lycaste, pleione, vanda, to name only a few. The Cattleya Alliance #1 Cattleyas - BASIC CULTURE FOR CATTLEYAS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED GENERA Basic culture on a SEASONAL BASIS of these popular plants. Detailed notes follow on specific recommendations the for successful culture of a number of associated genera The Cattleya Alliance #2 Basic culture supplement - LAELIAS The Cattleya Alliance #3 Basic culture supplement - SCHOMBURGKIA The Cattleya Alliance #4 Basic culture supplement - BRASSAVOLA The Cattleya Alliance #5 Basic culture supplement - Encyclia and epidendrum The Cattleya Alliance #6 Basic culture supplement - Barkeria The Genus Barkeria a general discussion of the genus The Cattleya Alliance #7 Basic culture supplement - Sophronitis Dendrobium species A list of the main dendrobium species and the sections to which they belong. At this stsage culture is not covered, but with the botanical groupings shown some indications of respective culture can be inferred. I eventually hope to include cultural information, but because of the size and diversity of this genus, such data is difficult to compile so this will take some while Lycaste General culture discussion on these distinctive and attractive plants Oncidium An extsensive review of the oncidium genus, species, sections, habitats, specific culture Paphiopedilum An extsensive review of the paphiopedilum genus, species, sections, habitats, specific culture Cymbidiums Detailed culture on a seasonal and monthly basis using bark basecd culture Phalaenopsis culture An introduction to the culture of phalaenopsis orchids

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subject category ORCHID HABITATS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN ORCHID HABITATS, AND THE INFLUENCE OF THOSE HABITATS ON SPECIFIC CULTURAL RECOMMENDATIONS. Orchid Habitats A discussion of the main orchid habitats of the world from the perspective of the characteristics of the monsoonal habitats of most orchids, and the differences with the non-monsoonal habitats of temperate areas such as New Zealand. The article is in a series of files - with the following links:- HABITAT START PAGE - site layout, basic information; ORCHID HABITATS Part 1 INTRODUCTION ORCHID HABITATS Part 2; Habitat 1 TROPICAL LOWLANDS ORCHID HABITATS Part 3 Habitat 2 MONSOONAL FORESTS ORCHID HABITATS Part 4 Habitat 3 ARID RAIN SHADOW INLAND ORCHID HABITATS Part 5 Habitat 4; HIGH ALTITUDE TROPICAL AND HIGH LATITUDE ORCHID HABITATS Part 6 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ORCHID HABITATS Appendix Paphiopedilum and cymbidium species habitat information

subject category ORCHID cultural basics Culture of common orchids - a table of basic cultural information This lists the main cultivated orchid genera, together with the essential cultural elements. Written for New Zealand conditions, it is based on the main elements of the genus habitats, and therefore is of general application. All the common genera covered, dendrobium, cattleya, laelia, paphiopedum, oncidium  epidendrum, lycaste, pleione, vanda, to name only a few of those discussed. Monthly culture basics A monthly guide to culture - detailing cymbidium culture but relevant to all plants utilising bark based culture Light measurement using a camera - how to use a camera light meter to measrue foot candles Orchid repotting An introduction to the art of repotting an orchid which beginners should find of assistance. Illustrated with cymbidiums, but applies to all sympodial orchids. Fertilisers Part of CULTURE BASICS series. This page discusses the principles of fertiliser use. The page is relevant to all horticultural interests, but is directed at orchid Growth and Development Part of CULTURE BASICS series, discussing the factors essential for plant growth Flower initiation A discussion of the factors necessary for flower initiation Labels and awards - what information to include on plant labels

subject category FLOWERS There are many flower illustrations on this site. These can be seen on the following main pages. Orchid photography a introduction to photographic principles as a guide to better flower photographs Photographic slide show = dendrobiums Photographic slide show = paphiopedilums Photographic slide show = oncidium Photographic slide show= cattleya alliance Photographic slide show = NZ Orchid Shows Photographic slide show = Cymbidiums Photographic slide show = Miscellaneous orchids Photographic slide show = New Zealand Native Orchids FREE Screensavers from photos in these slide show Paphiopedilum, dendrobium Oncidium and Otaki Beach photo series in a different format CAMERAS don't lie -- Tricks and distortions Award photography now suggests using digital cameras. Can you trust them? The Cattleya Alliance #1 Cattleyas - BASIC CULTURE FOR CATTLEYAS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED GENERA Basic culture on a SEASONAL BASIS of these popular plants. Detailed notes follow on specific recommendations the for successful culture of a number of associated genera The Cattleya Alliance #2 Basic culture supplement - LAELIAS The Cattleya Alliance #3 Basic culture supplement - SCHOMBURGKIA The Cattleya Alliance #4 Basic culture supplement - BRASSAVOLA The Cattleya Alliance #5 Basic culture supplement - Encyclia and epidendrum The Cattleya Alliance #6 Basic culture supplement - Barkeria The Genus Barkeria a general discussion of the genus The Cattleya Alliance #7 Basic culture supplement - Sophronitis Dendrobium species A list of the main dendrobium species and the sections to which they belong. This series of pages is located on the Geocities server because of limited space on the main server. The existence of advertising on those pages makes is a minor penalty to pay for the information to be made available, which would otherwise not be possible. Flower illustsrations of a number of species are being introduced into the lists; a process that will continue. Pterostylis banksii pollination - with its distinctive mobile lip Lycaste General culture discussion on these distinctive and attractive plants Oncidium An extsensive review of the oncidium genus, species, sections, habitats, specific culture Paphiopedilum An extsensive review of the paphiopedilum genus, species, sections, habitats, specific culture Cymbidiums Detailed culture on a seasonal and monthly basis using bark basecd culture Phalaenopsis culture An introduction to the culture of phalaenopsis orchids

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subject category MISCELLANEOUS A selection of general information including NZ information Books A series on the popular orchid books suitable for all orchid growers. Pterostylis banksii pollination - with its distinctive mobile lip Contacts Do you want to find your local orchid society. This page of links may assist you make this contact Servers Index pages main site index covering the total site Geocities - server index Homestead server index FortuneCity server index GUEST BOOKS Sign Read Also Geocities Sign Read NZ Native Pterostylis with mobile lip Author details - if you are interested New pages on this site recently added Links to orchid sites with much useful information Books a series on interesting and reference books on orchids and their culture SEARCH ENGINES ANZWERS Search NZ Altavista Lycos Hotbot Excite Yahoo Infoseek/Go SANDER'S HYBRID SEARCH - to find the parentage of a hybrid NZ INFO Weather NZ City Yahoo Wg CNN Wg Te Puna Index - extensive links to NZ information sitses Wellington Information listings Financial markets NZ Orchid Shows Orchid photography a introduction to photographic principles as a guide to better flower photographs Photo Gallery all the photos of this site brought together in one Gallery, plus others in genera and alphabetical listings Photographic slide show = dendrobiums Photographic slide show = paphiopedilums Photographic slide show = oncidium Photographic slide show= cattleya alliance Photographic slide show = NZ Orchid Shows Photographic slide show = Cymbidiums Photographic slide show = Miscellaneous orchids Photographic slide show = New Zealand Native Orchids FREE Screensavers from photos in these slide show Paphiopedilum, dendrobium Oncidium and Otaki Beach photo series in a different format Light measurement using a camera - how to use a camera light meter to measrue foot candles CAMERAS don't lie -- Tricks and distortions Award photography now suggests using digital cameras. Can you trust them?

subject category ORCHIDS GENERAL INFORMATION Orchid photography a introduction to photographic principles as a guide to better flower photographs Light measurement using a camera - how to use a camera light meter to measrue foot candles Photo tricks - can you trust the camera Award photography now suggests using digital cameras. Can you trust them? Books A series on the popular orchid books suitable for all orchid growers. Culture of common orchids - a table of basic cultural information This lists the main cultivated orchid genera, together with the essential cultural elements. Written for New Zealand conditions, it is based on the main elements of the genus habitats, and therefore is of general application. All the common genera covered, dendrobium, cattleya, laelia, paphiopedum, oncidium  epidendrum, lycaste, pleione, vanda, to name only a few. Orchid repotting An introduction to the art of repotting an orchid which beginners should find of assistance. Illustrated with cymbidiums, but applies to all sympodial orchids. Fertilisers Part of CULTURE BASICS series. this page discusses the principles of fertiliser use. The page is relevant to all horticultural interests, but is directed at orchid Growth and Development Part of CULTURE BASICS series, discussing the factors essential for plant growth Flower initiation A discussion of the factors necessary for flower initiation Crispa Oncidiums flowering times Material summarised from an excellent Orchid Digest article published in 1976 Phalaenopsis culture An introduction to the culture of phalaenopsis orchids A list of websites that I have found useful, covering a wide range of subjects and material Pterostylis banksii pollination - with its distinctive mobile lip Labels and awards - what information to include on plant labels Websites An extensive list of internet websites that I have found interesting and offering a wide range of assistance. Orchid Societies and contacts Do you want to find your local orchid society This page of links may assist you make this contact

subject category ORCHID ORGANISATIONS Contacts Do you want to find your local orchid society. This page of links may assist you make this contact CAPITAL CITY ORCHID SOCIETY Introduction Organisation Meetings Society contacts Other NZ orchid societies Hutt Vallley Orchid Circle SANDER'S HYBRID SEARCH New Zealand Native Orchid Group - on our native orchids, an line newsletter, excellent excellent site, with lots on our fascinating native orchids. Whangarei Orchid Society FROM ORCHID COUNCIL OF NZ NZ Orchid Society meeting nights and venues NZ Orchid Shows The subject categories of the pages on this site are listed at left Click on a category subject and a full list and description of the relevant pages will appear in this window Click on the page of interest which will open in a new window. To return to this index, close that new window.

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