Supplies and Services

Products available from the Society
New/Recent Products worth a look
Commercial Sources of Plants and Supplies

Products available from the Orchid Society

 The Society aims to maintain supplies of various items which are specific to orchid growing and not readily available from local outlets. For example, we will not stock standard 200cm and larger black plastic pots, fertilisers other than that available from Firetail Orchids, insecticides.

Limited quantities of most items will be available on the sales table at the regular monthly meetings.

Supplies are currently split between several members. You can contact them directly to have your specific requirements brought to the meeting or arrange to pick up from the member's home.

The distribution of products is as follows:

  • bark - David Judge (6278 4806)

  • orchidmate - Laurie Woods (6258 9572)

  • pots, labels, cymbidium fertiliser, wire products - Bill Ferris (6297 5635)

  • anniversary glasses - Ben Walcott (6161 2742)

  • t shirts - Robyn Noel (6258 5734)


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    New/Recent Products worth a Look

    The following are selected products which may be of interest to cool climate orchid growers. The products are typically ones which have become available in the last year or so. Sources of these products is a guide only and not necessarily comprehensive. Potential purchasers are encouraged to check out other possible suppliers.

    COCO Pads

    Pads of coir (coconut fibre) for use as a mount. These pads have four hanger holes (one in each corner)and can be cut into halves or quarters if you want a smaller mount. Available from various suppliers including Easy Orchids and Orchid Tray Company

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    Twin Wall polycarbonate Greenhouses

    These greenhouses are ideal for Canberra and cool climate regions where you want to grow warmer climate orchids and contain heating costs. Twin wall polycarbonate has excellent insulation and light transmission properties and is very tough. It rarely breaks and so is not as dangerous as glass. While you could construct your own, kit forms are easy to erect, provide a range of layouts and are cost effective. An example of a kit house by Oldfields/Treco and available from Shedsplus in Queanbeyan erected in a Canberra backyard is shown.

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    Fan Driven Fogger

    These relatively inexpensive foggers use a high speed fan to generate the fog. They have a float valve so can be easily connected to a water tap. Several members have bought these foggers and found them to be very effective. Picture shows a fogger in operation. A supplier of the fogger is Easy Orchids.

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    Woven Metal Shade Cloth

    The major advantage of this material over the usual synthetic material is that it has better insulation properties. In the summer it will keep the greenhouse cooler, while in winter if installed inside the greenhouse will help reduce heat loss. Some suppliers will tailor the fabric to your requirements with grommets. Supplier details to come

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    Commercial Sources of Plants and Supplies

    If you are looking to buy orchids to grow, there are various sources. Many retail nurseries, garden supply centres and florists sell orchids, although typically only when in flower. However, for a greater range of orchids and advice, the serious enthusiast will probably find the specialist growers better meet their needs. For the novice grower, the sales tables run by orchid societies at their meetings and shows are an excellent opportunity to acquire plants. For the latest commercial releases and for multiple quantities the numerous grower/nurseries are the best source.

    DO NOT take native orchids from the wild in public parks, reserves etc. All native orchids on crown land are protected species. Also, with the advances in breeding, the hybrids etc produced by commercial growers produce more spectacular displays than the native species.

    Most orchid growers are on the internet. Some of these suppliers likely to be of interest to Canberra members are listed below.

    Sources of Plants and Supplies

    Supplier

    Specialising in:

    Products listed are indicative of ranges carried. View websites etc for details and prices

     
    Australian Orchid Nursery
58 Mornington Tyabb Rd
TYABB VIC  3913
Ph: 03 5977 3122
Fax: 03 5977 3350
Prop: Wayne Turville
Email: wto@peninsula.hotkey.net.au
Web:   www.australianorchids.com.au
and  www.cymbidium.com.au

    Orchids: Cooler growing orchids, especially native species and hybrids.
    Supplies: Tree fern (black and brown), pots, tags, fertiliser. 

    Aussie Plant Tags
9 The Grove
BORONIA VIC  3155
Ph: 03 9761 1100
Prop: David and Pauline Brewster
Email: apt@tags.net.au
Web:   www.tags.net.au

    Supplies: Specialising in plant tags, printed and blank

    		 
    Dark Star Orchids
PO Box 114
BOWRAVILLE  NSW 2449
Ph: 02 6564 4088
Prop: Hans Schaible
Email: darkstarorchids@bordernet.com.au
Web: www.darkstarorchids.com.au

    Orchids: Bulbophyllums, dendrochilums, Lycastes, paphiopedilums, Africans, mostly species orchids

    		 
    David Keanelly Orchids
22 Emmett Rd
GOLDEN SQUARE  VIC 3555
Ph: 03 5442 4806
     0411 352 036 
Prop: David Keanelly
Email: dkorchids@aanet.com.au

    Orchids: Cymbidiums and flasking service

    		 
    Dendi Orchids
PO Box 1119 (624 Overs Road)
GRIFFITH NSW 2680
Ph: 02 6962 2007
Fax: 02 6964 5959
Prop: Dennis and Dianne Diehm
Web:   www.dendiorchids.com.au

    Orchids: Specialising in phalaenopsis (harlequin and novelty), cattleya (miniature and mid sized).

    		 
    Easy Orchids
3 Sussex St
WOODBURN NSW 2472
Ph: 02 6682 2635
Fax: 02 6682 2605
Prop: Murray Shergold
Web:   www.easyorchids.com

    Orchids: Wide range including African and Asian species and hybrids. Some plants other than orchids. Flasks and plants.
    Supplies: Wide range including pots, coco husk chips, other coconut products, tags, fogger, cork, hangers, clips.

    		 
    Firetail Orchids
Lot 39 Central Avenue
NOWRA  NSW  2541                             
Ph:  02 4421 2699   
Prop:  Trevor and Pam Hughes
Web:  www.firetailorchids.com.au

    Orchids: Cymbidium pot plants, mericlones and seedling flasks.

    Supplies: Fertiliser (slow release blend)

    Hills District Orchids
183 Windsor Road
NORTHMEAD NSW  2152
Ph: 02 9674 4720 or 0412 123 036
Prop: David P. Banks
Email:  david@hillsdistrictorchids.com
Web: www.hillsdistrictorchids.com

    Orchids: Natives, exotics. Other plants including pitchers and clivias

    		 
    Mt Beenak Orchids
27 Hacketts Cr Rd
THREE BRIDGES  VIC 3797
Ph/fax: 03 5966725
Prop: Clive Halls
Email: mtbeenak@valylink.net.au 
Web: www.mtbeenakorchids.com.au

    Orchids: Cymbidiums, zygopetalums, odontoglossums, natives, masdevallias.
    Mail order

    Supplies: some chemicals, tags and similar

    		 
    Orchid Species Plus
405 Main St
KINGSTON  VIC 3364
Ph/fax: 03 5345 6387
Prop: Bill and Jan Miles
Email: orchidspeciesplus@bigpond.com 
Web: www.orchidspeciesplus.com.au

    Orchids: Cooler growing orchids, species and hybrids

    		 
     Orchid Tray Company
PO Box 767
SUTHERLAND  NSW  1499
Ph: Robert Bisetto 0431037 372
     George Birss 0413 581 777
Email: sales@orchidtrays.com.au 
Web: www.orchidtrays.com.au

    Supplies: Pots, trays, coco husk chips, fertilisers, chemicals, meters

    		 
     Shedsplus
74 Yass Rd
QUEANBEYAN  NSW  2620
Ph: 02 6298 1655
Web: www.shedsplus.com.au

    Supplies: Polycarbonate Greenhouses, garden sheds.

    		 
    Tinonee Orchid Nursery
768 Tinonee Road
TINONEE NSW 2430
Ph/fax:  02 6553 1012
Prop:  Ray Clements
Email:  clements@tpg.com.au
Web:  www.tinoneeorchids.com

    Orchids: Native hybrids, especially dendrobiums, sarcochilus.
    Supplies: Tags, wire products, coco husk chips, cork. 

    Woolf OrchidCulture
PO Box 6018
TOOWOOMA WEST  QLD  4350
Ph:  07 4630 1788
Prop:  John Woolf
Email:  jtwoolf@ozemail.com.au
Web:  www.woolforchidculture.com

    Orchids: Natives and exotics, cooler growing orchids

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