'Orchids of the Upper Wimmera CMA' by Dean Rouse.
Learn how to grow orchids from seed.
Growing epiphytes from seed.
Diuris fragrantissima site maintenance.
Pterostylis cucullata site maintenance.
'Conservation Stories from ANOS Inc.' by Alan Stephenson.
The Epiphyte Study Group is now operating a seed propagation group. If you would like to become involved in these activities please attend the ESG meetings to find out how you can participate in this activity.
The Epiphyte Study Group recently visited B & T Ferns and Orchids in Monbulk.
ANOS Vic members discuss the care of native orchids with horticultural staff at Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens.
Epiphyte Study Group visiting John Evans shadehouse.
Wayne Turville's shadehouse at the Australian Orchid Nursery.
EPIPHYTE STUDY GROUPThe Epiphyte Study Group meet once a month, usually on the first Sunday following the monthly meeting. The group usually meets at a member's shade house or at one of the commercial orchid growers. Members are welcome to see for themselves how others grow their orchids and get the opportunity to ask questions. At some of the meetings members can purchase Australian epiphytic orchids. Often the group selects a particular orchid for discussion and members are encouraged to bring along their own specimen plants for discussion. |
ActivitiesSun 6 May 2012 - Epiphyte Study GroupWe will be visiting the home of Dick and Marion Thomson. Dick will be sharing his experiences on seed propagation. Sun 3 Jun 2012 - Epiphyte Study GroupWe will be visiting the home of Vimal and Saratha Aravinthan. The topic for discussion will be companion plants in an orchid house. Sun 8 Jul 2012 - Epiphyte Study GroupWe will be visiting the home of George and Fran Byrne-Dimos. The topic for discussion is to be confirmed. Sun 5 Aug 2012 - Epiphyte Study GroupWe will be visiting the home of Pat and Stan Hill. The topic for discussion will be plants of high altitude. Sun 9 Sep 2012 - Epiphyte Study GroupWe will be visiting the Hanging Garden Nursery at Bittern. Peter Miller travels all over Australia and has a good collection of Dendrobium falcorostrum. October 2012 - Epiphyte Study GroupDate to be finalised. We will be visiting Bega, NSW and surrounding areas to see orchids in their natural habitat. Sun 4 Nov 2012 - Epiphyte Study GroupTo be advised. Sun 9 Dec 2012 - Epiphyte Study GroupAnnual Christmas break-up BBQ at the home of Vicky and Doug Lee.
Event details will be confirmed closer to the date so check this page and the current Bulletin for updates. All details regarding the event organiser, requirements, meeting places and times will be printed in the Bulletin in the month prior to the activity. |
Cultivation Notes
If you are interested in growing Australian native epiphyte orchids and would like to know the basics, click on this link to download a copy of the ANOS Vic. Epiphyte Cultivation Notes. (File size: 86Kb). These cultivation notes are in Acrobat PDF format. |
ContactEpiphyte Study Group Leader - Vimal Aravinthan. If you have any questions about the Epiphyte Study Group or wish to find out more about the group's activities, contact Vimal. Alternatively, become a member of ANOS Vic. to receive your copy of the Bulletin which publishes details about these and other upcoming events. Send E-Mail to Vimal Aravinthan. |