Our auction is coming up Sunday September 15 at 10:00 AM.
Pleasant Hill Park
147 Gregory Ln
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Area #3 (just north of the parking lot in the southeast corner of the park)
Check in will start at 8:30 AM. GET THERE EARLY!
Auction will start at 10:00 AM
Cash, Check, Zelle, Paypal and Credit Cards accepted
IF YOU CANNOT BE PRESENT IN PERSON, BUT WOULD LIKE TO BID on items in the catalog, we have appointed George Su to act as proxy and bidder for you. Please contact him at diablovieworchidsociety@gmail.com no later than September 12 for details.
This is a plant that was donated by Lisa Chow's family. What a nice way to remember her by. Dendrobium Colonial Suprise x Dendrobium Kingrose. The species ancestors of this hybrid are Dendrobium kingianum (47%), Dendrobium tetragonum (28%), Dendrobium bigibbum (13%) and Dendrobium falcorostrum (12%). The plant looks very much like Dendrobium kingianum. The flowers should be larger that Dendrobium kingianum.
This is a plant that was donated by Lisa Chow's family. What a nice way to remember her by.DendrobiumColonial Suprise xDendrobiumKingrose. The species ancestors of this hybrid areDendrobium kingianum(47%),Dendrobium tetragonum (28%),Dendrobium bigibbum (13%) andDendrobium falcorostrum (12%). The plant looks very much like Dendrobium kingianum. but the flowers should be larger thatDendrobium kingianum.
Illustration of the blooms. This is NOT the plant on auction.
010 Lycaste aromatica
Beautiful, fragrant Lycaste species native to Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Usually found in damp forests at elevations of 3000-6000 feet above sea level.
Blooms reliably mid summer. Very fragrant.
Grows in dappled to bright indirect light cool to warm temperatures. Water heavily while actively growing. Reduce in autumn as new growth matures.
This plant grows in an intermediate greenhouse in Oakland.
Example of the bloom. This is NOT the plant for auction
012 Oncidium Sharry Baby
The famous chocolate Oncidium. These blooms DO smell like chocolate.
Reliable bloomer multiple time a year.
Grow in dappled to bright indirect light and cool to warm temperatures. Water just as medium begins to dry out. Water more heavily during active growth.
This plant grows in an intermediate greenhouse in Oakland.
Cattleya Love Knot 'SVO' HCC/AOS (one of the parents)
016 Dendrobium Berry 'Oda'
Dendrobium kingianum x Dendrobium Mini Pearl (50 % Den. kingianum, 25% Den. canaliculatum, 25% Den bigibbum).
Grow in dappled to bright indirect light and cool to hot temperatures. Keep plants moist when plant is actively growing. The pot should be small for the plant size.
This plant grows in an intermediate greenhouse in Oakland.
Example of the bloom. This is NOT the plant for auction
017 Dendrobium Avril's Gold 'Dark and Spotty' AM/AOS
Dendrobium Aussie Child X Dendrobium speciosum
Grow in bright indirect to dappled light, cool to warm temperatures. Keep moist while actively growing then reduce warer during the cooler months. This plant likes to grow in a small pot for the plant size.
This plant is growing in an intermediate greenhouse in Oakland.
Example of the bloom. This is NOT the plant for auction
018 Cattleya Hermann Sielken
Hybrid- Cattleya C.G. Roebling x Cattleya Dupreana
Grow in dappled to bright indirect light, cool to warm temperature (should probably tolerate hot temperatures). Mature plants MUST dry out between waterings.
This plant is growing in an intermediate greenhouse in Oakland.
Hybrid- Cymbidium Portuguese Passion x Cymbidium Golden Elf
This plant has been growing outside in Vallejo.
6 inch pot
Donor Eileen Jackson
021 Encyclia tampensis
Native to the Bahamas and Florida.
Grow in dappled to bright indirect light and cool to warm temperatures. Water heavily when actively growing but roots must be allowed to dry rapidly after watering. Water should be reduced in cooler months.
Example of the bloom. This is NOT the plant for auction
022 Vanda Rothschildiana
Primary hybrid of Vanda coerulea and Vanda sanderiana
This plant should be able to frow in cool to hot temperatures. Ideally grow in a basket or mounted and water daily during the summer, a bit less in the cooler months.
The coconut orchid! This plant smells like coconut when in bloom.
Native to low elevation rain forests in tropical semi- deciduous forests in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Nicaragua.
Grow in shaded to dappled light. Cool to warm conditions. Keep moist with slight drying between watering while actively growing. Reduce water in autumn.
Example of the bloom. This is NOT the plant at auction
041 Paphiopedilum delenatii
Native to Vietnam. Found at elevations of 2600- 5000 ft above sea level on eastern and southeaster slopes.
Grow in shaded to dappled light, warm to hot conditions. Allow to dry slightly between watering most of the year. Increase water in autumn then reduce water in winter.
Example of the bloom. This is NOT the plant at auction
042 Zygopetalum Blue Hawaii 'Dark Petals' x Zygopetalum Advance Australia 'HOF' AM/AOS
This is a hybrid but Zygopetalums are native to Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
In bloom!
Great Cymbidium companions. They can grow outdoors if protected from rain and frost. Grow in dappled light, cool to warm conditions. Keep evenly moist while actively growing and gradually reduce water in the autumn. Never allow to completely dry out.
This is a flask of seedlings from some of George's breeding
Cattleya pumila is native to Brazil at elevations from 2000- 4200 feet above sea level.
Grow in dappled to bright indirect light, cool to warm temperatures. Water heavily while actively growing but roots must dry rapidly after watering. Reduce water in autumn through winter. SEEDLINGS WILL NEED HUMIDITY.
Reserve price $35
Donor George Su
044 FLASK Caulocattleya Wan McCormick
This is a flask of seedlings from some of George's breeding
Caulocattleya Ethel's Paradise 'Hawaii x Cattleya Jose Pinho 'HMB'
Grow in dappled to bright indirect light, cool to warm temperatures. Mature plants MUST dry out between waterings. Grow in a pot with porous, free-draining media. SEEDLINGS WILL NEED MORE HUMIDITY.
Grow in dappled to bright indirect light, cool to warm temperatures. Mature plants MUST dry out between waterings. Grow in a pot with porous, free-draining media. SEEDLINGS WILL NEED MORE HUMIDITY.
This is a flask of seedlings from some of George's breeding
Caulaelia Snowflake 'Model' x Cattlianthe Mariner 'Woodlawn'
Grow in dappled to bright indirect light, cool to warm temperatures. Mature plants MUST dry out between waterings. Grow in a pot with porous, free-draining media. SEEDLINGS WILL NEED MORE HUMIDITY.
Native to southern Central America and northern South America.
Eileen grows this outside in Vallejo in the summer and in the intermediate greenhouse in the winter.
Grow in dappled to bright indirect light, cool to warm temperatures. Water often while actively growing but roots must dry our fairly rapidly. Reduce water in autumn after flowering is complete and new growths have matured.
049 Laeliocattleya Twilight Song ‘Grass Valley’ HCC/AOS
Cattleyawalkeriana x Laelia anceps
Obtained as seedling from Carter &Holmes August 2011
Large division of awarded plant potted July 2021
5-inch pot – needs repotting
Greenhouse grown
Donors Ted & Nancy McClellan
050 Cattleytonia Sacramento Splash
From Gold Country Orchids November 2009
Virus tested
Division of original plant (made several on July 2024)
5-inch Pot
Frequent bloomer
Greenhouse grown
Donors Ted & Nancy McClellan
051 Cattleya Nice Touch ‘Grass Valley’ HCC/AOS
From Gold Country Orchids February 2015
4 inch pot
Division (May 2024) of awarded plant grown from seedling (not virus tested)
Blooms July/August
Greenhouse grown
Donors Ted & Nancy McClellan
052 Cattleya walkeriana Semi Alba ‘Gold Country’
From Gold Country Orchids November 2012
6-inch pot in oak cubes from wine flavoring and appears happy with this mix
Virus Tested
Greenhouse grown
Donors Ted & Nancy McClellan
053 Rhyncholaeliocattleya hybrid
Rhyncholaeliocattleya Sea Swirl ‘Whirlpool’ x Rhyncholaeliocattleya Pratum Green ‘Royston’
Original plant (not a division) from Carter & Holmes 2017
Virus Tested
5 inch pot June 2023
Bloomed July 2024
Greenhouse grown
Donors Ted & Nancy McClellan
054 Cattleya Christmas Bouquet
Cattleya Mini Purple x Cattleya perciviliana
One of three seedlings acquired from Carter & Holmes in 2010
Virus tested
5-inch potMay 2023
Blooms July/August in greenhouse
Donors Ted & Nancy McClellan
055 Clowesia Mark Margolis
Clowesiathylaciochila ' Wide Petals' x Clowesia russelliana 'SVO'
From Fred Clark flask acquired August 2022 at DVOS Auction Fred Clark’s website said “Here is a special and unique offering, startingwith a seldom-seen Clowesia species with a name that's a bit complicated to pronounce: thylaciochila (thigh-lass-ee-OH-kye-lah). Its flower production is incredible: hundreds of light green flowers with darker green stripes cascade over and cover all sides of the big hanging baskets of this beautiful species at the nursery. The flowers are produced in late June with the developing new growths, making them the first Clowesia species of the year to flower, and the fragrance is amazing! Cl. russelliana 'SVO' is exceptionally floriferous. Mature plants produce 2 or 3 inflorescences per bulb, each carrying up to 40-45 flowers!”
3.5 inch pot (added sphagnum wrap September 2024
Seedlings have done well under lights and in the greenhouse.
From a community pot acquired in 2019 from H&R (not virus tested)
Hardy, easy to grow and reliable bloomer
In 4-inch pot
Grown in greenhouse but have others from this group that are growing outside in Walnut Creek.
Donors Ted & Nancy McClellan
062 Brassocattleya Renee Gerber
Brassavola nodosa x Cattleya Small World
From a community pot acquired in 2019 from H&R (not virus tested)
Hardy, easy to grow and reliable bloomer
In 4-inch pot
Grown in greenhouse but have others from this group that are growing outside in
Walnut Creek.
Donors Ted & Nancy McClellan
063 Stenoglottis Venus 'Jamboree' HCC/AOS
Stenoglottis fimbriata x Stenoglottis longifolia
This primary hybrid blooms on long-lasting spikes of up to 3 feet in fall.
It likes indirect bright light. Keep it moist during the growing season (bottom watering works well). When the leaves start to die back in the fall reduce water but don’t let it dry out completely.
This plant has been growing in an unheated greenhouse in Vallejo.
Two growths in a 3.5” plastic pot. Divided in February 2023
Epiphyte from China, Korea, and Japan. Fragrant white flowers bloom in summer.
Its name means “double-tailed dragon” and is known for producing unusual double spurred flowers with forked lips.
It can grow indoors or outside in afternoon shade protected from rain and frost. In summer water when the moss is still slightly damp. In winter reduce water but avoid letting it become bone dry.
One-fan plant in a 3.5” clay pot. Divided in June 2023.
Photo is from this year.
Reserve price $40
Donor Miki Ichiyanagi
066 Laelia speciosa
Know as Flor de Mayo or Flor de Todos Santos. Native to Mexico, this beautiful species can be found over a wide range. The grow on oak trees in open, dry, deciduous forests at 6300-8200 feet above sea level. The habitat experiences severe drought from December through June.
The plant prefers to grow in bright indirect light and temperatures from cool to warm. Water often while actively growing but the must dry quickly after watering. Water should be drastically reduced after new growths mature in autumn.
This plant is growing in bright indirect light outside in Castro Valley.
Yunor is donating another beautiful species that we do not see in cultivation very often.
Native to Madagascar. Found toward the north end of the island where it grows on branches of moss and lichen covered trees at about 6550 feet above sea level.
The plant prefers to grow in shade in warm temperatures. The plant should be watered heavily but allowed to become somewhat dry between waterings. Water should be reduce after growth is completed.
This is a species that is VERY rare in cultivation.
Native to northern Papua New Guinea. They are found at elevations ranging from 3300-6900 feet above sea level. They can be found often forming large mats on the trunks of tall, mist forest trees.
Plants prefer to grow in bright indirect light and hot temperatures. You should keep plant moist and never allow plant to dry completely. Water can be reduced in cooler months.
This plant is growing in bright indirect light outside in Castro Valley.
Known as the Small Flowered Dendrobium. This is another species that you don't often see in cultivation. Native range is widespread. Range includes Sulawesi, New Guinea, Bougainville, the Solomon Islands, the Caroline Islands, Fiji and Vanuatu at elevations of 2000-8700 feet about sea level. It grows epiphytically and occasionally terrestrially in moist montane forests.
The plant prefers bright shade and cool to intermediate temperatures. You should mount this plant due to its mat forming habit. It should be kept moist but not wet. It can be sensitive to water quality. It can bloom any time of the year but reaches a peak between October and April.
This plant is growing in bright indirect light outside in Castro Valley.
Native to Mexico. Most often found in open, dry deciduous forests at 4600- 7600 feet above sea level.
Plant prefers bright indirect light with cool to warm temperatures. Plant should be watered often while actively growing but roots need to dry out between waterings. Drastically reduce water in autumn after new growths mature and flower spikes emerge.
This plant is grown in bright indirect light outside in Castro Valley.
Species is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. The are generally found in warm oak forests at elevations of 4000-5300 feet above sea level.
Elizabeth's Eyes is a highly sought after cultivar of Laelia anceps. It was named because the beautiful blue color is the same color as Elizabeth Taylor's eyes.
Grow in bright diffused light with plenty water while actively growing. This plant should be happy growing outside in our climate as long as it is protected from winter rain and frost.
This plant has been growing outside in bright indirect light in Castro Valley.
Rhyncholaeliocattleya Toshie Aoki ‘Carmela’ x Cattleya Mini Purple ‘Dagashima’
Hybrid by Richard Stone (deceased 7/21/2021) acquired from him October 2010 and his tag shows pollinated 9/20/2006 and out of flask 4/26/2009 (other dates are also shown on his tag)
NEW Zygopetalum book by Stephen Monkhouse. You get to learn how to grow Zygopetalums and the breeding of Zygopetalums as well as intergeneric hybrids through the eyes of one of the best Zygo breeders out there. Stephen Monkhouse from Australia.
Donors Tyler Albrecht
085 Gastrophaius Dan Rosenberg 'Tropical Ice' HCC/AOS
Grown outside in Oakland but prefers an intermediate greenhouse.
Plan prefers shaded to bright indirect light and cool to hot conditions. Water regularly. Potted in potting soil and medium orchid bark.
From Fred Clark flask acquired August 2022 at DVOS Auction Fred Clark’s website said “Here is a special and unique offering, startingwith a seldom-seen Clowesia species with a name that's a bit complicated to pronounce:thylaciochila(thigh-lass-ee-OH-kye-lah). Its flower production is incredible: hundreds of light green flowers with darker green stripes cascade over and cover all sides of the big hanging baskets of this beautiful species at the nursery. The flowers are produced in late June with the developing new growths, making them the firstClowesiaspecies of the year to flower, and the fragrance is amazing!Cl. russelliana'SVO' is exceptionally floriferous. Mature plants produce 2 or 3 inflorescences per bulb, each carrying up to 40-45 flowers!”
3.5 inch pot (added sphagnum wrap September 2024
Seedlings have done well under lights and in the greenhouse.
Example of bloom (from SVO) NOT the plant on auction
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