Welcome to Orchid Expo 2010 Show and Sale!

 

In 2010, Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday, February 14, which coincides with the Chinese New Year celebrations for the Year of the Tiger. In the spirit of holidays, the Newport Harbor Orchid Society (NHOS) will host its Annual Orchid Show and Sale on Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14, at the Westminster Mall, Orange County, California.

flyer_2010This year show’s theme “For the Love of Orchids” will feature hundreds of different orchid species and hybrids most of which grow easily outdoors in Southern California’s coastal climate. There will be something for everyone.

Synonymous with elegance, intrigue, and whimsy, orchids are among the most beautiful of flowers in the plant family, coming in all shapes and colors. Their beauty will be showcased in numerous exhibits offered by hobbyists and professional growers. In addition to the displays, there will be a sales area featuring many select growersfrom all over Southern California including: Cal-Orchid, Casa de las Orquideas, Hatfield Orchids, to name a few.

Orchid culture classes will provide the new grower with tips on watering, feeding, light and temperature requirements. All of the speakers are expert growers who are eager to share their knowledge, growing tricks, and enthusiasm for orchids. Hands-on potting workshop will also be available for the new growers who have never repotted an orchid.

Founded in 1979, The Newport Harbor Orchid Society is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. With over 250 members from Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego Counties, the NHOS meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA. Visitors are always welcome.


Newport Harbor Orchid Expo 2010 Awards


Best of Show
Laelia Santa Barbara Sunset ‘Showtime’
Exhibitor: Ha Bui

 

Best in Class
(Awards to Individual Plants)

 

Cattleya Alliance
Laelia Santa Barbara Sunset ‘Showtime’
Exhibitor: Ha Bui

 

Standard Cymbidiums
Cym. Redondo Sunset ‘Prolific’
Exhibitor: Joe Santy

 

Novelty/Miniature Cymbidiums
Cym. (Penny’s Worth x Cym. devonianum) ‘Ashley Bui’
Exhibitor: Ha Bui

 

Phalenopsis/Doritis
Not awarded

 

Vanda and Allied Genera
Renanthera Kalsom
Exhibitor: Joe Rupp

 

Paphiopedilums and Associated Genera
Paph. Michael Koopowitz ‘Tiger Eyes’
Exhibitor: Binh Shimabukurui

 

Dendrobiums
Den. speciosum var. speciosum
Exhibitor: Nguyen Minh Yen

 

Oncidiums and Allied Genera
Oncidium onustum
Exhibitor: Ron Dier

 

Pleurothallid Alliance
Pleurothallis restrepioides
Exhibitor: Rick Wells

 

Other Genera
Dendrochillum tenellum
Exhibitor:  Lynn Wiand

 

Perpetual Awards

 

Paul Brecht Memorial for Best Specimen
Laelia Santa Barbara Sunset ‘Showtime’
Exhibitor: Ha Bui

 

Ron Capps Memorial for Best Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum haymaldianum
Exhibitor: Dorothy Goldberg

 

Pat Worthington Memorial for Best Culture Species
Mediocalcar decoratum
Exhibitor: Lynn Wiand

 

Rick Efker Memorial for Best Culture Hybrid  (Given by the Mayor of Westminster)
Cymbidium Kirby Lesh ‘Cinnabar’
Exhibitor: Ha Bui

 

Ann & Guy Gottschalk for Best Cymbidium
Cym. Gold Bullion ‘Theresa’
Exhibitor: Joe Santy

 

AOS and Orchid Digest Display Awards

 

AOS Display Show Trophy
South Coast Orchid Society

 

Orchid Digest Display Trophy
Hoi Hoa Lan Viet Nam (Vietnamese Orchid Society)

 

CSA Awards

 

CSA Gold Medal Display
Casa de Las Orquideas

 

AOS Awards

 

Culture Award
Laelia Santa Barbara Sunset ‘Showtime’
CCM/AOS 87 points
Exhibitor: Ha Bui

 

Merit Awards
Dendrobium Duno Vivspot ‘Colorspot’
AM/AOS 81 points
Exhibitor:  SBOE

 

Lc. John Tomasie ‘Hiltimann’
AM/AOS 80 points

 

Cymbidium Nagalex ‘Hirakaze’
HCC/AOS 79 points
Exhibitor: Ha Bui

 

Rlc. (Rlc. George King x L. Anceps) x C. dubiosa
HCC/AOS 79 points
Exhibitor: Fred Clarke

 

Pot. Toshie’s Charm ‘Feuerbach’
HCC/AOS 78 points

 

Rhyncattleanthe Zul ‘Wanta’
HCC/AOS 78 points
Exhibitor: Theo Johnson

 

Cym. Gold Bullion ‘Theresa’
HCC/AOS 77 points
Exhibitor: Joe Santy

 

Oncidium spathelatum ‘Ron’s Delight’
CBR/AOS
Exhibitor: Ron Dier

 

Best Displays
(Ribbon Judging)

 

Commercial Display
First Place: Cal Orchid
Second Place: Casa De Las Orquideas
Third Place: Santa Barbara Orchid Estates

 

Society Display
First Place: Vietnamese Orchid Society (Hoi Hoa Lan Viet Nam)
Second Place: South Coast Orchid Society
Third Place: Southern California Orchid Species Society

 

Hobbyist Display
First Place: Ha Bui
Second Place: Joe Santy