Spring orchid expo plant commentary pt 1: Aussie Dendrobium and Cattleyas

This is the part 1 of the orchid commentary of the complete Australia Native Dendrobium and Cattleya class for this expo. The expo was organised by Nambour Orchid society. 6 to 7th September 2025 at Bokarina, Sunshine coast. The judging team were mainly from the Subtropical Orchid Council. A chapter of judges accredited by The Australian Orchid Council. It was a privilege for me to be able to judge at this event. The judging criteria is based on Shape 33%, colour 33% and the other 33% are on arrangement, flower count and flower substance. Link to part 2    • Spring orchid expo  2025 plant commentary ...   Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Dendrobium speciosum 1:38 Australia Dendrobium hybrid Pink and purple colour 2:51 Australia Dendrobium hybrid White and yellow colour 4:40 Cattleya hybrid exhibition, Mauve/ Purple 5:47 Cattleya hybrid exhibition any other colour 6:38 Cattleya hybrid cluster 7:52 Cattleya species includes Encyclia and Epidendrum 9:12 Australian Native species any other 10:41 Australian Native species or hybrid, any other 11:50 Epidendrum hybrid, crucifix orchid 12:50 Cattleya hybrid any other, non exhibition 13:44 Cattleya hybrid miniature 16: 09 Cattleya hybrid exhibition , White 17:43 Outro