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.
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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