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Sheaffe's Orchid Nursery was established in Brunswick Heads in the
late '60s & for
over 35 years and carried a large range of indoor plants, tropical orchids and crucifix orchids.
Percy Sheaffe once had arguably the largest collection of the most colours
available anywhere.
Due to advancing age & retreating health, it is no
longer trading as a nursery to the public. And, sadly, Percy Sheaffe passed away in December, 2008,
aged 91 years.
More here
However, small orders of Crucifix Orchids aerial shoots (aka Kikis)
are still available for prepaid postal orders. Please call June to confirm
your order & details of availability & pricing. ph 02 6685 1387
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| June Sheaffe is an acclaimed florist. She has "retired" as the
area's key Interflora florist.
She now continues to maintain their wonderful garden. |
Percy Sheaffe has always been a keen
gardener and orchid grower & has a wide range of advanced orchids in his personal
collection, gathered over many, many years. He specialised in
crucifix orchids, & has many varieties in his collection. |
Growing Crucifix Orchids
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Crucifix
Orchids (Reedstem Epidendrums) are one of the easiest orchids to
grow, thriving in almost any climate except severe frosts.
They grow in pots or open beds, preferring a sunny position, or may be grown
in any sunny, frost free position.
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They tolerate nearly any medium, from well manured soil to rather coarse
composts which include some soil, sand, peat moss, rice hulls, peanut
shells, charcoal, bark or cow manure, according to whatever is available.
They appreciate plenty of water. |
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Diseases
and pests are few, the main pest being the dendrobium beetle which may be caught
by hand or sprayed with Rogor 40 or similar pesticides.
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Propagation
is easy, by aerial shoots (Kikis) which form on old flower stems, and, when rooted may
be potted up as new plants. |
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