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Zelenkoa

Zelenkoa onusta

Author (Lindl.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Species 20 awards

Found in 4 countries

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Growing conditions

Warm Temperature class

44–2,929m Elevation

10°C Day/night drop

447mm Annual rainfall

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Dry rest

Temperature

4°S Southern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

447mm/year

☼ Dry rest period: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec - reduce watering during these months

Jan 30° 28–31 20° 17–21 53mm

Feb 30° 28–31 21° 17–22 101mm

Mar 30° 28–31 21° 17–22 144mm

Apr 31° 28–31 20° 17–22 74mm

May 30° 26–30 20° 16–21 21mm

Jun 29° 26–29 18° 15–20 9mm

Jul 28° 25–29 17° 14–20 4mm

Aug 29° 25–29 17° 14–19 5mm

Sep 28° 25–30 17° 14–19 6mm

Oct 29° 25–30 18° 14–20 11mm

Nov 29° 26–30 18° 15–20 8mm

Dec 30° 28–31 19° 15–21 14mm

Bloom Season

Based on 18 recorded blooms.

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Awards

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AM / AOC 2024 'Richella'

82.00 points Exhibited by Neuendorff D. QLD 15 March 2024 Convened Judging

Measurements

Flower size 28.3 × 23.3 mm Petals 11.3 × 4.3 mm Dorsal sepal 6.5 × 3.1 mm Lateral sepals 10.5 × 6.2 mm Lip 22.9 × 14 mm

51 inflorescences 1,700 flowers 307 buds

51 Inflorescences flower count 1700 & 307 Buds, Relevant 77 length 310mm. All segments base colour Yellow 12B, labellum base colour Yellow 12B with a White 157D centre that has Greyed Orange strips 168C

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ACE / AOC 2024 'Richella'

88.00 points Exhibited by Neuendorff D. QLD 15 March 2024 Convened Judging

Measurements

Flower size 28.3 × 23.3 mm Petals 11.3 × 4.3 mm Dorsal sepal 6.5 × 3.1 mm Lateral sepals 10.5 × 6.2 mm Lip 22.9 × 14 mm

51 inflorescences 1,700 flowers 307 buds

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ACM / AOC 2021 'Richella'

84.00 points Exhibited by Neuendorff D. QLD 22 March 2021 Brisbane OS March meet

Measurements

Flower size 27 × 24 mm Petals 11 × 12 mm Dorsal sepal 7 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 6 × 3 mm Lip 20 × 24 mm

37 inflorescences 1,100 flowers 66 buds

37 inflorescences of 485mm with 1100 flowers and 66 buds (77 relevant); all segments yellow 12B with greyed orange 168C on labellum

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AM / AOC 2018 'Golden Dawn'

81.40 points Exhibited by Waters S. & D. QLD 6 April 2018 Eastern District OS show

Measurements

Flower size 33 × 28 mm Petals 14.5 × 14 mm Dorsal sepal 8 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 9 × 3 mm Lip 17 × 28 mm

10 inflorescences 141 flowers 102 buds

10 inflorescences of 560mm with 141 flowers + 102 buds (27+3 relevant); all segments yellow 5B with column speckled with orange 26A

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AM / AOC 2014 'Brett'

80.00 points Exhibited by Fear F. & B. NSW 27 June 2014

Measurements

Flower size 31 × 29 mm Petals 13 × 14 mm Dorsal sepal 8 × 8 mm Lateral sepals 8 × 8 mm Lip 17 × 26 mm

3 inflorescences 42 flowers

3 inflorescences by 550mm with a total of 42 flowers (24 on relevant inflorescence) All segments are Yellow 8A apart from labellum which is yellow/orange 14B

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CCC / OCNZ 2010 'Anneliese'

85.00 points

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HCC / AOC 2010 'Rob'

77.00 points Exhibited by Parish R. & I. SA 6 May 2010

Measurements

Flower size 30 × 27 mm Petals 8 × 6 mm Dorsal sepal 8 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 8 × 3 mm Lip 19 × 27 mm

6 inflorescences 28 flowers 3 buds

All segments yellow 9B. Labellum throat greyed orange 163C. Six inflorescences, 28 flowers/ 3 buds on main one. Total 114 flowers/ 36 buds. Stems 620mm.

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HCC / OCNZ 2006 'Lemon Tart'

77.10 points

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ACM / AOC 2005 'Wendy'

80.90 points Exhibited by Kellaway K. NSW 27 May 2005

Measurements

Flower size 34 × 29 mm Petals 15 × 14 mm Dorsal sepal 2 × 7 mm Lateral sepals 20 × 26 mm Lip 5 × 5 mm

4 inflorescences 23 flowers 3 buds

Segments yellow 6C. Labellum yellow 6C, finely striped greyed orange 59A. Twenty four inflorescences, 23 flowers/ 3 buds on main one. Total 217 flowers/ 107 buds. Stems 560mm.

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AM / AOC 2005 'Wendy'

80.10 points Exhibited by Kellaway K. NSW 27 May 2005

Measurements

Flower size 34 × 29 mm Petals 15 × 14 mm Dorsal sepal 2 × 7 mm Lateral sepals 20 × 26 mm Lip 5 × 5 mm

4 inflorescences 23 flowers 3 buds

Segments yellow 6C. Labellum yellow 6C, finely striped greyed orange 59A. Twenty four inflorescences, 23 flowers/ 3 buds on main one. Total 217 flowers/ 107 buds. Stems 560mm. Points for ACM = 80.9.

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HCC / AOC 2005 'Guy Gordon'

79.50 points Exhibited by Tesch P. QLD 30 April 2005

Measurements

Flower size 33 × 22 mm Petals 10 × 11 mm Dorsal sepal 7 × 5 mm Lateral sepals 8 × 5 mm Lip 16 × 23 mm

7 inflorescences 30 flowers

All segments yellow-orange 6A. Seven inflorescences, 30 flowers on main one: total 260 flowers. Stems 740mm.

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ACC / AOC 2005 'Joy'

78.00 points Exhibited by Keanelly D. VIC 10 May 2005

Measurements

Flower size 34 × 25 mm

5 inflorescences 93 flowers 15 buds

All segments yellow 2A. Labellum yellow 2A, spotted orange-red 30D. Five inflorescences, total 93 flowers/ 15 buds. Stems 700mm.

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HCC / AOC 2005 'Cushnie'

78.80 points Exhibited by Tesch P. QLD 30 April 2005

Measurements

Flower size 33 × 23 mm Petals 11 × 11 mm Dorsal sepal 4 × 7 mm Lateral sepals 9 × 5 mm Lip 14 × 25 mm

7 inflorescences 39 flowers

All segments yellow-orange 6A. Seven inflorescences, 39 flowers on main one: total 434 flowers. Stems 760mm.

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HCC / AOC 2000 'Hilton'

76.60 points Exhibited by Oliver N. SA 19 May 2000

Measurements

Flower size 31 × 28 mm Petals 14 × 15 mm Dorsal sepal 8 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 11 × 3 mm Lip 20 × 25 mm

2 inflorescences 33 flowers 8 buds

Overall yellow 3A. Two inflorescences; 33 flowers/ 8 buds & 24/14. Stem 910mm.

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ACC / AOC 1994 'Richella'

78.60 points Exhibited by Neuendorff D. QLD 13 April 1994

Measurements

Flower size 29 × 26 mm Petals 10 × 12 mm Dorsal sepal 6 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 12 × 5 mm Lip 22 × 22 mm

15 inflorescences

All segments yellow 12B. 15 inflorescences.

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HCC / AOC 1994 'Richella'

78.50 points Exhibited by Neuendorff D. QLD 13 April 1994

Measurements

Flower size 29 × 26 mm Petals 10 × 12 mm Dorsal sepal 6 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 12 × 5 mm Lip 22 × 22 mm

15 inflorescences

All segments yellow 12B. 15 inflorescences. Points for ACC=78.6

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ACC / AOC 1993 'Mem. James'

80.80 points Exhibited by Nolan M. QLD 24 May 1993

Measurements

Flower size 35 × 23 mm Petals 15 × 16 mm Dorsal sepal 9 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 9 × 3 mm Lip 20 × 30 mm

16 inflorescences 371 flowers 11 buds

All segments yellow 6A. 16 inflorescences total 371 flowers/ 11 buds. Judged by appreciation.

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AM / AOC 1993 'Mem. James'

80.80 points Exhibited by Nolan M. QLD 24 May 1993

Measurements

Flower size 35 × 23 mm Petals 15 × 16 mm Dorsal sepal 9 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 9 × 3 mm Lip 20 × 30 mm

16 inflorescences 371 flowers 11 buds

All segments yellow 6A. 16 inflorescences total 371 flowers/ 11 buds. Judged by appreciation.

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AM / AOC 1989 'Mares'

80.60 points Exhibited by Smith M. QLD 3 April 1989

Measurements

Flower size 43 × 38 mm Petals 13 × 19 mm Lateral sepals 29 × 25 mm

2 inflorescences 38 flowers

All segments yellow 5B. Excellent form of this popular and well known Species. Very well presented. Two inflorescences with 38 flowers on main inflorescence. Large flower for the species and with excellent shape.

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AM / AOC 1984 'Mary Kate'

84.20 points Exhibited by Paroz D. & L. QLD 31 May 1984

9 inflorescences, 219 blooms and 47 buds. Flowers yellow group 2A.

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Award Comparison

Measurement	AM/AOC 2024 'Richella'	ACE/AOC 2024 'Richella'	ACM/AOC 2021 'Richella'	AM/AOC 2018 'Golden Dawn'	AM/AOC 2014 'Brett'	HCC/AOC 2010 'Rob'	ACM/AOC 2005 'Wendy'	AM/AOC 2005 'Wendy'	HCC/AOC 2005 'Guy Gordon'	ACC/AOC 2005 'Joy'	HCC/AOC 2005 'Cushnie'	HCC/AOC 2000 'Hilton'	ACC/AOC 1994 'Richella'	HCC/AOC 1994 'Richella'	ACC/AOC 1993 'Mem. James'	AM/AOC 1993 'Mem. James'	AM/AOC 1989 'Mares'	AM/AOC 1984 'Mary Kate'
Flower size	28.3 × 23.3 mm	28.3 × 23.3 mm	27 × 24 mm	33 × 28 mm	31 × 29 mm	30 × 27 mm	34 × 29 mm	34 × 29 mm	33 × 22 mm	34 × 25 mm	33 × 23 mm	31 × 28 mm	29 × 26 mm	29 × 26 mm	35 × 23 mm	35 × 23 mm	43 × 38 mm	0 × 12 mm
Petals	11.3 × 4.3 mm	11.3 × 4.3 mm	11 × 12 mm	14.5 × 14 mm	13 × 14 mm	8 × 6 mm	15 × 14 mm	15 × 14 mm	10 × 11 mm	-	11 × 11 mm	14 × 15 mm	10 × 12 mm	10 × 12 mm	15 × 16 mm	15 × 16 mm	13 × 19 mm	-
Dorsal sepal	6.5 × 3.1 mm	6.5 × 3.1 mm	7 × 3 mm	8 × 3 mm	8 × 8 mm	8 × 3 mm	2 × 7 mm	2 × 7 mm	7 × 5 mm	-	4 × 7 mm	8 × 3 mm	6 × 3 mm	6 × 3 mm	9 × 3 mm	9 × 3 mm	-	-
Lateral sepals	10.5 × 6.2 mm	10.5 × 6.2 mm	6 × 3 mm	9 × 3 mm	8 × 8 mm	8 × 3 mm	20 × 26 mm	20 × 26 mm	8 × 5 mm	-	9 × 5 mm	11 × 3 mm	12 × 5 mm	12 × 5 mm	9 × 3 mm	9 × 3 mm	29 × 25 mm	-
Lip	22.9 × 14 mm	22.9 × 14 mm	20 × 24 mm	17 × 28 mm	17 × 26 mm	19 × 27 mm	5 × 5 mm	5 × 5 mm	16 × 23 mm	-	14 × 25 mm	20 × 25 mm	22 × 22 mm	22 × 22 mm	20 × 30 mm	20 × 30 mm	-	-
Flower count	1,700	1,700	1,100	141	42	28	23	23	30	93	39	33	-	-	371	371	38	-
Inflorescences	51	51	37	10	3	6	4	4	7	5	7	2	15	15	16	16	2	9