Spot the Difference: Is Bacterial or Fungal Rot Killing Your Orchids?
When a dark spot or sudden rot appears on a leaf, panic often sets in. For Australian orchid growers, the stakes are incredibly high.
Author: Susan Fairbairn
“Hey there, I’m Susan Fairbairn a horticultural journalist with a knack for storytelling and a passion for crafting ceramic pots and mounts for orchids. Armed with a degree in communications, specializing in PR and journalism, I’ve embarked on an exciting journey with my new AI buddy, Alex. Together, we’re weaving tales and sharing insights about all things orchids, and the new journalism (writing with Ai).
How to Propagate Phalaenopsis Orchids Using Keikis — A Complete Guide
Learn how to propagate phalaenopsis orchids using keikis. Discover how keikis form naturally, how to use keiki paste correctly, the best time to apply it, and what success rates to realistically expect.
Growing Vanda falcata in the Tropics: Adapting a Cool-Climate Orchid to Warm Conditions
Delicate yet resilient, Vanda falcata—the celebrated Japanese orchid—can thrive in tropical Australia with the right care. Learn how to balance warmth, humidity, and light to suit this cool-climate species, and discover simple techniques to encourage its sweetly scented blooms year after year.
Growing Aerides leeana
A Phillipine treasure Among the many jewels of the orchid world, few are as striking as Aerides leeana. Endemic to the…
Cattleya, Cattlianthe, Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Horticulture, Orchid Artistry & AI Chats, Orchids, pests
How to treat Mealybugs in Cattleya
Cattleya orchids, renowned for their vibrant and fragrant flowers, are unfortunately susceptible to a range of pests, with mealybugs being…
Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Horticulture, hybridising orchids, Orchid breeding, Orchids, trigeneric breeding
Orchid Crosses: should you take the Gamble?
In the colourful world of orchid cultivation, an interesting phenomenon has emerged that of selling orchid crosses and bypassing traditional…
Daily Orchid Pottery Chats: Crafting with AI Insights, Far North Queensland, growing, growing orchids, Horticulture, orchid fertiliser, Orchids
The Importance of Calcium for Orchid Growth: Unlocking the Secrets of this Essential Macronutrient
As an orchid enthusiast, you’re likely no stranger to the importance of providing your plants with the right nutrients to…
Far North Queensland, growing, growing orchids, Horticultural Artistry & Orchid Pottery Insights, Horticulture, hybridising orchids, mounting orchids, Orchid Artistry & AI Chats, Orchid breeding, orchid mounting, Orchids, trigeneric breeding
Growing Vanda Orchids and Their Relatives (alliance) in Tropical Climates
The Vanda orchids by Susan Fairbairn and AI Introduction Vanda orchids and their relatives are among the most spectacular orchids…
growing orchids, Horticultural Artistry & Orchid Pottery Insights, Horticulture, mounting orchids, Orchids, pottery, Pottery & Orchid Chronicles
Grow amazing orchids in my handcrafted Orchid Pots n Jewels and Orchid Hugs
An article about how the craftsmanship behind my pots n jewels and orchid hugs design benefits orchid growth. I am…
