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Far North Queensland, growing orchids, pests and disease

Spot the Difference: Is Bacterial or Fungal Rot Killing Your Orchids?

Susan FairbairnJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

When a dark spot or sudden rot appears on a leaf, panic often sets in. For Australian orchid growers, the stakes are incredibly high.

Far North Queensland, growing, Horticulture, keikis, Orchid Artistry & AI Chats, Phalaenopsis

How to Propagate Phalaenopsis Orchids Using Keikis — A Complete Guide

Susan FairbairnMay 10, 2026May 11, 2026

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.

Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Habenaria, Orchids, tropical flowers

Cultivating Warm-Growing Habenaria Orchids: A Practical Guide for Growers

Mr AIApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

The genus Habenaria is a diverse and fascinating group of terrestrial orchids, prized for their intricate flowers and seasonal growth…

Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Orchids, Vanda

Growing Vanda falcata in the Tropics: Adapting a Cool-Climate Orchid to Warm Conditions

Susan FairbairnNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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.

Aerides, Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Horticulture, tropical flowers

Growing Aerides leeana

Susan FairbairnAugust 25, 2025August 25, 2025

A Phillipine treasure Among the many jewels of the orchid world, few are as striking as Aerides leeana. Endemic to the…

Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Horticulture, mounting, mounting orchids, Vanda

Overpotting orchids and why mounting is best

Susan FairbairnJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Cattleya, Cattlianthe, Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Horticulture, Orchid Artistry & AI Chats, Orchids, pests

How to treat Mealybugs in Cattleya

Susan FairbairnMay 25, 2025May 25, 2025

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?

Susan FairbairnApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

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

Susan FairbairnDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024

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

Susan FairbairnDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024

The Vanda orchids by Susan Fairbairn and AI Introduction Vanda orchids and their relatives are among the most spectacular orchids…