Small orchids — a big obsession
I think I was in my early twenties when my Dad arrived at my house with two orchids; a Cymbidium and a small dainty purple flowered Dendrobium species : kingianum. “You want these?”
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Boost growth and blooms on Epiphytic Orchids with beneficial Compost Tea
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on using compost tea to nurture your epiphytic orchids! If you’re seeking a sustainable, organic…
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Tolumnia Orchids: Unveiling the Secrets of Vibrant Miniature Blooms
In the world of orchids, where beauty and elegance often come in grandiose sizes, there exists a captivating exception: the Tolumnia orchid.
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Grow epiphytic Orchids in/on ceramic pots for amazing lush growth
Today I started to ponder if any of the minerals in clay were left over after a firing. I wondered…
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5 Phalaenopsis orchids with spectacular foliage
Phalaenopsis orchids leaves are large and showy but if you add some silver mottling and/or unusual markings then you’ve got…
Friends or enemies?– orchid mycorrhizal fungi.
mycorrhizal fungi, are specialized fungi that form symbiotic relationships with orchid roots
Tropical orchids in the world
The number of orchid species that live in tropical climates is vast and diverse, as orchids are found in tropical…
How to treat Mealybugs and Scale
An infestation of scale or mealybugs can be devastating…..
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Mounting orchids in the tropics
A growing argument for mounting orchids. Its hard to fathom how much water exists in a tropical environment until you…
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Orchid breeder Fred Clarke wouldn’t be caught dead without his toothpick…
Susan Fairbairn caught up with Californian, Fred Clarke, at the Australian Orchid Council Conference (AOCC) 2022 to learn about the latest intergeneric breeding trends using the orchid family: Catasetinae.
