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How to Propagate Phalaenopsis Orchids Using Keikis — A Complete Guide
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.

Pucker up people–orchids labellum
growing orchids, Horticulture, hybridising orchids, Orchid breeding, Orchids, Phalaenopsis

Pucker up people–orchids labellum

Susan FairbairnJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

The labellum, or lip, is the star of the orchid show. This modified petal is often the largest and most visually striking part of the flower.

Orchid Propagation Unveiled: From Keiki Paste to Natural Elixirs
growing, growing orchids, Orchid Artistry & AI Chats, Orchid breeding, Orchids, Phalaenopsis

Orchid Propagation Unveiled: From Keiki Paste to Natural Elixirs

Susan FairbairnMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Orchids, with their intricate blooms and enigmatic charm, captivate plant enthusiasts worldwide. Yet, for many, the art of orchid propagation…

5 Phalaenopsis orchids with spectacular foliage
Far North Queensland, growing orchids, hybridising orchids, mounting orchids, Orchid breeding, Orchids, Phalaenopsis

5 Phalaenopsis orchids with spectacular foliage

Susan FairbairnApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Phalaenopsis orchids leaves are large and showy but if you add some silver mottling and/or unusual markings then you’ve got…

Mounting orchids in the tropics
clay leaves, Far North Queensland, growing, growing orchids, mounting orchids, orchid mounting, Phalaenopsis, pottery, terracotta leaves

Mounting orchids in the tropics

Susan FairbairnJanuary 12, 2023April 7, 2024

A growing argument for mounting orchids. Its hard to fathom how much water exists in a tropical environment until you…

Your first flowering Fail n Opsis (Phalaenopsis)
Far North Queensland, growing, growing orchids, Orchids, Phalaenopsis, tropical flowers

Your first flowering Fail n Opsis (Phalaenopsis)

Susan FairbairnNovember 12, 2022April 13, 2026

Your first flowering orchid could well be a Phalaenopsis (say it: failen opsis) The moth orchid is easy to grow……..

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