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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…

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

Susan FairbairnOctober 27, 2024October 27, 2024

An article about how the craftsmanship behind my pots n jewels and orchid hugs design benefits orchid growth. I am…

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.

diseases, growing, growing orchids, Horticulture, orchid fertiliser, Orchids

Orchid Nutrition: the Potassium Myth

Susan FairbairnJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Rick Lockwood’s groundbreaking 2013 study on orchid nutrition sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding potassium levels in orchid care

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

10 Reasons to use Coconut Fibre for exceptional and beautiful orchids

Susan FairbairnJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Coconut fibre–A game changer for pots and mounts As an orchid enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for ways to…

Far North Queensland, growing, growing orchids, Horticulture, Orchids

Small orchids — a big obsession

Susan FairbairnJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

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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From Forest Floor to Thriving Flora: Nature Paints Your Thumbs Green or how to care for your epiphytic orchid

Susan FairbairnJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Nature Paints Your Thumbs Green or how to care for your epiphytic orchid
This has been my lifelong philosophy in caring for plants–not some magical green thumb or any help from the garden fairies. I’m not saying they don’t exist just well….😎