Tropical Orchids
by Alex (Ai) idea by Susan Fairbairn Draping Tillandsia, commonly known as “Old Man’s Beard” or “Spanish Moss,” over orchid…
Today I started to ponder if any of the minerals in clay were left over after a firing. I wondered…
Phalaenopsis orchids leaves are large and showy but if you add some silver mottling and/or unusual markings then you’ve got…
mycorrhizal fungi, are specialized fungi that form symbiotic relationships with orchid roots
The number of orchid species that live in tropical climates is vast and diverse, as orchids are found in tropical…
Keiki propagation In the context of orchids, a “keiki” refers to a vegetative propagation method in which a new plantlet,…
An infestation of scale or mealybugs can be devastating…..
Tips for care of your orchids in the winter in tropical climates.
A growing argument for mounting orchids. Its hard to fathom how much water exists in a tropical environment until you…
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.
