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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, 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…

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…

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……..

Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Orchids, pottery

What’s the best potting mix for your miniature orchids?

Susan FairbairnJune 16, 2022June 19, 2022

There’s a lot of choice when it comes to orchid potting medium, Here’s your first tip. There’s no right or…

growing, growing orchids

Mounting mini orchids

Susan FairbairnMay 27, 2022January 17, 2024

In this video I show you how to mount a mini orchid. Technically, whilst not actually mounting, as we are…

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

V. garayi or Ascocentrum miniatum a hot mini orchid

Susan FairbairnMay 13, 2022May 13, 2022

Don’t be fooled by the itsy bitsy size of mini orchids, a well grown specimen can pack a big punch.…

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

How to grow Dendrobium Loddigesii

Susan FairbairnMay 3, 2022November 13, 2022

A miniature warm growing orchid This article will share my tips on how to grow Dendrobium Loddigesii. This Dendrobium orchid…

Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Orchids

Healing Plants with Plants

Susan FairbairnFebruary 22, 2022June 19, 2022

Herbal teas are good for us, and good for plants, especially orchids” – says Susan Fairbairn, from a little flower…