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…
Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Orchids, pottery 5 Ways Terracotta pots and mounts are a win win for orchids and their lovers Susan FairbairnFebruary 7, 2022June 19, 2022 They are a piece of art = bespoke, hand painted; bright and vibrant = something you’re proud to display in…
Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Orchids Miniature Phalaenopsis Susan FairbairnJanuary 17, 2022February 7, 2022 If you’re looking for an orchid with low light requirements (shade or inside), and doesn’t take up too much room,…
Far North Queensland This time of the year Susan FairbairnJanuary 17, 2022June 19, 2022 This time of the year while the garden is always inviting during summer in the tropics, not so much. You can’t…
Far North Queensland, Orchids, pottery How I started making orchid pots Susan FairbairnJanuary 7, 2022September 2, 2022 You will often hear potters talk about how they felt when they first connected with clay, the epiphany, the calling…