Tag: orchids
How to treat Mealybugs in Cattleya
Cattleya orchids, renowned for their vibrant and fragrant flowers, are unfortunately susceptible to a range of pests, with mealybugs being…
Orchid Crosses: should you take the Gamble?
In the colourful world of orchid cultivation, an interesting phenomenon has emerged that of selling orchid crosses and bypassing traditional…
The Importance of Calcium for Orchid Growth: Unlocking the Secrets of this Essential Macronutrient
As an orchid enthusiast, you’re likely no stranger to the importance of providing your plants with the right nutrients to…
Growing Vanda Orchids and Their Relatives (alliance) in Tropical Climates
The Vanda orchids by Susan Fairbairn and AI Introduction Vanda orchids and their relatives are among the most spectacular orchids…
Grow amazing orchids in my handcrafted Orchid Pots n Jewels and Orchid Hugs
An article about how the craftsmanship behind my pots n jewels and orchid hugs design benefits orchid growth. I am…
Pucker up people–orchids labellum
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 Nutrition: the Potassium Myth
Rick Lockwood’s groundbreaking 2013 study on orchid nutrition sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding potassium levels in orchid care
10 Reasons to use Coconut Fibre for exceptional and beautiful orchids
Coconut fibre–A game changer for pots and mounts As an orchid enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for ways to…
Small orchids — a big obsession
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?”
