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Aerides, Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Horticulture, tropical flowers

Growing Aerides leeana

Susan FairbairnAugust 25, 2025August 25, 2025

A Phillipine treasure Among the many jewels of the orchid world, few are as striking as Aerides leeana. Endemic to the…

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…

Far North Queensland, growing orchids, mounting orchids, Orchid breeding, orchid mounting, Orchids

Tropical orchids in the world

Susan FairbairnApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

The number of orchid species that live in tropical climates is vast and diverse, as orchids are found in tropical…

growing orchids, Orchids

Orchid care tips in the winter in tropical climates

Susan FairbairnApril 20, 2023April 20, 2023

Tips for care of your orchids in the winter in tropical climates.

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…

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, 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,…