Last weekend’s Whangārei Orchid Show was a wonderful celebration of the incredible diversity of orchids, with some beautifully grown and impressive specimens on display. From spectacular Paphiopedilums carrying numerous flowers to elegant Angraecum, colourful Cattleya, and delicate miniature species, there was plenty to admire. One of the standout plants was the golden-flowered Oncidium Twinkle ‘Oro’, producing clouds of tiny flowers, while the dark foliage and masses of deli

Using a Humidity Tray for Orchids When growing orchids indoors, especially moisture-loving genera like Bulbophyllum, many growers turn to humidity trays to compensate for dry air. It’s a good idea in theory—but if not managed carefully, it can quietly create one of the most damaging problems in orchid culture: salt accumulation in the root zone. The plant shown left is a typical example. What We Are Seeing Looking closely at this plant: A white crust has formed on the pot and

Phalaenopsis Hwa Yuan Five Star 'Five Star General' 蝴蝶兰 五星上将 This plant is the best hybrid in show and first prize of Phalaenopsis goup....

NZOS had a two-day show to celebrate its 75th anniverisary In this post I will share some nice displayed cattleyas