Essence of Orchids

Orchid Images, Growing Areas, and Orchid Culture Notes from from the collection of A'na & Paul Satara

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An Essence of Orchids

Photography and Orchid Culture with Inspiring Beauty

The Orchid Collection of A’na & Paul Satara

Australian & Asian species, with a few friends from the Western Hemisphere

What is AEO?

We are drawn to the deep origins of orchids.

The complexity, beauty, and essence of their source is what comes through to us in our growing efforts.  AEO is a way of experiencing and seeing orchids. In my eyes, how you perceive your orchids is how you grow them.

How we Grow

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Orchid Images

Uncommon portraits for a new perspective on the many dimensions of orchids

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AEO Culture Notes

Solutions, reflections, and innovations to improve growing conditions

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Our Growing Areas

Ideas for effective, attractive, and abundant growing spaces

Enhance your Growing

Orchid Portraits

Connecting the flower with the plant: unique images of orchid species and hybrids

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Offering you … Orchid Wisdom

Featured orchid culture articles and photography

 

Horizontal orchid mounts: the benefits and beauty of “mini orchid logs”

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Getting to 100%: a two step method for orchid virus disinfection (CymMV, ORSV) of repotting tools

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More than footcandles and lux: new ways to think about orchid growing with LED lights

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Orchid Portrait: Sarcochilus ceciliae

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Orchid Portrait: Stanhopea tigrina

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Orchid Portrait: Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum var. hyeanum

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