The title of this article evokes a key, but often missed question: how effective is your process for disinfecting your cutting tools for orchid viruses? We have used bleach, flaming, and Physan 20 for years, and I assumed that they were completely effective in removing virus particles from our … [Read more...] about Getting to 100%: a two step method for orchid virus disinfection (CymMV, ORSV) of repotting tools
Dendrobium speciosum var. capricornum
Dendrobium speciosum var. capricornum is one of the more northerly variety of Dendrobium speciosum, and least common in cultivation in the USA. Our plant is similar in size to the var. pedunculatum of this species, with short, compact canes. Due to its northerly Australian range, we bring this … [Read more...] about Dendrobium speciosum var. capricornum
Cymbidium Ken Siew
Cymbidium Ken Siew is a great Cymbidium -- one of the new favorites in our collection. Compact, long-lasting flowers evoke the best of its two parents, Cymbidium tracyanum and Cymbidium erythaceum. While our beautiful, but very sizable, Cymbidium tracyanum were flowering outside, we carried this … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Ken Siew
Dendrobium subclausum var. speciosum (orange)
One of our absolute favorite orchids at AEO ... as you can see by the banner on the home page. We have five different varieties and color forms of Dendrobium subclausum: two are solid colors (yellow, orange), two are bicolor (yellow/orange), and one has not bloomed for us yet. This orchid … [Read more...] about Dendrobium subclausum var. speciosum (orange)
Virus testing an (entire) orchid collection for CymMV & ORSV: the surprising results at AEO
Orchid viruses are one of the "known mysteries" in orchid growing and collection. They are widely recognized as a concern; any thorough repotting demo or orchid culture talk implores the audience to take precautions to disinfect cutting tools, pots, and prevent cross-contamination on potting … [Read more...] about Virus testing an (entire) orchid collection for CymMV & ORSV: the surprising results at AEO
Dendrobium infundibulum
Wonderfully pure white photographs of Dendrobium infundibulum, a wide-ranging species from SE Asia and the Chinese Himalayas, and extending into eastern India. As with many widespread Dendrobium, this species is adaptable to a variety of growing temperatures. We grow Dendrobium infundibulum with … [Read more...] about Dendrobium infundibulum
Dendrobium Avril’s Gold ‘Dark & Spotty’ AM/AOS
One of the finest clones of Dendrobium Avril's Gold, and the highest awarded in the USA, is Dendrobium Avril's Gold 'Dark & Spotty' AM/AOS. This is a division of the original awarded mother plant. We grow this orchid outdoors for most of the year, and then bring into our cool room (50F, 10C … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Avril’s Gold ‘Dark & Spotty’ AM/AOS
A new lighting option for indoor orchid growing: T5 HO LED replacements for fluorescent grow lights
Lighting options for indoor orchid growing, both for supplemental seasonal light sources and for year-round growing areas, have evolved in leaps and bounds over the past few years. Indoor horticulture and agriculture are being radically transformed by the availability of high quality light from … [Read more...] about A new lighting option for indoor orchid growing: T5 HO LED replacements for fluorescent grow lights
