I invite you to step aboard a unique boat for a reflective journey across the troubled waters of orchid taxonomy, seen through my eyes as an orchid grower and former biogeographer and social scientist. I lend my own complex intellectual taxonomy to this subject with the intention of illuminating … [Read more...] about Growing beyond orchid taxonomy troubles? A new view of species, hybrids, horticulture, and science
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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
More than footcandles and lux: new ways to think about indoor orchid growing with LED lights
For a number of years, my handheld light meter puzzled me when it came to indoor orchid growing with fluorescent lights. I used it to adjust the height of lights above my Phalaenopsis, only to see the leaves redden up notably at just 600 footcandles (fc) on the light meter. That should be quite a … [Read more...] about More than footcandles and lux: new ways to think about indoor orchid growing with LED lights
Feed the orchids! Details of my fertilizer program for different genera
One of the aspects of orchid culture that has frustrated me over the years is the description of fertilizer applications for different species and genera. I wonder if the authors, many of whom are quite accomplished growers, realize that their recommendations actually aren't very usable? The key … [Read more...] about Feed the orchids! Details of my fertilizer program for different genera
