Orchid Man in the United Kingdom

Phaleonopsis KS Happy Eagle X Princess Kailuani is not a new hybrid to start. Firstly because it has been around since the KS Happy Eagle has been introduced in 2009 and taking the spotlight with a storm. But it is new in terms of novelty especially in Europe, mostly because it took a few years to get the first hybrids done and then to continue the work. But the hybrid didn't get a permanent name like so many others did. Why? Because genetics can be very tricky in terms of non clonned phalaeonopsis and the variability of the flowers meant there would be naming problems. But in the world of the orchid grower variability is a blessing.  I absolutely love this hybrid because of its variety, vigour and fragrance. Having two plants from a different batch I can say there is many differences in their size, leaf shape and so on. But each one of the sisters (heck because they are Princesses) is so different and the colours are so saturated they are quite difficult to capture by...

Dear all! I am more than happy to announce we have now a super loving and happy orchids growers on Facebook and are welcoming anyone who is Living in the UK and looking to learn, make friends and be a happy chappy! Come and Join us! You can find the Group on Facebook by looking for : Growing Orchids in the UK or by clicking the below link: Growing Orchids in the UK

When you start growing your orchids and your collection is pretty small its always best to keep to the safe and tried out method. Bark and stuff, you also have sphagnum moss people and full water culture. Everyone grows their plants differently. I am no different and I am sure, my dear reader, you are also. After 8 years of mixed bark medium I couldn't have been happier with the results, till I got a plague of fungus gnats. I mean a plague, nothing worked, you got these buggers everywhere including wardrobes. So I pursued my love for pebbles. Seriously. Semi hydroponics has been a blessing. Let me explain quickly what is semi-hydro: As mentioned on Wikipedia: Semi hydroponics also known as passive hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, peat moss, or bark. Instead an inert porous medium transports water and fertiliser to the roots by capillary action. Water and fertiliser are held in a reservoir and conducted to the roots as necessary, reducing...