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Growing beyond orchid taxonomy troubles? A new view of species, hybrids, horticulture, and science

June 5, 2019 By A'na Sa'tara

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

January 9, 2019 By A'na Sa'tara

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

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

November 5, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

Growing orchids under 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

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Feed the orchids! Details of my fertilizer program for different genera

January 28, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

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

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Growing beyond orchid taxonomy troubles? A new view of species, hybrids, horticulture, and science

Virus testing an (entire) orchid collection for CymMV & ORSV: the surprising results at AEO

Growing orchids under LED lights

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

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