Orchid Culture - Articles by Sue Bottom

Donate to St. Augustine Orchid Society
If you like what you see, feel free to leave a donation; just click on the Tip Jar. Thank you!
A compendium of Sue's articles, many originally published in the Newsletter
 

General Orchid Culture

General Orchid Culture
 
 
Watering and Water Quality
 
 
Fertilizing Orchids
 
 
Orchid Potting Media
 
 
Repotting Orchids
 
 
Orchid Pots
 
 
Temperature, Humidity and Air Movement
 
 
Light
 
 
Orchid Growth Processes

Orchid Growth Processes

Plant Growth Processes - Oct 17
Orchid Roots - Jun 13
Apical Dominance and Growth Patterns - Jun 17
 
 
Seasonal Tips
 
 
More Orchid Information
 
 

Different Types of Orchids

Specific Genera
 
 
Species and Hybrids
 
 

Orchid Ailments

Diagnosing Orchid Problems

Diagnosing Orchid Problems

Orchid Pests and Diseases - Oct 09
Leaf Reddening - Sign of Stress - Aug 17
Leaf Yellowing - Apr 22
Brown or Black Leaf Tips - Sep 23
 
 
Orchid Pests

Orchid Pests

Thrips on Orchids - Oct 12
The Usual Suspects - Common Orchid Pests - Jun 20
Rats - Aug 20
 
 
Orchid Diseases
 
 
Pesticides, Fungicides and Bactericides

Pesticides, Fungicides and Bactericides

Orchid Hygiene - Nov 17
Orchid Triage - Jun 16
Applying Fertilizers and Chemicals - Nov 16
Sprays vs. Drenches - Nov 21
Granular Chemicals - Jan 23
Fungicides and Bactericides for Orchid Diseases - Jul 10, Nov 15
Pesticides for Orchid Pests - Dec 09
Hydrogen Peroxide - Jul 17
 
 
Physiological and Environmental Problems

Physiological and Environmental Problems

Bud Blast and Flower Blighting - Apr 17
Edema Blisters on Orchids - Apr 12
Weeds, Ferns and Orchids Do Not Mix - Jul 12, Jul 16
Blackened Tips on New Cattleya Leaves - Nov 20
 
 
Orchid Virus