Some orchids are beautiful and then there are orchids that make people stop mid-conversation and say, “Wait… what is that?” The Natasha ‘Aeiko’ is recognized with an AM (Award of Merit) from the Orchid Society of the Republic of China (OSROC).
Somewhere above the busy halls and lecture rooms of Oxford Brookes University, an unexpected resident had quietly settled in. No student had registered it. No professor had assigned it coursework. Yet there it was, happily growing.
We had the absolute pleasure of participating in the Gardening Kenya – KHS Nairobi District Plant Sale, and what a vibrant day it was! The energy was electric as plant enthusiasts from all over Nairobi gathered to celebrate everything green.
If watering orchids is an art, then fertilizing is the science behind the magic. You can have perfect light, ideal temperatures, and a flawless watering routine but without the right fertilizing schedule, your orchids will never reach their full potential.
Catasetums are native to tropical Central and South America, where weather patterns dictate everything—rainy seasons bring explosive growth, and dry seasons bring rest. Unlike many houseplants that want consistency, Catasetums operate on a cycle.