Growing Info
Getting Started with Orchids
New to orchids? These three guides cover everything you need to begin — from understanding what orchids need, to choosing plants suited to South Australia's climate, to reading the labels on your pots.
Read in order
Each guide builds on the last. Start at the beginning and work through at your own pace.
Introduction to Growing Orchids
An overview of orchid culture for beginners — what to expect, basic requirements, and choosing your first plants.
Choosing the Right Orchid for Your Climate
Guidance on selecting orchid genera suited to South Australian conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
Understanding Orchid Labels & Names
How to read genus, species, hybrid, and cultivar names on orchid tags.
Beginner-friendly culture sheets
Once you have chosen your first orchid, these PDF guides cover the most popular genera grown in South Australia.
Cymbidium Culture
Potting, feeding, temperature requirements, and flowering.
Phalaenopsis Culture
Light, watering, humidity, and encouraging re-bloom.
Laeliinae (Cattleya Alliance) Culture
Growing Cattleyas and their hybrids in South Australian conditions.