by Martine | May 16, 2022 | News, Orchid news
As an orchid grower, Allan Watson says we prefer to grow our plants in a pot. This is done mainly for convenience and a general reluctance to use rafts. Allan has had great success with orchids in pots using the Fernwood Tree Fern Fiber substrate, and now he’s having...
by Martine | Oct 7, 2021 | News, Orchid news
Having quality Plants and growing them in a quality substrate pays off for Allan Watson. Allan has been one of our product trial growers for the past three years. His commitment started with just a few different genera, to now having 90% of his collection now going in...
by Martine | Feb 10, 2021 | News, Orchid news
Orchids grown on a slab or totem can excel Growing orchids is not without its challenges, says Allan Watson. Having moved from his traditional medium bark to Fernwood Fern Fibre substrate in regulation pots with award winning success, he says his next move into slab...
by Martine | Dec 8, 2020 | Orchid news, News
“Good things come to those who wait” or “The proof is in the pudding”. How often have you heard these sayings? In the view of hobby grower Allan Watson, these statements are quite apt when applied to it comes to growing orchids. Faced with the challenge of a two-year...
by Martine | Nov 25, 2020 | Orchid news, News
We are Phalaenopsis Nurseries, a commercial Phalaenopsis stem growing business based in Tauranga New Zealand. Our main business is growing stems for export and local market. About 4 ½ years ago we were approached by Alan Ford from Fernwood fibre, who asked us to do...
by Martine | Oct 21, 2020 | Orchid news, News
A two year trail finish date at first seemed to be a long way out, but in hind sight and in my view has been an ideal length, the reason being that two years provides opportunity to view at least two flowering cycles or total growth seasons. Three key areas to ensure...
