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Posted by Fitzroy Nursery on Jan 11, 2018

Cymbidium Orchids

Posted by Fitzroy Nursery on Nov 01, 2016

Cymbidiums are hardy orchids suitable for growing outdoors in Melbourne’s climate. They grow and flower easily if a few simple steps are followed, and they are not the delicate exotics many people believe them to be.

Frangipanis

Posted by Fitzroy Nursery on Oct 01, 2016

Frangipanis naturally thrive in tropical and sub-tropical areas throughout the Pacific and Australasian region. They are easy to grow in sheltered situations in Victoria...

Oncidium Orchids

Posted by Fitzroy Nursery on Oct 01, 2016

These spectacular orchids originating from South America produce their gorgeous blooms over many months in the right conditions.

Bromeliads

Posted by Fitzroy Nursery on Sep 18, 2016

Bromeliads are colourful and exotic plants from the Americas. They are found in tropical rainforests to coastal deserts and are grown for their variegated and colourful foliage and their spectacular flower spikes. Bromeliads are easy to grow, virtually pest and disease free, require very little feeding and are drought tolerant. Growing Habits Most bromeliads are epiphytic (grow on trees) or lithophytic (grow on rocks), so require little soil (hence their common name ‘Air Plants’). They can be grown mounted on wood slabs or pieces of driftwood, using wire, fishing line or in small pots using a well-draining potting mix. Growing...