Orchid Bloom Lab (OBL) provides practical, science-based education to help growers cultivate healthier Phalaenopsis and other orchids and achieve more reliable flowering.

OBL was founded by Koay S.H., a horticulturist, orchid researcher and author with extensive experience in orchid flowering and cultivation.

The OBL publications draw on horticultural training, orchid research, published work and practical growing experience.

They are designed to make orchid care easier to understand through clear diagnostic steps, flowering schedules and actionable growing guidance.

Research and Professional Credentials

Horticulture Honours Degree, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Extensive orchid research experience in laboratory and field

Author of scientific publications on orchids

Author of orchid handbooks

Speaker at the World Orchid Conference, Asia Pacific Orchid Conference and ASEAN Orchid Congress

Colombo Plan Scholar

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