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The Orchid Room
United Kingdom
Приєднався 18 тра 2019
Hey, I'm Annabel, and welcome to my channel!
I started this channel to provide a journal of my experiences growing orchids in the home. I have been growing orchids in inorganic media for several years now, which is my preference due to reusability, sustainability and ease of care. Part of my quest is to understand exactly what each medium brings to the table!
My aim is to document my orchid collection, my successes and failures with different species and hybrids, and the growing conditions that I am able to provide for them. I will try to pass on any tips I have picked up over the time I've spent growing orchids, with everything I do geared towards managing a large collection in the easiest way possible. Equally, I would like to be able to open discussions with others who are as passionate about orchid growing, so we can all learn together!
Hopefully this will help others in their quest to grow and rebloom orchids successfully in the home!
I really hope you enjoy this channel!
I started this channel to provide a journal of my experiences growing orchids in the home. I have been growing orchids in inorganic media for several years now, which is my preference due to reusability, sustainability and ease of care. Part of my quest is to understand exactly what each medium brings to the table!
My aim is to document my orchid collection, my successes and failures with different species and hybrids, and the growing conditions that I am able to provide for them. I will try to pass on any tips I have picked up over the time I've spent growing orchids, with everything I do geared towards managing a large collection in the easiest way possible. Equally, I would like to be able to open discussions with others who are as passionate about orchid growing, so we can all learn together!
Hopefully this will help others in their quest to grow and rebloom orchids successfully in the home!
I really hope you enjoy this channel!
Orchids in Bloom and Orchid Updates | Night fragrances, Miltoniopsis, Cattleya and more!
Hey everyone, welcome back! Today I'm going to share a few of my favourite orchid blooms with you for the last month. I hope you enjoy the video!
Just going to apologise in advance, exporting to youtube squashed up all the name text boxes 😥 Nothing I can do except not use that formatting again, sorry!
Videos mentioned:
Bumblebee's Phal schilleriana x mannii black: ua-cam.com/video/lHA_2tSdE_M/v-deo.html
Missorchidgirl's :
ua-cam.com/video/5vedCmK_2vE/v-deo.html
Nina's Caularthron: (Ninja Orchids)
ua-cam.com/video/9q-5mFQVeOY/v-deo.html
Miltoniopsis repot:
ua-cam.com/video/RLX3FnklXhI/v-deo.html
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Cattlianthe Jewel Box 'Dark Waters'
03:57 Phalaenopsis Schillman / Bronze Maiden (Schilleriana x Mannii 'Black')
05:27 Brassavola Little Stars
07:28 Fragrant Cymbidium Hybrid
09:00 Iwanagara / Jackfowlieara Appleblossom
10:21 Guaranthe x guatemalensis
13:16 Phalaenopsis Sweet Memory 'Liodoro'
14:30 Peloric Palaenopsis
15:03 Phalaenopsis Little One
15:35 Epidendrum lehmannii
19:20 Oncidopsis Lazio
19:40 Phalaenopsis Chingrueys Goldstaff
20:00 Yellow Striped Phalaenopsis
20:45 Cymbidium Shellpearl 'Parnasse'
21:05 Myrmecatavola Frances Fox
22:00 Dendrobium Spring Dream
23:00 Dendrobium Comet King
23:50 Pink & Yellow Phalaenopsis
24:22 Caularthron bicornutum
25:10 African Violets & Houseplants
25:40 Phalaenopsis Gigabell
26:00 Miltoniopsis
Music from Epidemic Sound:
www.epidemicsound.com
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Instagram: the.orchid.room
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My Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/theorchidroom
All the Amazon items that I use regularly
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Summary Videos- Me as a Grower
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💧 My Watering and fertilising routine:
ua-cam.com/play/PL76ceLYvhJss5jYnWhft9WV8meYM-S1lL.html
🌿 Converting orchids to semi-hydro: ua-cam.com/play/PL76ceLYvhJstRwMU7kdVqrjsD2t575EOK.html
🌴 Semi-Hydro Overview & Modifications, dry layer fixes: ua-cam.com/video/k2nmcWAz_rc/v-deo.html
Phalaenopsis Advanced Care: ua-cam.com/video/BLca9G9LVxM/v-deo.html
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❀ My Orchid Room ❀
UK Conservatory
Temps- 18-35C
Humidity 30-90% (high if it's raining outside, low if warm)
Natural light in summer, LEDs in winter
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✩ Plant Products I Use & Love ✩
Quick Disclaimer - These are products I genuinely love, buy and use- I wouldn't list something I didn't use regularly and purchase myself. I've provided links to try and make them easier to find, some of these are Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of these products through the Amazon links below, I may get a small percentage towards future purchases, which really helps!
❀ Inorganic Media ❀
RHS Alpine Horticultural grit or washed gravel-l pebble top layer
LECA - Canna Aqua Brand: amzn.to/2Z5sPPy
Lava rock, small grade: amzn.to/30J3Z9y
or larger, used here: amzn.to/2CPXCt0
This seller in Germany has free shipping, also on eBay.
Pumice : Medium grade ~10mm : amzn.to/3aTCIFn Or Kaizen bonsai, small or large grade: bit.ly/3aeYKRW
Synthic: UK supplier bit.ly/2RCb4oI
US: Glassbox Tropicals : bit.ly/2wHy2na
Seramis : amzn.to/2QdyP59 or bit.ly/2V90RSJ (cheaper)
Perlite
❃ Organic media ❃
Sphagnum moss by Besgrow
Orchiata bark- UK Supplier: bit.ly/3elQItD
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💧Water & Nutrients🌱
RO system: amzn.to/3hz5QER
ZeroWater Filter: amzn.to/2KaaYjP
Rain Mix:
UK: bit.ly/2yaTfX5
Akerne: bit.ly/2XEj3W3
Silicon: amzn.to/2K41IxJ
Seaweed: Maxicrop: amzn.to/2VbQ0rv Or Envii: amzn.to/3fZ1bek
Magnesium
Quick Watering Day video: ua-cam.com/video/tqUb3PQoZBU/v-deo.html (Short)
My Watering / Fertilising Routine: ua-cam.com/video/p87-HcOuRTE/v-deo.html (Full, detailed, long)
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💡 Lighting 💡
Lower Light Orchids
Cool white LAP '4000K' LED's- Screwfix: bit.ly/2V5KBlv
IKEA Tertial Lamps: bit.ly/2Vs492t
Fitted with 1500 lumen LED bulbs: amzn.to/36RnRsG
High Light Orchids
GEMMA Lights: bit.ly/34CqY7Z
Mars Hydro TS600
MARS HYDRO TS600 Amazon Link: amzn.to/3bagRcS
❃ Shelving ❃
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: bit.ly/2REpeWl
Metal shelving IKEA Mulig : bit.ly/3bkUjGc
✩ Pots ✩
13cm Buckets Amazon: amzn.to/2V92cci (£~20 for 35)
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#Orchids #Phalaenopsis #Orchidsinbloom
Just going to apologise in advance, exporting to youtube squashed up all the name text boxes 😥 Nothing I can do except not use that formatting again, sorry!
Videos mentioned:
Bumblebee's Phal schilleriana x mannii black: ua-cam.com/video/lHA_2tSdE_M/v-deo.html
Missorchidgirl's :
ua-cam.com/video/5vedCmK_2vE/v-deo.html
Nina's Caularthron: (Ninja Orchids)
ua-cam.com/video/9q-5mFQVeOY/v-deo.html
Miltoniopsis repot:
ua-cam.com/video/RLX3FnklXhI/v-deo.html
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Cattlianthe Jewel Box 'Dark Waters'
03:57 Phalaenopsis Schillman / Bronze Maiden (Schilleriana x Mannii 'Black')
05:27 Brassavola Little Stars
07:28 Fragrant Cymbidium Hybrid
09:00 Iwanagara / Jackfowlieara Appleblossom
10:21 Guaranthe x guatemalensis
13:16 Phalaenopsis Sweet Memory 'Liodoro'
14:30 Peloric Palaenopsis
15:03 Phalaenopsis Little One
15:35 Epidendrum lehmannii
19:20 Oncidopsis Lazio
19:40 Phalaenopsis Chingrueys Goldstaff
20:00 Yellow Striped Phalaenopsis
20:45 Cymbidium Shellpearl 'Parnasse'
21:05 Myrmecatavola Frances Fox
22:00 Dendrobium Spring Dream
23:00 Dendrobium Comet King
23:50 Pink & Yellow Phalaenopsis
24:22 Caularthron bicornutum
25:10 African Violets & Houseplants
25:40 Phalaenopsis Gigabell
26:00 Miltoniopsis
Music from Epidemic Sound:
www.epidemicsound.com
______________________________________________
Instagram: the.orchid.room
______________________________________________
My Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/theorchidroom
All the Amazon items that I use regularly
___________________________________
Summary Videos- Me as a Grower
___________________________________
💧 My Watering and fertilising routine:
ua-cam.com/play/PL76ceLYvhJss5jYnWhft9WV8meYM-S1lL.html
🌿 Converting orchids to semi-hydro: ua-cam.com/play/PL76ceLYvhJstRwMU7kdVqrjsD2t575EOK.html
🌴 Semi-Hydro Overview & Modifications, dry layer fixes: ua-cam.com/video/k2nmcWAz_rc/v-deo.html
Phalaenopsis Advanced Care: ua-cam.com/video/BLca9G9LVxM/v-deo.html
______________________________________________
❀ My Orchid Room ❀
UK Conservatory
Temps- 18-35C
Humidity 30-90% (high if it's raining outside, low if warm)
Natural light in summer, LEDs in winter
____________________________________________
✩ Plant Products I Use & Love ✩
Quick Disclaimer - These are products I genuinely love, buy and use- I wouldn't list something I didn't use regularly and purchase myself. I've provided links to try and make them easier to find, some of these are Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of these products through the Amazon links below, I may get a small percentage towards future purchases, which really helps!
❀ Inorganic Media ❀
RHS Alpine Horticultural grit or washed gravel-l pebble top layer
LECA - Canna Aqua Brand: amzn.to/2Z5sPPy
Lava rock, small grade: amzn.to/30J3Z9y
or larger, used here: amzn.to/2CPXCt0
This seller in Germany has free shipping, also on eBay.
Pumice : Medium grade ~10mm : amzn.to/3aTCIFn Or Kaizen bonsai, small or large grade: bit.ly/3aeYKRW
Synthic: UK supplier bit.ly/2RCb4oI
US: Glassbox Tropicals : bit.ly/2wHy2na
Seramis : amzn.to/2QdyP59 or bit.ly/2V90RSJ (cheaper)
Perlite
❃ Organic media ❃
Sphagnum moss by Besgrow
Orchiata bark- UK Supplier: bit.ly/3elQItD
________________________________________________
💧Water & Nutrients🌱
RO system: amzn.to/3hz5QER
ZeroWater Filter: amzn.to/2KaaYjP
Rain Mix:
UK: bit.ly/2yaTfX5
Akerne: bit.ly/2XEj3W3
Silicon: amzn.to/2K41IxJ
Seaweed: Maxicrop: amzn.to/2VbQ0rv Or Envii: amzn.to/3fZ1bek
Magnesium
Quick Watering Day video: ua-cam.com/video/tqUb3PQoZBU/v-deo.html (Short)
My Watering / Fertilising Routine: ua-cam.com/video/p87-HcOuRTE/v-deo.html (Full, detailed, long)
________________________________________________
💡 Lighting 💡
Lower Light Orchids
Cool white LAP '4000K' LED's- Screwfix: bit.ly/2V5KBlv
IKEA Tertial Lamps: bit.ly/2Vs492t
Fitted with 1500 lumen LED bulbs: amzn.to/36RnRsG
High Light Orchids
GEMMA Lights: bit.ly/34CqY7Z
Mars Hydro TS600
MARS HYDRO TS600 Amazon Link: amzn.to/3bagRcS
❃ Shelving ❃
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: bit.ly/2REpeWl
Metal shelving IKEA Mulig : bit.ly/3bkUjGc
✩ Pots ✩
13cm Buckets Amazon: amzn.to/2V92cci (£~20 for 35)
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#Orchids #Phalaenopsis #Orchidsinbloom
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Orchid Seedlings | Deflasking Orchids from Contaminated Flasks- with Updates
Переглядів 11 тис.3 роки тому
Hi everyone, it's Annabel, and today we are deflasking some more baby orchids! Most of these flasks were contaminated by the time they arrived with me, and the baby orchids were affected. Some did die, but most are doing well. I will need to adjust care and probably repot before summer. I said I would update at the end and then forgot, but only one Phalaenopsis Guadelupe pineda x Mok Choi Yew m...
Orchids in Bloom | Rhynchostylis, Encyclia & More! Highly Fragrant Orchids | January 2021
Переглядів 9 тис.3 роки тому
Hey everyone, it's Annabel, and welcome back to my channel! Today we are taking a look at some orchids blooming at the moment- this is a bit of a deep dive on some of these plants, so grab a coffee and prepare for some rambling XD These orchids are all quite fragrant, so I think there will be one or two in here most people will like :-) I hope you find it interesting! An accessible article on h...
Orchid Updates! Jewel Orchids, Zygopetalum, Cymbidium & Cool Growers | Aquarium medium for Orchids?
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Hey everyone, it's Annabel, and welcome back to my channel! Today we are updating on some orchids that I haven't shown lately, some successes and some experimental setups. I'll show you my Jewel orchids, which maybe haven't been shown enough, and my thoughts on their current setups and care. We will take a look at my Zygopetalum crinitum, one of my biggest orchid struggles, and update on the Cy...
New Orchids! A little unboxing | Miniature, Variegated, & Odd Surprises
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Hey everyone, it's Annabel, and welcome back to my channel! Today we are unboxing a couple of new miniature form orchids, some variegated. This wasn't the unboxing I was expecting, and was a little bit odd- with a seller refunding the order before I even received it, and including different plants... for free? 🤷♀️ Orchids in this unboxing: watercultureorchids: Sedirea (Phalaenopsis) japonica M...
How to grow Phalaenopsis Orchids for Beginners | Top 10 Tips for success
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Hi Everyone, it’s Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Today we are going to be starting off a new series, taking a comprehensive look how to grow Phalaenopsis orchids for beginners! Today is a beginner friendly video, where we will be covering everything you need to know to grow your Phalaenopsis successfully in most home environments. I’ve broken this up into 10 topics- Flowering, Growth, Spe...
Orchid Blooms, Spikes and Updates | Orchid Tour, Rhynchostylis Spikes, Grow Room Updates!
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Hi everyone! It's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Grab a coffee and come look at the orchids with me! Today we are going to take a walk around the orchid flowers, look at some of the orchids in bloom, where they live in the grow room or house locations. I chat about each a little and give some seasonal updates! Ecuagenera order (Maxillaria reichenheimiana & Epidendrum Lehmannii) : ua-cam.c...
A Rare Neo x Phal blooming! Neofinetia (Vanda) falcata x Phalaenopsis equestris | Spotlight
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Today we are taking a quick look at a hybrid I am very excited to have blooming! This is Neofinetia (Now Vanda) falcata x Phalaenopsis equestris. It takes after both parents, has beautiful blooms and a compact growth habit along with a lovely light fragrance. We are looking at this orchid in a spotlight video and talking about Phal x Vanda crosses. Registered as Vandaenopsis Irene : bluenanta.c...
Making an Orchid Wall | DIY Living Plant Wall in a UK Conservatory - Phalaenopsis Wall Feature
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Hi everyone, it's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Today I wanted to make a wall, of Orchids. That is all. This isn't a how to, just me sticking NoID phalaenopsis and divisions onto a wall, to fulfill my orchid wall dreams :D I'm so happy with it- what do you think of the result?! I'll make a playlist when I make updates, so we can see how it works over time. Inspiration- Kaylee Ellen's Liv...
A Box of Cattleya Divisions! How to Propagate Orchid Backbulbs for Swaps | Grow your Collection
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Hi everyone, it's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Today we are unboxing some Cattleya backbulb divisions sent to me by a friend, Nina. Nina has a channel here if you would like to check her out! ua-cam.com/users/NinjaOrchids You can see lots of the parent plants of these divisions in bloom on Nina's channel! Cattleya are really easy to propagate from backbulb divisions, even when rootless!...
How to Grow Orchids in Semi-hydro - Answering your questions! Water, Fertiliser, Flowering & Repots
Переглядів 9 тис.3 роки тому
Hi everyone, it's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Today we are answering some questions I get quite commonly, so think may be useful to make a video on. Let me know if you found this at all helpful! Topics I take a look at today: Introduction: 00:00 What Fertiliser do you use? 01:15 How much do you fertilise with? PPM? 03:00 How often do you fertilise? 03:50 Silicon? 04:50 How do you water...
Propagating Pinguicula | Leaf Pulling Method + Plantlet Giveaway | Houseplant Fungus Gnat Control
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Hi everyone! It's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Today I thought it would be fun to show anyone who is less familiar, an easy way to propagate pinguicula, using the leaf pulling method. You can see a more detailed video on my carnivorous plants here: ua-cam.com/video/K-mqxtKUXqY/v-deo.html Pinguicula, or Butterworts (specifically the Mexican types) are fantastic orchid and houseplant comp...
Sowing Orchid Seeds at home | Green Pod Flasking Method | My experiences and results so far + Update
Переглядів 19 тис.3 роки тому
Hi everyone! It's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Today we are flasking a Phalaenopsis cross I pollinated myself, and updating on some orchid seed sowing I've been doing at home over the last several months. We will be using a green pod flasking method and talking about some experiences flasking orchids at home. Orchid seeds require additional sugars and nutrients to be provided in order t...
My Vanda Care | Semi-Hydro Updates | Potting, Inorganic Medium, Lava Rock, Light, Environment & More
Переглядів 11 тис.3 роки тому
Hi everyone! It's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Today I want to give you a current, detailed update on my Vanda orchids, and related groups of orchids. These were potted into semi-hydro or self-watering setups, utilising various different inorganic media tools. Here we will talk about potting them, my thoughts on semi-hydro for this group of orchids, using inorganic medium, such as LECA ...
Bloom Tour and Updates | A walk around my Orchid Flowers, Comparing two grow rooms + Meet the birds!
Переглядів 11 тис.3 роки тому
Hi everyone! It's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Grab a coffee and come look at the orchids with me! Today we are going to take a walk around the orchid flowers, look at some of the orchids in bloom, where they live in the grow room or house locations. Pulling orchids down to talk about the prettiest is great, and gives better quality footage. But it means often skipping some ( I managed ...
Ecuagenera Orchid Unboxing! | Trying New Species - A foliage Maxillaria, fragrant Epidendrum & more!
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Ecuagenera Orchid Unboxing! | Trying New Species - A foliage Maxillaria, fragrant Epidendrum & more!
Cymbidium Treatment Day | Bringing Outdoor Orchids Inside, Spider Mite Treatment & Semi-Hydro Update
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Cymbidium Treatment Day | Bringing Outdoor Orchids Inside, Spider Mite Treatment & Semi-Hydro Update
Repotting Cattleya dowiana | Repot & Chat | Flushing dead algae + Redecorating Update Tour
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Repotting Cattleya dowiana | Repot & Chat | Flushing dead algae Redecorating Update Tour
My Top Picks for Foliage Orchids | Easy, Beautiful Orchids for the home
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My Top Picks for Foliage Orchids | Easy, Beautiful Orchids for the home
Stabilising a Huge, Leaning Phalaenopsis Orchid! Phalaenopsis Joy Fairytale | DIY Pole Support
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Stabilising a Huge, Leaning Phalaenopsis Orchid! Phalaenopsis Joy Fairytale | DIY Pole Support
Orchid Bloom Spotlights | Black, Blue & Marzipan Orchids! Monnierara, Coelia and Cleisocentron
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Orchid Bloom Spotlights | Black, Blue & Marzipan Orchids! Monnierara, Coelia and Cleisocentron
Repotting Phalaenopsis Orchids | Three transitions to Semi-hydroponics | With updates! Tips & Tricks
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Repotting Phalaenopsis Orchids | Three transitions to Semi-hydroponics | With updates! Tips & Tricks
Bonsai Media for Orchids? Maxillaria variabilis - Kyodama, Pumice & LECA | 7 Month Update Semi-Hydro
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Bonsai Media for Orchids? Maxillaria variabilis - Kyodama, Pumice & LECA | 7 Month Update Semi-Hydro
Unboxing lovely Orchid and Houseplant gifts from a subscriber! Thankyou!
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Unboxing lovely Orchid and Houseplant gifts from a subscriber! Thankyou!
Repotting New Renanthera, Aerides & Angraecum | Transitioning Orchids to Semi-Hydroponics + Updates
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Repotting New Renanthera, Aerides & Angraecum | Transitioning Orchids to Semi-Hydroponics Updates
Orchid Bloom Tour | Updates, Flower hunt, Spikes & Seed Pods
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Orchid Bloom Tour | Updates, Flower hunt, Spikes & Seed Pods
Encyclia cordigera | Care, Repotting & 10 Month Update in Self-watering with Inorganic Media
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Encyclia cordigera | Care, Repotting & 10 Month Update in Self-watering with Inorganic Media
Orchid Seed Flasking at Home | Update & Germination - Vanda & Phragmipedium seeds
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Orchid Seed Flasking at Home | Update & Germination - Vanda & Phragmipedium seeds
New Orchid Repot & Transition Guide | Semi-Hydro Tips for Success- Part I: Encyclia + Updates
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New Orchid Repot & Transition Guide | Semi-Hydro Tips for Success- Part I: Encyclia Updates
Seramis Test | Seramis size, Danish Moler Clay alternatives | Water absorbancy vs LECA, Wicking, pH
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Seramis Test | Seramis size, Danish Moler Clay alternatives | Water absorbancy vs LECA, Wicking, pH
I just bought a Wildcat/Bobcat Cattalaya..help me any tips would take for me...
Mine smells like milk chocolate to me and my daughter. I love her!
What about usine sterile specimine cups?
Yes, the hole in the top has to let the air out so the water can get in, so the straw will move. Otherwise the water will be held back by the air pressure inside the tube. Great build and clear video thanks!
Superthrive vitamin solution is sooo Great...
Loved this video
Simtec
can u just stick a spaghetti into the ball? or would that be too heavy?
Neo.falcata. × Rhyncostylis coelestis = Neostylis Lou Sneary.,probably most well- known Neofinetia hybrid. Meristems of cv.'Bluebird' is widely available. Grex is very fragrant
It's an involved regiment you have. but really the process is something I wouldn't do myself. I don't have anything negative to say at all, it's just too much. I'm not lazy I find it just intimidating. Maybe if I could attend a class and learn bit by bit but in this condensed form of video learning I will continue to find information that I can reasonably absorb. Seems like all people here though have found it really useful though. Lighting, getting the right media, potting size, watering schedule are all things that are elements I've found to help my orchids growing well. Some orchids just will not grow in my environment so it's ridiculous to fight it unless I want to get into a more professional grow room.
the water filter manufacturers recommend you change filter as soon as you can hand over more money. my tapwater is about 60ppm TDS according to their figures, so i just use that. when i can remember, which is less often than desired, i use aquarium water conditioner to neutralize the chloramines etc. in tapwater. dont bother supplementing with silica, there's more than enough of it in water etc. for plants that want lots of it, which is bog growing plants like horsetail. extensive testing shows there's no difference in growth whatsoever for plants supplemented with silica. but since it's completely inert and doesnt harm plants, they'll take your money for it if you believe their hype. everyone will tell you not to mix all sorts of nutrient solutions together, unless you really know your chemistry, as it's actually quite easy to make nutrients fall out of solution (precipitate) by mixing ones that are incompatible, and then they become non dissolving solids.
So beautiful color
Jesus salamat
Hiya, OMG i love the concept!. So my straw is sticking to the test tube and not going down any tip please
오! 멋진 영상입니다.^^ 보는 것 만으로 힐링됩니다.~
오! 멋진 영상입니다.^^ 보는 것 만으로 힐링됩니다.~
Great update -,thanks - great info. May I ask how far up the pot did you put the wick in the pot you've used pumice in?
Great video - thank you. When you referred to ? Ceramis - can you explain what that is and do you add any water to the seedling pots at all & if so - how often?
Nice to hear😊: Just got two slightly different lovelys❤👋🏼🍀💨
This is absolutely stunning! I wonder how it is doing now? I must have a look and see if you’ve updated lately. This is such a piece of living art. I would love a setup like this , but am not sure I’d trust myself with the watering. Although, for a display like this I think it’s worth the effort.
Please give me some hints on their care. I bought one with 2 leaves and it doesnt look great.........
You don’t say how they are potted up. I would like to know what medium you use. I thought they needed more air holes in the pots. I have rescued several over grown cats and am trying to get them to revive. i have put them in bark, but maybe have them in too much sun. I have put rootless divisions in moss first, but maybe they don’t need that.
This was a great how to. Thank you for all the helpful info! Sub’d
I have a question. I am just learning about orchids I have to go away and leave my plants/orchids for 2weeks at a time . Will the leca pumice self watering mix sustain them for the 2 weeks? Mayhap giving them a wet dry cycle.
How often or do you ever change the water?
Great video lots of information and very helpful. Thanks 😊
I bought a white one back in February this year i also might try in semi hydro see how well it does 😁
Beautiful orchids! Maybe it needs a combination of humidity and more natural light?
No clue what she saying.....but I do know that in its natural habitat orchids don't do this at all.
Brrrrrrr. What did U say ??
Thanks so much for doing these extensive tests and sharing. That was so informative! I think the difference between the lava rock and the small pumice is that the lava rock keeps the water as a thin film on its surface, whereas the pumice absorbs it through its whole internal structure and then releases it. I think that explains why both were moist to the top, but there was still a pool of water at the bottom of the lava rocks and not the pumice. They both wick well, but one only along its surface while the other absorbs and stores it more like a sponge.
I’ve had pretty good success growing my small collection of orchids in central Florida using MSU. Occasionally, I use Cal/Mag once a month. Now that I’ve seen your wonderful channel I’m very curious about the PH and TDS meters. I haven’t ever heard of them..Could you recommend sources where I could learn more about them and what the numbers represent. Thank you so much!😊
Dear Annabelle, we miss you dearly!! 🥺
Brilliant 😀
How often do you use seaweed or do you use just when repotting. Thank you :) Love your videos, thank you 🌸
Recently purchased the Epicyclia Serena O'Neill which has already had three leaves fall off the older pseudobulbs. I'm planning on repotting soon, but I only have small grade bark leftover from a paph repot, coconut husk/chunks, perlite, and charcoal. Does this Encyclia go dormant during the winter?
Wow. This is amazing! Thank you for making this video. These look great!
Appreciate the information! I was directed to your channel for advice on Paph repot to semi hydro but can’t seem to find it. Do you have any advice on the topic?
What kind of fertilosers do we use
Slow down - what a rush ? You talk like a train express. Terrible,.
Thanks for the video, quite helpful for my first paph.
glue from glue gun is not waterpoof and will come away over time, use waterpoof glue like bondtite
I bought a surprise box last April. Several are nearly blooming now.
What a beautiful orchid!!😮❤🪴🤗
Vanillery...
Soak them in full strength physan 20. I know this video is old, but this comment is for people that still watch her channel. Annabell, we miss you terribly!