Orchid Care for Beginners - How to fertilize Phalaenopsis Orchids & chose the best Orchid food
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Today I will show you how to fertilize Phalaenopsis Orchids! This will be an easy, detailed tutorial, to help you chose an Orchid fertilizer and use them with your orchid!
Did you miss our previous episodes? Watch them here:
How to repot Phalaenopsis orchids • Orchid Care for Beginn...
How to water Phalaenopsis orchids
• Orchid Care for Beginn...
It is important to always use special orchid fertilizers at the beginning, as they are suited for the nutrient needs of orchids. You can chose powder, or liquid orchid fertilizers.
If you want to be extra safe, you can always use half the amount recommended and see how your orchid reacts. If everything goes well, you can start dosing the recommended amount.
Always flush the pot and medium thoroughly with plain water. This will remove possible salt build ups and keep your orchid's roots healthier!
Always fertilizer when you water orchids, following the tutorial above. Never add the fertilizer undiluted, it will damage the roots!
I use the MSU fertilizer for the past 3 years and I really like it! It has a complete menu of nutrients and suits my watering possibilities. You can find it for sale at rePotme here go.missorchidgirl.com/XQ8yO6
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This video is sponsored by rePotme and the fertilizer, media and pots used were provided by them. Check them out at my affiliate link here go.missorchidgirl.com/repotme3 Check out our entire Orchid Care for Beginners Series! th-cam.com/play/PLxo6tXzj__mZzIrS7nCGjI6NEwWCwvuya.html
I think We need to find a way to get college credits for watching Miss Orchid’s vids! That’s how much education you get from her.
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I couldn't agree more
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I somehow lost my password. I appreciate any tips you can give me!
I was gifted a phalaenopsis for my birthday last month by my employers and one of them told me she'd long given up trying to care for them; they always died!
I'd never had any house plants before and never even considered getting one, so the thought of trying to keep this orchid alive was intimidating. This channel has made orchid care feel so simple for even the worst plant owners like myself; I went from total fear of this one orchid dying to feeling like I could turn this into an actual hobby and have a whole bunch of plants! You're great and I appreciate you!!
I have five orchids one I have had for 5yearsi am enjoying taking care of plants I enjoy your videos on orchid care
How's your orchid doing now?
fertilizerss going down either the sewer of rainwater system can lead to environmental contamination... used fertilizer is best used on other plants or grass, where the chances of anything spreading is much reduced. Fertilisers have been held responsible for massive algae blooms on corals reefs. Just putting it out there as part of the larger discussion on how to be responsible with our hobby.
Usually it's not a problem if it's going down the drain because it goes through treatment centers. Runoff from farms into bodies of water is, by far, the main contributor to fertilizer pollution. However, you make a good point when it comes to orchids that are kept outside, as the runoff may not end up in a treatment center 👍🏽
@@o_o8203 I take the "leftover" fertilizer and use it on some other outdoor plants. Hasn't hurt any of them yet!
@@o_o8203 In treatment centers a specific chemical has to be targeted. This is why we see bodies of water that contain wild fish that have antibiotics, caffeine and other chemicals in their systems (from people peeing while on meds, flushing pills, dumping coffee/soda into drain, etc.). Treatment plants don't target these things, therefore they are not sorted out.
Try the organic fertlizers then. That's what I'll do
@@rtec6106 Welp, I guess you don't get more organic than worm poo. Been using worm castings for years on everything else, may as well give it a go.
Hi Guys, today I came back from a 4 day trip...I'm a beginner, so my neighbor gave me her dead phalen. plant several weeks ago. So I had no clue how to care for it, so I came here and watched a bunch of MissOrchidGirl videos. I repotted, took off all dead roots, cut off a dead shoot, left the yellow leaf alone and changed the medium and watered the plant..So today upon my return I found the orchid plant had bloomed 2 buds. I am so thrilled to see the blooms. So I will give it a hand at rescuing what appear to be dead plants. I have her outside on a ledge where she get very little morning sun, and is shaded the remainder of the day. I didn't even fertilize her...but need to check this video. That yellow top leaf just dried off by itself and fell off...
Dani!! I've been such a long time viewer of your channel. I let my entire collection die a couple of years ago due to depression and vowed to never touch the hobby again, but one of you videos popped up on my feed and I watched to see what you've been getting up to recently and I got the bug again. I'll probably keep a small collection this time but thank you for continuing to make content around this amazing hobby. You're truly on of the best!!
Ayden I hope you are enjoying your collection!!!
I used my orchid fertilizer in cilantro garlic and peppermint. You will not believe! The leaves are greener than ever and growing a lot.
How do you mix fertilizer with cilantro, garlic and peppermint ?
@@annamariavecchio1601 would love to know as well..
I have learned so much watching your videos.I got my first Orchid for my birthday and love it .Thank you so much .
Hello Danny, wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!!! I hope you and Repot Me will continue to work together, the series is wonderful!!
Thank you for all your videos. I love Orchids and learning how to take care of them has been a goal of mine. Such a pretty flower and really cool plant! Thanks again!
Some of the best videos. This girl give you her all knowledge ahead of any possible purchase. Support her, I did.
Thank you so much for making these videos! I bought an orchid a few months ago, I didn’t know you needed special orchid soil for it and I repotted it when I got it into peat moss, I’m buying some fertilizers and special soil for it and I hope I’m not too late in saving it!
Great video, handy for reference. Lovely to see the Phalaenopsis 'Sunshine' you have there too. Such a pretty thing.
Really liking your videos, received an orchid for my birthday, and though I have some knowledge on plants, know nothing about orchids, happy to say my plant is still doing well at 3 months thanks to your information. Thank you
Great informative video. Excellent presentation. Thanks a lot Miss
Great video! Learning so much! Thank you.
Thanks for this video on fertilizing phails. I was wondering if I could during flowering and now I know. Pete from Canada
Thank you Dani. Was very helpful indeed.
Aghhh I have to know the name of the pinkish purple orchids you have in this video! I must have them
SO informative. Thank you so much!
I have the slow release ones and I think it helped bring out newer flowers to be, I have never gotten orchids to bloom again!
Wow, your videos are amazing! Pleasant, informative and so thorough! Thank you so much, my orchids are grateful too 😉
This channel should be called The Orchid Queen 💚
Thank you for the information on how to care for orchids
Thank you! Very informative.
I use the leftover fertilizer to my other house plants. So i guess its much more economical and clever usage.
If the orchid has any issues then it will spread to the plants u give that to. Like molds, pests, any bacteria etc.
First I want to say you’ve turned me into a orchid lover I always want to grow plants but never have the information I need to keep them healthy you show me everything to make me super comfortable also I love how orchids really do tell you want they need! So I do have one question, if I end up needed to water my orchid more often then a week like every 2-3 days should I wait to fertilize until week point or still do it with every watering? Thanks so much for everything
Thank you for sharing!
Great video, very helpful. Thank you very much 🙏
Thank you so much, a really helpful video
You are so lovely! Thank you so much you for the information. Regards from Puerto Rico.
Nice video for beginners.
I bought my first orchid a couple of weeks ago. Call me crazy but imho orchids are weird, they are mesmerising. You get one and somehow this plant starts drawing you in. I think if I do well with this one by summer I'll get another one. They are weird flowers. I love them💗
Just repotted our Phalaenopis after the blooms finished about a week ago (9-7). Today I fertilized it for the first time ever. (Was a gift in May and was in bloom then). I used 1/2 the strength recommended in the instructions just to be sure. Cut the cane when repotted to the first bud.
Hope to see it start growth soon. Thanks for the info and links to repotme. Used their mix and pot. Very pleased.
Thanks for the info. Ordered the repot me a minute ago!
Hope you enjoy! 🧡
Thanks for sharing 😘
Hello, want to mention I saw something crawling on the phal that you were watering the media. Love video.
gr8 lessons thankyou, love my Phalaenopsis Orchid, mine has droopy leaves at the moment but that maybe down to not watering enough, just gave it a soak pulled the old leaves off and chopped it down to the possible flowering point, see how we go.
That sounds very drastic. Good luck.
I just purchased a beautiful white and red Phalaenopsis from Lowes. When I set it up in a pot I noticed that the sphagnum moss was green from over watering. Since it has about 13 flowers on it now, I really didn't want to change the media now and chance loosing the flowers. Do you think that it will be okay until the flowers die back? Love your TH-cam channel! It has been so helpful to me learning about these beautiful plants!!
Great information my orchard is not blooming but looks beautiful and roots are healthy so i will begin fertilizing
Weekly fertilizer makes sense to me.
Am a total newbie and am so glad to have found your channel (have subbed). I have lost one, my poor son helped and watered the leaves. I have one left and when she has finished flowering (I am so surprised she has about 10 new flowers) I plan to change her to leca with a wick self watering. Can you please tell me how we fertilise if we are using a self waterer with leca. THANK YOU
Can you fertilize the orchids immediately after you have repotted them? If not, how long should you wait?
Guess we won’t get an answer :(
Hi Danny. Great series! Although I know about how to fertilize but I've had a few friends who have phals and just getting into the hobby. I've told them to watch your vids to help educate them and of course I show them how to repot
and what supplies to use. I have have one friend who has 30 something phals and had never repotted them in 3-4yrs! This vid and others like it will help her so much!
THANK YOU!
Rowan
Hey Dannie!! Hello from Greece!! Love your videos and advice! So when you water them you fertilize them at the same time . You don't wait a little time to put the fertilizer.. and the waiting _watering time is about 10 min. Not more ?? Or is it up to the plant!!
Hi Danni, firstly thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I have been growing orchids in the tropics/ sub tropics here in Australia for the past 25 years and thought my understanding of them was pretty good! Well you proved the old saying you are never too old to learn 🙃
Apologies if you have covered this but when using the slow release fertiliser, do you still regularly fertilise? I'm guessing not, someone has just recently given me some and I thought I may use them for my collection in the shadehouse to save on time, getting lazy in my old age! Cheers
Thanks!
Welcome! Thank you! 🧡
You can also and silica bags to keep the fert. dry
1) What are the features that you recommend when shopping for grow lights, and 2) are there small ones for those of us that don't have an entire room dedicated? Thanks.
Great video, lots of helpful information. Can you give us a link for your watering tool?
Orchids have nices flowers and I have some orchids as well
I have a question: I plan on using self watering pots for my orchid... so... do I just fill the base with the water/fertilizer mixture ? And use the mixture each time I fill it ? Thanks ! Love your channel BTW. You've made me very interested in orchid care and am planning on buying several
Is it ok to keep medium in a dark garage? I'm wondering if it matters where you keep your repotting stuff. Thanks in advance
I know this video is two years old, so this might be a difficult request, but would you mind identifying the three phalaenopsis orchids in the first two minutes of the video? I’ve tried to find out through the video and the video description but couldn’t find that piece of info - either because I overlooked, or it really wasn’t there. I really love how the blooms look in all three of these phals, and the one at 00:00:59 in particular has stolen my heart at first sight. Such beauties! Thanks in advance for the ID!
aaa I thought the same! would anyone be able to tell us? I really want to know...
oh I found it in the comments its a Taisuco Jasper phalenopsis :D
Great info Danny! Now I can fertilize my Orchids with ease. Question how do you clean the leaves of the orchids to make them look shiny I guess?
I saw another video where she explained that her leaves are naturally shiny but to clean them to remove dust, she uses water mixed with lemon juice. I wondered the same too but my leaves still aren't shiny. She also said you can purchase leaf shiners but she dosen't personally believe in using them because they impair the leaf's ability to breathe.
Hello! What are your thoughts on slow release fertilizers? Could the pellets potentially hurt any roots they stay in contact with? Are they safe/effective to use as powder fertilizers?
Hi! I was wondering if I could still use my fertilizer even though it’s all ready expired
I miss your cattleyas and can you review the cattleya Sea breeze
Very interesting as always ! Do you think you can make a video about signs of nutrients deficiency in orchids ? I am not sure you have in your video list, maybe you do. I think it will be very interesting also to learn how to "read" the deficiencies in these plants and what to do about it, how to fix it.
Hi, yes I will be making a video at some point, but this subject is a very delicate one and it takes years to conclude something. There is a lot of confusing and wrong information about it already, I don't want to add to it, just want to be sure first. This year I will be making some trials with boosters and supplements and see if they make a difference :)
@@MissOrchidGirl Thanks, Dani. It is indeed sometimes confusing information out there... I was thinking also about another video subject, some other things that are confusing for me and maybe for others too... the pH and TDS and ppm... what in the world are those things supposed to be right for the orchid types and how do you keep those in balance, and how do you correct, for example, a bucket of water when you made the pH too high or too low ?... I recently bought 2 paph and 2 phragmipediums and I've read/heard on some video's that you have to be very carreful with the pH... it freaks me out that I might kill my slippers ! :/ I watched on some video's how some people do it, but really I don't get it what and how and why !
Don't over think it, when you start to mess about blindly is when you'll have issues. If you are using bark or sphagnum you most likely don't need to adjust anything ;)
@@MissOrchidGirl Oh, thank you, I am using bark and sphagnum moss because I saw it how you are doing with some sensitive orchids. For the moment, mine are ok. But of course, sometimes it can be deceiveing...one moment they are ok and then , bam, hell breaks loose ! :D I just wish they would grow faster to see indeed what's their situation ! Thanks for the advice, I've learned soooo much from you !
I v been using miracle grow fertilizer for orchid and it works find.
I tried to order Orchid Mix from re-pot but considering they charge shipping it is expensive
One of the issue i have ( im not sure if this is an issue) but my Phalaenopsis orchid grows fine and only bloomed for one year
I just discovered your channel and it’s amazing. Thank you so much! One of the featured orchids in your video has yellow and pink/purple blush colors. I have never seen such a beautiful orchid. What is the name of it? I’d like to purchase one.
Amazing tutorials! Would you recommend the orchid plant food mist? And if so, how would you recommend using it?
I really like the suggestion of diluting the recommended amount to a fourth and fertilizing every time you water. When you say to flush on the 5th week, do you only use water that week and resume fertilizing on the 6th week, or do you do a fertilizing soak after the flush on the 5th week?
View the vid again. Think she covered this. Think she said flush with no fert 1x month to remove any possible salts, etc.
Thanks for your videos . Most instructive. Question: the indoor-plant (liquid) fertilizer I bought at the local department store here in Berlin, which cost all of a few bucks for 3l, provides the very same macro- and microelements as shown in your video. Its NPK is 736 - the first (N) and last (K) exactly like the Dyna-Gro you show at (3:37) and the phosphorus at three exactly like the stuff you use. Couldn't I use that in small dosages?
Yes you can. Bottom line. She’s advertising a specific product. There’s always choices… some may very well be better than others. But once you know why or what you need, you can make good decisions about what to purchase.
Orchid Newbie here.
My orchid is stressed. Got her about a year ago and all of a sudden she started stressing = root damage and very few good ones. It has no flowers or any sign of any coming.
I removed dead roots and put it in RO water culture with nutrients☆ because I didn't know what to do but get it out of its pot and remove all dead roots.
My home is always 71° and very dry.
☆ RO water w ferts = [Gal mix] orchid nutrient 1/2"strength, CalMag 1/4 strength, fish/seaweed fertilizer (1/2 t).
Questions are, how can I stimulate root growth and revitalize the leaves before they are really damaged. Which of the 3 media you show in your beginner series will be best. And what size pot do you recommend.
Your site has been so beneficial to me. Hope to hear from you. Thank you. Joanne
Hi Dani. Thank you so much for all your wonderful videos. I do have a question though. I bought a full sized phal that was very dehydrated about a week ago. I've repotted and watered, and it's already looking much better and the leaves are almost not limp at all. The question is about the aerial roots. There are plenty of roots in the medium, and they're looking much better. The aerial roots though are still very wrinkled and shriveled. They are most definitely still alive though. Should I be misting or watering the aerial roots regularly too or will they plump back up once the main plant and leaves are ok?
Hi, it isn't necessary to mist them, the potted roots will hydrate the orchid. But if you want to maintain them alive you could mist them :) here's more on aerial roots th-cam.com/video/7GGWbBt2SvA/w-d-xo.html
Do you have a video on how to know if your orchid is dying or just losing it’s flowers? I have a mini phal and I have been taking really good care and the roots looks great but the flowers are falling and the stem is turning yellow only right behind it but not the whole flower spike.
Have you used moisture another packets in your main fertilizer container? That might help the mushy powder stay dry.
Ohhhhh wish I knew the name of your smaller phal with the purple and pink tones! So beautiful! Helpful video for me! Thank you! 😀
Not sure if this is the one your referencing, but it's a phalaenopsis taisuco jasper. You can Google the name to double check 😂
@@awakenedbeauti4977 Oh Yes! Thank you for the info! I find it so beautiful! 😀
@@melaniet6549 Me too. I'm just not sure where to find one 😩
@@awakenedbeauti4977 I've looked it up and can't seem to find it either...I'm in Canada. Perhaps we have less choice. I don't know...😞
Can't we use the same water mixed with fertilizer to fertilize other orchids?
Super
Hi Danny I love your channel. I have a question. I have been using bloom booster for my phals that's are in bloom and a 20-10-20 for my phals that are in the growing state. But I would like to use the one you use. Is it a good idea to change fertilizer to the one you use for ALL my phals? Thanks again Danny
Hi, yes it should be ok, fertilizer change will not cause shock if used in the recommended dosage. Always start weak and see how orchids progress :)
These videos are SO wonderful - thank you so much! What is the name of the orchid that you show in the second minute of this video? It is spectacular!
Hi, glad you enjoy my vids 😁 it's a Phal. Taisuco Jasper :)
Thanks 😘😘😘😘😘
What you could do to keep the fertilizer from getting damp is place a silica packet in the jar. The silica will absorb the moisture and keep it fresh...
Hi, thanks I am doing that already ☺️
@@MissOrchidGirl No problem. thank you for the reply.
I just repotted my orchids in aaa gold imperial mix, which I think u mentioned we shouldn’t soak the pot, need to pour to water it. In this case, do you still flush it every month? I worry it will be too much water considering how much moss it has in this specific type of potting mix. Thank you.
Question Miss Orchid ?? I bought a Orchid, it came in a big medium size decorative pot. I took some of the medium out and notice there are two clear pots under neath. Like I could have two Orchids when I repot, do you recommend once I repot to have two separate orchids in two repots/two decorative pots or just get two repots and put them both back together in the same decorative pot that I bought it in?? Does it matter regarding the health of the flower for the long haul??
Sorry what and when do you clean the leaves please .and what do you use ? Thank you
New orchid owner here. Ive had my oncidium since May, but it only grew long green leaf. It did not produce a bulb like middle body, but and thin long body. I feed it dynagro foliage pro. Should I add high PK to encourage bloom?
Hey, my orchids have rebloomed for the firet time since purchase but i think their flowers are a bit smaller than they were when i bought them. Was wondering if fertiliser was what it needed?
Hi Dani, I love your videos. You showed how to fertilise Phals that are potted mostly in bark,but how do you fertilise those which are potted in semi-hydroponics? Do you soak them for longer and do you allow the fertiliser water to sit in the bottom of the pots? Thank you.
Hi, here you go th-cam.com/video/VNH_e4uohXs/w-d-xo.html I don't soak them I just water with fertilized water. It also remains in the reservoir :)
Can you please make a video about home made fertilizer! I did rice and broccoli, which was soak in water, I used the water from it as fertilizer, I don't know if this is a good thing for orchids.. I found some info about home made ones for orchids online but I don't know if they are true.... so a video about this will help. ;3; We sadly cannot afford this kind of fertilizer all the time, so if there is another way to feed our orchid that be awesome.
I chopped a jumbo puff cane into 3 now I have 5 jumbo puffs make an update abt catasetums Danny missing them
I have a doubt regarding a decorative vase / container, I know that orchids are supposed to be in plastic transparent pots, my doubt is, can I keep an orchid with transparent pot in a let's say colored vases, will this harm the roots that won't receive that much light anymore?
Hi Danny, I have been following your videos for long. My question is can I use pine chips as a potting medium? Will it harm the plant?
I just repotted my orchid with that. Hope it survives. Any update from yours?
Any idea if rabbit manure is safe for orchids or if they like it? I use “bunny honey” (manure) on most of my other flowers and plants and they LOVE it.
Hi there - any suggestions on fertilizing Vanda orchids that have no medium at all?
Could you perhaps put a dessicant packet in the powdered fertilizer so they don't get mushy with the water in the air?
I am new to Phil orchids. Actually new to any orchid and I have a question about repotting my Phal orchid I just got as a gift. I have watched many of your videos and I have learnt that it is important to repot them after you bring them home from the store. Last time I did this my orchid die. I have noticed little white bugs on my plant and I’m scared they will transfer to my other orchids. I am also scared to report my baby!!! Someone please help
Qq…..how do I feed my orchid if it’s in a clay orchid pot? Is it the same process? Or it is recommended I use a plastic orchid pot. I have a dendrobrium orchid
How soon after removing dead roots (a lot) and repotting my orchids in good medium (monterey dark) should I fertilize them? If I fertilize them too soon will it shock them?
Do you have to use any other fertilizers such as calmag, epsom salts, etc? Do you change up the amount depending on the season or growth of the plant? Also, would Plant Prod orchid fertilizer 25-10-10 alright for phals?
Hi Danny. Yes orchids are slow growers and hard to see if anything had happened. But when you see new roots begginning to push out or a new leaf out the crown is almost like seeing happy sap and time to break out the happy dance shoes 😳. I too see that the MSU is fairly hydroscopic and have thrown away portions upon it turning color and aquiring a smell. Wonder if portioning, individually wrapping in cellophane and freezing would be a good method to preservation and usage. But don't take out of freezer and mistaken for leftovers or foods stuff or grated cheese.
Could we reuse the fertilizer for other orchids?
I'm first time caring for an Orchid and mine is use ice only now which kind of fertilizer can I use
My orchid came in a pot that does not have any holes underneath it. However, it was recommended to me by the florist not to repot it at this time. What do you think?
Hi. I bought this fertizilier based on your recommendation a couple of years ago. It now looks stuck together and slightly different color. Is it still ok to use on the orchids?
Can I use the water leftover from one watering to water my other orchids at the same time. Seems to me I can… but being new to this I need to ask
Can I reuse the fertilizer water again for my orchids for the next week’s watering. If so, how many times can I reuse the water from the orchids before I need to give them clean fertilizer water
Hi and happy new year ,i wanna ask if this msu fertikizwr works the same with tap water.u knowledge will help me a lot,im waiting soon u thoughts.my tap water if i use ph down to 5,8 will be ok this msu fert.
What TDS levels do you use for Catasetums? I ended up with 3 over the past month 😂
Edit: I just bought MSU fertilizer 🙃
Hi i'm new in planting orchid.. i really like your lighting. May i know what color are you using. Right now i have a white light full spectrum. I'm thinking of getting another one like a sun like yellow lighting.. may i know yours? I don't like red and blue only bevause it doesnt give me the besuty ehen i look at my orchids.. thank you @MissOrchidGirl