Converting Orchids to Semi-Hydro | My Method - Tips for Successful Adaptation | Phalaenopsis Orchid

Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel!
Today we are going to talk about converting orchids to semi-hydroponics, focusing on the stages I go through for converting warm growers, things that I may do differently and suggestions for good conversion success.
We are using the lovely Phalaenopsis Ludde-star x gigantea as an example to convert here.
Topics Covered in this video:
New Orchids, Root trimming, Selecting a Suitable container, Reservoir Placement, Repotting, and Speeding up Adaptation following this process.
Hope you enjoy the video!
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Products in this video:
Bulk pack of 13cm 1L Semi-Hydro pots: amzn.to/2spIu0u
Nutrient Mix:
Maxicrop Seaweed Extract Original: amzn.to/36S8Vuu (As directed, ~ 30ppm)
Or with Iron: amzn.to/2QPqaY1
Rain Mix: www.akerne-orch... ( 200-300ppm, depending on orchid/ growth)
Or UK Seller: orchidsupplies...
Silicon: amzn.to/3axEU5F (As directed for soft water)
Water used - Zero Water Filter: amzn.to/2REdH8O
Media Used Linked Below
Instagram: / annabel.minton
❀ My Orchid Room ❀
Temps- 18-30C
Humidity 60-75%.
Artificial lighting supplemented with daylight.
✩ 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. However, some of these links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of these products through the Amazon links below, I do get a small percentage towards future purchases. If you choose to not purchase through these links though, I totally understand! I would never recommend products I don’t genuinely love ♡
❀ Inorganic Media ❀
RHS Alpine Horticultural grit- non wicking pebble top layer : amzn.to/2PDzPQA
LECA - Canna Aqua Brand: amzn.to/2Z5sPPy
or IKEA
Pumice : Medium grade ~10mm LAVA-LITE : amzn.to/34C14PY
Synthic: UK supplier www.dartfrog.co...
Seramis : amzn.to/2QdyP59
❃ Organic media ❃
Sphagnum moss by Besgrow
Orchiata bark
Perlite: amzn.to/2Z3PBY7 (mixed heavily with moss)
🐛Pest Control🐛
Pink Sun Neem Oil/Soap duo: amzn.to/39qyPam
Systemic insecticide Bug Clear Ultra (5g/l Acetamiprid):
Large size, better value but lacks dosing: amzn.to/39nTzzS (Use at 10ml/litre)
Or smaller size with clear dosing: amzn.to/2smCUfp
💡 Lighting 💡
Lower Light Orchids (Phalaenopsis, Oncidiums)
Cool white LAP '4000K' under cabinet lighting- Screwfix www.screwfix.c...
IKEA Tertial Lamps: www.ikea.com/g...
Fitted with Amazon Basics 1500 lumen cool white LED bulbs: amzn.to/36RnRsG
High Light Orchids (Vandas, Cattleyas)
GEMMA Lights:
GEMMA 50w LED modular COB grow lights: www.gemma-led....
GEMMA 100w LED COB plant light: www.gemma-led....
GEMMA have kindly provided a 10% off discount code for anyone who is interested in purchasing any of their lights! This is valid until 01/01/21. Just pop OrchidRoom in at the checkout :-)
Mars Hydro TS600
MARS HYDRO TS600 Amazon Links:
US:amzn.to/2Jolq7s
CA:amzn.to/2MSn3MI
UK:amzn.to/2lXpH91
DE:amzn.to/2BLoPJn
❃ Shelving ❃
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: www.hartleysdi...
Metal shelving IKEA: www.ikea.com/g...
✩ Pots ✩
DIY Self watering pots:
15cm (White outer) made with IKEA Nekjon outer mask www.ikea.com/g...
and various 15cm clear internal orchid pots
Larger made using elho brussels outer pots: amzn.to/2QxPhwT (20cm)
with orchid focus inner pots: amzn.to/2ZAW0KX (21cm) Or larger.
Wick for self watering pots: amzn.to/2sMuWM7
DIY semi hydro pots, various brands or vases
Self watering pots with water level gauge:
Lechuza mini deltini: amzn.to/2sKHuny
or other brand: amzn.to/2S5o4UL
Mini USB fans from Amazon: amzn.to/2Z9zpon
Vanda baskets purchased from Roellke Orchideen and Peter White Orchid accessories