I was able to locate the bottom half of these new 'holders' but not the domed top halves. So I made my own by taking a soldering iron to disposable plastic water bottles (doubling up the thinner ones for strength): I cut off the top spouts then made slits in the sides for air circulation, THX Danni, for sharing your knowledge! We've made many Kokedama and were intrigued by this format as well. I've had 2 Phals & 1 Dendrobium living bare-root for almost 2 yrs, (and blooming right on schedule!!) but one Phal has developed limper/leathery leaves so I want more moisture to surround the roots w/o actually planting them. I also got the longer moss strands & they work so well. Japanese mounds are a perfect solution!
I learnt from a book on Japanese method of growing neo that they put a log-shape charcoal in the centre to make the shape (or they make the hollow space in the centre and then remove the instrument). In any way, it helps ventilation. And the basket serves the same purpose. Nice video, Danny :)
It was nice to hear that you have watched some of the South Korean orchid growers' videos and are trying what they do, since I came from that part of the world. In South Korea, they have very hot, humid summers (like tropical places) and very cold, dry winters (like Chicago or Moscow - as dry as Moscow in S. Korea). And they have some native populations of Neofinetia falcata on the extreme southern coasts (semi-subtropical, but still snowy, environments). So, I guess you might want to water your Neofinetia much less during the summer times in Cyprus, since Cyprus is hot and humid in the summer too. I am super interested to hear what you will be experiencing with your Neofinetia. Please please update us!! Stay well!
The wick idea is brilliant. I have 5 neos which I grow in exactly the same set up - same plastic meshes and pots and they dry out completely within 1-2 days in the summer, it is quite dry and hot where I live. Thank you for the great idea, I will definitely use it! :)
Great video. I have a neo kinkabutu. When I made my mound I found it easier to make the ball with the short sphag free hand. Then wrap with the 5 a sphag. After placing in the plastic neo pot carefully use your thumb to make hole up through the bottom of the pot. For watering I soak for 10 minutes in a bowl then gently put thumb in bottom hole and press out excess water. Hope you get your long sphag soon. Repotme has great moss.
Just a note, Japanese growers do not keep and grow their Fuukiran permanently in the decorative pots, they only use them when the plants are being displayed for shows or events. Most times, the plants are grown in long terracotta pots or the plastic pots that you featured in your video.
I love your videos so much. I bought Minmaru and it was delivered yesterday. I’m very excited. I would like to know where I can get these mound mesh pieces in US. I looked everywhere and no luck. Thank you for your help in advance.
Hi! How it is with watering, is it still ok for your environment to water every two weeks or do you need to do it more often? I have Sediera japonica and I am thinking to pot it that way. :)
Better question....where do you get your plastic pots and hangers that go with them? The repotme ones do not have a lip for the hanger to attach to. Plz help
Nicely done 👍🏻 this is reminding me of an idea I had... Do you think that adapting this kind of setup to bigger orchids could allow to use full sphagnum moss with the ones that usually need more air? I'm thinking Cattleyas, wouldn't it be great to be able to use full sphagnum moss (or sphagnum and lecca for air pockets) to water them less frequently and yet provide enough air so roots wouldn't rot? This would mean very little damage when repotting compared to bark... Have you even seen or tried growing adult Cattleyas in medium mainly made of sphagnum moss? I know this highly depends on environment but I'm imagining quite standard conditions (warm to hot) in an apartment, non-tropical country
Lc Cch it depends on the cattleya species/hybrid . I’ve had some that practically rot away just looking at moss while others seem to prefer it than bark. Likewise it works best if they’re still small / young but idk maybe you can get them used to it
@@joeperez7167 well I wonder if it's possible to adapt them progressively... I know sophronitis are more into moisture but they also prefer cooler temperatures, I'm truly talking about big '' regular '' Cattleyas, especially the big famous monofoliates (Trianae, Mossiae, Labiata...) because I love em hahah (so far I have a recently purchased Trianae) and the ones that are easily found, but if they biologically truly need to dry out very fast because their environment generates that, I guess no strategy could change the nature of the plant 😒 I'd like to be able to leave for two weeks or even more and not have to worry about my plants' health And to not struggle with bark pieces when repotting I suppose life is made of compromises 🤷🏻♂️
Hi I'm new to growing orchids and watering is a huge problem for me. I killed many orchids the place I live is pretty dry not a humid city or place. The summers can be bone dry with hot windy air sk basically like a desert and I've been reading that you have to water or dunk the orchid setup once a week but the cocopeat doesn't hold the water the next day and it dries it entirely I'm from southern India the plateau area not the coastal regions. So can you suggest me proper potting media and this wick method what you mentioned it seems pretty useful for me to water it or maintain the humidity. I keep my orchids in my balcony so I can't even use a humidifier. As per the sunlight I get bright Indirect light the only problem is with watering. So it would be really sweet if you suggest me with the watering and potting media. I am growing neofenetia and I'm kinda on the verge of killing it D: but this video really helped me thanks.
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on how to care for den moniliforme. I've heard they're very rewarding, but I cannot find a lot of clear, consistent cultural information.
@@MissOrchidGirl Cool! One thing that attracts me to these kinds of East Asian orchid species is their miniature size! I'm very tempted to get one neo variety called manjyusyage (or manjiushage?). This variety's flower has 3 spurs! The only thing stopping me is my budget.
Hey Dani, how long this set-up keeps moist in your environment? For me, it feels too ventilated and dried so so fast (in very ventilated environment). I need to water my neofinetia every 1-2 days :( Now I finally gave up this set-up and switched them back into bark + moss medium... hope they will love it.
Hey Danny, what’s up? I’m new to the orchid hobby and I have a small orchid colletion (7 orchids, two years) yet I’m devastated, I realized my babies have a bad infestation of orchid fleck virus. I’m using the oil mix to fight the mites but It’s too late, they’re infected. So I’d like to know what did you do to your orchids that were infected with orchid flecks virus from the 2016 video , p l e a s e I beg you please ;_; Did you discard them? Did they recover somehow? Thanks! 🙏🏼❤️
I believe she said that that the only think that can cure the virus is the orchid's immune system itself. So, the thing that you must do is care for the orchid's immune system. Provide enough light (not too much!) to the orchid, make sure that your orchid has great roots, provide enough water (+fertiliser in case your orchid has enough roots to be fertilised). Try your best at creating an ideal environment for the orchid so that it will be able to fight off the virus itself. You may cut very infected parts of the orchid away with a disinfected tool. Make sure that you cut in healthy tissue when cutting away infected parts to make sure that the infection won't spread. But only do this if there is a bad infection that you can see advancing! Good luck!♡
Hurray! I have been able to find the neo pots and the mesh mounds in the United States at www.orchidweb.com/. They have 2.75 and 3 size neo pots and they have the mesh mounds that fit both but I got the larger size since he told me they would fit in the smaller one too and would give the mounding effect that we want. Initially, I placed an order for the pots and then in the order asked about the mesh pots and I just got a call from them. They have them but they aren't listed. The person who called said he would go ahead and put them up in the next few days--so check there in a few days or else email them and tell them that you heard they have them! I did mention Miss Orchid Girl's video Danny and so maybe mention that. I told him I was going to post it here for the people who can't find them. Yeah! Thanks for the video Danny and thanks for giving me to motivation to find them here.
@@stanleygagner I've done 2 phals arranged like this. Fortunately all of the roots were less than 6" and were perfectly shaped to conform to this mounding shape.
I was able to locate the bottom half of these new 'holders' but not the domed top halves. So I made my own by taking a soldering iron to disposable plastic water bottles (doubling up the thinner ones for strength): I cut off the top spouts then made slits in the sides for air circulation, THX Danni, for sharing your knowledge! We've made many Kokedama and were intrigued by this format as well. I've had 2 Phals & 1 Dendrobium living bare-root for almost 2 yrs, (and blooming right on schedule!!) but one Phal has developed limper/leathery leaves so I want more moisture to surround the roots w/o actually planting them. I also got the longer moss strands & they work so well. Japanese mounds are a perfect solution!
So cute!!! OMG... The rotating display ---> 💯!!!
Haha got it for my bday 🥰
I would love to have a new update of your Neos if you still have them 😍🙏🏼 they’re beautiful 🤩
This is the best orchid potting video I have seen. Thank you very much!
That continuous mister looks like the one I bathe my parrot with! It’s a great mister!
I learnt from a book on Japanese method of growing neo that they put a log-shape charcoal in the centre to make the shape (or they make the hollow space in the centre and then remove the instrument). In any way, it helps ventilation. And the basket serves the same purpose. Nice video, Danny :)
Super great tutorial. I will try it because I really like it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea.
It was nice to hear that you have watched some of the South Korean orchid growers' videos and are trying what they do, since I came from that part of the world. In South Korea, they have very hot, humid summers (like tropical places) and very cold, dry winters (like Chicago or Moscow - as dry as Moscow in S. Korea). And they have some native populations of Neofinetia falcata on the extreme southern coasts (semi-subtropical, but still snowy, environments). So, I guess you might want to water your Neofinetia much less during the summer times in Cyprus, since Cyprus is hot and humid in the summer too. I am super interested to hear what you will be experiencing with your Neofinetia. Please please update us!! Stay well!
Hi, actually where I am it's not all that humid, so my orchids dry like nothing else :p
It’s gorgeous your plant 🪴💖💖💖💖
The wick idea is brilliant. I have 5 neos which I grow in exactly the same set up - same plastic meshes and pots and they dry out completely within 1-2 days in the summer, it is quite dry and hot where I live. Thank you for the great idea, I will definitely use it! :)
wow they look so great! i had to get rid of my neo falcata when i moved but the hybrid and sedirea japonicas do so much better for me
Love it- will try it- on no roots orchids.👏🏿.
This is soooo pretty! Thank you for the videos.. im slowly going crazy in my house but at least im safe 💕
This is very interesting!!!!
Wow it looks really pretty 🖤🖤
I've only seen this style used with terrestrial plants with clay and soil balls that are then covered in green moss. Very cool.
these are so lovely, thank you!
Great video. I have a neo kinkabutu. When I made my mound I found it easier to make the ball with the short sphag free hand. Then wrap with the 5 a sphag. After placing in the plastic neo pot carefully use your thumb to make hole up through the bottom of the pot. For watering I soak for 10 minutes in a bowl then gently put thumb in bottom hole and press out excess water. Hope you get your long sphag soon. Repotme has great moss.
I actually used binder clips around the edges to help 'weave' a mat, like lattice crust topping a pie.
Where did you buy those mesh mounting baskets? I could not find them on any of your links.
Thank you! I was waiting for this💜
In my next life, I wish I could reincarnate as a deep red orchid in your care. 🧞♂️
Awww ❤️
Where can I find the mesh basket that you used to form the mound for the Neofinetia falcata orchid
Just a note, Japanese growers do not keep and grow their Fuukiran permanently in the decorative pots, they only use them when the plants are being displayed for shows or events. Most times, the plants are grown in long terracotta pots or the plastic pots that you featured in your video.
I think you did a great job with the short moss. They look adorable. Can't wait to see them in bloom. And P.S., Happy National House Plant Day!!!!
Thank you Dani. Great as usual! I wonder if catasaetinae would do well in this setup... I think I'll give it a go.
Where can I find the inverted pot?
I love your videos so much. I bought Minmaru and it was delivered yesterday. I’m very excited. I would like to know where I can get these mound mesh pieces in US. I looked everywhere and no luck. Thank you for your help in advance.
Would you recommend this mount for Rhenantera monachica?
Orchid icecream cones. 👍😊
I love your videos.
Hi! How it is with watering, is it still ok for your environment to water every two weeks or do you need to do it more often? I have Sediera japonica and I am thinking to pot it that way. :)
Very interesting - you've inspired me to try this myself. One question - Do you have a problem with algae growing on the moss ball?
Hi, yes eventually they will grow, but this setup tipically requires renewed once a year after the winter 'dormancy', so it's not so bad ☺️
How has your sedirea japonica done in this setup? I wish I had seen this before last week when I repotted her in charcoal and bark
So talented. I will try this on a phail I need to repot. Pete from Canada
Very nice Dani! Good luck with neofinetias! Oxana
Thanks for the video can you tell me what kind of watering wand you use please
Better question....where do you get your plastic pots and hangers that go with them? The repotme ones do not have a lip for the hanger to attach to. Plz help
Has anyone in the US been able to find that mesh mound anywhere? I feel like those would be super helpful!
Chloe Janelle Punsalan I have been looking also and can’t find them anywhere ... including the US.
@@giablue3642 thanks for letting me know! If I find them I'll def let you know.
@@chlotastrophie I wrote to RepotMe ... waiting for a response.. if i find them i will let you know.
@@giablue3642 omg yes! Please do! Thanks so much!
@Gia Blue @Chloe Janelle Punsalan Let me know too please! I can't find them anywhere
I like to watch your videos, they are very informative and interesting. It's a pity that your containers and media can't be bought in Europe.
Nicely done 👍🏻 this is reminding me of an idea I had... Do you think that adapting this kind of setup to bigger orchids could allow to use full sphagnum moss with the ones that usually need more air? I'm thinking Cattleyas, wouldn't it be great to be able to use full sphagnum moss (or sphagnum and lecca for air pockets) to water them less frequently and yet provide enough air so roots wouldn't rot?
This would mean very little damage when repotting compared to bark...
Have you even seen or tried growing adult Cattleyas in medium mainly made of sphagnum moss?
I know this highly depends on environment but I'm imagining quite standard conditions (warm to hot) in an apartment, non-tropical country
Lc Cch it depends on the cattleya species/hybrid . I’ve had some that practically rot away just looking at moss while others seem to prefer it than bark. Likewise it works best if they’re still small / young but idk maybe you can get them used to it
@@joeperez7167 well I wonder if it's possible to adapt them progressively... I know sophronitis are more into moisture but they also prefer cooler temperatures, I'm truly talking about big '' regular '' Cattleyas, especially the big famous monofoliates (Trianae, Mossiae, Labiata...) because I love em hahah (so far I have a recently purchased Trianae) and the ones that are easily found, but if they biologically truly need to dry out very fast because their environment generates that, I guess no strategy could change the nature of the plant 😒 I'd like to be able to leave for two weeks or even more and not have to worry about my plants' health
And to not struggle with bark pieces when repotting
I suppose life is made of compromises 🤷🏻♂️
I had one in a hanging basket like a shade vanda
Hi I'm new to growing orchids and watering is a huge problem for me. I killed many orchids the place I live is pretty dry not a humid city or place. The summers can be bone dry with hot windy air sk basically like a desert and I've been reading that you have to water or dunk the orchid setup once a week but the cocopeat doesn't hold the water the next day and it dries it entirely I'm from southern India the plateau area not the coastal regions. So can you suggest me proper potting media and this wick method what you mentioned it seems pretty useful for me to water it or maintain the humidity. I keep my orchids in my balcony so I can't even use a humidifier. As per the sunlight I get bright Indirect light the only problem is with watering. So it would be really sweet if you suggest me with the watering and potting media. I am growing neofenetia and I'm kinda on the verge of killing it D: but this video really helped me thanks.
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on how to care for den moniliforme. I've heard they're very rewarding, but I cannot find a lot of clear, consistent cultural information.
Hi, I just purchased mine a few months ago so I don't have an opinion yet, but so far so good :p
@@MissOrchidGirl Cool! One thing that attracts me to these kinds of East Asian orchid species is their miniature size! I'm very tempted to get one neo variety called manjyusyage (or manjiushage?). This variety's flower has 3 spurs! The only thing stopping me is my budget.
Hey Dani, how long this set-up keeps moist in your environment? For me, it feels too ventilated and dried so so fast (in very ventilated environment). I need to water my neofinetia every 1-2 days :( Now I finally gave up this set-up and switched them back into bark + moss medium... hope they will love it.
Hi, as you can see I added a whick so it can be moist as long as I want to really :)
Hey Danny, what’s up? I’m new to the orchid hobby and I have a small orchid colletion (7 orchids, two years) yet I’m devastated, I realized my babies have a bad infestation of orchid fleck virus. I’m using the oil mix to fight the mites but It’s too late, they’re infected.
So I’d like to know what did you do to your orchids that were infected with orchid flecks virus from the 2016 video , p l e a s e I beg you please ;_; Did you discard them? Did they recover somehow? Thanks! 🙏🏼❤️
I believe she said that that the only think that can cure the virus is the orchid's immune system itself.
So, the thing that you must do is care for the orchid's immune system. Provide enough light (not too much!) to the orchid, make sure that your orchid has great roots, provide enough water (+fertiliser in case your orchid has enough roots to be fertilised).
Try your best at creating an ideal environment for the orchid so that it will be able to fight off the virus itself.
You may cut very infected parts of the orchid away with a disinfected tool. Make sure that you cut in healthy tissue when cutting away infected parts to make sure that the infection won't spread.
But only do this if there is a bad infection that you can see advancing!
Good luck!♡
makkachin thank you so much, you’re a guardian angel god bless you ❤️💖💕 I’ll try your advices! Thank you very much again 😘
@@lilianarruda2187 no problem❤🧡if you need any more help just ask~
Where do you get the plant hangers for the plastic slotted "repotme" style pots?
Hi, not sure which hangers do you mean, but my slotted pots are from repotme :)
@@MissOrchidGirl Sorry but I couldn't find them anywhere on repotme's site. I order a lot ftom them. Can you share a SKU number?
@@rkr5106... repotme may have items that aren’t listed on their site. Try calling them and explain what you’re looking for. 😉 Good luck!🍀
I ended up using malaysian sphagnum.
Hurray! I have been able to find the neo pots and the mesh mounds in the United States at www.orchidweb.com/. They have 2.75 and 3 size neo pots and they have the mesh mounds that fit both but I got the larger size since he told me they would fit in the smaller one too and would give the mounding effect that we want. Initially, I placed an order for the pots and then in the order asked about the mesh pots and I just got a call from them. They have them but they aren't listed. The person who called said he would go ahead and put them up in the next few days--so check there in a few days or else email them and tell them that you heard they have them! I did mention Miss Orchid Girl's video Danny and so maybe mention that. I told him I was going to post it here for the people who can't find them. Yeah! Thanks for the video Danny and thanks for giving me to motivation to find them here.
Ooh awesome that you found them and thanks for mentioning me ☺️ I like orchidweb, never ordered from them but their videos are nice!
Can you mound Phalaenopsis?
It will be hard to get that shape with a full size phal but she said in the video that you can pot miniatures in that style.
Hi, yes I talked about it in the video :)
@@stanleygagner I've done 2 phals arranged like this. Fortunately all of the roots were less than 6" and were perfectly shaped to conform to this mounding shape.
And mine are standard-sized hals.
They remind me of pineapples 😊
is it the covid 19 pandemic
I love the set up but I think that alot of algea will accumulate
Hi, yes I talked about it in the video :)
Amazing video
what is the world problem?
Covid 19