Hey Dave, I enjoy your videos. I look up in Gainesville and really jumped into the orchid hobby with frenzy last year. You made a point in one of your videos that I recently watched, about all the information that’s online these days. I couldn’t agree more.between the Facebook groups and the TH-cam videos, orchid growing in the digital age is easier than ever before.
Thanks for watching! It’s exciting to hear that you’ve jumped into the orchid hobby. The wealth of information available today really makes it easier for all of us to thrive in our plant adventures!
this will be my first winter with my orchids going to check out your winter prep im in Orlando fl. we still have time until late November well see. im always in the back yard as well. im a back yard hermit.
It's exciting to hear that you're preparing for your first winter with orchids! Orlando's climate can be tricky, but with the right prep, your orchids will thrive. i am super neurotic with it. I'm make a few vids.
In the thumbnail pic I was like “yeah that’s a catasetum”. High maintenance little plants they are, and they HATE being shipped. I got a planiceps online, and by the time it was in my possession, all the leaves were GONE.
Congrat Dave 2k.. you are doing great. Always jumped on youtube when you post. my hand torch in on the way. Thank you. How do you keep your vanda interlocking each other. I need help because im hesitant to cut the roots. Most of my vandas are linked to each other
the most common mistake everyone falls for is to fertilize too weakly. You already mentioned you fell for this to start with too. I think you mentioned using 0.3 EC in your irrigation water. But you add regular strength slow release fertilizer for any plant on top of this. Which is why your orchids are getting enough. Still 0.3 EC alone is one of the biggest mistakes beginners believe. You ask so many long term growers on forums and they all underfertilize. You might say well if they are long term growers and have been doing it for years then surely they are doing ok? Well yes and no but they end up losing far more orchids than you or me. That is why they all end up killing their orchids. They don't repot, the media is degraded, the roots rot. Not sanitizing tools will probably kill the least amount of orchids. Pests kill the most amount of orchids. I have followed growers that have bugs on every one of their plants. And they religiously sanitize their tools. Yet pests spread pathogens far more than we could wth tools... Then the biggest myth is that temperature changes causes orchids to flower. This is just not true. Not really detrimental but just not based on science or facts whatsoever. I consider orchids like car engines. If they have all they need then they run and operate as they were designed to do. If the engine runs out of fuel the engine eventually stops. If the engine runs out of oil it seizes up. And if the temperatures drop below a safe range then the car will no longer be able to start. Same with orchids. They all have an ideal temperature range they need in order to be able to flower. If you go above or below this range the orchids will not flower. Otherwise just like a car engine if they have oil and fuel they will run. You don't need to cool down an engine on a hot day to start it unless it is above the tolerable limit it is designed for. Orchids are designed to flower at certain times of the year and follow the circadian rythm of the sun to decide when to flower. Yet beginners will always get told to crack open a window at night to get their phals to flower. How do we get orchid growers to believe the truth dave? Like once someone believes in the wrong thing and all orchid literature authors were led to believe this is how orchids worked, how do you convince the world this is outdated knowledge and science has shown orchids are seasonal growers, not temperature regulated plants...?
You bring up some excellent points about fertilization and the common pitfalls many growers face. It's crucial to understand the specific needs of orchids to keep them thriving!
I would add air circulation, potting/repotting in too much media they actually need and potting too deep into media where you don’t see any roots like big grocery store do with their phals. Other than that you covered it pretty well!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I’m in NE FL, last winter i set up a little greenhouse for winter instead of bringing them in the house when the temps dipped under 50… it’s made a world of difference. Btw- are you from western PA originally?
@@DavesOrchidOasis Ha! I heard it… all my people are from Butler, even though i was born and raised in FL, I can pick up the slightest western PA “accent”. I love your collection, very inspiring. I have happy vandas and cattleyas, just getting into dendrobuims. I will kerp watching!!
Hi Dave, I think air circulation is the required condition for what type of watering technique for orchids. In your video, you demonstrated that spraying water is method you are using for hanging plants. It cleans out the leaves and roots and minimize infestation of insects. On the contrary, for potted plants, you may destroy orchids unless you have a good air circulation in the greenhouse or the right potting mix in the pots. I have Asian cymbidiums in my collection, and they are very picky with watering cycles in relation to potting mix types. It is not as simple as I thought for growing orchids. I agreed with most of your videos, by the way.
You're absolutely right! Air circulation is crucial for orchids, especially with potted plants. It's all about finding that perfect balance with watering and potting mix. Your cymbidiums sound lovely and definitely require some special care!
Just because you are in Florida doesn't mean we can't grow orchids. We just have to create the right conditions. How about when temperature drops in Florida? What do you do?
Great point! Even in Florida, it's all about creating the right environment for your orchids. When the temperature drops, I put them under cover on my porch or protective covers can really help.
Try an inorganic medium. I use gravel and charcoal. Perhaps you should also try a more breathable container, such as a terracotta pot or even a basket. My dens are outdoors. Once it's not raining, I water 2 or 3 times a week. Hope this helps.
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And if you grow indoors, you need to have air movement. I keep a fan going all of the time on a low speed. Great info 👍 👌 👏
So do I! ❣️ I have a fan in every room there is an Orchid. My girl s have their own personal fan. 😂
Air movement is like the secret handshake of indoor gardening-only the cool plants know it! Keep that fan spinning!
Your blooms are spectacular. I am jealous 😍
Your brain fart on epiphitic was hilarious! Glad you didn’t edit it out! Love the dead pan humour! 😂
As usual, quite a helpful video. Thanks Dave.
WOW, A++ Dave! New subscriber from Panama City, FL. Awesome video.
thanks!
Hey Dave, I enjoy your videos. I look up in Gainesville and really jumped into the orchid hobby with frenzy last year. You made a point in one of your videos that I recently watched, about all the information that’s online these days. I couldn’t agree more.between the Facebook groups and the TH-cam videos, orchid growing in the digital age is easier than ever before.
Thanks for watching! It’s exciting to hear that you’ve jumped into the orchid hobby. The wealth of information available today really makes it easier for all of us to thrive in our plant adventures!
This is the best explanation of growing orchids I have seen! Thanks 🙏
Love your set up Dave, very jelly it's beautiful...
Hervey Bay Queensland here. I am lucky to grow outside all year long too. Great video.
Very cool!
this will be my first winter with my orchids going to check out your winter prep im in Orlando fl. we still have time until late November well see. im always in the back yard as well. im a back yard hermit.
It's exciting to hear that you're preparing for your first winter with orchids! Orlando's climate can be tricky, but with the right prep, your orchids will thrive. i am super neurotic with it. I'm make a few vids.
In the thumbnail pic I was like “yeah that’s a catasetum”. High maintenance little plants they are, and they HATE being shipped. I got a planiceps online, and by the time it was in my possession, all the leaves were GONE.
Great information thanks again for sharing ❤
Congrat Dave 2k.. you are doing great. Always jumped on youtube when you post. my hand torch in on the way. Thank you. How do you keep your vanda interlocking each other. I need help because im hesitant to cut the roots. Most of my vandas are linked to each other
It's a problem for me too
the most common mistake everyone falls for is to fertilize too weakly. You already mentioned you fell for this to start with too. I think you mentioned using 0.3 EC in your irrigation water. But you add regular strength slow release fertilizer for any plant on top of this. Which is why your orchids are getting enough. Still 0.3 EC alone is one of the biggest mistakes beginners believe. You ask so many long term growers on forums and they all underfertilize.
You might say well if they are long term growers and have been doing it for years then surely they are doing ok? Well yes and no but they end up losing far more orchids than you or me. That is why they all end up killing their orchids. They don't repot, the media is degraded, the roots rot.
Not sanitizing tools will probably kill the least amount of orchids. Pests kill the most amount of orchids.
I have followed growers that have bugs on every one of their plants. And they religiously sanitize their tools. Yet pests spread pathogens far more than we could wth tools...
Then the biggest myth is that temperature changes causes orchids to flower. This is just not true. Not really detrimental but just not based on science or facts whatsoever.
I consider orchids like car engines. If they have all they need then they run and operate as they were designed to do. If the engine runs out of fuel the engine eventually stops. If the engine runs out of oil it seizes up. And if the temperatures drop below a safe range then the car will no longer be able to start. Same with orchids. They all have an ideal temperature range they need in order to be able to flower. If you go above or below this range the orchids will not flower. Otherwise just like a car engine if they have oil and fuel they will run. You don't need to cool down an engine on a hot day to start it unless it is above the tolerable limit it is designed for.
Orchids are designed to flower at certain times of the year and follow the circadian rythm of the sun to decide when to flower.
Yet beginners will always get told to crack open a window at night to get their phals to flower. How do we get orchid growers to believe the truth dave? Like once someone believes in the wrong thing and all orchid literature authors were led to believe this is how orchids worked, how do you convince the world this is outdated knowledge and science has shown orchids are seasonal growers, not temperature regulated plants...?
You bring up some excellent points about fertilization and the common pitfalls many growers face. It's crucial to understand the specific needs of orchids to keep them thriving!
Great videos but ihere are some orchids that like to remain moist eg coconut orchid
I would add air circulation, potting/repotting in too much media they actually need and potting too deep into media where you don’t see any roots like big grocery store do with their phals. Other than that you covered it pretty well!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great insights! Air circulation and proper potting depth are crucial for healthy plants. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I’m in NE FL, last winter i set up a little greenhouse for winter instead of bringing them in the house when the temps dipped under 50… it’s made a world of difference. Btw- are you from western PA originally?
Yes! I'm from Pittsburgh.
@@DavesOrchidOasis Ha! I heard it… all my people are from Butler, even though i was born and raised in FL, I can pick up the slightest western PA “accent”. I love your collection, very inspiring. I have happy vandas and cattleyas, just getting into dendrobuims. I will kerp watching!!
Hi Dave😌🙌People just need to learn what orchid they have and the growing conditions, then choose an orchid that best fits your environment.
Well said!
Hi Dave I would like to know what shade net you use, I have a net but i believe the net that i have offers so much shade it is too dark.
look for a 40% shade cloth on Amazon
Hi Dave, I think air circulation is the required condition for what type of watering technique for orchids. In your video, you demonstrated that spraying water is method you are using for hanging plants. It cleans out the leaves and roots and minimize infestation of insects. On the contrary, for potted plants, you may destroy orchids unless you have a good air circulation in the greenhouse or the right potting mix in the pots. I have Asian cymbidiums in my collection, and they are very picky with watering cycles in relation to potting mix types. It is not as simple as I thought for growing orchids. I agreed with most of your videos, by the way.
You're absolutely right! Air circulation is crucial for orchids, especially with potted plants. It's all about finding that perfect balance with watering and potting mix. Your cymbidiums sound lovely and definitely require some special care!
Hi! May I ask how long you've been growing orchids and what's the oldest orchid you own? Thanks for sharing!
I've been doing it for six years and I have one that is 15 years old
Epiphytic. They are EPIPHYTES. LOL. I know I would also have a problem
Just because you are in Florida doesn't mean we can't grow orchids. We just have to create the right conditions. How about when temperature drops in Florida? What do you do?
Great point! Even in Florida, it's all about creating the right environment for your orchids. When the temperature drops, I put them under cover on my porch or protective covers can really help.
My dendrobiums keep rotting. They are in a chunky bark mix in plastic pots. How do I know when to water? Once a week max?
Try an inorganic medium. I use gravel and charcoal. Perhaps you should also try a more breathable container, such as a terracotta pot or even a basket. My dens are outdoors. Once it's not raining, I water 2 or 3 times a week. Hope this helps.
what isyour climate? I've found it hard to rot them
@@DavesOrchidOasis 60f at night 80f days. Dry winters humid summers.
They are some orchids that can take full sun
true
Those orchid blooms behind you are distracting! What did you say again??
lol
I think you have allergies, you need antihistimine, you are always scatchig , rubbing and touching your nose hahaha