I rarely leave comments, but this is hands down one of the best (if not the best) intro to orchids I have seen. Learned everything the hard way when there was not much information available and can confirm each and every care tip given here.
It may sound crazy but here it is. I’m a beginner orchid enthusiast. I’ve always loved them. Wasn’t sure how to grow them. Glad I found your video. The orchid I have it present and I know it’s gonna sound crazy was extremely “silent.” it bugged me so I got down and investigated and found out she has outgrown her pot. So I put her in an orchid pot and believe it or not she is not as quiet. I’m glad I found you with your flower knowledge.
What a contrast, tropical orchids by the window, the background is wintery with snow on the ground, two climates separated by a glass window. A real artist can’t fix everything but they sure can try.
Did he say the number 1 killer of indoor plants is “kindness and too much water”? 😂 I’ve rewatched that a few times and can’t help but think that’s what he’s saying. He wouldn’t be wrong at all haha
I have inherited 3 of my mums orchids and I’m feeling the pressure of keeping them alive and this has really helped. Her flowers are dropping off but I think I’ve been overwatering, under feeding and wrong area of the house. Thanks for this intro guide to orchids ❤
OMG! If I INHERITED an orchid, I would probably pay somebody to keep it alive for me. I am here because I am DETERMINED to keep my orchids alive. It isn’t going so well. 😰 Best of luck to you and the little ones. Pray for me. 🤦🏾♀️
What a perfect video! No needless information, simple straightforward answers to the questions and it left me feeling hopeful that I can do this instead of overwhelming me with instructions and tips. Thank you!😊
I’m so happy i looked into really understanding why my orchids weren’t thriving anytime i would buy a plant. I def had a over fertilised/watered orchid so i cut her down, leaves are clean. Moved into my brightest room in indirect light for day then near my humidifier for the night with me in ac as it’s been super hot lately. Fingers crossed :)
@ lol oh dear…*gulps* welll It seems I can’t keep them alive. I would do the ice cube watering or watering the measured amount away from the roots. There isn’t a lot of natural light in the house. I don’t know if that has anything to do with it either. Thank you so much for asking. Everything else is good though. 😂😂❤️My money tree is ridiculously big and I’m broke so that’s backwards.I didn’t have luck with that beautiful orchid. I love them so much but can’t seem to get it right lol someday I will get it right. I’ll try buying a light next time.
You are the first person who helped me in what to do with spikes that have no bud. Now I will cut the spike where u showed on ur video. Thank u so much since I just started to buy some plants. I have become addicted to orchids.😂😂😂
I've never been able to keep Orchids alive. I did that ice cube BS and 💀 the one I have now is still alive, I've had her for bout a year now. I think she's not sending up a spike is cuz I've Never fed her, I can't even remember what color her blooms were 😅 I'm gonna order that Orchid food spray you showed and see what happens😊❤
Thank you!! My husband got me an orchid for my birthday, and I’m a notorious indoor plant killer. Excited to try to keep this one alive! And the quarantine comment ☠️ 🤣
Love this video. Very helpful. The last part was great, I was feeling guilty about buying another orchid yesterday but I don’t drink so that’s great to Make me feel better 😊
Apart from comparing them to wine, I'd also say that the level of maintenance required makes them more cost-effective and more rewarding than maintaining a husband 👍
So helpful. I never do well with these plants. I get them as gifts and feel bad because it’s a death sentence. I usually give it away to a better home. I have one now and it’s tugging at my heartstrings. I’m sure it’s going to thrive now that I found your helpful information. If it responds I may name it. ❤
Thank you for your great tips. I love orchids. I've been cutting above a node to get them to rebook and it has worked for two years now. One of them keeps dying below the cut. The leaves look very healthy and actually getting new leaves. I guess it's time to trim the entire stalk. I didn't know that was an option.
Very helpful Thank you!!!!! ❤ On the orchids I got from my mother’s funeral……both tags on the pots indicated to use ice cubes…...? Why would they do that?
Every so often, my MIL gives me an orchid plant. I usually end up killing them as I don't know how to care for them. Your video taught me so much about caring for them. Perhaps the latest one I received on Mother's Day will survive thanks to your tips. I even ordered that fertilizer you suggested.
Thank you for such an informative video. I've always struggled with Orchids. I'm hoping with this new one I have bought for my wife, I will be able to maintain for many more flowers
Hmm… I’ve always been afraid of getting an orchid but I recently was gifted one for Mother’s Day. I thought I killed it when I saw all the flowers falling off and felt so guilty but now, after seeing this video, I will inspect it, prune it and move it to a better spot. Not sure if I should repot it though. Thank you so very much for sharing this video!
I recently added an Orchid to my indoor plant collection. Three weeks and in my bathroom it's still alive 😅. I just added water today 🤞. I could never keep an Orchid alive for more than a month 😅. I've done my research so hopefully she lives long. They are beautiful plant's.
I recently bought a phal at a big box store. I haven't repotted her yet, but want to, as it is in straight sphagnum moss. The roots look pretty good, and she is in bloom right now. My question is should I wait until the blooms are gone, or would it be OK to get her into some decent orchid medium and pot right away? (We also have a humidifier set at 45%.)
This video was very helpful! Thank you so much for all of the tips. I have some questions though. If the roots are showing signs of being overwatered or too little water, should I trim them? Or should I just continue to water the plant accordingly. Also, what if one leaf is sticking upwards but the rest are drooping? Is that a sign of something?
New subscriber here! 🙌🏼 I have had the best luck with my orchids having them on a windowsill. Luck for me means that it’s re-bloomed and grown for at least several years. I’m petrified to replant! I hate to rock the boat but my 2 orchids that I’ve been most successful with are in the same pot like they came from a dumpster where my daughter works. They were obviously grown in separate pots and merely pulled from their grow pots and stuck in a decorative ceramic pot with a little decorative moss around their tops to make it look good. (The said store keeps orchids while they are blooming and once that initial bloom is over they throw them away which I think is criminal). (They discourage employees from taking them out of the dumpster so they don’t even give them to their employees.) They could at least give them away. 😤
So would you water 1-2 times a week AND mist occasionally? Also I followed all the direction and got them reportted, what do I do with the buds that aren’t going to bloom? Trim? Leave?
I've seen ppl put it vase with just water...no bark. Instructions was to take all the bark soil out, cut off dead roots, cut off spent stems and change water once a week. Is this ok to do?
What can I do with my vanilla orchid plant that is getting yellow and has yellow leaves brown spots how to get it back her green leaves and green apparence ? Please advise me Thank you
Hi, I have been trying to bring an orchid back. That was given to me. Add to it now. Has 2 new little leave? SI have it in water? I don't know what to do with it now. But there is still like the route part is twin. Looks dead But Not. B. I do not know what to do with that. I've gotten it living so far. What would you advise me to do? Thank you very much. I want you on t. V. When you were with Maryland Dennis dennis, yes.😂😊
I had an orchid for 23 years didn't know you were supposed to cut the stem after blooming ,but It never failed to bloom bummer it died I think I watered it to much in the last month I had it .???😢 thanks for sharing love orchids got me two new ones
I received an orchid as a gift and it appears to have a fungus around the root system... how far back should i cut? It also has a yellow leaf.. maybe it was watered too much at the store. Help please lol
And amazing video! I love plants and gardening but it’s always really been perennial or annual for longevity 😂 now I’m trying to grow them and build an oasis 😂
I rarely leave comments, but this is hands down one of the best (if not the best) intro to orchids I have seen. Learned everything the hard way when there was not much information available and can confirm each and every care tip given here.
Love the handle
It may sound crazy but here it is. I’m a beginner orchid enthusiast. I’ve always loved them. Wasn’t sure how to grow them. Glad I found your video. The orchid I have it present and I know it’s gonna sound crazy was extremely “silent.” it bugged me so I got down and investigated and found out she has outgrown her pot. So I put her in an orchid pot and believe it or not she is not as quiet. I’m glad I found you with your flower knowledge.
I've been so frustrated that my orchid wouldn't rebloom and it turns out I've been taking care of it too well! That's a first for my plants, lol.
What a contrast, tropical orchids by the window, the background is wintery with snow on the ground, two climates separated by a glass window. A real artist can’t fix everything but they sure can try.
Did he say the number 1 killer of indoor plants is “kindness and too much water”? 😂 I’ve rewatched that a few times and can’t help but think that’s what he’s saying. He wouldn’t be wrong at all haha
I rewinded that too. 😂
You must be new to houseplants. 😊
I’d say yes! I have about 30 plants In my house and I forget about them all the time and water once every week and a half and they are thriving!
Kindness as in attention?
@@karelrodgers9108 yes!
thank you frankie!! loved the video
Do you water at the time of feeding?
Please advise me where to get orchid pots to replace my pant
I have inherited 3 of my mums orchids and I’m feeling the pressure of keeping them alive and this has really helped. Her flowers are dropping off but I think I’ve been overwatering, under feeding and wrong area of the house. Thanks for this intro guide to orchids ❤
OMG! If I INHERITED an orchid, I would probably pay somebody to keep it alive for me. I am here because I am DETERMINED to keep my orchids alive. It isn’t going so well. 😰 Best of luck to you and the little ones. Pray for me. 🤦🏾♀️
I’d much rather have the orchid than a bottle of wine! Thanks so much for the great information!
What a perfect video! No needless information, simple straightforward answers to the questions and it left me feeling hopeful that I can do this instead of overwhelming me with instructions and tips. Thank you!😊
I'm watching this while enjoying a bottle of wine. Definitely gonna check out orchids too.
Thank you for this video it is very informative. 😊
Thanks for the information about Orchid. im just a beginner and need all the help i can get.
I’m so happy i looked into really understanding why my orchids weren’t thriving anytime i would buy a plant. I def had a over fertilised/watered orchid so i cut her down, leaves are clean. Moved into my brightest room in indirect light for day then near my humidifier for the night with me in ac as it’s been super hot lately. Fingers crossed :)
how are your orchids now? 😊
How are the orchids now?
@ lol oh dear…*gulps* welll It seems I can’t keep them alive. I would do the ice cube watering or watering the measured amount away from the roots. There isn’t a lot of natural light in the house. I don’t know if that has anything to do with it either. Thank you so much for asking. Everything else is good though. 😂😂❤️My money tree is ridiculously big and I’m broke so that’s backwards.I didn’t have luck with that beautiful orchid. I love them so much but can’t seem to get it right lol someday I will get it right. I’ll try buying a light next time.
Best video on orchids. I'm completely frustrated at how hard it is to get them to re-flower, I think this pointed me in the right direction
they take 5-6 months to reflower, patience!
@@LinguitosThank you! Mine flowered twice, but it’s been about 4 months now and I was worried about why it stopped!
You are the first person who helped me in what to do with spikes that have no bud. Now I will cut the spike where u showed on ur video. Thank u so much since I just started to buy some plants. I have become addicted to orchids.😂😂😂
I’m so glad I found your channel 👍.
I've never been able to keep Orchids alive. I did that ice cube BS and 💀 the one I have now is still alive, I've had her for bout a year now. I think she's not sending up a spike is cuz I've Never fed her, I can't even remember what color her blooms were 😅 I'm gonna order that Orchid food spray you showed and see what happens😊❤
Thank you for an easy and accessible tips of how to take care of orchids!
Thank you sir
Great ending advice. No wine - just buy orchids !🌱
Such a kind soul - thank you!
Thank you!! My husband got me an orchid for my birthday, and I’m a notorious indoor plant killer. Excited to try to keep this one alive!
And the quarantine comment ☠️ 🤣
Very helpful. I've had orchids in the past with little success. It's my 28th wedding anniversary and I'm giving orchids. This was super helpful.
Love the final punch line. ❤
I agree, plenty gorgeous.
Thanks Frank I learned a lot about orchids , you should be a hand model
Love this video. Very helpful. The last part was great, I was feeling guilty about buying another orchid yesterday but I don’t drink so that’s great to
Make me feel better 😊
Simple but covering all key points for caring phalaenopsis orchids. Great video.
Love your video! Fast moving and not boring. I will stay tuned for subsequent info on orchids as I need lots of help.
Super useful, great job Frankie.
Super helpful!! Covered every aspect a novice needs to get started. Will revisit this guy again for sure. Thank you!!!
Simply Beautiful! Thank you ❤️ Clapping from Norfolk, VA.🎉😊
Apart from comparing them to wine, I'd also say that the level of maintenance required makes them more cost-effective and more rewarding than maintaining a husband 👍
Or wife for that matter
So helpful. I never do well with these plants. I get them as gifts and feel bad because it’s a death sentence. I usually give it away to a better home. I have one now and it’s tugging at my heartstrings. I’m sure it’s going to thrive now that I found your helpful information. If it responds I may name it. ❤
For me is first all about fragrance, second the distinct look but not dramatic
Frankie your my new best friend, Absolute gems of information and entertaining
Much love ❤️
Thank you for your great tips. I love orchids. I've been cutting above a node to get them to rebook and it has worked for two years now. One of them keeps dying below the cut. The leaves look very healthy and actually getting new leaves. I guess it's time to trim the entire stalk. I didn't know that was an option.
Thank you for sharing 🎉🎉.
Thanks! Exactly what I needed to know
I'm about to start my orchid adventure
Ty and love the Lil puns and jokes 😂. Made the video enjoyable and not like I was watching a documentary
Thank you!
Watching here in Europe 😆😅😛😝😜🤪😂🤣
Very helpful Thank you!!!!! ❤
On the orchids I got from my mother’s funeral……both tags on the pots indicated to use ice cubes…...? Why would they do that?
Best clip I’ve seen ❤❤
Every so often, my MIL gives me an orchid plant. I usually end up killing them as I don't know how to care for them. Your video taught me so much about caring for them. Perhaps the latest one I received on Mother's Day will survive thanks to your tips. I even ordered that fertilizer you suggested.
Very helpful video. Thank you so so much! Subscribed! 👏👏
Thank you! I learned so much! So excited to help my babies keep growing!
thank you for the helpful info
Thank you I am working on rehabilitating an orchid and I found this video very helpful!
Great presentation - easy to follow and very informative. Thanks!
Excellent. Thank you.
Thank you for such an informative video.
I've always struggled with Orchids.
I'm hoping with this new one I have bought for my wife, I will be able to maintain for many more flowers
Loved this video and the wine vs orchid comparison😊
Thank you, Orchid Kevin Spacey
Orchids had kissed the flowers of my dreams; their remnant capture is an eflorence from Cedars.
We might not have foresaughn
Great info, really helpful. I am new to orchids. Just wanted to say that wine and orchids are wonderful together! Especially as a presant.
Beautiful video! Thank you
Thanks for the great video
Im so happy that i learned more how to handle orchid thank u so much
Hmm… I’ve always been afraid of getting an orchid but I recently was gifted one for Mother’s Day.
I thought I killed it when I saw all the flowers falling off and felt so guilty but now, after seeing this video, I will inspect it, prune it and move it to a better spot.
Not sure if I should repot it though.
Thank you so very much for sharing this video!
Thankyou for covering everything i needed to know 🙏
Cute flower
Great tips. Thank you Frankie.
Love this video! Really helped! I just rescued orchids! ❤
I recently added an Orchid to my indoor plant collection. Three weeks and in my bathroom it's still alive 😅. I just added water today 🤞. I could never keep an Orchid alive for more than a month 😅. I've done my research so hopefully she lives long. They are beautiful plant's.
Thank you so much for this great knowledge in caring for my orchids.l ❤ my orchids.please talk about other breeds of orchid
Clear information no padding, useful! How ever the bottle of wine, um your drinking the wrong wine😅
Thank you very informative!!
Really enjoyed your video. Great information.
I have a question my orchid leaves 🍃 are curling up; what does that mean?? 🤔
Thank you so much for this segment. I just received an Orchid. She's absolutely beautiful. 🫶🏽
Hi , thanks for the all information.
What should I do with those yellow leaves. Should I cut them off?
thanks
I recently bought a phal at a big box store. I haven't repotted her yet, but want to, as it is in straight sphagnum moss. The roots look pretty good, and she is in bloom right now. My question is should I wait until the blooms are gone, or would it be OK to get her into some decent orchid medium and pot right away? (We also have a humidifier set at 45%.)
Frankie you are awesome.
Is the dunking method where the orkid gets dunked in water and letting it soak the water for 15 minutes also okay as in watering?
That's what I do
This video was very helpful! Thank you so much for all of the tips. I have some questions though. If the roots are showing signs of being overwatered or too little water, should I trim them? Or should I just continue to water the plant accordingly. Also, what if one leaf is sticking upwards but the rest are drooping? Is that a sign of something?
New subscriber here! 🙌🏼 I have had the best luck with my orchids having them on a windowsill. Luck for me means that it’s re-bloomed and grown for at least several years. I’m petrified to replant! I hate to rock the boat but my 2 orchids that I’ve been most successful with are in the same pot like they came from a dumpster where my daughter works. They were obviously grown in separate pots and merely pulled from their grow pots and stuck in a decorative ceramic pot with a little decorative moss around their tops to make it look good. (The said store keeps orchids while they are blooming and once that initial bloom is over they throw them away which I think is criminal). (They discourage employees from taking them out of the dumpster so they don’t even give them to their employees.) They could at least give them away. 😤
Good video thank you
very helpful, thank you!
thank you so much
So would you water 1-2 times a week AND mist occasionally? Also I followed all the direction and got them reportted, what do I do with the buds that aren’t going to bloom? Trim? Leave?
I've seen ppl put it vase with just water...no bark. Instructions was to take all the bark soil out, cut off dead roots, cut off spent stems and change water once a week. Is this ok to do?
One of my orchids has developed many aerials and is not blooming. I believe it needs to be repotted. What should I do with all the aerials?
What do you do with wilted flowers and buds
Is it common for leaves to start growing up the spike?
Thank you so much it really help
My orchid grew leaves on the stem instead of flowers. What do I do now?
Thank you❤
Great video!
What about getting water in the center of the leaves. I have heard this will kill the plant. Is this correct?😊
Helpful, thanks.
What can I do with my vanilla orchid plant that is getting yellow and has yellow leaves brown spots how to get it back her green leaves and green apparence ? Please advise me Thank you
Hi, I have been trying to bring an orchid back. That was given to me.
Add to it now. Has 2 new little leave? SI have it in water? I don't know what to do with it now. But there is still like the route part is twin. Looks dead But Not.
B.
I do not know what to do with that. I've gotten it living so far.
What would you advise me to do? Thank you very much. I want you on t. V. When you were with Maryland Dennis dennis, yes.😂😊
I had an orchid for 23 years didn't know you were supposed to cut the stem after blooming ,but It never failed to bloom bummer it died I think I watered it to much in the last month I had it .???😢 thanks for sharing love orchids got me two new ones
What does white in the middle of the leaf mean? And one little bumps on it
I received an orchid as a gift and it appears to have a fungus around the root system... how far back should i cut? It also has a yellow leaf.. maybe it was watered too much at the store. Help please lol
And amazing video! I love plants and gardening but it’s always really been perennial or annual for longevity 😂 now I’m trying to grow them and build an oasis 😂
Hello , you ever have problems with leaves splitting ?
If I buy an orange orchids will it bloom back to orange ?