For the giveaway mentioned in the video, just comment "I want a tracker" or anything similar to that. I'll be getting in touch with the first five to redirect you to an email address. The good thing about commenting on a brand new channel is that your chances to get Orchid Journey are pretty high. LOL. So please comment. :) As for the orchid pots that I use in this video, I buy them on Amazon. They come in a pack of 6 pots, 2 of each size, and cost around 2 US$ a pot, which is pretty good in my opinion. You can see them by clicking on this --> amzn.to/2O3XdZg It is an Affiliate Link, so If you buy it, I get a tiny commission with no extra cost to you.
As a relatively new orchid grower I have found your videos exceptionally useful. I have already watched hours and hours of other people's and just discovered you and learned more from you than many hours of the others. Thank you for all you do.
Of all the videos I've watched about orchids, you've provided the best in terms of a balanced presentation of information about how to care for orchids. My wife and I have a beautiful pinkish purple Phalaenopsis that we've had for a few years. It started blooming last winter and hasn't stopped. Thank you for your expertise and I will definitely start watching your channel!
I used to use bark but I found that it simply decomposes too fast, so I swapped to coco chips instead. Works like a charm, holds a good amount of moisture and the roots have totally exploded with mine after I swapped. I also put just a tiny amount of moss on top.
I was just planning to start searching for an orchid journal to purchase when I watched this video! Cheering you on and can’t wait to see your product when it’s finished. Thank you so much!
Thank you I’ve learnt so much already. I just moved to central Australia, in the house we bought I found orchids growing everywhere in pots, on trees, on rocks, in the shade, in full sun. I am know learning how to identify them and about their requirements, thanks to you. I did notice that your phalaenopsis orchids have very upright leaves mine are more droopy but it still has healthy glossy roots growing and healthy leaves, not sure why that is. 🙏🏼
I loved it when you said: you need to find a medium that works for you! It took me years to get this one. I always thought that the medium it came in had to be the proper one, especially if I bought the orchid locally. Not so...I am a little slow I guess...
Hi Laurence, It took me a long time to figure that out to, so you are definetly not slow. Or we all are slow... I guess it's the live and learn part of life that just takes time. I'm glad the video helped.
Thank you. I am doing a bit of spring care for my indoor plants and I just wanted to see if I could wing a good repotting medium for my little moth orchid. I think I'll let it be for now until I can find something made for it :)
I really enjoyed your video. You gave so much information that I hadn’t heard before. I was just going to repot and now I know just how to mix it together. I would love to have one of your orchid planners. It makes sense to keep track.
If you go to the supply store for pond supplies you can get different sizes of the material for the filters that works well for mounting orchids on. They sell the same thing marketed for plants but its cheaper from pond supply.
I would love an orchid tracker journal. Over time I have definitely seen and adjusted what has worked in my environment for my orchids. It’s fascinating how each orchid is so unique in their own needs, being slightly different from each other. I enjoyed this video so much. ❤️ I love how your personality is so genuine. You will be so honest about any topic, especially what to watch out for and reassuring … ,”if you see this, no, just walk away from that orchid at the store.” 😅💕
Was thrilled when I saw you were launching a TH-cam channel, as I loved reading your articles. I do keep a rough diary, with all my orchids growth patterns, flowering times etc. I find it really useful with regards new root development for repotting or mounting, which I do a lot of. Your diary sounds like a great idea and I would love one.
Hi Cindy! Wow, thank you for that comment. You made my day! :) You are the 3rd person to comment, so the tracker is yours! Can you send an email to amandamatthews@orchideria.com (the whole email, not just what is highlighted in blue. My anti spam doesn't allow me to publish emails LOL). From there, I'll email back with the info I need to send the diary.
Exactly. I have failed with phals but my last 2 are doing well. I have tried 3 mediatypes. The last one is now great. It rains so muct in my location so they are under the eaves and get sun in the morning. They are in clear pots. They are in bark and charcoal with pebbles. doing well.
I used the second bark that you just had on your video. That's what I used and put a little moss in the top of it. My orchid has lots of holes to breathe
Remember the keiki that broke off and i put it in moss in hopes it would sprout roots??? Still...no roots but now i have 2 green things starting to come through the base where the roots should be, kinda looks like flower spikes but too early yet to tell..and the other keiki thats still attached, NO roots either but a flower spike! Also, the host mother plant has 2 flower spikes lol. Thought you would find it interesting or funny. Anyway, another great video! Excllnt info, always useful, i always learn something to. 👍👍👍 P.s. i was writing and listening, and u talked about a tracker! Thats such a great idea. Yep. I want a tracker. Especially for that freak orchid i have lol..congrats whoever wins tho.
Hi Peacemaker! Let's hope that those 2 new growths are roots. *fingers crossed* I guess that orchid is just having a great time growing and doesn't know when to stop. Thanks for the update!
Hi again ... My go-to potting media are charcoal and a smooth aquarium pebble (looks like marble), and so far, so good - I'm sticking to it as it works for me. I make my own ventilated pots using soda bottle bottoms or clear plastic containers. I use a hot "etcher" to burn the holes. Did it on MS excel. I still have to work out the watering/fertilisation "sheet". I hope i'm successful in getting one from you. The "tea" soaker seems to be working wonders - I have keikis popping up and new roots galore!! There are subtle signs of flower spikes *fingers crossed. As usual, you are my "guiding star" whom I love to follow. Thanks!!
Hi Lyn! Charcoal and pebbles work great together. Lots of air for the roots and quick drainage. I imagine it's pretty humid most the year (except for the next few months, right?) so that works perfectly. And I am so happy to say that you are the 5th person to comment, so the tracker is yours! Please send me an email at Amandamatthews@orchideria.com (the anti spam won't highlight it all because it doesn't like emails, but its the whole email not just the part in blue) and mention that your Lyn and I'll email you back.
I live in Florida and I just replanted my swan with orchid bark and I put a little moss on the top. I found a new pot with holes all around it. I would told at home Depot that it's a good way to plant it. How often should I water it . Because it's in the back mix. I have other orchards that I planted with moss and it isn't growing. Any idea. I love your videos. Thank you. 🙏
You did an excellent job and provided so much info. Voice soothing and relaxing and not annoying so I was not irritated. Loved the video. I was wondering of using bonsai soil media which includes calcined clay, lava rock, pumice and pine bark. Only thing (which I learned now with you I the size… the pine bark is fine. Still please let me know 👍🏼😊
I just got my first orchid yesterday! I took my girlfriend to a nursery so she could find herself a new plant and I got inspired to take care of my own and this has been a huge help! I’m even more excited to go on this journey now that I have more information thank you!
Hi Renate, I think you meant it would be good for Anthony and his girlfriend to go through this together, (since he wrote that answer) and not me and my girlfirend. :) The only significant other in my life is my cat, Midnight. LOL
Thanks for all your tips!!😱😱 I’m so interesting to know more about and how to take care of them. There so beautiful in from Houston it’s really humid here.. Blessings!! I will like to have a tracker!!
Hi Edith, Thanks you for commenting on my channel. I appreciate it. 🙏 As for the tracker, I've already launched it. You can take a look at it here, which is a page on my website ( orchideria.com/orchid-journey ). I wish you the best and hope the heat isn't too bad in Houston. Stay safe!
Love the video. I am a newbie. I have tried to maintain regular Phalaenopsis, Orchid but did not do well. I just bought a mini, and am trying again. Would love to get a journal! Please keep the videos coming...I am depending on them! Thank you!
Thanks for the info God bless you fantastic idea Im from south Africa bye your kitty is cute mine was 6 years old he was bitten by a snake and passed on I miss him a lot he looks same like your kitty
I really appreciate your channel. Wish I'd found it before I used hydrogen peroxide, which was recommended highly by another channel, on my phalaenopsis orchid roots. They are so badly damaged. Idk what I should do now. They keep drying out no matter how much I water them now. I really regret using it now! I watched your video that spoke about hydrogen peroxide and what it should really be used for, and how orchid roots are not one of them. Thank you for your well researched advice!
Hi B. Humphires, I'm so sorry to hear about your orchid. You can try several different methods just to keep the humidity high, since the roots will be compromised. One is a sphag-n-bag method, but in your case, don't use the bag. Just lay the orchid roots on top of humid sphagnum moss, so the leaves can be hydrated at all times. You can watch a video about that here: th-cam.com/video/2_XuaHuG4L8/w-d-xo.html New roots will grow so your orchid isn't totally gone. There is hope!
Hi I love your videos! I am interested in your journal. My orchid is having some issues and I am watching your videos to correct the care of it and bring it back. I have learned a lot in the few videos I have seen. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing all your tips , great tutorial, nicely explained. 👍 . Hope to see more of your videos. May I ask, can you use aloe water to water orchid once in awhile? Thank you 🙏💕
Hi, Mahmood. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it. 5 people already commented before you, and I don't have anymore trackers. If someone doesn't send me there address or changes their mind, I'll get in touch because your are the 6th.
Hi Jerry! Thank you for watching. Keep me posted about the temperature drop, because I'm curious to know when your orchid will start producing spikes. :)
Thank you for good Information about Orchids... My Cattleya becoming more in one pot... My question is, can i separate it to two pots?... I coming from Germany... God Bless your Chanel 👍👍👍
Hi Cornelia, Germany, wow! Yes you can divide you Cattleya as long as there are at least 4 pseudobulbs on each side. Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it.
Do the roots really need light, because they don’t photosynthesy as the leaves do. Wouldn’t air circulation be more important? That just made more sense to me. Great info!
Hi Frank, yes, they do need light. The roots won't photosynthesis as much h as leaves will, but they still do contribute. That's why the roots in the middle of the pot are yellow, because where no light is reaching, there is no need for chlorophyll. Air circulation is just as important or even more than light. The roots won't die if they don't have light, buy they will if they don't have air.
Hi Amanda, Ops, I wrote the comment before watching the whole video. I have two questions; 1- Is "Clay Pebble" a good medium for my orchids? 2- How safe is the water culture for orchids (5 days in water, 2 days dry)? Thanks
Clay pebbles or LECA will work as long as they don't compact all the space around them. There needs to be some air pockets. If you can find clay pebbles that are all the same size, that works well. Mine tend to gather a lot of residue from the fertilizer, so Ive backed away from using them. As for water culture, 5 days seems a bit long. I prefer the other way around, 5 days dry and 2 in water. But that will depend on your growing medium, temperature, humidity, and so many other things. It's best to test different methods to see what works for you.
Greetings from the Philippines Ive enjoyed your videos n been growing orchids for just 10 years now. Maybe youcan show or talk about putting holes into orchid pots for air circulation? I am not gardening anymore since my stroke n i miss my kids terribly 😟😟i had some 100 orchids mostly vandas n Cattleyas. I had to retire from work due to chronic nerve n back pain in 2010.moved to Asia looking forward to my retirement n gardening. But in late 2017 stroke 10 days in hospital.
Hi Michael, Thank you for the comment! I appreciate it. Phillipines! Wow! I've been admiring Malaysia for a while now as a future expat option and as soon as the covid restrictions lift, I'm going to take a look. I'll add the holes in orchid pots to my list of videos to make. Thank you for the suggestion. :)
I know this video is older ( I just discovered you ;)) and I’m sure I’m not within the first 5 but I’d still be interested. I’ve been growing orchids for 20 plus years but never as serious as I am now with my 100 plus collection, growing under lights and windowsill. At one point I tried to journal my orchids but it didn’t last with a busy life but with having so many now I realize it is a must. I’d love to hear your recommendations!! TIA!!
Hi Jean Mint, Thanks for commenting. I appreciate it. Where do you live? I can indicate the nearest place to get the journal, depending on your country.
Hi Jean, I have stopped due to a health and family issues. I am thinking about going back to making videos in 2 weeks or so. Well, at least I hope I can.
@@Orchideria oh I see, I’m sorry to hear that! I hope things get better soon!! Health issues for you and your family should take presidents! Do you live in the US or near NY?
HI Jean, Yes, I live in Kansas. Oh, I forgot to answer the 2nd part. Sorry about that. About the journal, in that case, you can find it on Amazon if you type orchid journey or orchid journey notebook. There are 2 different types of notebooks and you can pick the one that best suits your needs. Another idea would be to look at this page orchideria.com/orchid-journey and I explain the differences between the 2. On that page they link to the amazon store here in the US.
I would love to proof-read your tracker ... I used to do alot of proof-reading in previous jobs so would love the opportunity to do so on my favourite subject ... Orchids!
Hi Susannah, Oh how I desperately need that. Unfortuneately, I only have 5 trackers with me and those have already been taken. You are the 8th person to leave a comment.
If you lived in desert climate, what would you use for orchid potting medium..? Love your Christmas cactus, any videos on how you care for it..? Thanks for Helpful videos 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Patricia, Thanks you for your comment. I appreciate it. In a very dry climate, I'd use more sphagnum moss than anything else. At least up to 60% of sphagnum should work well. It does take a bit of time to adapt to the watering cycle, but sphagnum moss is what holds the water the longest.
Hi Patricia, Unfortuneately I don't have videos on any other plants. I'm still a tiny channel and just started on TH-cam, so I have to stay with just orchids for now.
Congratulations! You're the 2nd person to comment and the tracker is yours. :) Can you send me an email at amandamatthews@orchideria.com (it's the first part too, not just the part in blue. Since my comment section doesn't allow emails because of spam, it butchers my email). Mention that you are Kris so I know who it is and I will email back with what I need to send the journal.
My name is Eyad Maqdassy, I was fond lately with the LECA pellets, and I repot 2 of mine using only LECA. The attached phot is showing Orchid which my brother had repot in a black soil !! it died, but it the stem bloomed into this, he put it in water and roots came out; I implanted in LECA. roots continued to revive, they are still healthy, but the leaves are as shown? can you help in that? Thanks (there is no way to attach my photo?)
"I want a tracker" Great info!! I learned a lot! I'm new at orchid survival info collection. Have you ever tried semi-hydroponic with leca, pumice, or perlite? Love the mini panther. I have one too!! =^*^=
Hi Klea, Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it. I have tried it and have some of my orchids in leca, but not many. You can see how I set that up in this video: th-cam.com/video/7H08c3laVGY/w-d-xo.html As for the tracker, I finally finished writing it! Yeah! SInce this video was published I also wrote another journal, so there are 2 now. You can see those here: orchideria.com/orchid-journey/
I repot and grow mine using chopped coconut husks. It's very, very cheap in Thailand and comes cleaned in a large bag which holds about 5 kilos. The orchids seem to love it growing new roots and beautiful flowers.
I am just starting out with my first orchid. Is perlite and river rock a good combo? And a book/journal would be great but videos are so much easier to follow....
Hi Christine. Is your orchid a Phalaenopsis? If it is, then this media will dry out too fast (assuming you are growing it indoors). You'll need to add something in terms of orchid bark or sphagnum moss that retains a little water.
Hi Nada, Thank you for the comment. It's still not done 100%, but almost. I should have it completed by next month. If you want, you can go to orchideria.com/orchid-journey and see more about it there.
Excellent detailed explanation on each potting media. I hv.used neem bark which is available easily in my place Chennai in S. india.It is doing well. Pl. Gv. Me the link for transparent pots with holes as u hv. Used for ur demo. If like to hv. Them at the earliest.
Hi Sujaya, I am so sorry for not answering you sooner. I was looking over older comments and just now, I realized I had missed your comment. India has so many beautiful orchids! You are blessed to live there. I plan to go one day, but not sure when. The pots I mentioned are from a link from the Amazon in USA, so I don't know if it will work in India.They come in a pack of 6 pots, 2 of each size, and cost around 2 US$ a pot, which is pretty good in my opinion. You can see them by clicking on this --> amzn.to/2O3XdZg It is an Affiliate Link, so If you buy it, I get a tiny commission with no extra cost to you.
Hi Diane, Thank you for watching my video. If you have a phalaenopsis, I suggest watering it every 7 days. That's a starting point and adjust it either to a shorter drying out period or a longer one, due to your growing conditions. I made a video that better explains this idea, and you can watch it here: th-cam.com/video/V8mTJoHblLQ/w-d-xo.html I wish you the best with your orchid and take care!
Hi Denise, The same principles apply, but with a little different angle. Since cymbidiums are semi-terrrstial, they need a little different potting medium. I wrote this article orchideria.com/the-best-potting-medium-for-cymbidium-orchids/ but I haven't made a video about it yet. I hope that helps.
For the giveaway mentioned in the video, just comment "I want a tracker" or anything similar to that. I'll be getting in touch with the first five to redirect you to an email address. The good thing about commenting on a brand new channel is that your chances to get Orchid Journey are pretty high. LOL. So please comment. :)
As for the orchid pots that I use in this video, I buy them on Amazon. They come in a pack of 6 pots, 2 of each size, and cost around 2 US$ a pot, which is pretty good in my opinion. You can see them by clicking on this --> amzn.to/2O3XdZg It is an Affiliate Link, so If you buy it, I get a tiny commission with no extra cost to you.
Thank you I will get them 😉
Youexplained well the potting technics , thanks a lot.
Hi Caring Ibuna, Thank you! I appreciate it! :)
I just watched your video and I ordered the pack of 6 pots from Amazon. Great video and great deal on the flower pot. Than you
I want aa tracker
Watched many orchid videos from many youtubers. Orchideria is most scientific and most convincing.
Thanks for catching and correcting to "media" !!
As a relatively new orchid grower I have found your videos exceptionally useful. I have already watched hours and hours of other people's and just discovered you and learned more from you than many hours of the others. Thank you for all you do.
I’m just learning but I think an orchid journal would be fabulous!
Love this video ❤ thank you ☺️
I like you best! Really looking forward to. you journal.
Of all the videos I've watched about orchids, you've provided the best in terms of a balanced presentation of information about how to care for orchids. My wife and I have a beautiful pinkish purple Phalaenopsis that we've had for a few years. It started blooming last winter and hasn't stopped.
Thank you for your expertise and I will definitely start watching your channel!
Hi Dennis, Thank you for your words. I appreciate it
My journal is my helper with all I do with orchids. I post each watering and fertilizing
Hi Yoli, Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate it. 😊
I used to use bark but I found that it simply decomposes too fast, so I swapped to coco chips instead. Works like a charm, holds a good amount of moisture and the roots have totally exploded with mine after I swapped. I also put just a tiny amount of moss on top.
I was just planning to start searching for an orchid journal to purchase when I watched this video! Cheering you on and can’t wait to see your product when it’s finished. Thank you so much!
Your diary sounds great
I would really love to have one. Thanks again for your wonderful video
I've found that the Miracle-Gro coarse blend works better as a soil additive for my other tropical plants to improve drainage.
Your kitten is adorable!
Thank you I’ve learnt so much already. I just moved to central Australia, in the house we bought I found orchids growing everywhere in pots, on trees, on rocks, in the shade, in full sun. I am know learning how to identify them and about their requirements, thanks to you. I did notice that your phalaenopsis orchids have very upright leaves mine are more droopy but it still has healthy glossy roots growing and healthy leaves, not sure why that is. 🙏🏼
Your cat is so adorable!
Hi Nurse Tre Hammy, Thank you! Midnight really likes to be in the center of things.
Excellent information 🥰
I loved it when you said: you need to find a medium that works for you! It took me years to get this one. I always thought that the medium it came in had to be the proper one, especially if I bought the orchid locally. Not so...I am a little slow I guess...
Hi Laurence, It took me a long time to figure that out to, so you are definetly not slow. Or we all are slow... I guess it's the live and learn part of life that just takes time. I'm glad the video helped.
Thank you. I am doing a bit of spring care for my indoor plants and I just wanted to see if I could wing a good repotting medium for my little moth orchid. I think I'll let it be for now until I can find something made for it :)
I really enjoyed your video. You gave so much information that I hadn’t heard before. I was just going to repot and now I know just how to mix it together. I would love to have one of your orchid planners. It makes sense to keep track.
If you go to the supply store for pond supplies you can get different sizes of the material for the filters that works well for mounting orchids on. They sell the same thing marketed for plants but its cheaper from pond supply.
I would love an orchid tracker journal. Over time I have definitely seen and adjusted what has worked in my environment for my orchids. It’s fascinating how each orchid is so unique in their own needs, being slightly different from each other. I enjoyed this video so much. ❤️
I love how your personality is so genuine. You will be so honest about any topic, especially what to watch out for and reassuring … ,”if you see this, no, just walk away from that orchid at the store.” 😅💕
Hi Christina, I appreciate your words. Thank you!! And thank you for watching my videos. I appreciate it.
Thank you much,i leand a lot. From Rsa
Wow thank you. Your video is very informative. 👏😍🌸
Was thrilled when I saw you were launching a TH-cam channel, as I loved reading your articles. I do keep a rough diary, with all my orchids growth patterns, flowering times etc. I find it really useful with regards new root development for repotting or mounting, which I do a lot of. Your diary sounds like a great idea and I would love one.
Hi Cindy! Wow, thank you for that comment. You made my day! :) You are the 3rd person to comment, so the tracker is yours! Can you send an email to amandamatthews@orchideria.com (the whole email, not just what is highlighted in blue. My anti spam doesn't allow me to publish emails LOL). From there, I'll email back with the info I need to send the diary.
Very simple and adequate discussion on growing orchids which I find very helpful for new orchid growers like me. Thank you very much M'm. ❤
i would love a journal. I love your videos! keep the coming
Thanks
I would love one!
Thank u for sharing your knowledge in growing phalaenopsis orchids. It's a great help for me.
Excellent information
Hello, this is a super helpful video. Thank you!
I like how you explained I understand more better
Hi Elsa, Thank you so much. I appreciate it. :)
Thank you explaining I’m just learning I’m just Starting now
Hi Tsering Samdup, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. I appreciate it. 😊
Exactly. I have failed with phals but my last 2 are doing well. I have tried 3 mediatypes. The last one is now great. It rains so muct in my location so they are under the eaves and get sun in the morning. They are in clear pots. They are in bark and charcoal with pebbles. doing well.
Hi Epe, I'm glad that these last 2 are doing well.
So happy with the results of my orchids. Thanks for your help..... xoxoxo
I used the second bark that you just had on your video. That's what I used and put a little moss in the top of it. My orchid has lots of holes to breathe
Nice information mam
Thanks for this info god bless you best video I ever came across I'm from south africa
Excellent tutorial!
Thank you!
Love this! Accounts for environmental differences like desert areas versus tropical.
Remember the keiki that broke off and i put it in moss in hopes it would sprout roots??? Still...no roots but now i have 2 green things starting to come through the base where the roots should be, kinda looks like flower spikes but too early yet to tell..and the other keiki thats still attached, NO roots either but a flower spike! Also, the host mother plant has 2 flower spikes lol. Thought you would find it interesting or funny. Anyway, another great video! Excllnt info, always useful, i always learn something to. 👍👍👍
P.s. i was writing and listening, and u talked about a tracker! Thats such a great idea. Yep. I want a tracker. Especially for that freak orchid i have lol..congrats whoever wins tho.
Hi Peacemaker! Let's hope that those 2 new growths are roots. *fingers crossed* I guess that orchid is just having a great time growing and doesn't know when to stop. Thanks for the update!
Amanda. Please where could I find a good Orchids Pott like yours.? Thanks.
God bless you and yours.
Always.
Like your information, and presentation!
Thanks!
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge about this !
Hi Arleen, I'm glad the video helped.
Thanks for the info God bless you fantastic idea Im from south Africa bye
Thank you!
I saw a video that says that we should cut off all new growth except the leaves when repotting. What do you think about that? Love your videos.
Hi again ... My go-to potting media are charcoal and a smooth aquarium pebble (looks like marble), and so far, so good - I'm sticking to it as it works for me. I make my own ventilated pots using soda bottle bottoms or clear plastic containers. I use a hot "etcher" to burn the holes.
Did it on MS excel. I still have to work out the watering/fertilisation "sheet". I hope i'm successful in getting one from you.
The "tea" soaker seems to be working wonders - I have keikis popping up and new roots galore!! There are subtle signs of flower spikes *fingers crossed.
As usual, you are my "guiding star" whom I love to follow.
Thanks!!
Hi Lyn! Charcoal and pebbles work great together. Lots of air for the roots and quick drainage. I imagine it's pretty humid most the year (except for the next few months, right?) so that works perfectly.
And I am so happy to say that you are the 5th person to comment, so the tracker is yours! Please send me an email at Amandamatthews@orchideria.com (the anti spam won't highlight it all because it doesn't like emails, but its the whole email not just the part in blue) and mention that your Lyn and I'll email you back.
Oh and also... Thanks for the comment! ;) Made my day!
I live in Florida and I just replanted my swan with orchid bark and I put a little moss on the top. I found a new pot with holes all around it. I would told at home Depot that it's a good way to plant it. How often should I water it . Because it's in the back mix. I have other orchards that I planted with moss and it isn't growing. Any idea. I love your videos. Thank you. 🙏
You did an excellent job and provided so much info. Voice soothing and relaxing and not annoying so I was not irritated. Loved the video. I was wondering of using bonsai soil media which includes calcined clay, lava rock, pumice and pine bark. Only thing (which I learned now with you I the size… the pine bark is fine. Still please let me know 👍🏼😊
I just got my first orchid yesterday! I took my girlfriend to a nursery so she could find herself a new plant and I got inspired to take care of my own and this has been a huge help! I’m even more excited to go on this journey now that I have more information thank you!
Hi Anthony! I wish you the best in your new orchid journey! Thanks for leaving a comment and for watching the video.
@@Orchideria I think it will be lovely for you and your girlfriend to go through this orchid growing journey together. So much more fun when sharing.
Hi Renate, I think you meant it would be good for Anthony and his girlfriend to go through this together, (since he wrote that answer) and not me and my girlfirend. :) The only significant other in my life is my cat, Midnight. LOL
@@Orchideria oh, I’m sorry, I really got that wrong didn’t I . Thanks for correcting me.
Hi Renate, No problem :)
Very helpful
Thanks very good advice you help me a lot with my ocards
Hi Anis, I'm glad the videos helped.
Wonderful video. I learned a lot and am very encouraged! Is the extra salt in the coconut fiber good for the orchids or something to watch out for?
I love your videos. What are inexpensive coal or charcoal brands you suggest for orchid media?
Great info! I would be great if you could add some numbers....temperature ranges, same for humidity. Thank you😊
Thanks for all your tips!!😱😱 I’m so interesting to know more about and how to take care of them. There so beautiful in from Houston it’s really humid here.. Blessings!! I will like to have a tracker!!
Hi Edith, Thanks you for commenting on my channel. I appreciate it. 🙏 As for the tracker, I've already launched it. You can take a look at it here, which is a page on my website ( orchideria.com/orchid-journey ). I wish you the best and hope the heat isn't too bad in Houston. Stay safe!
Love the video. I am a newbie. I have tried to maintain regular Phalaenopsis, Orchid but did not do well. I just bought a mini, and am trying again. Would love to get a journal! Please keep the videos coming...I am depending on them! Thank you!
Thanks for the info God bless you fantastic idea Im from south Africa bye your kitty is cute mine was 6 years old he was bitten by a snake and passed on I miss him a lot he looks same like your kitty
Hi Anis, I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. May God bless you too
You explained very clearly in better ways to understand really I like it Thank you
Hi John, I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for leaving a comment.
Your video on orchids was great. You covered z lot of the things I had questions about thank you so much. I look forward to your next video. Thank you
Hi Kathy, Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
I really appreciate your channel. Wish I'd found it before I used hydrogen peroxide, which was recommended highly by another channel, on my phalaenopsis orchid roots. They are so badly damaged. Idk what I should do now. They keep drying out no matter how much I water them now. I really regret using it now! I watched your video that spoke about hydrogen peroxide and what it should really be used for, and how orchid roots are not one of them. Thank you for your well researched advice!
Hi B. Humphires, I'm so sorry to hear about your orchid. You can try several different methods just to keep the humidity high, since the roots will be compromised. One is a sphag-n-bag method, but in your case, don't use the bag. Just lay the orchid roots on top of humid sphagnum moss, so the leaves can be hydrated at all times. You can watch a video about that here: th-cam.com/video/2_XuaHuG4L8/w-d-xo.html New roots will grow so your orchid isn't totally gone. There is hope!
@@Orchideria Thank you very much for the advice! There may be hope for me yet! 😆 (Or at least for my poor phalaenopsis!)
Hi
I love your videos! I am interested in your journal. My orchid is having some issues and I am watching your videos to correct the care of it and bring it back. I have learned a lot in the few videos I have seen.
Thank you!
Hi Bambi, I'm glad the videos are helping.
Where to buy those cups for that with the hole in it I couldn’t find any where to get them please and thank you very good I love you Show
Thank you Amanda I love this plant
Hi Miriam, I'm glad the video helped.
I would love a journal
Excellent information. Thank you so much.
Hi Orchi Anu, Thank you so much for watching. I'm honored and humbled. 🙏 I appreciate it!
This is so informative and clear cut, thank you!
Hi Sarah, Thank you!
I absolutely love your video's and learning a lot.
Hi Terry, Thank you for that comment! I appreciate it. :)
Thank you for sharing all your tips , great tutorial, nicely explained. 👍 . Hope to see more of your videos. May I ask, can you use aloe water to water orchid once in awhile? Thank you 🙏💕
Sooo informative....I love your site.
Hi Paula, Thank you!
I would love a tracker and many thanks for sharing ur love and knowledge of Orchids 💚
Hi, Mahmood. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it. 5 people already commented before you, and I don't have anymore trackers. If someone doesn't send me there address or changes their mind, I'll get in touch because your are the 6th.
@@Orchideria thanks for getting back to me any way, much appreciated and keep up the good work... You're doing great... True and No gimmicks 👼
I apprecaite your comment so much! Thank you for the kind words. :)
Great information!
Thank you Ian. I appreacite it.
This is so good thank you
Hi Sajeevi, Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.
Hi Amanda ,
Love your videos. Have learnt a lot so far. Would love to see your journals.
Take care.
Ananda
Hi Ananda, Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. I appreciate it.
@@Orchideria Keep up the great work Amanda 👍👍
Great video, concise and very informative...thank you!!
Hi Jerry! Thank you for watching. Keep me posted about the temperature drop, because I'm curious to know when your orchid will start producing spikes. :)
Your videos are interesting and really inspiring. It is helping me immensely. Thank you.
Please keep up the good work.
Hi Atanu, Thank you for the comment. :)
What is your opinion of Soil Sunset Organic Orchid Bark?
I would love to have a tracker. Thanks
Thank you for good Information about Orchids... My Cattleya becoming more in one pot... My question is, can i separate it to two pots?... I coming from Germany... God Bless your Chanel 👍👍👍
Hi Cornelia, Germany, wow! Yes you can divide you Cattleya as long as there are at least 4 pseudobulbs on each side. Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it.
I couldn’t find the info n where to buy the orchid pots in the video. I read all the comments. Help.
Do the roots really need light, because they don’t photosynthesy as the leaves do. Wouldn’t air circulation be more important? That just made more sense to me. Great info!
Hi Frank, yes, they do need light. The roots won't photosynthesis as much h as leaves will, but they still do contribute. That's why the roots in the middle of the pot are yellow, because where no light is reaching, there is no need for chlorophyll. Air circulation is just as important or even more than light. The roots won't die if they don't have light, buy they will if they don't have air.
Hi Amanda,
Ops, I wrote the comment before watching the whole video.
I have two questions;
1- Is "Clay Pebble" a good medium for my orchids?
2- How safe is the water culture for orchids (5 days in water, 2 days dry)?
Thanks
Clay pebbles or LECA will work as long as they don't compact all the space around them. There needs to be some air pockets. If you can find clay pebbles that are all the same size, that works well. Mine tend to gather a lot of residue from the fertilizer, so Ive backed away from using them. As for water culture, 5 days seems a bit long. I prefer the other way around, 5 days dry and 2 in water. But that will depend on your growing medium, temperature, humidity, and so many other things. It's best to test different methods to see what works for you.
Greetings from the Philippines
Ive enjoyed your videos n been growing orchids for just 10 years now. Maybe youcan show or talk about putting holes into orchid pots for air circulation? I am not gardening anymore since my stroke n i miss my kids terribly 😟😟i had some 100 orchids mostly vandas n Cattleyas. I had to retire from work due to chronic nerve n back pain in 2010.moved to Asia looking forward to my retirement n gardening. But in late 2017 stroke 10 days in hospital.
Anyways im indoors n trying to grow some phaeleonopsis.
Regards expat 🇺🇸Michael Sittard
Hi Michael, Thank you for the comment! I appreciate it. Phillipines! Wow! I've been admiring Malaysia for a while now as a future expat option and as soon as the covid restrictions lift, I'm going to take a look. I'll add the holes in orchid pots to my list of videos to make. Thank you for the suggestion. :)
I have coconut bark wonder if that would work
I know this video is older ( I just discovered you ;)) and I’m sure I’m not within the first 5 but I’d still be interested. I’ve been growing orchids for 20 plus years but never as serious as I am now with my 100 plus collection, growing under lights and windowsill. At one point I tried to journal my orchids but it didn’t last with a busy life but with having so many now I realize it is a must. I’d love to hear your recommendations!! TIA!!
Hi Jean Mint, Thanks for commenting. I appreciate it. Where do you live? I can indicate the nearest place to get the journal, depending on your country.
@@Orchideria oh thanks so much!! I live in the US (NYS).
Do you still make educational videos? If so how often?
Hi Jean, I have stopped due to a health and family issues. I am thinking about going back to making videos in 2 weeks or so. Well, at least I hope I can.
@@Orchideria oh I see, I’m sorry to hear that! I hope things get better soon!! Health issues for you and your family should take presidents!
Do you live in the US or near NY?
HI Jean, Yes, I live in Kansas. Oh, I forgot to answer the 2nd part. Sorry about that. About the journal, in that case, you can find it on Amazon if you type orchid journey or orchid journey notebook. There are 2 different types of notebooks and you can pick the one that best suits your needs. Another idea would be to look at this page orchideria.com/orchid-journey and I explain the differences between the 2. On that page they link to the amazon store here in the US.
I would love to proof-read your tracker ... I used to do alot of proof-reading in previous jobs so would love the opportunity to do so on my favourite subject ... Orchids!
Hi Susannah, Oh how I desperately need that. Unfortuneately, I only have 5 trackers with me and those have already been taken. You are the 8th person to leave a comment.
If you lived in desert climate, what would you use for orchid potting medium..? Love your Christmas cactus, any videos on how you care for it..? Thanks for Helpful videos 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Patricia, Thanks you for your comment. I appreciate it. In a very dry climate, I'd use more sphagnum moss than anything else. At least up to 60% of sphagnum should work well. It does take a bit of time to adapt to the watering cycle, but sphagnum moss is what holds the water the longest.
@@Orchideria thank you I will convert soon. Any videos on your Christmas cactus?
Hi Patricia, Unfortuneately I don't have videos on any other plants. I'm still a tiny channel and just started on TH-cam, so I have to stay with just orchids for now.
I would love a tracker! I've tried over the years to keep diaries about my plants and garden. It's harder than one might think 🙂.
Congratulations! You're the 2nd person to comment and the tracker is yours. :) Can you send me an email at amandamatthews@orchideria.com (it's the first part too, not just the part in blue. Since my comment section doesn't allow emails because of spam, it butchers my email). Mention that you are Kris so I know who it is and I will email back with what I need to send the journal.
My name is Eyad Maqdassy, I was fond lately with the LECA pellets, and I repot 2 of mine using only LECA. The attached phot is showing Orchid which my brother had repot in a black soil !! it died, but it the stem bloomed into this, he put it in water and roots came out; I implanted in LECA. roots continued to revive, they are still healthy, but the leaves are as shown? can you help in that? Thanks (there is no way to attach my photo?)
"I want a tracker" Great info!! I learned a lot! I'm new at orchid survival info collection. Have you ever tried semi-hydroponic with leca, pumice, or perlite? Love the mini panther. I have one too!! =^*^=
Hi Klea, Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it. I have tried it and have some of my orchids in leca, but not many. You can see how I set that up in this video: th-cam.com/video/7H08c3laVGY/w-d-xo.html As for the tracker, I finally finished writing it! Yeah! SInce this video was published I also wrote another journal, so there are 2 now. You can see those here: orchideria.com/orchid-journey/
Can we plant only in tree bark,?? As in the nature, it grows only in the trees.
I repot and grow mine using chopped coconut husks. It's very, very cheap in Thailand and comes cleaned in a large bag which holds about 5 kilos. The orchids seem to love it growing new roots and beautiful flowers.
I am just starting out with my first orchid. Is perlite and river rock a good combo? And a book/journal would be great but videos are so much easier to follow....
Hi Christine. Is your orchid a Phalaenopsis? If it is, then this media will dry out too fast (assuming you are growing it indoors). You'll need to add something in terms of orchid bark or sphagnum moss that retains a little water.
I would like a copy of your Journal I think that would be a great great asset to the Orchid Growers
Hi Nada, Thank you for the comment. It's still not done 100%, but almost. I should have it completed by next month. If you want, you can go to orchideria.com/orchid-journey and see more about it there.
Excellent detailed explanation on each potting media.
I hv.used neem bark which is available easily in my place Chennai in S. india.It is doing well.
Pl. Gv. Me the link for transparent pots with holes as u hv. Used for ur demo.
If like to hv. Them at the earliest.
Hi Sujaya,
I am so sorry for not answering you sooner. I was looking over older comments and just now, I realized I had missed your comment.
India has so many beautiful orchids! You are blessed to live there. I plan to go one day, but not sure when.
The pots I mentioned are from a link from the Amazon in USA, so I don't know if it will work in India.They come in a pack of 6 pots, 2 of each size, and cost around 2 US$ a pot, which is pretty good in my opinion. You can see them by clicking on this --> amzn.to/2O3XdZg It is an Affiliate Link, so If you buy it, I get a tiny commission with no extra cost to you.
Please I would die having one of your tracker, please! Iam Celia Pretorius from South Africa
I like it
Hi John, Thank you! :)
I want a tracker!
How frequently should I water (rainwater) my orchids
Hi Diane, Thank you for watching my video. If you have a phalaenopsis, I suggest watering it every 7 days. That's a starting point and adjust it either to a shorter drying out period or a longer one, due to your growing conditions. I made a video that better explains this idea, and you can watch it here: th-cam.com/video/V8mTJoHblLQ/w-d-xo.html I wish you the best with your orchid and take care!
Want orchid journal, please! Even in a pdf? Thanks!
Hi. You can download a tracker on the website orchideria.com. Go to the freebies page and select the Excel file. :)
Hello , does the same go for cymbidiums ..
Hi Denise, The same principles apply, but with a little different angle. Since cymbidiums are semi-terrrstial, they need a little different potting medium. I wrote this article orchideria.com/the-best-potting-medium-for-cymbidium-orchids/ but I haven't made a video about it yet. I hope that helps.
What 2 do when the leaf of an orchid gets black spots.