New Orchids & Repotting Phalaenopsis Orchid
2013 ж. 18 Қаң.
223 108 Рет қаралды
With the death of one plant it makes space for new. I've decided to try orchids again.. Its been a while since i've grown them.. they always grew well for me, just got bored of them i guess... but i will step back in there :) and do it all over again... join me on this journey :) they are easier to grow than you might think :)
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Hi Bill...an orchid starter here...well,l live in a tropical country Malaysia with high humids weather conditions. Bought myself an Oncidium/dancing lady but been hanging near hot window with over waterings...finally killed it. So, never give up and went through the KZhead n finally saw your repottings n waterings...etc...should say many thanks for ur valuable sharings...finally I ended up with 3 Oncidium,3 Catt.,1 Butterfly/Phala....all doing good...thnx to ur sharings of usings the tetra med
Just received a phalaenopsis orchid as a university graduation present, never been able to keep plants alive before but this one is just too beautiful to let die. I'm so glad I found these videos, I'm definitely looking forward to keeping this orchid alive, thanks to your tips :)
If you have any questions as it grows please ask.. I'm happy to help :)
Thank you so much for responding so quickly. I will water as suggested above and see if that helps. I guess I just have to be patient and hope for a full recovery on my Phalaenopsis Orchids. I have one plant that is doing great. But it is one I did not repot. I left it in its original plastic container and it is packed in moss but doing well. Guess they are all different. Thanks for all your videos. Very helpful! :)
I'm so happy to hear that. I was worried it was too long or that i rambled on..
I've been wanting to get an oncidium and vanda variety! glad to hear you're back into orchids, yay!
Thank you v much for your reply, it's put my mind at ease. I will definitely repot once the flowers are finished, and after watching your video again ;) Thank you for your help!!
Subscribed. I have a Phalaenopsis orchid thats doing very well by my kitchen sink. It hasnt flowered again since i got it but hopefully with your tips it'll be happy enough to give me more flowers!
I love the sound the hydroton beads make!
Hey there! You know what is really weird? The orchids in america are planted in very flemzy plastic-rubber pots and they are packed with spagnum moss, while our orchids in Lithuania are sold in wood bark, not in spagnum moss, and the pot is made of very stirdy plastic, with many holes in them, so when you buy orchids, you don't have to replant them, they just are happy in their bark. I have one orchid that is 5 yrs old now, and now it is seriously huge orchid! she is climbing out of that small pot, and has very much airial roots, one of them is 22 cm long!!! and she has 9 leaves like my hand long! no roots are rotting, and I won't replant her from her original pot, she looks fantasticly in that small pot! (not to mension that roots are coming from the bottom of the pot) but still, she is happy, and she is ridicously humongous! and also, she has two spikes, and the flowers are not so humongous, just the size as regular orchid, yellow with red middle - that's how the blooms looks like :3
Thank you for watching. There is no definate answer to your question... it really depends on your watering techniques. If you know that the moss is packed in there tight do your best to watch the moisture levels. and only give your plant water when the moss feels dry... remember that the core of the root ball might still be moist if the surface is dry. feel free to leave the plant in the moss until the flowering is finished. at that time it would be good to re pot :) I hope i could help
I'm happy to hear that.. I too got bored of my Phal's... the Phat's need a temp drop at night to get the bloom spike to set. thats why you see the blooms in the spring and fall... i used to grow mine close to the window so they received that night time temp drop needed
Great video! I dreamed last night that I had a phalaenopsis orchid. Great instructions too, I really enjoyed!
thanks for watching :) and keep your eyes on those sale racks :)
I have two Phalaenopsis ( one purple and a big yellow one ) and it's a fantastic plant, it blooms 3 or 4 months long but I grow them in transparent pots in order to see when I should water ; when the roots get grey or white I water and they turn green for a week and a half :) Nice vid :p
Thanks for watching :) I would keep up with the regular waterings and light feedings especially with a rescue :) keep me posted on it :)
Thanks :) i hope you do try them again. i really like the oncidium. i find they have interrest even when not in bloom. the pseudobulbs fasinate me. and the new growth is pretty cool too. the Phal's tend to bore me a little... they seem to almost look the same between flower spikes...
Thank you for joining my facebook page :) i look forward to helping you with your new orchids
I agree. I was told that it's likely packed in there for shipping reasons. not really sure though. and Yes this has MANY flowers now :) just in the last week they have been opening up.. they look Beautiful!
Beautiful orchids!!!
This Phal is doing wonderful! The Phal and the Vanda are the ones responding the best to the hydroton media. I just recently started mixing mediums (Terracotta Balls and coconut husk :)) it's working very will so far. I'm sure that the plants get some nutrients from the media however the water soluble fertilizer is still the best way. I soak the terracotta balls for at least a few hours before using them.. i'm sure it's not necessary.
Thanks for sharing your experience mate!
Thank you for the video Bill, it looks easy enough so I will give orchids a try :)
in germany those phalenopsis are sold in containers filled with bark like you show in the second half of the video. this actually works fine at my moms house. i never had luck with those. altough it's really crazy that they sell those in moss like u showed. I really like the informational part of the video! you think the really need the fertilizer at the rootsystem? I've read that they take their nutrients through the leaves (at least they do that in their natural habitat)
Helllooo, first off, love that you picked that up for $5!! Well found! We have a few different orchid's and there's a couple that seem to need re-potting. I just read, further down, that it's best to re-pot when not in bloom, but ours don't seem to have STOPPED flowering. So I'm not entirely sure when I'll be able to do it - one of them seems to be getting rather top heavy and I'm pretty sure It'll be worse if it falls over and the whole plant gets damaged,,, We've had two for almost two years now, and they've had flowers the whole time - I'm now realising that's probably not normal but have NO idea what to do with them.
I have an orchid (phal) as well that seems to never be out of spike... each time I think I have a chance to repot... I see another spike starting..lol.. I suppose there are worse problems to have..lol.. some times you just need to repot.. just try your best not to damage the roots too much and cross your fingers.
Ok :-) Awesome, thank you.!
That's great :) I'm glad you enjoyed it :) If you have any questions feel free to ask...
WOW! That's a Wonderful way to determine when you need to water :) I like it!
Lucky lucky find 5 dollars for a three spiked orchid....... It looks more like a DTPS rather than a Phalaenopisis. Your plants are in good hands...enjoyed your video....
Thank you so much for sharing this video, I learned a lot...more please!
Yay Indeed. this time around i am looking for variety. that might keep my interrest more as each one will have a different look and flowering time :) Both Oncidium and Vanda are lovely choices... Vanda requires more light and humidity than Oncidium.. though i have found that my vanda is a hardy little devil.. i have had no flowers yet... but i bought it as a seedling.. flowers will take a while :)
Your very welcome :) keep me updated :)
btw, great video. You've regained my interest in my boring ole orchids :)
You are very Lucky with the Phal for only 5 dollars on sale and so many spikes..yeesssss....
Thank you for this informative video. I just received a new Orchid and I have no idea what to do. You have changed that :)
the terra cotta balls you can get from any store that sells hydroponic supplies.. i got mine from a friend.. but i've seen them in some garden centers. i didn't really measure the moss that i used but roughly 2 parts terracotta balls to 1 part moss.. hope this helps you :)
I really enjoy your Videos they are very helpful ; thank you very much
Thank you :) I'm glad you find them useful :)
Hi Bill! I have been watching your repotting videos. I want to confirm that I am repotting correctly. The orchids I have were packed in moss and had significant root damage when I removed them from plastic cup. I cleaned out gross moss &cut off dead roots. I put orchids back in cup and filled with bark and a little bit of moss. (did not soak b4) Then put in clay pot. Some leaves are now wrinkled. It seems like they are not retaining water. They are always dry. What am I doing wrong?
Oh... Forgot. Thanks for these great videos!
Totally... I was Very lucky :) Yesssss!! indeed... :) Thanks for watching :)
Hi there, excellent excellent video. You are seriously so informative.
Thnks, got it. Thnks a lot for your quick response!!!!
My Pleasure :) Good luck with your repotting :)
Good job!
Thank you! This will be vey helpful for when all the flowers fall off. But I would like to ask something: My Orchid has a tight plastic thing on it and it is hard to get off, but I can. But once I have all the things ready, should I put my orchid back in the plastic which will be challenging, or just put it in the little pot? I don't know because I was once told that if they are not put in a tight pot or ya they will not flower for a long time. What do I do?
i would recommend the bark orchid mix if it's your first time growing an orchid... and the fertilizer i'm using is made by shultz just any orchid fertilizer will be fine :) i would love to see photos of your new orchid :) if you use facebook Like my page and post a photo there :) and i am always on there so if you have any questions i would be happy to help you out where i can :)
I'm so happy to hear that :) they are easier than a lot of people think.. sure there are difficult species but that's the same with all types of plants :) keep me posed :)
love that tarp/mat thing. where do i get one?
Glad to see this is working for you, but this is not really Semi Hydroponics. S/H implies there is a reservoir on the bottom with some drain holes and the hydroton wicks the moisture up from the bottom. If all the water drains out its not exactly S/H. Check out first rays orchids for a resource on semi hydroponics.
I really love your mini orchid - it is SOOO pretty. Can I have it? lol
it gave me an idea, great! :]
very useful video, thank you!
Sorry to hear about your bad luck :( Please don't give up. next time just remove the moss and use some of the orchid bark mix... you will have better success i'm sure :)
Thank you! :)
I want to say that i do.. But the real answer is usually not.. I don't have a specific brand that i use either.. as long as it's for orchids i'll give it a try. i will fertilize a little more often when the plant is actively growing... and sometimes if i have some extra housplant fertilizer left in my watering can i might even use that on the orchids too.. however thats not that often :)
Thanks Soo Neaty :) i thought i lucked out with that find too. what is a DTPS? Dendrobium Phal cross?
Nice. I have some of those mini phals. They are smaller over all than normal ones which are rather big. BTW, I got those nep seeds in the mail so PM me if you want.
Thank you for watching :)
Great job! Just getting started with Orchids...fell in love with them at the Orchid show. Where can I buy those clay/charcoal balls you plant in? Can't find them anywhere.
After dealing with the terra cotta balls for a year.. I honestly like using orchid bark best... trial and error makes all the difference. HOWEVER, if you still want to try some google a hydroponics supply store in your area and ask for Hydroton. some high end garden centers might carry them too.
PlantzNThings I am repotting my orchid soon and now I am reading this comment here from 2 months ago. Is there a link you could provide for the most successful way to repot a Phalaenopsis? I was going to use the hydroponic balls but now from your comment I think I'd still like to learn more. Thank you Bill!
Bluefootbrownboob - A medium/coarse bark mix works really well for phals. i usually add in a hand full of sphagnum moss to hold a little moisture. Phals don't like their roots to stay moist for long periods. they seem to rot. i let my phals dry between waterings..
PlantzNThings thank you. Thank you for your videos as well.
I'll have to do an emergency repoting today, my dad bought me a moth orchid in bloom which is, unfortunatly, planted in soil in a pot wiyh no aeration whatsoever. I'll do your trick and I'll keep you posted.
Wonderful :) I look forward to hearing your progress :)
GREAT INFO/ THanks lot!
my friend has used regular soil, her orchids are growing crazy. Orchid leaves are dark green. Also, they have given flowers every year. I just Don 't understand why.
LOL! if i propagate it someday i'll keep you in mind ;) I think i heard in one of your videos that you are in Canada as well.. so we can totally do some trades some day :)
is it possible for sympodial orchids to have keikis on their flower spikes or on the tops of their pseudobulbs?
Hmm.. Interresting.
Do you know roughly how long until that moss would have rotted the roots? Do you think weeks? I'm contemplating when to repot my store bought orchid packed with moss, it's currently in a beautiful bloom
I wouldn't be surprised if they pack it in to force the plant to go into stress and bloom. Some tropical plants like bird of paradise will only bloom if their roots are crowded. It's like the orchids are set up for you to buy it cause of the bloom and not for longterm. I'm going to repot mine and see if it rejuvenates them.
Thanks :)
I wish they were sold in bark here. as much as i like to add some moss to my mix. the amount they use in the stores here spell death for sure.. the plants stay wet for too long.. as for fertilizing.. i think in the home environment the roots are the best way to feed... but if they were outside or in a greenhouse feeding the leaves and roots would likely be beneficial. you just need to watch out for crown rot from sitting water.
Thank you
I just got me a rescue plant for half price. It's labeled Miltonia but since it has only one leaf on top of the pseudobulbs i think it is a Miltonopsis. All flowers was gone before i realized the orchid could be wrongly labeled. I think the flowers had same overall shape like this one in the video. My question is: Do you think i need to rest the plant ( in other word - let the pot medium dry all out) before i start watering and feeding it?
Yea i try not to repot when they're in spike but i would kill it for sure if i left it in the tight moss :) I will check out your channel and sub you :) i can't wait to see your plants :) I buy my plants mostly at my local garden centers... occasionally online. where ever i see something interresting :) I'm so lucky to have a large number of garden centers near me :)
are you repotting Phalaenopsis? you did the right thing by cutting away the damaged and yucky roots. and removing the tight packed moss. how do you water your plant? when i use bark i like to submerge the pot in water up to the top of the bark mix and let it soak for about 10 min and them drain the excess water out. and then water again when the bark feels dry. your plant is stresses out and might need to be kept on the damp side until new healthy roots develop. Good luck :)
Tysm. Good video
Hi thank u for the video I have a question for how long should I soak the bark?
Sarah Shair I soak the bark for 10 or 15 minutes prior to planting... many people don't soak their bark first. it's a personal preference.
Nice vid! But you shouldn't repot your orchid while it is bloomed or reblooming. Wait for the last flower to die, then cut the flower spike and repot.
Hey Bill, I live in Toronto, Canada but I've never seen any oncidiums or dendrobium orchids on sale in any stores. I was wondering, do you live near Toronto and know any place that sells them? There is just phals everywhere I go...
Sazzy H have you tried Sheridan nursery? they usually have a nice selections
adenium seepddd on eBay/
i did not see those pubbles here in Norway?
I like your videos :) I subscribed to your channel :)
hi I've got new growth on my cymbidium will the flowers be the same colour as the mother plant.
Sure...n thanks again. I'd just liked ur fb page n hope that u could see a picture of mine that I just posted with mixed orchids...please do leave some valuable advises so that I could improve in my growings of these beautiful plants...bi..tc..
Where can I purchase the terracotta balls and what is the ratio to balls and moss?
I am pretty successful with growing orchids and getting them to re-grow, however, I am stumped with one of mine. I trimmed the spike above a node as I typically do, but this orchid was being stubborn and wouldn't grow (left it for year). I decided to cut it back more, it did the same thing but this time the spike started to turn brown. I the cut the brown part off above the next node... And repeated. Now there is no spike! The orchid has healthy leaves and roots, growing leaves but no spike. What is up with my stubborn orchid?
Melissa Shim Not all flower spikes will produce secondary spikes.. sounds like you'll need to wait for your plant to send up a brand new spike from the base.
Did you repot the orchid to know what the shape your roots are in? Your orchid could be sick but you not know it because you can't see the roots. If it is years old then the potting medium could be breaking down or even rotting with mold.
Melissa Shim ;
Good tip, or a tip.. don't know if it's a good one. To remove that firm moss, put the whole thing in water, then it gets all soft and can be removed easily ^_^
That IS a good tip :) I never thought of doing this… i will try it the next time i have to remove tight moss.
Hi Do you know what type of orchid that is...not the paleonopsis but the other one. I got two a while ago and they just finished flowering. All I know is that on the tag it says cambria orchid but do u know what species they mixed to get it? I picked both of mine up for 6€, 3€ each and they're big.
Aryaman Dayal it's a variety of Oncidium
PlantzNThings where do I find pot in for my orchids where do I buy where do I find parking for my heart for my orchid where do I find buttons for my orchid
where do I get to buy pot in from my orchids
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Hi Bill what's the name of that oncidium? thanks
Are this Leca beads. Pellets? What are your besds?
Is this phal in full bloom now? I don't understand why nurseries love packing phals tightly in moss. Seems like they only want to sell you the plant while it is in bloom. They don't care for the health of the plant in general.
Hi, I'm sorry to bother but I couldn't find a video on cutting back the stem after the blooms have died off. I saw some other people cut very low on the stem, almost down to the leaves. Is that where I should cut my stem? If you have a video going over this, feel free to just post that. Also, I had a leaf die and I just ripped it off with my fingers. I did that before I saw you write about sterilizing the scissors, etc. Wondering if I should maybe go back in with some sizzors and clean off the rip a little bit. Thanks again!
Sorry for the late reply. I can make a video on where to the flower spikes on phal's when they finish blooming. as for removing leaves... if the leaf is dry and crispy you can pull it off with little issue... however if the leaf is still green and juicy I would go in with sterilized scissors.
Two leaves have been burnt by over exposure to the sun and they look ugly. How do I remove these without damage to my phalaenopsis orchid? Can I simply cut them off near the main plant stem?
***** Yes you can cut them oak with a sharp knife or scissors. Make sure to sterilize your blade with rubbing alcohol before you start cutting... you don't want to transfer any infections.
Where did you find those amazing deals?
marlon0626 usually they are at the garden center 3 minutes from my house... it can be a really bad thing some times..lol
When is a good time of the year to re-pot my orchid?
anytime when not in bloom. each type seems to bloom at different times. so it's the easiest way to figure out when to repot :)
Your leaf discoloration is due to high sunlight . Change the place and you would be ok.
I need some orchids
hello, can you post an update on your orchid. Thank you.
On this orchid? i can do that for sure.
what about its nutrition ...only water is it ...
Pot is too small
Do not repot while in flower
good video but too much unnecessary talking, but thanks anyway
Thank you for watching :)