As a former floral merchandiser who worked inside a grocery store, I can tell you the plastic sleeves protect the flowers from the manhandling that customers give them. They also protect the orchids somewhat from the cold temps in the produce department where floral is ususlly located and allow the orchids to survive the trip home in your vehicle.

@identi-d9817

2 жыл бұрын

It's just unfortunate that the big box stores don't actually give you proper instructions on care. They don't tell you that the plastic pots are for specifically short term protection, and to repot when you get home. I bought a mini orchid from a big box store last summer, it said on the tag to water with ice cubes and keep in indirect sunlight. It doesn't say to do anything with the plastic wrap, pots nor that you should water with low mineral water and keep the roots aerated. Lol

@earisu

2 жыл бұрын

That's all well and good but they still need to be removed like she said.

@claudiacanales2662

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t remove the plastic unless you see that there is some fungus. Otherwise leave it alone!

@lilybaytoday

2 жыл бұрын

@@claudiacanales2662 Nothing will thrive in plastic.

@sheerluckholmes5468

2 жыл бұрын

@@claudiacanales2662 the plastic will accelerate the growth of fungus as nothing is able to breathe. Try wrapping yourself in Glad Wrap and see how you fare.

I’ve been saving some of the orchids that my neighbor just throws out after they bloom. I’m so excited to have a bunch that all bloom at the same time omg

@digitallocations1423

2 жыл бұрын

That's so wholesome. ☺ I may buy orchids someday, right now I'm trying to grow peonies.

@glenerickson358

2 жыл бұрын

That's like easter lilies. People throw them out. Plant them in a flower bed!🤦‍♂️

@TheGardengirl93

2 жыл бұрын

@@glenerickson358 ccu vhf h

@dannyhay7995

2 жыл бұрын

I use to get good deals at a local Lowe's.. Orchids and cactus for 25 cts to $2.00 ! I would get them have them growing back like they should. Had a good thing going till this certain plant employee no longer worked there.I love getting these plants growing and thriving.Good luck!

@claudiacanales2662

2 жыл бұрын

How exciting!

Personally I just use chunks of bark as a substrate and grow the orchid in a pot where all of the water can drain out. I water my orchids by checking the colour of the roots that are within the bark. If they are grey, I pour slightly warm water over the roots and leave it to fully drain out before putting the orchid back in its decorative pot. I’ve rescued a nearly dead orchid that way. It’s my first rescue plant. If roots are green then don’t water. If leaves go yellow or shrivel up, that means you’re giving them too much water. If leaves go yellow, then they may be getting too much sun. They like a bright place but somewhere where the sun doesn’t shine directly on them

Also, have you tried setting the orchid roots inside an empty coconut? I recall it was my aunties in the Caribbean’s pride and joy. Balconies full of orchids hanging in coconut shells.🤔.

@chocoalmondfudge

2 жыл бұрын

Our dendrobiums are doing good in the coconut husk with charcoal VS dendrobiums in a pot with charcoal, bark and coconut husk chips. Idk why

@Classyflowers

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea I have to try

@DeborahCaldwell77

2 жыл бұрын

Oh funny. Today when I stuck my new orchid in a larger teacup than it’s plastic wrap was, I thought of putting it in an empty orange that I had just scooped out. When I scoop the other half out I will stick it in there just for fun I think it would love it

@toomanymarys7355

2 жыл бұрын

We forget living in temperate zones that orchids aren't super fussy for people in the right climate!

@claudiacanales2662

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that sounds cool!

I received my very first tiny orchid plant for Mother's Day. I scoured the internet and watched everything I could find on caring for orchids. I repotted to a pot with multiple holes and placed in a sunny location. I love orchids! I now have 5. All doing well with watering weekly to 10 days, fertilizing monthly and now have grow lights nearby and and a mister going ( I live in a dry climate). Thanks for your information.

@GagaTheArcher

17 күн бұрын

Me too just bought a mini orchid and now im teaching myself how to take care of them, because for some reason, when i newly bought it, after few days some if it is kinda decaying, but right now, shes stabilizing and i hope i can make my orchid bloom new flowers.

I was given an Orchid last Christmas. After the flowers died I left it on my veranda and more or less ignored it. It now has lovely blooms and I intend to follow advise given to enhanse it's growth.

As the person who worked in the big box store, I unpacked hundreds of orchids. The packaging was to protect while shipping and the container for stability on the wire shelving. There is no training of the staff regarding nursery stock. There was a watering video, but it really applied to the outdoor stock. Plant info is on the label or stake. There may be a scan for more info. Turnover of employees is too great to invest in real training. This applies to every department. KZread is really your best source for info, I used it constantly and recommended it to my customers.

@TerryMcGearyScotland

Жыл бұрын

Wise words. Supermarket plants often suffer a long, lingering death due to placing near the draughty doors, under a blower heater etc. I’ve often seen plants in display pots (with no hole) sitting on capillary matting. But even then staff seem to think the matting is purely decorative and never wet it. I feel for those plants.😢

Orchids are so easy to save. I personally cannot use moss because I overwater, obviously because I love them so much. I repot them with bark into pots with holes. Once a week they get a storm in the sink and then back to their spots they go.

I took this advice and sadly killed my orchid...I've since learned to leave it be for a month as it acclimates, in an isolated area to make sure it has no pests. The only thing I do is remove the sleeve and water when the roots are dry silver.

@osangreyes7329

Ай бұрын

I used to do this but sadly it died after 2 weeks. I kept buying and still no luck. I stop buying even though I was tempted to buy. Until I saw a lovely big blooms of flowers so I bought. I did not touched it and just put the whole thing in the pot. Now, 3 months already and still blooming. So, lesson learned. Do not touch the roots until the flowers are gone. Water only if needed.

@pamelaj.s.2522

27 күн бұрын

@@osangreyes7329 Very nice. I would say water once a week, unless still wet. Also, repot when you see new growth. But isolation is important too.. Good for you!

Wow! I've had mine a whole year in the store container and she bloomed for me multiple times, super healthy leaves and all. But I will still be re-potting her soon to be sure she is happy :)

@ryanmac9628

2 жыл бұрын

U repot? Guessing just a bigger pot. Bit of gravel n moss. Push some roots deep inside the moss n a few outside container. ( guess am trying to sink in the video lol)

@tarikzaman9089

Жыл бұрын

Can Climacium dendroides moss use for orchids instead of sphagnum moss? Please help me.

@MsAngrybutterfly

Жыл бұрын

It depends on the store container, I have never seen containers like the ones in the video, at least on any orchids that I have purchased. The ones I get usually are good for a year before I re-pot, but I do take them out and put them in a larger glass vase with pebbles at the bottom with just the vented plastic growers pot. I'd bet if you've had good luck, your store container is probably the type I usually see.

@wendyboyd2355

Жыл бұрын

I never repotted mine till here recently there 3 to 4 years old They lived in the store pot for years Blooms All the time I just love them around my pool Inn the banna trees and ferns .

@jgunther3398

Жыл бұрын

@@MsAngrybutterfly i brought one home that looked healthy and well-potted enough but within a couple weeks it had crown rot and died quickly. and my experience with these goes back to the '90s (were only available from local growers or mail order then)

This is one of my new favorite channels, so much good information for a new gardener. I appreciate all the hard work

I’ve been putting mine in water and it’s been thriving. When I figured this out, I went from 1 plant to 15 different orchids now. They are doing great next to windows in glass jars

Great video and you are obviously an expert grower. In my experience, I would not immediately repot an orchid in spike or bloom after bringing it home. There is danger of breaking the flower spike or setting the plant back in other ways. In many cases, it will be the first orchid for someone with no experience with repotting. I’ve had mini phals thrive in the original clear plastic, and only repotted when the roots outgrew the pot. If the roots look healthy, just be careful with watering and don’t let the roots rot, and repot when the plant is out of bloom. If the clear plastic pot doesn’t have a drainage hole, it’s easy enough to make one without disturbing the plant. I think common sense would tell most people to remove the outer packaging, just as they would with any purchase houseplant. I’m not a fan of moss and use it sparingly, but I noted that you went from moss to more moss when you repotted, and did not trim the dead roots, which is a recipe for disaster. Another video on repotting without rushing through it might be helpful.

@cecile5090

10 ай бұрын

I agree. I don’t think you should re-pot when it’s in spike/bloom.

@jktbali

5 ай бұрын

Was just thinking the same thing. Changing the environments from nursery to store to home is enough to shock an orchid, imagine prying out the medium and whack it around like that! 😦

@ericashines1375

3 ай бұрын

@@cecile5090hi, I know nothing about plants I purchased an beautiful orchid which is in bloom but once I unwrapped it from the plastic from the store I see roots all over the top in the comments ppl are saying not to repot during bloom what do I do please help?!

I rescued a lot of orchids from the nursing home where I worked and brought them back from the brink of death. First thing I did was take them apart and put them in fir bark, with a quick soak once a week or so. I still have three of them, all have bloom spikes and I'm looking forward to the show. I'm no expert, but this system works for me. I never "just add ice" I believe ice is hard to come by in the tropics!

@blancaestela4197

2 жыл бұрын

does the bark have to be new, I got some old from a previous plant. I want to use it, ?

@nanvolentine9110

2 жыл бұрын

@@blancaestela4197 I use new bark

@blancaestela4197

2 жыл бұрын

@@nanvolentine9110 Thanks I found where I can buy the new stuff for orchids.

@claudiacanales2662

2 жыл бұрын

@@blancaestela4197 old bark could potentially introduce disease. This is why new bark is advised!

@blancaestela4197

2 жыл бұрын

@@claudiacanales2662 thanks, I will trash the old one. I do want healthy plants and beautiful.

Thank you for all your advice! I just worked on a property here in Naples that has tons of orchids that have grafted to the ground on this property.... I collected them all (12-15) and brought them home to plant with sphagnum and orchid mix..... Some of them may as well be bromeliads. Non the less it should be cool to see exactly what all develops.

This is very helpful. I gave up on orchids about 2 years ago. This video explains a lot. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

I have an orchid that was gifted to me seven years ago and it still blooms! I intuitively watered and drained the plant and kept it in my bathroom that has a skylight. I noticed when I changed the container to a clear glass after about three years, it got even happier! I have several orchids in my bathroom now😅 it's the best place as the get some natural humidity from showering and indirect light from the skylight. I love the information you shared and feel validated. I also really like the display you created with the bark piece. Thanks!

🙏 Thank You So Much Classy Flowers for these Valuable Lessons to keep our flowers alive & healthier after taking them home! 🌷🌿🌍💜🕊

Just recently found your channel. Having purchased a pair of orchids years ago I had no idea what I was doing. And, as you have predicted, they didn't last long. Looking forward to trying again.

Thanks so much for this! My son gave me what must have been an expensive orchid plant for my birthday. I found the perfect exposure for it but I was worried about the pot…no drain holes. After watching this video I found an orchid pot I already had on hand to repot the plant into. I had no idea that inside the rather fancy pot the orchid roots were tightly jammed into a plastic pot full of wet moss! I was able to free the roots so they can now spread out into an orchid pot with plenty of room for air circulation. My plant still has some buds to open and I hope to enjoy it for a very long time! How sad it would have been to watch it slowly die!

just bought an orchid for $3.50 on clearance as it was dying and the substrate was absolutely soaking wet with no drainage so no wonder it was wilting and had a yellow stem. thank you for the video it helped a lot!

I really appreciate you going through the Velamin, and the nitty gritty of its micromorphology, very nice video

Here I am over ten years later staying away from them thinking I was kill them, and here you show me its not really my fault its the way they were packed, thank you so much because I just bought two and now know they have a wonderful chance to grow.

Very helpful.. Although I've gotten my Orchids to flower again after their initial blooming, you've provided information to prolong their continued flowering and growing process. Thank you very much.

Thank you! Your explanation was better than most. I got an orchid as a gift and shortly thereafter the flower died. Only then did I watch youtube videos on orchid care. I cut massive slits in the plastic pot and now immerse water it every few weeks when the top 2 inches is bone dry. I had been keeping it in my unheated sun room, until almost freeze up. Now it is in my west window (biggest window I have). The plant is getting a new flower shoot! This is so exciting!

I commented on your most recent video regarding growing successfully in partial water culture and my success. I would say that the method that you showed here is closely resembling the way in which I grow except without the moss. It doesn’t mean that I wouldn’t try your method here as well. It would be fun to compare. Again my roots reach for the water in a terrarium like environment. Highly successful multi bloom orchids of all species. Thank you for your hard work.

I had to immediately take mine out id the plastic containers and put the plant in a big pot, I just put some dry limbs in the pot to elevate the plant a bit. Thank you for sharing this valuable video on how to save orchid plants 💕

Just started to have more interest in orchids, have about five of them, non expensive but very pretty. This video will help, and gives hope for blooms.

This is thee best info I’ve literally have seen here on KZread regarding store bought Orchid’s. I just sub’d to your channel, so that I can gain better knowledge, to be more educated on how to care for my plant’s. Thank you so much for this educational vid!

THE BEST orchid vid I’ve ever seen! Brilliant, thank you so much. This is a definite SAVE

Excellent Video Thank you so much for sharing all this great information. I just received a new Mini Orchids and you're right the roots were in a PLASTIC cup and it looked horrible... I didn't know what else to put it in... so I found your video. Thank goodness...

THANK YOU! Immediately after watching this, I removed the plastic container along with the stuffing in it. I caught it time before it took a turn for the worse. My leaves are still good and it's been several weeks. I got lucky.

Dear Classy... you have just explained so much for me. I thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this important information in superb minut detail.. I got it!! I will continue to learn from your generosity of spirit ..that you share with all of us who care about these things too. My beloved Mother, who has passed now... had hothouses and raised prize orchids. But alas.. I was a child then who loved to go into the hothouses ..loved the smells...the orchids growing beautifully... all of it... but she had the information..not I. Now I'm old enough butmust find another teacher.

I live in Naples, Florida and have one neighbor with hundreds of air plants growing out side their home on trees and bushes, I have one orchid hanging on my porch trying to keep it alive. The climate is tropical here so it good for them outside in some shade.

Such a great idea with those vases, i need three now 😍 and I liked your "no nonsense" cut those plastic open attitude

Great video! I inherited an orchid a couple of months ago. I never had one before and the card that came with it was only helpful to a point. After some of the buds started drying up I knew I was in trouble. I did some research and did pretty much what you did. I found a larger pot, larger plastic container with lots of drainage and new orchid soil/bark. Within two weeks the remaining buds bloomed and looks like it’s getting more growth. For such an old plant (to me) I’m growing more fond of it.

Thank you so much that was really really helpful and useful too. Now I know why my Orchids have never survived!!!!!!! I will take your fantastic advice when I purchase another Orchid. Please stay safe and well too

Excellent! Clearly explained and to the point without a lot of “ fluff “! Thank you !

@albertan6634

Жыл бұрын

Could have done without all the science though and the microscope.

Wow! I'm thrilled to find Your Very Important Teaching re: Orchids. Thank You!

I'm so glad I saw this! I bought a glass "vase" (it's a cookie jar, but the size was perfect) and I bought River rocks and dry moss to put in there. I'm gonna grow live moss and switch this after.

One of my friend gifted , the buds started to fall off. I stumbled upon your video, I am going to take it out of the package n follow your instructions. Now I am going to learn how to grow them well after watching your video. Thank you

I've been growing orchids for many years with what I would describe as great success but one of the prettiest ones I ever purchased was such a dark purple, it was almost black. Unfortunately, it started to die a couple of days after I brought it home and I didn't know what to do to save it. Wish I had seen your video back then.

Thank you, i inherited an orchid from a friends mom's funeral. I want it to be taken care of well to carry on memories.

I recently bought an orchid from the grocery store. I left it in the pot 3 days so it could acclimate to my environment. It was in a silicone sleeve inside the tiny pot. I repotted it in moss and bark. The grower sends them that way for transport. The florist unpacks them. It is doing great. My first one ever.

Thank you for my FIRST orchid explanation.

@beat4224

2 жыл бұрын

My first REAL explanation too

Very informative, thanks I never knew about the roots it was very interesting. Going to try mine in a big glass jar that's been waiting for the right project.

I have never done that and I have 17 orchid plants currently and all doing great. Had all but 2 for years.

Wow! You're such an orchid expert. I'm just learning how to care for them. My MIL often gets me one, and it always dies. I hope I can make my latest thrive with everything I'm learning.

What an informative video. I thought I just wanted a quick info on how to repot my dying orchid that I got from my mother in law before she passed away but now I’m gonna check out other videos by this context creator and even subscribe. Great job and pleasant voice!!

This just happens to me like 2 months ago. And I looked for so long and nothing.. and it broke my heart when I decided to let it die. And it was a hard lesson for me to learn.. and I learn to check the roots inside

The plant department manager at the supermarket offered me 2 phalaenopsis orchids that had very droopy leaves, so she marked them down to $4 for the both of them. I took them home and quickly put them in an Orchid basket and now they are making a good comeback.

@beat4224

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@ProgressiveDiscussions

2 жыл бұрын

@@beat4224 now I have been soaking the Orchid basket with the very coarse coconut fiber substrate in fertilized water for 10 minutes per week or bi-weekly. I make my own fertilized water for the plants by having dechlorinated water with crushed oyster and coral at the bottom, which they sell at a low price on Amazon for chicken feeding.

@HaloHighlightz

Жыл бұрын

@@ProgressiveDiscussions I see you make videos, do you have one on your fertilizer water?

@ProgressiveDiscussions

Жыл бұрын

@@HaloHighlightz no I don't but I just simply use the water in my aquarium. I also suck my air plants in the aquarium which is another big plus of having a fish tank, you save money on fertilizer.

@user-xw2ch6ml5x

Жыл бұрын

why do the leaves get droopy

Thanks for such a detailed explanation - but mostly for that one tip: take them out of the originally packaging. I've always struggled with shop bought orchids but nobody ever told me why.

Truly excellent video! I’ve been growing orchids for years but these tips will change everything! Very excited to try this more natural method as it just makes much more sense 😊 Thank you so much!

@julianosvonskingrad7009

Жыл бұрын

I followed it too. Result: Root rot and woodlice. The moss must be cleaned excessively. And it should never be that weg, that is way too much humidy for orchid roots.

What an informative video!! Thanks for all the clear explanations! I’m more of a beginner showcasing my journey on my channel but I I’m glad I’ve bumped into this channel. 🎉

Ohhhh, how I wish that I watched this video before I let my poor phal suffocate in its pretty big-store protective pot that makes a horrible permanent home. Core rot and root rot took one stem plus all the blooms and leaves. I still see some green in the remaining stem and roots, so I’m trying to save it. Orchids always intimated me. My daughter really wanted me to buy this one, otherwise I would have just admired it as usual. I’m now determined to successfully keep one. Thanks for enlightening this newb! Wish me luck!

This is one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing this!

I luv orchids. My daughter brought me a orchid for mother's Day. I've had it 4 years next month. my orchid came in a pot just like you've got. First thing I did was repot it to a bigger one I brought some proper orchid compost soil for orchids like gravel mixed with very light compost not to high in nutritions otherwise the roots will die. then special feed 10 drops in tepid water. the roots are not buried. I cut bad roots off which doesn't affect it. I have 3 flowers some times 4 every year. The leave are green no tears or discoloration what so ever. I'm surprised its still alive. I'm usually never good with plants. really that's all I've done. I got 3 flowers speckled pink and White on it right now. from 🇬🇧👍 an old cockney gal

6:23 - Holy smokes, that is B-E-A-Utiful!!! Amazing gift idea, I love it!

I've bought a few phal orchids over the years, and replanting is one of the first things that I have always done. Sometimes, the moss is so densely packed that I have to wonder if any air and water was able to get in there, let alone allow the roots to grow, and there were a lot of dead roots. You can grow phals in water; I had two of them growing that way for a few years. The trick to remove all the potting medium, keep the main plant body out of the water, and make sure that the roots are at least partially exposed to air.

My orchids is a year and a half old . She bloomed for the longest time. When she rebloomed she was still in her original plastic container. She is beatiful!

The problem of soggy overwatering in retail is easily solved... it is not a necessity to repot. And... considering that these orchids grew to beautiful successful blooming in their moss, it does stand to reason that their moss was not bad for them. We just have to not overwater. Actually none of mine have died as a result of not being promptly repotted

Thanks for this timely video.. Now I know to repot my 2 week old orchid to save those beautiful flowers.. I stopped buying orchids cuz they died after bloom.. Got 2 as Christmas gifts & will do this to save them.. Happy holidays.

I have three of these from Trader Joe's and they're doing perfectly fine in the containers they came in. Been four months now, no dropped flowers or any leaves rotting. Just water once a week and let it drain before putting it back in the outer container.

That clear vase treatment looks gorgeous!

this is one of the most informative videos about orchids id found and i appreciate it, i broke off one of my dried up areal roots and saw the vasular cylender, now im hurt, its just sticking out :(. my orchid brings me so much joy im going to repot it immediatly

I’ve never had any problems with store bought orchids that I left in those plastic containers for a few weeks. l just don’t water them . After a few weeks, I then repot. Thank you for sharing.

I have an orchard in bloom. I put them in a clear glass or cup filled with distilled water but I don’t think they’re submerged completely. I am guilty of leaving them in that packaging for awhile tho. Now you got me rethinking my tactics

I've never see the "terrarium" method but it seems like such an awesome idea!!!! A while back i was given 4 dying, rotting orchids to try and save them and I'm only starting to understand how to take care of them. Im definitely going to try and grow them on top of moss so they can re-grow new healthy roots!!! Thank you so much.

@jonnabrown2

2 жыл бұрын

But how do you water it after setting it on moss and putting the orchid onto a piece of bark?

@janalexander825

Жыл бұрын

@@jonnabrown2 yes, I am also wondering how you water.

That's the first thing I do after purchase. I gently remove all the moss and the rotted roots. I prefer to use pine or "orchid" bark sold in bags. I'm a newbie and find that it works very well. They love humidity and shade. I keep them in a covered patio. I try not to over-water them, maybe once a week. I only have two. Will try to get more and hope I don't kill them. Also, I need to trim off old branches as it is starting to look messy.

Interesting, will use this process on my mom's orchids. My family just repots flowers in larger containers as most gardeners usually do, this is a good way to revive roots so orchids last:)

Wow that's why my orchids didn't survive long after I got them . I just quit buying them because, I just thought I wasn't any good at keeping them alive. Thank you so much .💕😊👍

Finally a video that explains what ive been saying to people so many times! Orchid roots need air and light! I see sooo many people suffocating their orchids, and i keep repeating myself in facebook plant groups almost daily. Now i can just share this video!😊 I just keep mine in glass jars though. In time the orchid will fill the jar with roots and support itself.

@AmritM23

2 жыл бұрын

Millefolium do you put anything else in the glass jars like water or ??

@Mario-forall

2 жыл бұрын

But what if what you are telling them is wrong? I keep my phaelenopsis' roots permanently submerged in water with fertilizer. They grow well and bloom all the time.

@jgunther3398

Жыл бұрын

@@Mario-forall you should change your hobby to fish

@Mario-forall

Жыл бұрын

@@jgunther3398 hehe, I already have one freshwater planted aquarium and one saltwater reef aquarium... along with my semi aquatic orchids 😆

Wow all my blooms go within 3 weeks but the leaves do well. I had no idea about the reporting asap. Thank you so much for this informative video

Omg!!Why did I never think about that!!I bought soooo many orchids and they never last.I never thought of removing the plastic it came in,I thought that’s what they needed.Thank you!I might try again I absolutely love these flowers but they always die and end up a waist of money…

Imagine using real science! Actual microscopic cross sections to illustrate the velar cell function ! Thanks so much. I find that more supermarket orchids are now in bark and suffer less trauma when carefully removed from the deadly plastic pots, and into a larger container with more pre-soaked bark. I was told the sphagnum moss was used so that the plants would never need water thru the supply chain and at final retail sale.

My orchids last MONTHS. Literally! I don't do much but water them once a week. Your video is great! Hopefully they'll be happier now.

Wow! I’m new to orchids and this video is fantastic. Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge 👍🏻💖

there are no words I can use to thank you!!!! omg I had no idea.

I bought an orchid from the pharmacy yesterday and roots were great , had to buy the proper repotting pots see thru , with holes , and saucers ……i have 2 others doing great. This new one was bone dry ……..repotted today . In Winter but it was very mild yesterday no Snow. Today cold again….good thing I saved it from the pharmacy. I have been myself the customer of a dead orchid fast after buying. Now I have learnt.❤❤ These were the best roots yet from a orchid I bought. Bone dry maybe was better. I had to message the medium out not to break the root…. It was so bone dry ….

THANK YOU for such a BEAUTIFUL idea for growing my orchid!

You are absolutely 100% correct and this is one of the most important Orchid videos available. I hate retailers with a passion. I have finally been having luck with my phalaenopsis orchid since I have it in the very coarse coconut fiber as a substrate in one of those Orchid baskets instead of a pot.

@annamariavecchio2302

Жыл бұрын

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@julianosvonskingrad7009

Жыл бұрын

I followed it too. Result: Root rot and woodlice. The moss must be cleaned excessively. And it should never be that wet, that is way too much humidy for orchid roots.

@ProgressiveDiscussions

Жыл бұрын

@@julianosvonskingrad7009 now I just have the orchids in coconut husk bark in one of those plastic Orchid baskets that I found on Amazon. Maximum air circulation and the ability to drain and dry quickly. I would love to see those aerial roots grow since I think they are cool looking.

@jgunther3398

Жыл бұрын

you might be able to go back to a pot and coarse bark if you water less, especially if you use clay pots since they promote drying

@ProgressiveDiscussions

Жыл бұрын

@@jgunther3398 I am now using an orchid basket that I got from Amazon. That should provide Optimum air circulation to prevent rot which happens these orchids in the stores sitting soggy in those cramped ceramic pots that retail chooses to use.

Superb explanation and research based information 👍 Thanks for sharing such a useful information ☺️

All my orchids are growing outside in the garden and are extremely happy, plus they flower quite prolifically.

My orchid that i named tofu was starting to wilt and i felt bad so i watched this! thanks !! i hope they'll feel better now

After purchasing my orchids and letting the blooms finish I repot into an empty large vase. No medium. Semi hydroponic. And they’re thriving!

@AmritM23

2 жыл бұрын

Cade Reddington when you say semi hydroponic can you please explain how or what you do. Thanks.

@cadereddington6930

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmritM23 my orchids has no medium, they’re just in a glass vase not too large, just enough size to fit the roots in and leaves sit on top of the rim. For 2-3 days I fill the glass with water ( just enough water to cover majority of the roots) and after those days I pour the water out And allow 2-3 days for the roots to dry out. For fertilizer, I fill the glass with fertilized water for no more than 2 days. There is videos on KZread better explaining how to do semi or full hydroponic system for orchids ( I don’t recommend full hydroponic for orchids because the roots need to have a dry period)

@AmritM23

2 жыл бұрын

@@cadereddington6930 thank you so much. This is very helpful.

I bought an orchid at a store the other day, because she looked sad. Took the orchid home, and I admit I have no idea how to care for them (which is why I'm here). But she's in the bathroom right now, best place for indirect sunlight. And I walked in and thought "the orchid is sad" like this wave of feeling came over me and I thought about releasing the roots from the pot. Then came here to see if I had the right feeling thank you for this video, it's really great

Mine is still in original pot for years and it keeps blooming time after time, in fact it's in full bloom now!!

@shirleymorales3161

2 жыл бұрын

Same ! Only water the amount of an ice cube each time is reblooming now ! Most likely it would be better off if I take these steps but I'm thinking maybe I should leave it alone while it is thriving 🤔

Thank you for this wonderful video. It is great to hear your detailed explanations.

I suspected this might be the trick but I wasn’t sure if moss was still needed. Thanks for posting!!

I just got an orchid today. Took it out of the pot and found a plastic sleeve on it. The roots do not looking good. They are brittle and white-ish looking. I cut some of the root and re-planted them like you suggested but i think i still need to get some better planting medium. Hopefully they will hold out till then. Should of done some research before buying them today. Really appreciate your video learned alot and will keep it in my for next time.

I have never had this happen. My orchids stay in the pots I buy them in and bloom for a very long time.

@ClaudineCathcart-nx1io

24 күн бұрын

I will follow your advice. Thank you for sharing Aloha from Hawaii

Wow thanks for the detailed info!

New Subscriber here from Amman Jordan The Middle East I have lots of plants Orchids are a particular favourite Have plenty and they are doing well Thank you for the information

I got an orchid for my birthday and I have kept fish for 25 years. I watched your video and I cut off the inside plastic pot. I put aquarium gravel in the pot a little water from my aquarium and the moss from the store. I am going to get a wide glass vase and follow the terrarium idea. Thanks

THANKS! I purchased an orchid yesterday for a party that was canceled, knowing full well that I was buying it because I wanted it for myself. Then I got it for myself and when I got home, I looked at its tiny plastic pot and yanked the poor thing out of it and put it in a large tea cup and just set it there. There it is waiting to be further saved. Thanks for this video, watched by me in the nick of time.

@dm2836

2 жыл бұрын

How is it doing now?

I have had a store bought orchid for a year. Its leaves are healthy and it has rebloomed. It is still in its original pot. I plan on re potting it. I hope it survives the repotting.

This is an amazing video. Thank you for making it so informative!

Some great tips and ideas here. I often wonder if some orchid growers ensure a plant will fail by leaving the bark and fiber plug the seedling was grown in, around the root at the base of the stem. After a few failed plants I found the roots going through the plugs had rotted because the plugs retained moisture even after allowing the orchid to 'dry out'. I found most of the roots inside the pot were rotten or dying so the orchid was trying to survive on a few aerial roots. Like you, I remove all the medium to look for a plug, which I carefully remove, cut off dead roots and re-pot. I am using clay porous marbles as a medium.

Wow didn’t know this. Love the deep explanation.