Epic Repot With Me (Discussing Potting Mix Options) - w/ Macodes petola, Jewel Orchid

In this video we’ll talk about repotting, potting media, and general insights about my Macodes petola-a popular and vibrant type of jewel orchid.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro (Macodes petola epic repot)
00:42 - How this applies to all plants
02:16 - Monstera Esqueleto / epipremNOIDes update
02:54 - Check out my other jewels (Macodes sandariana, Ludisia discolor, and a couple hybrids)
03:33 - Phal mariae in bloom
03:55 - Flagging & crispy leaves (time to repot)
04:40 - Closeup of Macodes petola runners
05:25 - Bigger is better - Why I don't propagate my plants often
Evaluating Potting Media Variables
06:50 - Potting Media Options & Variables
07:30 - Selecting the media that works for your conditions & routine
08:50 - Bark (fir vs. Orchiata pine)
10:06 - Peatmoss
10:40 - Differences in water retention (and dryout period)
11:46 - Sphagnum moss
12:55 - LECA & pebbles in the bottom
14:00 - Organic fertilizers (bloodmeal, glacial rockdust, insect frass, worm castings etc)
15:00 - Comparing the value of different media
15:45 - Test & experiment w/ cuttings
16:29 - Cache pots & lower-root airflow
17:50 - Improving drainage on plants with few roots
Repotting!
18:43 - When to repot
21:07 - Planning the repot
21:51 - Mixing up the orchid potting mix
23:57 - Adding organic fertilzer
24:32 - Drainage - pebble/LECA bottom layer
25:45 - Unpotting Macodes petola
26:48 - Flame sterilize cutting tools
27:52 - Cutting & cleaning the plant
29:44 - Potting into new pot
31:57 - Completed repot
Macodes petola general care
Website Link: herebutnot.com/macodes-petola/
32:51 - Curling leaves
33:30 - Standard after care
33:57 - Watering & fertilizing after repotting
35:12 - Clyde spotlight
Much love 💚💚💚
If you’re a subscriber, thank you for your support and kind words. I can’t believe I’m already over 4K subs-literally blows my mind to consider what that actually means. Thank you for your passion. Thank you for taking the time to learn. Thank you for all the love.
Remember 🤔🌱
The more we learn and share, the better we can grow-together!

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  • @robd9216
    @robd92163 жыл бұрын

    Finally found a houseplant channel with actual quality information! Thank you!

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate that Rob. I do my best to try and share the underlying insights about plant care rather than regurgitate what "care sheets" say, so I'm glad that's resonating with you. Thanks for following along and for the kind feedback.

  • @Appleton-WI
    @Appleton-WI4 жыл бұрын

    Your presentation style is so appealing! You give listeners information in an easy-to-understand manner that is so much appreciated. Thanks!

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Vicky!

  • @michaelyciano2123
    @michaelyciano21234 жыл бұрын

    He is so attractive!!! I love it when guys speak with their hands and fluent in plants.

  • @davidcameron8133

    @davidcameron8133

    3 жыл бұрын

    he's really built, to. yummy.

  • @countrygirl4422

    @countrygirl4422

    3 жыл бұрын

    You must be hard up.

  • @r.i.pyoutube6881

    @r.i.pyoutube6881

    2 жыл бұрын

    He literally looks like any white dude

  • @HeadstrongGirl
    @HeadstrongGirl3 жыл бұрын

    I am delighted to find a Canadian making such detailed and informed plant videos. Our conditions here are so not like those I see a lot of people talking about. Thanks!

  • @RootingMindfully
    @RootingMindfully4 жыл бұрын

    Yes to the whole cutting thing. I feel like there has been a wave of cutting plants to experiment, give away, etc. But it’s insane to see people cut up their plants as soon as they get them or constantly cutting on them. People have been commenting on my plants saying the are huge and lush. It’s because I don’t like to cut my plants lol and if I do it is with intention I.e. not wanting to make taller moss poles lol

  • @YinYangx3
    @YinYangx33 жыл бұрын

    Your opinions on taking cuttings have made me fall in love with you❤❤

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks YinYangx3 - I’m glad it resonates with you 💚💚💚 Plant peeps are the bomb

  • @agnediciuniene9861
    @agnediciuniene98612 жыл бұрын

    Demonstrating this lush plant is the best way to make me trust your knowledge. In many channels people tend to show those barely clinging to life plants and then proceed to talk how to take care of them. That never persuades me.

  • @susanravizzotti2287
    @susanravizzotti22873 жыл бұрын

    Finally some actual info from a person who grows plants well and not just guesswork, rare on youtube. That means I have some confidence in what you're saying. Thanks for going into detail, the length matters less when I'm gaining so much knowledge. And thanks for breaking the video into parts, big thumbs up from me

  • @susanravizzotti2287
    @susanravizzotti22878 ай бұрын

    I keep rewatching this vid over and over to reinforce the lessons around attributes of the potting mix constituents. Thank you sooooo much for all the info, you’re about the only person on social media offering solid advice.

  • @Dwynfal
    @Dwynfal4 жыл бұрын

    Glad I found your channel, very informative! I gave up on orchids decades ago but I do love to look at them and learn a bit more.

  • @look4keith
    @look4keith2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate an informative gardener who is not afraid to cuss.

  • @tiredduck5380
    @tiredduck53809 ай бұрын

    Honestly so glad I watched this, I've just started a jewel orchid terrarium and I layered it with leca/hydro granules, a plastic mesh layer to stop the substrate falling into the drainage layer, then went with a substrate mix of French bark, sphagnum moss, charcoal and perlite. I was worried I didn't set it up too well but watching your video you ticked all the materials I used so I feel very relieved :)

  • @someusername4129
    @someusername41293 жыл бұрын

    Soooo envious of your mariae, it's gorgeous!!

  • @Chromico
    @Chromico Жыл бұрын

    There's actually a ton of useful information with easy to understand explanations in this. Thanks.

  • @shumebute
    @shumebute3 жыл бұрын

    thanx Dustin for always being polite and helping me out!!!

  • @ntherar7771
    @ntherar77714 жыл бұрын

    I asked for this a few days ago! I’m so glad the timing worked out 😅

  • @lucythecat529
    @lucythecat5292 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I always enjoy listening to you. You information is clear and concise. I don’t think you ramble, you explain!

  • @Alizardlovesyou
    @Alizardlovesyou3 жыл бұрын

    Saw your jewel orchid and subscribed. Let the learning begin! ♥️🌿🤓

  • @andreagaytan9849
    @andreagaytan98493 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thank you for breaking this down, such an informative video.

  • @rsrobsanz
    @rsrobsanz3 жыл бұрын

    All of your videos are awesome please keep putting out more your so good on the eyes and I love your information on many awesome plant and again your so good in front of the camera! Thanks to you am really addicted to plants!

  • @MollyDiBi
    @MollyDiBi10 ай бұрын

    Stumbled across this video and you are blowing my mind! Your macodes are lovely!

  • @saraken9718
    @saraken97183 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate for all the valuable information you share 🙌🏻

  • @Maram00157
    @Maram001573 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, one of the few and best youtube channel/website i've come across that shows evidence based approaches- practical and helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and wisdom! a rare gem indeed

  • @crazykittensmiles
    @crazykittensmiles2 жыл бұрын

    Yay! I just found your channel :) thank you for the information. Your plants look so healthy and happy.

  • @sneem3987
    @sneem39872 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video, my conditions are nearly identical to yours, as I live in Northern Europe. Stellar! I know now I will succeed with macodes

  • @amperstandheart
    @amperstandheart4 жыл бұрын

    i think the big thing with rocks at the bottom is they were suggested as an alternative to a drainage/air hole/filtration. Adding rocks or other non-porous material WITH drainage wouldn't contribute to the bacterial build up, etc. i really enjoy how thorough your discussions are and how non dogmatic your approach is. This is the style of "teaching" i prefer where I can gain info from your experience and make the best decision for myself based on my needs and conditions

  • @thebrownthumber5783
    @thebrownthumber57833 жыл бұрын

    omg I love how real you are and educational

  • @lungwort_
    @lungwort_2 жыл бұрын

    only halfway through and I already understand this so much better thank you!

  • @sophiebaldwin191
    @sophiebaldwin1913 жыл бұрын

    Found your blog Dustin looking for care tips and from there found your channel. Really helpful information you certainly know your stuff and what you say makes so much sense! Love the top tips and am now saving bottle tops - such an easy thing to do! Have subbed . Thanks again for taking the time to put this together.

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sophie! Really appreciate that comment and feedback ☺️

  • @alessandraroup2332
    @alessandraroup23323 жыл бұрын

    Love your watering technique! I water from the top/bottom too and thought I was the only one! Excited to repot my teeny Macodes Petola with confidence thanks to your info!

  • @pallavigaikwad8879

    @pallavigaikwad8879

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @barbj981
    @barbj9813 жыл бұрын

    Great channel! Just discovered it! Thank you for all the info that you provide. As a fellow Canadian, I believe that potting media is the most important thing to keep plants doing well, and not so much our climates. My poor little ludisia discolor is struggling, but doing better after a little vacation on my deck in the shade of other plants.

  • @sonethainnamariza8596
    @sonethainnamariza85963 жыл бұрын

    Thank u so much for ur information about macodes patola,about media etc,it's very complate👍👍

  • @PestratorProductions
    @PestratorProductions3 жыл бұрын

    I’m loving your videos man! Glad I found them

  • @lajarox4190
    @lajarox41904 жыл бұрын

    Love ur videos...I watched your aroid video a while back and adjusted my potting media, incorporating most of what you suggested. My aroids have put out some LARGE leaves!!! Of all the videos i watch, yours have been the most valuable to me and my plants. U r the shizzzzz!! Thank U!!!

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's such great feedback - thank you and I'm so glad the application of some of this has been helpful for your plants too!

  • @NuansaInspirasiku
    @NuansaInspirasiku2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for shering, nice to meet you.....

  • @mr.spirofucci1493
    @mr.spirofucci14934 жыл бұрын

    Great knowledge and presentation Subscribed and watching you grow 😎

  • @dorkolicious525
    @dorkolicious5253 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering why your channel sounded so familiar then I realized I read your blog on ludisia discolor! I just purchased my first ludisia and macodes. Great post and great video. Thanks for the information

  • @Vihu01
    @Vihu012 жыл бұрын

    This is my third time watching this because I feel so relaxed by your voice that I keep falling asleep halfway through ! omg

  • @karenkrosnick8725
    @karenkrosnick872511 ай бұрын

    I just wanted to thank you for your invaluable information on growing jewel orchids. I followed your advice when I got two jewels and here 1 1/2 months later, they are putting out new leaves and appear to be very happy. Other people I talk with are unable to grow them. LOL! I got lucky when I found your channel. Thank you!!

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey! That’s fantastic to hear. They can sometimes be a challenge to get going, and I certainly have had my ups and downs with jewels as well, but I’m thrilled you found the magic touch and things are going well with your plants. Thanks for the kind message 😊

  • @anum1963
    @anum19632 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video. So much Information. Thank you.

  • @iddybiddyladybugleeza262
    @iddybiddyladybugleeza2622 жыл бұрын

    How did I not know about you???? Loved your content! Thank you! Also just bought 2 jewel orchids today on my way home

  • @danielleb.7055
    @danielleb.70552 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for actual info. I've been into plants for a while but I kinda go in and out of my "need" for plants. So when I need more plants i always watch tons of videos and until now have not been able to find actual info. A ton of people just talk generally about a plant but not specific data. Anyway, have a great day and Thanks!

  • @Naturamorpho
    @Naturamorpho4 жыл бұрын

    You just spent 6 or 7 secs telling us you are trying not to be lengthy... lol! Don't worry about that! You really are kinda lengthy, but you sound so natural and enthusiastic about your subject. It is part of the whole style! I tend to overscript, just the opposite problem! Keep up the good work!

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know!!! It's something that I can't seem to keep short. Too much to squeeze into a video in order to provide context. Thanks @actsnfacts!

  • @Naturamorpho

    @Naturamorpho

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HerebutNot I´m working on a video series about assymbiotic orchid seed culture, in Portuguese Br, my native language. I´m doing it in episodes, 3 of which already published here on YT. In those I explain some of the theory myself, but I also reference other people's videos and YT pages. The next one that I´m putting together is about how to build the glovebox with the cheapest possible materials! Then I will make yet another one about actually sowing the seeds. I´m going to reference your channel and videos in these episodes, since it is the best and more thorough material on the subject I have found so far. But don't cheer just yet... My channel is really small, It won't be causing much of an impact in your viewing... lol! Soon as I finish the whole series (about 7 or 8 episodes), I´m making English voice-over versions for my English language channel too!

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    actsnfacts - very cool. Can’t wait to see your vids and take on all of that. There have been a few new flasking videos and I’m loving that people are getting into that and sharing their experiences. I hope the longer term affect is more orchids in the hobby and maybe some neato hybrids or rare species as ppl become more able to propagate them. I’ll give you a follow and keep an eye out for that video 👌🏻

  • @Naturamorpho

    @Naturamorpho

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HerebutNot You should see the Adriano Isao channel, even though it is in Portuguese. He has developed a very interesting and surprisingly effective Symbiotic method for sowing orchid seeds. I know lots of people doing it and beeing very successful too. I´m giving that a try and it will become a video series too, after doing the In Vitro Assymbiotic series! I don't quite know if it is possible to adapt Northern hemisphere materials to the process since we need appropriate micorrizal fungi for it to work. You might want to give it a try!

  • @crystalhonda5976
    @crystalhonda59763 жыл бұрын

    Omg I want one of those! Just beautiful!

  • @Banano91f
    @Banano91f4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Love your approach

  • @jacquelynhorton4914
    @jacquelynhorton49144 жыл бұрын

    Finally! Excited for this. I always enjoy repotting. I feel like I learn the most watching these.

  • @leiramorada3444
    @leiramorada34443 жыл бұрын

    So amazing! My macodes petola is so tall now and is limping. I will try to repot it just like this.

  • @EdBartlettTV
    @EdBartlettTV4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Really, really great. Thank you.

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @orchidgarden3124
    @orchidgarden31244 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @urbanglamping5047
    @urbanglamping50473 жыл бұрын

    Omg! That macodes peta is so gorgeous! Stay connected. 👍🔔😉

  • @EMuro-wu7uy
    @EMuro-wu7uy Жыл бұрын

    I found this very helpful. Thank you I live in Pacific northwest so find this so helpful. I have three new orchids, my ludisia is getting ready to bloom.

  • @ancientorchids
    @ancientorchids3 жыл бұрын

    You are so smart! I love your videos!!!

  • @williamstevenson2166
    @williamstevenson21664 жыл бұрын

    Dude you are a Stud, OH your tutorial are the best !!!!!!

  • @klaaskingma7435
    @klaaskingma74354 жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure where you came from because I can’t remember when I subscribed with notifications on but I’m glad I am

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha - hey! That's better than the opposite, "Donno why I subbed and your vids suck!" haha - Thanks Klass, I'm glad you subbed too :)

  • @barbll000
    @barbll0004 жыл бұрын

    great video. thanks for sharing.

  • @vivienlee9078
    @vivienlee90784 жыл бұрын

    Great video Dustin! Lots of easy to understand information for those who don’t have experience with repotting. I sure hope my jewels orchids (Anoectochilus and Dossinia) will one day grow as lush as yours. They appear to be struggling a bit 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried given them some organic fert? And how’s the lighting situation? They don’t line hot intense sun, but if you’ve got good quality LEDs they respond well to the consistent moderate intensity

  • @dianeallen28
    @dianeallen283 жыл бұрын

    TOTALLY AGREE ABOUT DRAINAGE BY USAGE OF PEBBLES OR EVEN COARSE RIVER SAND - IT AMAZES ME HOW PEOPLE REFUTE THIS

  • @dianeallen28
    @dianeallen283 жыл бұрын

    You are a master - really!! That is why you are so comfortable doing what you do

  • @silk9311
    @silk93113 жыл бұрын

    I see the plants aren’t the only thirsty things in these comments!...😅😂 Getting my first Macodes petola this Friday, so excited ! The video was very informative, thank you! 😊

  • @KalenaO
    @KalenaO3 жыл бұрын

    I really wish this video was available around three years ago. I had a purple petola and just couldn’t get it right. There wasn’t much about the plant online either. Somehow managed to bring it back from death, just to loose it for good after. Such a beautiful plant and maybe I’ll get another some day! My discolor grow and flower like crazy though! 😬

  • @catherinesaulnier5448
    @catherinesaulnier54484 жыл бұрын

    Awesome information..learnt alot..just bought my first Jewel 👍

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! They're great plants-I wish you the best of luck

  • @TheNIJUAL
    @TheNIJUAL4 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video

  • @debsinarta8133
    @debsinarta81333 жыл бұрын

    Wish so much for having these beautiful creature❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍😍

  • @helenhawkins4054
    @helenhawkins40543 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful 🤗

  • @AB-ps3jc
    @AB-ps3jc Жыл бұрын

    I agree. I don’t like to do cuttings of my plants unless the plant is huge and I’m running out of space in my home. If a plant is dying and I’m not sure it will make it.

  • @icemancometh8679
    @icemancometh86793 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, I was just passing through - someone referred you from another Channel. I just wanted to comment on how well-behaved all the package material was on the couch while you did your video, didn't hear a word from them - so impressed! (lol)

  • @karlandreasen
    @karlandreasen4 жыл бұрын

    Yay! New video

  • @danielfeijo9251
    @danielfeijo92513 жыл бұрын

    I liked very much your explanation... congrats! Here in brazil we have our challenges as well

  • @jenniferb4518
    @jenniferb45183 жыл бұрын

    wait! who are you? Love the information and how it is presented. I am so sick of the "I got" "I want" etc. I love the information! thank you for a refreshing change!

  • @Animallovercomedian
    @Animallovercomedian Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for mentioning the respiratory issues with perlite! It’s really rare to hear people mention that in the houseplant world

  • @zabisrecipes9038
    @zabisrecipes90383 жыл бұрын

    very nice video😍

  • @berenicehickey9755
    @berenicehickey9755 Жыл бұрын

    Love your content. Subbed. Singapore. Berenice.

  • @SolomonKane71
    @SolomonKane714 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait until you are ready to trade some of these ;) I melted mine and have not found any other sources in town

  • @renegadetherapist5664
    @renegadetherapist56643 жыл бұрын

    Great! So much information. I just received a Macodes Petola in the mail today. Two tiny leaves with a new one on the way. They packed it really well, in moss with a glass top over it. What is the first thing I should do? I've been researching but yours look so good!! Thank you!

  • @plantwithroos
    @plantwithroos4 жыл бұрын

    How are they sooo full!! writing this at the start of watching so you're probably gonna answer in the video but wooowww! mine is one little stem. love it!

  • @andredumas9547
    @andredumas95473 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dustin, great video, but your articles at herebutnot.com are absolutely unbeatable, the very best I have seen so far, and I have seen a lot of them. So thorough and precise. Also, your growing conditions are the same as mine, I am in Ottawa. The only problem with me here is getting orchids ! Thanks for this very interesting video.

  • @vsg31159
    @vsg311593 жыл бұрын

    Wow between you and Ed, I learned two things - bottle caps as leverage and bamboo sticks for how wet the media is...

  • @lita7676
    @lita76764 жыл бұрын

    I love the effort and footage of your videos! Please keep it up!!

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @nancymontenegro26
    @nancymontenegro263 жыл бұрын

    Que bella orquidea 😍💕💕

  • @cactusandadenium
    @cactusandadenium3 жыл бұрын

    Nice video 🧡 Nice collection of plants Informative vedio Stay connected

  • @akimmer
    @akimmer4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! Do you have a video on how to do a cutting of these? Any tips would be great! Can’t wait til my macodes is big enough to propagate!! :)

  • @doggiesarus
    @doggiesarus2 жыл бұрын

    I like the concept of drying rate. It may also be heretical, but I like using root hormones. This can also be natural like a bit of sea weed. I'm in a really dry environment with 30% or less indoors. I never plant in plain commercial bark mix (I've lost plants to this).

  • @Mr86149
    @Mr861499 ай бұрын

    Thanks👍🏻

  • @graffitimonster7351
    @graffitimonster73514 жыл бұрын

    I think you are my new favorite plant youtuber. I appreciate your presentation style and competence in the subject. How many types of jewel orchid varieties do you have?

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rachel

  • @graffitimonster7351

    @graffitimonster7351

    4 жыл бұрын

    Here...but I just got a Dossinia maramorata last week so that’s good information to know. Jewel Orchids are almost like Pokémon, you gotta catch them all. Lol

  • @fergusfold6269
    @fergusfold62694 жыл бұрын

    I came for the orchids, I stayed bc of the DeadMau5 shirt :)

  • @michaelmccarthy4077
    @michaelmccarthy40774 жыл бұрын

    I'm horrible about repotting houseplants. I've got some AV's that have been in the same pot for three years. They're still growing and flowering well, I don't want to rock the boat (plus, since they are trailers, it is easy to snap stems). I know my rose bushes really want a refresh but the last time I did it, well, I looked like I walked through razor wire so I'm not in any hurry. Also, your hair is looking super cute.

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael! I totally get what you mean about not rocking the boat. Lol. Repotting always gives me a bit of anxiety (especially when the plant is currently doing well) haha.

  • @jyvaineorchids2255
    @jyvaineorchids22554 жыл бұрын

    Dryed banana powder work well as fertiliser. I have a young phalaenopsis wich didn't like my usual fertilizer and didn't grow anything since I own it, about a year. I tryed to make dryed banana and it worked. À mounth later it grew new roots and leafs. Happy 😊😊😊

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome - Thanks for sharing

  • @mkuc6951
    @mkuc69512 жыл бұрын

    I had a lot of seasonal die back on my sub-tropical plants particularly avocados etc in spring.

  • @user-nx4rk9yh4w
    @user-nx4rk9yh4w3 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо за интересное видео,орхидеи макодес вы держите во флорариуме.

  • @marygorchidsmore2058
    @marygorchidsmore20584 жыл бұрын

    Hi Justin, another informative video! Your phal marie is amazing! Is it two plant in the pot? I would have loved to see the repotting process when you do it , please?!

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks MaryG! There are two plants in that pot - one is Phal mariae, the other is Phal bastianii (a very similar looking related species that blooms in spring rather than summer). I will consider that repot suggestion...I am unsure of how I'm even going to tackle that one - the roots are packed in the pot...so I might just up-pot it to another pot and not fuss with trying to free the old roots

  • @bravohoteltango3091
    @bravohoteltango30914 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed

  • @jenniferholguin6931
    @jenniferholguin69314 жыл бұрын

    Great video and I learned so much. I have a baby Macodes Petola I just purchased and was wondering if you ever consider selling porting media already mixed? I would find it difficult getting together all the “ingredients” you just described so was curious if you can sell an already mixed potting soil?

  • @DuneGlam
    @DuneGlam4 жыл бұрын

    This is informative. I want to try out jewel orchids, have you done a "basic jewel orchids care" before?

  • @christmassnow3465
    @christmassnow3465 Жыл бұрын

    I have found a better way to deal with the perlite's dust: punch some drainage holes at the bottom, open a small hole at the top and fill the bag with water. Make sure the water goes through all the grains by tilting the bag at different angles. When you are confident it is wet enough, you can simply open the top and pour water more thoroughly. Then, it becomes safer to scoop the perlite because you have no dust. You should then put it in a sieve and wash it, because the dust is still inside. This will avoid future issues with dust when you repot your plants and remove the old potting mix.

  • @EMuro-wu7uy
    @EMuro-wu7uy Жыл бұрын

    Bought my first macodes

  • @thatawkwardplantgirl
    @thatawkwardplantgirl3 жыл бұрын

    Soooo much!!💚 fantastic video..I did want to comment on the aspect you mentioned of the wild plants vs indoor plants in repotting. I feel a huge part of the success in the wild is the good bacteria in the soil, natural breakdown of surounding plants and soil medium like shredded tree bark/animal feces and the nutrition found in rainwater..repotting is necessary for houseplants because we have to provide these things and place literal barriers(pots) for our houseplants ☺💚 Also really appreciate your breakdown on the bark(I did not think to look that detail up and your the only one to mention it)💚👍

  • @hannahd5542
    @hannahd55423 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your video! I do the same thing, adding used bottle caps to lift up the pot.. For other media, I also use those mesh those asian fruits are wrapped in to augment media... Question, do you use epsom salts on your orchids and how? Thanks!

  • @emilehoffmann
    @emilehoffmann3 жыл бұрын

    Would it be possible for you to make a video where you pollinate 2 orchids, wait for the seed to be formed and then flask it and show us how it grows. I really enjoy your videos and would love to see more videos of where you grow the orchids from seed.

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, not a bad idea. I’d really like to get these jewel orchids to grow from seed-haven’t had success with that yet, but maybe once I do that would be a good place to explore that again

  • @emilehoffmann

    @emilehoffmann

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HerebutNot That's awesome. Thanks for replying. Because of you, I decided to pollinate some of my Phalaenopsis orchids and try to grow my own hybrids. The seed pods should be ready by April next year. I'm also planning to build my own still air box soon. Thanks for the great videos! I really appreciate it.

  • @The-50-Simmer
    @The-50-Simmer2 жыл бұрын

    information instead of show. Thank you. Great vid.

  • @123astbury
    @123astbury4 жыл бұрын

    Some people suggest using pebbles or leca in a pot as an alternative to a drainage hole. In that scenario the response has been that pebbles or leca at the bottom of the pot isn't the best method of drainage.

  • @HerebutNot

    @HerebutNot

    4 жыл бұрын

    BizzyLizzyLeaves Plant care basics - yeah, definitely not a good idea to use pots without holes-if you do, everything you put into the pot stays in the soil. Including minerals from your tap water 👎🏻👎🏻