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.

@edithvallejo6951

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I will get them 😉

@caringibuna3303

3 жыл бұрын

Youexplained well the potting technics , thanks a lot.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Caring Ibuna, Thank you! I appreciate it! :)

@nan2157

3 жыл бұрын

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

@keresifiniasi7764

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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 kitten is adorable!

Love this! Accounts for environmental differences like desert areas versus tropical.

So happy with the results of my orchids. Thanks for your help..... xoxoxo

Very helpful

This is so informative and clear cut, thank you!

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, Thank you!

I absolutely love your video's and learning a lot.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Terry, Thank you for that comment! I appreciate it. :)

Your diary sounds great I would really love to have one. Thanks again for your wonderful video

Excellent information

I would love one!

Great video, concise and very informative...thank you!!

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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. :)

I’m just learning but I think an orchid journal would be fabulous! Love this video ❤ thank you ☺️

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!

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. ❤

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

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathy, Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

Your videos are interesting and really inspiring. It is helping me immensely. Thank you. Please keep up the good work.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Atanu, Thank you for the comment. :)

Was thrilled when I saw you were launching a KZread 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.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge about this !

@Orchideria

Жыл бұрын

Hi Arleen, I'm glad the video helped.

Thank u for sharing your knowledge in growing phalaenopsis orchids. It's a great help for me.

Thank you Amanda I love this plant

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Miriam, I'm glad the video helped.

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!

Hello, this is a super helpful video. Thank you!

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 would love a journal. I love your videos! keep the coming

@Orchideria

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

This is so good thank you

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sajeevi, Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

Thank you much,i leand a lot. From Rsa

Excellent information 🥰

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 🙏💕

Excellent information. Thank you so much.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Orchi Anu, Thank you so much for watching. I'm honored and humbled. 🙏 I appreciate it!

Wow thank you. Your video is very informative. 👏😍🌸

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.

Sooo informative....I love your site.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paula, Thank you!

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!

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, Thank you for your words. I appreciate it

Thanks for this info god bless you best video I ever came across I'm from south africa

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 :)

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!!

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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!

Great information!

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian. I appreacite it.

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 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

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!

@Orchideria

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bambi, I'm glad the videos are helping.

Excellent tutorial!

@Orchideria

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you explaining I’m just learning I’m just Starting now

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tsering Samdup, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. I appreciate it. 😊

You explained very clearly in better ways to understand really I like it Thank you

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for leaving a comment.

Your cat is so adorable!

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nurse Tre Hammy, Thank you! Midnight really likes to be in the center of things.

I've found that the Miracle-Gro coarse blend works better as a soil additive for my other tropical plants to improve drainage.

Thanks very good advice you help me a lot with my ocards

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anis, I'm glad the videos helped.

Great info! I would be great if you could add some numbers....temperature ranges, same for humidity. Thank you😊

Like your information, and presentation!

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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.” 😅💕

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Christina, I appreciate your words. Thank you!! And thank you for watching my videos. I appreciate it.

Thanks for the info God bless you fantastic idea Im from south Africa bye

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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?

Nice information mam

I would love a tracker and many thanks for sharing ur love and knowledge of Orchids 💚

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mahmoodel-khuja4183

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 👼

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

I apprecaite your comment so much! Thank you for the kind words. :)

I like how you explained I understand more better

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elsa, Thank you so much. I appreciate it. :)

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.

Hi Amanda , Love your videos. Have learnt a lot so far. Would love to see your journals. Take care. Ananda

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ananda, Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. I appreciate it.

@anandaplasticsurgey

3 жыл бұрын

@@Orchideria Keep up the great work Amanda 👍👍

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.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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!

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 🙂.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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...

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

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.

I love your videos. What are inexpensive coal or charcoal brands you suggest for orchid media?

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

@Orchideria

Жыл бұрын

Hi Anis, I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. May God bless you too

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.

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Epe, I'm glad that these last 2 are doing well.

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!!

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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. 🙏

My journal is my helper with all I do with orchids. I post each watering and fertilizing

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Yoli, Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate it. 😊

I like it

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Thank you! :)

Amanda. Please where could I find a good Orchids Pott like yours.? Thanks. God bless you and yours. Always.

I would love a journal

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 👍👍👍

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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 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!

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJOM18OBpaqafJs.html New roots will grow so your orchid isn't totally gone. There is hope!

@bhumphries1360

2 жыл бұрын

@@Orchideria Thank you very much for the advice! There may be hope for me yet! 😆 (Or at least for my poor phalaenopsis!)

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!

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony! I wish you the best in your new orchid journey! Thanks for leaving a comment and for watching the video.

@renatecormick7399

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

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

@renatecormick7399

2 жыл бұрын

@@Orchideria oh, I’m sorry, I really got that wrong didn’t I . Thanks for correcting me.

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Renate, No problem :)

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!

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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!

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

I would love to have a tracker. Thanks

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

What is your opinion of Soil Sunset Organic Orchid Bark?

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 👍🏻👍🏻

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@patriciagutierrez3950

3 жыл бұрын

@@Orchideria thank you I will convert soon. Any videos on your Christmas cactus?

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia, Unfortuneately I don't have videos on any other plants. I'm still a tiny channel and just started on KZread, so I have to stay with just orchids for now.

"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!! =^*^=

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aXxkmsVsnMS8d7w.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 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....

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@m.gregory5880

3 жыл бұрын

Anyways im indoors n trying to grow some phaeleonopsis. Regards expat 🇺🇸Michael Sittard

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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. :)

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.

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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!!

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeanmint115

2 жыл бұрын

@@Orchideria oh thanks so much!! I live in the US (NYS). Do you still make educational videos? If so how often?

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeanmint115

2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

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 have coconut bark wonder if that would work

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

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

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.

I want a tracker!

I WOULD LOVE A GROW RECORD

I couldn’t find the info n where to buy the orchid pots in the video. I read all the comments. Help.

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?)

Hi. Amanda last year I cut down a very old olive tree since I cannot pick olives any more and couldn't look after it any more, i cut it down I put the majority in green bin how ever I kept some parts of the trunk. After listening about potting media I thought why not make my own so I decided to cut my old olive tree into small pieces small enough as a potting media for orchids but I first washed the pieces in bleach and hot hot water than dry them, now I use bottom olive tree media mixed with some smagnamoss just enough to hold some moisture on top of the pot. Just wondering for your advice if I've done the right thing, i was tired of buying orchids mix from my nursery and half of my 5kg bag was dust so thought why wast my old olive tree cuttings and make my own orchids media mix. Is this a good way or have I made a mistake doing this myself. Your thoughts is greatly appreciated. Regards from Melbourne Australia

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mario, I'm not too familiar with olive trees but I did a little research. (So what I am about to say is others opinions and I haven't tested it myself.) If it was an older tree, then the texture would be perfect, with deep groves. A younger olive tree's bark is smoother and the roots might not attach well. The one thing I didn't find was how fast it degrades when watered weekly. If the olive bark disintegrates with constant watering, then it won't be of any value. You'll have to repot quicker than the orchid would like. If it holds up well after 2 years of weekly watering, then you should be fine.

Please I would die having one of your tracker, please! Iam Celia Pretorius from South Africa

Hello , does the same go for cymbidiums ..

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

do you have a video about attaching an orchid to a mini palm or another plant for the orchid to grow on/with?

@Orchideria

3 жыл бұрын

Hi TLC, I dont have a video made yet, but I did write 2 article about that. The first one is about mounting orchids on driftwood, ( orchideria.com/how-to-mount-an-orchid/ ) and the 2nd one is mounting on trees (orchideria.com/orchids-on-trees/ ).

@najiaaamir492

2 жыл бұрын

What else can I use instead of sphagnum moss incase I’m unable to find it in my vicinity?

@Orchideria

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Najia, To be honest, I'm not sure. I've heard of using coconut fibers, but I haven't tried it yet. Don't use spanish moss since it will not hold nutirents and just decay. You can try pet stores, since frogs and other reptiles use sphagnum moss. Whatever they use as a substrate is also good. Peat moss isn't recommended because it's just a dust, like dirt. I'll ask around because besides coconut fibers, I'm not sure what would be good.

I want a tracker pls.