Orchid Care for Beginners - How to save sick, rootless Phalaenopsis Orchids | Before & After!

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  • @MissOrchidGirl
    @MissOrchidGirl  2 роки тому +45

    This video is sponsored by rePotme and some supplies, like medium, pots, stakes, clips, tools and fertilizer were provided by them for this video. Check them out at my affiliate link here go.missorchidgirl.com/repotme10 Check out our entire Orchid Care for Beginners Series! ua-cam.com/play/PLxo6tXzj__mZzIrS7nCGjI6NEwWCwvuya.html

  • @nbetancourt54
    @nbetancourt54 5 років тому +475

    I did it! I followed your instructions to a tee. From sugery of dead roots to a spritzing of hydrogen peroxide. I talked to it every day and I switched it to a brighter window. I live in PA so the heat has been on so I make sure I hydrate it with a narrow mist. There were zero roots on this baby but I just saw a new leaf. I have a new hobby. I think you channel is the best. Great information beautifully presented. Thank you.

    • @AnnaHerrick
      @AnnaHerrick 4 роки тому +10

      n betan I tried to kill an orchid once because I had so many. It died but only nine months after I tried to kill it. They are very hardy!

    • @eccentricoldcow
      @eccentricoldcow 4 роки тому +60

      @@AnnaHerrick Why try to kill an orchid? Give it to someone who would cherish it, that's a horrible thing to do

    • @iracircosa8890
      @iracircosa8890 3 роки тому +3

      That is so awesome! Congratulations!💎

    • @loop78
      @loop78 2 роки тому +5

      Do you still have it (two years later?)

    • @sheriperillo6381
      @sheriperillo6381 2 роки тому +11

      I just re-potted an orchid that had no roots left except for a couple trying to grow out of the stem. So your report is encouraging to me that my orchid will recover over time. I also tried to followed MissOrchidGirl instructions as close as I could. When I saw no roots I thought the orchid was done, except for the little sprouts that I guess are new roots trying to grow dis spite the root system being entirely gone. I have hope now.

  • @RobertJones-ms9ke
    @RobertJones-ms9ke 4 роки тому +351

    I have taught people all my life trust me when I say this educational video is of the highest quality. Informative, well presented and excellent vocal.

    • @MissOrchidGirl
      @MissOrchidGirl  4 роки тому +19

      Aww thank you glad you enjoyed it 😊

    • @floodkevin4716
      @floodkevin4716 3 роки тому +8

      I could not agree more! I learned so much

    • @deborahfurney7
      @deborahfurney7 Рік тому +3

      why didn't you give fertilizer?

    • @jude1515
      @jude1515 8 місяців тому

      Yes, very informative.

  • @jorgealiaga5532
    @jorgealiaga5532 Рік тому +14

    In this 2023 i repotted my orchid that was suffering root rot... i thought she would not resist, but yesterday about a month later I noticed her growing a little new leaf!! Thank you very much for sharing all this beautiful information.

    • @DollyAnna
      @DollyAnna 3 місяці тому

      This gives me hope! I repotted mine yesterday, she was suffering from root rot as well but had two or three good roots left. Hoping mine can recover as well❤

  • @carrierussell3411
    @carrierussell3411 4 роки тому +120

    I often purchase the marked down orchids at my local big box store. The issue with them tends to be extreme wet broken down medium and therefore root loss. I have had pretty good success repotting and getting new growth. Great video- encouraging to see “rescue” can be successful.

    • @All4Catastrophe_GameOn
      @All4Catastrophe_GameOn 2 роки тому +3

      I am having SAME issue!

    • @thomasderriman4084
      @thomasderriman4084 2 роки тому +2

      Wrong potting soil ( not soil bark) mountain plants don't need to much water

    • @tshengin
      @tshengin Рік тому +2

      what to do when leave break half do I remove the leaf or reduce it

    • @1TulsaRed
      @1TulsaRed Рік тому

      ​@@tshenginThanks for asking this question. I was wondering same thing.

    • @juliapizarro1393
      @juliapizarro1393 Рік тому

      Great idea😊

  • @christinalw19
    @christinalw19 3 роки тому +29

    May 2021: 20 orchids, 5 reblooming, a couple stressed but hopeful signs of roots and leaves. Progress👍🏼 Thank you, Dani! 😘🙏🏼💚

  • @67lindyloo99
    @67lindyloo99 4 роки тому +41

    Not so scared to attempt to save my orchid which is neglected .
    My husband bought it for me a few years ago to cheer me up .
    I always feel guilty about the state it’s in , it always makes new centre leaves no matter what .
    Definitely symbolic of hope 🌈

  • @susanbeson9933
    @susanbeson9933 2 роки тому +15

    Everything I’ve learned about orchids, I’ve learned from Miss Orchid girl. Thank you for making these videos. I appreciate your thorough explanations and helpful tips. I just repotted a sick orchid with only one root and I am hopeful that “like a phoenix that rises from the ashes,” she will make a full recovery 🌱❤️

    • @MissOrchidGirl
      @MissOrchidGirl  2 роки тому +1

      🤞

    • @Clarachk
      @Clarachk Рік тому +1

      One year later… how did you do with your orchid recovery?

    • @sarahcunningham8
      @sarahcunningham8 Рік тому +2

      I have saved one with only one root left, they really are little troopers!😁

  • @valentinarodoracio8145
    @valentinarodoracio8145 2 роки тому +5

    I followed your instructions also, wish I could show you the new life growing on my orchids: I have 3 plants, one for 6 years that never bloomed after flowers fell, now I have new buds, a second branch, and new leaves ! The other two have grown new leaves and are just starting to pop out branches!!! THANK YOU ☺️!!!

  • @seashells4636
    @seashells4636 4 роки тому +5

    I'm afraid this video was released about a month too late for my Blue Mystique Phalaenopsis. After almost 2 years of successful blooming and leaf growth, the poor thing became dehydrated, lost all of its roots, had the weakest leaves, and on top of all that stress, it suffered from a gnat investation. I focused my attention on new soil, a new pot, and ridding the gnat problem. After viewing this video, I know where I went wrong and what I should have done. I love orchids and can't wait to dive back into my hobby. I have renewed excitement and determination for when I receive my next orchid. Thank you for the much needed direction and inspiration, MissOrchidGirl! 😄😊

  • @svobodnayazhenshinavostoka8981
    @svobodnayazhenshinavostoka8981 4 роки тому +83

    A week ago I found 3 orchids in a trash of Home Depot. Kept them a couple days in water and didn't know how to restore them :( Your video resolved ALL my problems. I am sure now that I save these plants and have more in my collection. I am living in California. Low humidity ,but a lot of sun. Your videos are the best !!! Thanks a lot!

    • @lilibethestevez9362
      @lilibethestevez9362 4 роки тому

      Yi]

    • @earthwatersun3848
      @earthwatersun3848 2 роки тому +8

      might be time for me to go dumpster diving🏊🏼

    • @StockDoc2k
      @StockDoc2k Рік тому +1

      @@earthwatersun3848 lol -- Same! - I was trying to imagine which dumpster my Lowes would use, where it is, is it out camera view?... Can I take an Uber?

    • @1TulsaRed
      @1TulsaRed Рік тому +2

      ​@@StockDoc2kI have 8 new plants (Phals orchids) just this week- courtesy of Lowes dumpster. Only 1 do I doubt I can save. The rest I'm confident I can rescue, though having the patience to await results is going to drive me nuts😅

  • @georgeschannel6168
    @georgeschannel6168 2 роки тому +32

    This is one of the best orchid care videos I have ever seen. Very informative and really nicely thought through. Keep up the good work!

  • @billiev8705
    @billiev8705 3 роки тому +32

    This was the most inspiring video in the series! I actually treated and repotted an orchid I have had for ages, and found the substrate plug from the nursery stuck in the middle of the roots - oops! After only three days, there is already a tiny root growing, yay!

  • @annkehoe9660
    @annkehoe9660 Рік тому +2

    I have struggled to grow orchids. I have friends that give me completely different opinions about how to care for them. Your videos are terrific!!

  • @nannyg3755
    @nannyg3755 Рік тому +3

    I currently have 12 orchids of different types and colors, all but 2 are doing pretty well, with your help I will try to encourage new blooms and growth. Thank You

  • @deantoth7802
    @deantoth7802 2 роки тому +2

    OMG i have watched close to a dozen videos on orchids and this one has answered just about all my beginners questions that the others have failed. thank you

  • @rossanaacosta9258
    @rossanaacosta9258 4 роки тому +12

    All your videos are great! I received an orchid as a gift and was watering it with the 3 ice cubes as they recommended in the instructions, until it started to decay, thankfully I found your channel , I bought new media and repotted it. Thank you so much!!

    • @a.r.1305
      @a.r.1305 3 роки тому +1

      Hi, where did you buy the media?

  • @rhythmandblues_alibi
    @rhythmandblues_alibi 3 роки тому +24

    Great tip about untwisting the leaves so they don't continue to grow that way. So simple!
    Really enjoyed seeing the one month progress of these rescues! Such a kool idea. It really gives an idea of the patience required to see improvements and new growth which is such a valuable lesson to learn as a new orchid lover!

    • @MissOrchidGirl
      @MissOrchidGirl  3 роки тому +2

      Glad to hear you enjoyed this video ☺️

  • @TY-ob7fz
    @TY-ob7fz 5 років тому +16

    Hi Danny thank you for this piece. I once bought a pair of mini phals sold as one package. They were essentially treated the same but one was set back because of direct sunlight and a burnt leaf though both was in the sun. As they both progressed one was popping roots and the burnt one was losing all its roots. Well after two and half year, the phal with the burnt leaf is finally pushing out its third leaf, had never spiked for and finally developed a root system. The one doing well, had grown thirteen leaves and dropped four, spike five or six times since, and now is growing a Basel keiki which makes me nervous. But there remains thirteen leaves and a whole bunch of air roots poking every which way. Also both has been in leca since discovery of MOG 😬. Amen and this is the story of the twin mini orchids from Costco.

  • @maryoesterborg9397
    @maryoesterborg9397 4 роки тому +48

    Now in Feb. I’m thrilled to report that I have a bloom spike. I’m so excited ❗️

  • @misodinamosa
    @misodinamosa 4 роки тому +12

    I had a Orchid that seemed to do as much as what was required to live. After I moved I placed my Orchid near a north window that gets indirect morning light. Now my Orchid is totally different. It is thriving and this is the second year it has bloomed. I’ve realized how important light is for Orchids to thrive. I have rescued two more and they have blooms too. I love your videos they’ve been essential for me to understand what I can do that makes them happy!

  • @tate4783
    @tate4783 3 роки тому +6

    This video was super helpful.
    Our office was gifted one of these just before we relocated. My boss had filled it with water and put it in her car for at least an hour when I rescued it. It is Summer in the South! So, it was basically boiled. She was burned quite badly. We lost some leaves and flowering .. sticks. There is still a leaf but it’s withered and sad. I took it apart and did as you did in the video, removing old roots and brown skin around the stem/base. It has a nursery pot like the one you showed and new bark. I’m hoping you helped me save it! Fingers crossed! Thank you for posting this!!!!

  • @jessicajordan1348
    @jessicajordan1348 3 роки тому +15

    I’m so glad I found your channel!!! I have always loved Orchids and desired to keep them in my home but I never knew all the care (simple and straight forward) that they need. You explain things so well and so in detail. I wish I would have found you sooner, but so happy I finally did.

  • @shanniwils852
    @shanniwils852 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, first time orchid Mommie here. I just picked up one from the store and I thought it was fine, but after watching your videos, I realize it needs some serious loving and attention. There’s many dead roots and the leaves are yellowing and wrinkled. Tomorrow, I’ll go back to that store to get the supplies I’ll need and I may just rescue another one:) Thanks!

  • @christinalw19
    @christinalw19 4 роки тому +10

    I am finally having good luck with my orchids! Yay! One orchid had wrinkly leaves and few roots. Now it has 2 new roots and a new leaf forming! Don’t give up! Be stubborn like me! Thank you, MissOrchidGirl! 😘❤️🙏🏼

    • @christinalw19
      @christinalw19 4 роки тому +4

      Update April 1, 2020 1 orchid: flower shoot 18 inches with lots of buds, 1 orchid: 1 new root, 2 flower shoots, 1 orchid: flower shoot, tiny root or other shoot forming, 1 orchid: finished 3 years in a row blooms when gf gave up so I took it, last, orchid with no roots had given up on, growing over water: 3 new roots, 2 firm leaves. I’m encouraged. 👍🏼👍🏼❤️

  • @josie711able
    @josie711able 3 роки тому +2

    Hi really enjoy your videos bought an orchid from big box store got it home to find that the roots was dead. I followed your instructions and today there is new roots. I am so happy thanks

  • @helenetrstrup4817
    @helenetrstrup4817 4 роки тому +13

    I have a 3-4 week old keiki at the base of one of my orchids. I was so excited when I noticed it was another keiki (have a keiki from the same orchid from last year too) and not a flower spike. 😆
    It's going to be my 4th white phaleanopsis and my 6th orchid. 😇

  • @elaineyeung8114
    @elaineyeung8114 2 роки тому +3

    👍👏your voice, your pace, your content and how you deliver it is superb! I’m an armature orchid grower for +20 years, have read a lot of orchid books, probably know most of what you’ve said, but still enjoyed your videos so much😘 Really delighted to come across your channel. Thanks a lot and keep it up.

  • @SarmaraMuniz-dh6dp
    @SarmaraMuniz-dh6dp Рік тому +2

    This was very useful! Thank you, I have about 10 orchids I’m currently trying to bring back after an in law passed. I’m a plant person but orchids are newish for me. But this was really informative, so thank you again!! ❤😊

  • @nghiepdam2061
    @nghiepdam2061 3 місяці тому +1

    Excellent video from the master to all novice growers ! I have not seen any better one yet . Thank you MissOrchidGirl.

  • @jaymackenzie1817
    @jaymackenzie1817 3 роки тому +2

    You're a vast knowledge of enlightenment. Thank you very much for your videos.

  • @anon4041
    @anon4041 3 роки тому +12

    These Orchids are very resilient and most of the time they will come back.

  • @hotla7
    @hotla7 3 роки тому +1

    I am so glad I found your channel. I’ve loved orchids for such a long time but can never make them last. Now I understand that sellers don’t treat them well and they need to be diagnosed and repotted after purchase to find what will work best for the current state if the root system. Thank you so much

  • @ICEBEGPRINCESS
    @ICEBEGPRINCESS 2 роки тому +2

    I just purchased my first catasetum Millenium Magic Witchcraft. Its a young established plant . The vendor gave me lots of great care info but this video was a fantastic step by step guide. Between the two of you , I feel prepared to care for this plant. Thank you.

  • @christinalw19
    @christinalw19 4 роки тому +8

    You have helped me so much. All my orchids (5😬) have ALL the good signs, one in bloom, all getting new roots, even one with tiny leaves and almost no roots, I wouldn’t give up on it! Lol It is forming new roots. Thank you, Dear One. ❤️💚❤️

  • @catherinefox7832
    @catherinefox7832 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent tutorial, no waffle, lots of valuable information, your a great teacher. Thank you, I now understand my orchids

  • @silaslizzie43
    @silaslizzie43 3 роки тому

    I dug an orchid out of the garbage. I don't know how long it was out there and the weather was cold for an orchid, probably 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit. I took apart the root system and there was a lot of rot of the roots and the medium, which was also densely packed. It has one lovely little leaf coming out following the unfortunate die off of the one large leaf it still had on it when I rescued it. I'm hopeful! And so grateful for the wonderful instructions - thank you!

  • @nadezdacramer8530
    @nadezdacramer8530 4 роки тому +2

    I live in Florida and my orchids are outside. I don’t have much control in wet season. Thanks to you I will keep an eye on cleaning the stems to prevent rot. It took lots of my flowers by now.

  • @SequoiaaB
    @SequoiaaB 2 роки тому +14

    Loved this!!! For a new orchid mom this was SOOOO HELPFUL! Thank you!!!

  • @AngelCatBaby
    @AngelCatBaby 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing….I recently bought 6 orchids, a multi-colored blue, another purplish pink, another yellowish white mixture, the last 3 are all white, this video has helped me greatly in trying to care for them because they are my first orchids ever. Hopefully I will be able to have them a long time. Thank you.

  • @LeisureLizard
    @LeisureLizard 4 роки тому +8

    Your videos are fantastic. I feel like I’ve learned a lifetime of orchid care info in just a couple hours.

  • @maryoesterborg9397
    @maryoesterborg9397 5 років тому +9

    I finally took all the medium off my orchid after watching you videos several times. What I discovered was there were no thriving lower roots. There are roots above. Now to learn how to help my plant.

  • @melaniesk1586
    @melaniesk1586 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you so much for your advice of saving my diseased orchid. I sprayed the hydrogen peroxide on it and three days later, the spots are a lot less. Even my husband noticed.

  • @rssmith289
    @rssmith289 Місяць тому +1

    I am an avid orchid lover. I have managed to regrow an orchid that was given to my mom before she passed. This orchid managed to rebloom four times but now seems to be stressed. I have cut off the old dried roots and there are an abundance of new roots coming. I have repotted the orchid and placing under indirect sunlight. I have also fed the orchid some orchid food. I will wait for a few more months. Hopefully, the orchid will be saved.

  •  4 роки тому +4

    I'm right now caring for a sick Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Hybrid (which was sold to me under the name "Cambria" - well...). This video is very helpful to me! Thanks for all your great content. I'm binging since some days now. My little sick Orchid lost nearly all its roots, just 6 tiny ones remained, not even 5cm long. I'm gonna put her in a pot tomorrow, but wont plant her too deep. Really hope she makes it 🙏🏼 She even produces some Keiki. Don't know if I can save her and her babys, but your videos give me hope :)

  • @chrisandpattyfowler5108
    @chrisandpattyfowler5108 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! I am new to orchids as my daughter left them with me to go abroad for a few months! Your videos are so very helpful!

  • @fletchybabe6172
    @fletchybabe6172 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of orchids. I have rescued a few from my mother who is not the best at keeping house plants and I have lost a couple over the years because I know very little about them.
    After watching this particular video, I can breathe a sigh of relief as I followed everything you covered when I rescued a couple of orchids recently from other people, I just followed my instincts and I'm so glad I got it right.
    I have also cleaned the tops of the leaves with water and a lint free cloth to get back the shine as the orchid misting solutions I have been using leave an unsightly residue. I tried to find a product called leaf shine but could only find in aerosol form so decided on the water and cloth instead. I also use a fine artists paint brush to remove any dust or debris to keep them looking good.
    Now that I have found your channel I am more confident in going ahead with purchasing or rescuing more orchid plants. Thank you again, I wish you a very happy 2022 year 😁😁🌱☀️

  • @taiyihanle
    @taiyihanle 3 роки тому +27

    second orchid is where i'm at right now. her impressive recovery gives me hope for my poor phal ;-;

  • @bethreaves403
    @bethreaves403 2 роки тому

    I just recently inherited a sickly orchid. I had no idea whatsoever how to care for an orchid. I have many types of plants, including African violets, which I propagate from leaves, and plumerias which I grow from cuttings. So I thought, how hard can it be? Wow! I have a lot to learn!! And I hope what I’ve done so far hasn’t made it even worse!! I’m going to have to watch your whole series so I don’t go ahead and kill my poor sick baby! It was given to my sister-in-law at my mother-in-law Cathy’s funeral. I named it after Cathy, so it’s very important to me that I save it and see it bloom again someday.

  • @cazzcannings1524
    @cazzcannings1524 3 роки тому +6

    Your instructive video is so helpful. My orchids are now about to get a complete refresher treatment! I had only used sphagnum moss, no wonder they were too damp.

  • @Michelle-Schmidt
    @Michelle-Schmidt 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video! Thanks to you, my almost dead orchid is now sprouting new roots, leaves and even branches!

  • @zeenat484
    @zeenat484 4 роки тому +7

    Hello, your voice is inspired and for learning, excellent learning video for Orchid plants. Thanks, I am watching from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @Lavida-melody
    @Lavida-melody 4 роки тому +2

    I think I made the mistake of cutting my perfectly healthy spikes after the flowers fell off. The next season only one flower spike grew! I’ve had the orchid one whole year and I soon will be re-potting my orchid baby. Thank you for your guidance! I love your videos ❤️ happy orchid growing

  • @merlecharge5303
    @merlecharge5303 4 роки тому +1

    I have always been nervous to repot orchids,
    watching your video has given me confidence to repot my orchid
    Keeping my fingers crossed

  • @sevo_and_succs
    @sevo_and_succs 3 роки тому +1

    I found that ants got into one of my phals so I repotted it.... and saw that the roots were gone! But there's 6 roots alive above the pot. So I have hope that it'll turn around. I just learned that I can try to put an outside root under the plant so I'll try that. I'm currently having trouble keeping it hydrated. This video has helped.

  • @loulagregg8468
    @loulagregg8468 3 роки тому +5

    Another great video! I appreciate your knowledge and fast learning curve. I really dislike losing a plant, and I appreciate your clearly articulated reasons for the problem and the possible cures!

  • @stylesformiles79
    @stylesformiles79 3 роки тому

    Youve given me courage to repot my old orchid. Crossing fingers! Thank you!

  • @JeenieJolie
    @JeenieJolie 4 роки тому +27

    I've been binge-watching for the past two weeks on how to save an orchid, and this is my favorite video thus far. Great job at going through all the steps in repotting because I was feeling extra clueles. Mine looks a lot better an any of these examples. However, I'm noticing that the original aereal roots have dead tips and I'm getting ready to repot my phal (just waiting on my tools to arrive) but I was wondering, should I just cut the tip of those aerial roots? Should I get rid of it completely? The roots are very green is just those tips. Also, I'm seeing there's some yellow underground roots but I haven't really touched anything I've been watering only. I spray her and clean her leaves through the day so there's soo many new roots blooming I'm excited!
    I also started seeing a new stem coming through (a very tiny tip) and I'm seeing a new leaf coming out... why is my phal growing both at the same time? If this is bad... what should I do?

  • @twistedelegance_
    @twistedelegance_ 3 місяці тому

    I saved a dying orchid from the store nearby and I'm gonna use this as tutorial on how to fix her up! Thank you

  • @rielmacario7377
    @rielmacario7377 2 роки тому +1

    Spot-on! Liked and subscribed. Your videos are top-notch! Clear, concise, to the point, no excessive chatting and very educational. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @JillSmith-c9j
    @JillSmith-c9j Рік тому +1

    Thanks Danny I love all your videos

  • @kasieleow8625
    @kasieleow8625 4 роки тому +1

    I just got a new orchid I've had 3 others but one had gotten root rot your videos helped me out. Thank you. I'm learning a lot from you.

  • @gigigg9763
    @gigigg9763 2 роки тому +4

    Now I want to go out and buy more orchids..

  • @shippersiscool99
    @shippersiscool99 3 роки тому +1

    I'm in the process of saving an orchid I've had for 6 years but have previously neglected. For the second time in a month I've had to remove rotten roots but this time I have the hydrogen peroxide to spray it with. Really hoping I can save this lil plant 🤞🏻🤞🏻

  • @NotsoFree_StateofFlorida
    @NotsoFree_StateofFlorida 4 роки тому +5

    The clear pots work better. Roots in the wild are exposed to light. I believe they will do some photosynthesis for the plant. They've always worked better for me.

  • @higherandhigher5848
    @higherandhigher5848 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this thorough rundown on dealing with these Orchid situations.

  • @humaygarabaghli4171
    @humaygarabaghli4171 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for crystal clear explanation! I hope I will care my orchides properly.

  • @ydahr
    @ydahr 3 роки тому

    diz content has a big help to those person want to know about orchid.

  • @BK-jp4ys
    @BK-jp4ys 8 місяців тому +3

    It would be good if we can see these orchids how they recover after 3 months or a year in a follow up video. ❤🎉

  • @rubygarcia8326
    @rubygarcia8326 Рік тому

    Like the way she explained everything thank you for your patience and care for d orchids and sharing the progress, the issue how they are called . Thanks and very very useful the manner of explaining the care for orchids.

  • @martynbowen1113
    @martynbowen1113 5 років тому +21

    Yasssss the orchid queen is reporting phals I love phalls I'm plain

    • @kareneyescream4339
      @kareneyescream4339 5 років тому +4

      Same

    • @karylfriedman5788
      @karylfriedman5788 5 років тому +5

      I too, am a phal girl! Since I live in an apartment the space I have for my sweeties is very limited. Windowsills only! Therefor I have mini-phals. 12 of the sweethearts. They bloom, spike and bloom more. They're fun and beautiful. All of my supplies come from rePotme.com. Not cheap but results are well worth it. Enjoy your sweet phals!

  • @Lotus3six9
    @Lotus3six9 4 роки тому +2

    After repotting a rescued orchid how many times a week do I soak them in water? I used a mixed bark for medium . Thank you! Hope you see my comment 🙏🏼 I gained a lot of confidence in growing orchids because I learned a lot from you! 😊

  • @aveguevara
    @aveguevara Рік тому

    Nice Video: I bought the supplies from rePotme after receiving a beautiful orchid as a gift. I've had grocery store orchids for over a year, and they seem to be doing well. But it's time to repot them all. I thought orchid roots were not supposed to be disturbed - years ago, I had many orchids and when transplanting to bigger pots, did just what you showed with the roots - they didn't have root rot, but I thought spreading them a bit and rinsing was good. When they all died a few weeks later, I was told their root systems are not to be disturbed. Maybe I did something else wrong - it was a long time ago - so I will follow your lead here.

  • @loop78
    @loop78 2 роки тому

    Thank you for saving the lives of these orchids... and reminding me that the plants that I care for at work are living things that are trying to do their best and I can help them to be happy and thriving and strong 🥲

  • @shirleyspocsol8431
    @shirleyspocsol8431 9 місяців тому

    Thank you Maam for your vlog in how to take care sick orchids.

  • @jadeedwards1887
    @jadeedwards1887 4 роки тому +2

    Great videos. Just repotted two of mine after watching your videos. Thanks for the info.

  • @kaidomexplores
    @kaidomexplores 3 роки тому

    New grower here.Just repotted my orchids. Hope they will live.

  • @janinemusiime7286
    @janinemusiime7286 Рік тому

    Thank you for the information, my orchids' roots dried up, i hope they will grow the roots after learning from your video. I appreciate you❤

  • @noemibagi1183
    @noemibagi1183 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative video. I was afraid to repot my orchid but now its clear what to do. Good job! 🙂

  • @CadZZilla1023
    @CadZZilla1023 2 роки тому

    Thank you so so so much for your videos. I really want my orchid to live. I've never been lucky with orchids. Your information is sooooooooo helpful. I love how your videos are so detailed.

  • @maryk1031
    @maryk1031 9 місяців тому

    Thankfully for your.chanel for beginner. I bought four indoor ochard and gor cent smell beautiful
    I just found your channel this morning's video for beginner
    I will keep learning how to lookafter my orchards as my NEW HOBBIES. THANKYOU FROM NEW ZEALAND

  • @theosminions4279
    @theosminions4279 3 роки тому +1

    Over the last month, I have "liberated" two orchids from "abuse" and neglect; one was put in direct, scorching sunlight in a sunroom and got terribly burnt. The other was severely dehydrated and, upon examination, he has no bottom roots at all; there are a few good looking air roots tho!
    I am definitely a beginner when it comes to orchids, but my instincts are proving to be fairly accurate. My own two Phalaenopsis orchid kids seem to be pretty happy, tho I am still learning how to "understand their language" :) Search engine results have helped when I've had questions, but finding your channel today makes me feel like I've found The Mothership!
    I brought home this small, rootless baby (he's very tiny) today and am so grateful for this video... I had already cleaned him up and put him in a container with just damp moss and seeing you do the same has reassured me. I let the scorched orchid cool down at ambient room temperature, rest and hydrate, and plan to repot him tomorrow (I want to get some bark as you use and all I have on hand is sphagnum moss. Both their media was well past its prime. We'll see how this guys do over the next few weeks.
    I have watched many different videos, and read many different articles. I'm going to stick to your channel exclusively for orchid care; everything you say jives with my own ideas, you explain everything so well and so thoroughly, and, most importantly, you talk about the plants like they're living beings, not just "its" :)
    Thank you again so much!

  • @aida087
    @aida087 3 роки тому +2

    Hello Danny!! Came back to your video because I'm trying to save my Mom's Phal Orchid from complete root rot!! I've learned so much from you about saving Orchids that you've helped me save three!! My Mom somehow thinks that yellow leaves mean dehydration and unfortunately, she waters them more!! I'm hoping that saving her Phal will make her realize that your tips make sense!!💖🥰🙏🏼

  • @YvonneAZ65
    @YvonneAZ65 5 років тому +7

    Omg! My rescue orchid has a keiki! How exciting. I found it underneath a leaf. I can't believe someone would just throw it away. Thank you so much for your videos I'm learning so much!

  • @lexy604
    @lexy604 2 роки тому

    my husband bought me a 100$ orchid for valentines no joke im awful with plants sure enough its now dying a year later thankful for your videos

  • @wandashaw3551
    @wandashaw3551 5 років тому +9

    Hi Danni and thank you again for such helpful/useful orchid growing info. I feel like always learn something new from your series. I do hope you can find time to give us a tutorial on winter orchid care. I have a few new genus this year other than phals and would like to know if they have special care needs for winter. (Den Phals, Oncidum, Miltonia & Cattleya) Thanks again.

  • @sherryporsch9349
    @sherryporsch9349 5 років тому +63

    Good info on saving orchids, I’m sure it will keep beginners from just giving up an trashing the orchids. ❤️❤️

    • @moihawk666
      @moihawk666 5 років тому +3

      my family had given up on the two orchids we have just because the blooms went away in winter..... this (and my effort) is for sure going to save them

    • @fishmut
      @fishmut 4 роки тому +2

      ..wrong I gave mine away I was gutted because I felt I couldn’t fix it. So much info out there every ones an expert and the information from one to another sometimes is conflicting or very different from an other so beginners find it hard to get the right info even on the internet.

    • @nataliealvarez1021
      @nataliealvarez1021 4 роки тому +1

      yes! I got an orchid for my birthday which i watered every week and then when the flowers died anyway and then didn't grow back for a few months, I threw it out. Completely frustrated. Little did I know there was probably little to nothing wrong.

    • @Soolmaz.D
      @Soolmaz.D 4 роки тому

      What brand and size of bark would you recommend?

    • @jessiechapman732
      @jessiechapman732 3 роки тому

      @@Soolmaz.D my phal orchid flowered 5 years ago but ever since grows air roots and healthy looking leaves. It does not seem to grow pot roots. So no flowers but young leaves keep coming. Why?

  • @josipaerent3562
    @josipaerent3562 3 роки тому

    excellent video.. I am a longtime gardener but very new to growing orchids....

  • @ednaorcajada2496
    @ednaorcajada2496 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a beneficial info on caring orchids

  • @ashleyt2953
    @ashleyt2953 4 роки тому +5

    My orchid has a new leaf!! WOOHOO!! A new leaf!! I'm doing things right I think. Still no new spike but it's okay. I'm happy with the leaf.

    • @MissOrchidGirl
      @MissOrchidGirl  4 роки тому +2

      🥳🥂

    • @nicoleb.323
      @nicoleb.323 4 роки тому +1

      If you want a Phaleonopsis to bloom , just keep it a little cooler during the night. It will start to produce spikes within 3 or 4 weeks. (Don‘t do that with sick orchids. Wait until it has enough roots and a new big healthy leaf.)

  • @dianelavoie8939
    @dianelavoie8939 5 років тому +12

    Diane M. Lavoie - If all your leaves have fallen off, is there still hope for your orchid? Thanks for your feedback.

  • @DraconiInfernalus
    @DraconiInfernalus 2 роки тому

    i helped a smaller orchid with nearly no roots to grow again. cutted of all the dead roots, put a bit bark in a plastic pot with no drainage holes. giving a bit water in the pot for moisture put the orchid on the top of the bark. then i set the whole pot with orchid (it had no bloom, just roots and 2 leaves) into a big zipper bag. the moisture stays in the bag/pot for a longer time. you have to water it only if the water is evaporated and every day i opened up the zipper for a few minutes for fresh air...that also need time but it works too ^^ you can use bark and moss combined. it´s similar how shown here...

  • @OpenWorldGirlMR
    @OpenWorldGirlMR 4 роки тому +18

    We repotted our orchid at the beginning of the year and it was doing great! But unfortunately, my bf overwatered it :( it only had 1 healthy root left. I cut everything that was dead away. I just hope it pulls through 🥺.

  • @wendyanndarling
    @wendyanndarling 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! This is a very well done in depth guide to safe our orchids :)

  • @sirene7465
    @sirene7465 5 років тому

    I bought a dehydrated orchid with 24 blooms as a birthday gift for myself. It had bad roots and leathery leaves, plus tips of its 2 leaves were cut off because of yellowing. I hesitated if I should cut off the flower spike....I kept it. I said I wanted to enjoy its lovely pink flowers. It looks just like a sakura blooming! So bright!.....And now I have an orchid with new roots growing plus ....guess what??? 4 more buds are on their way!!!

  • @vivianeb90
    @vivianeb90 5 років тому +11

    Thank you so much for adding the update at the end!!!! That made me subscribe!

  • @dtaylor5733
    @dtaylor5733 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video. A friend just gave me an orchid that she didn't want to bother with any more. It is in the same shape as your 3rd example. I'm anxious to use your tips and see what I can do with it.

  • @Pearlie_e
    @Pearlie_e 5 років тому +12

    Hi Danny! I love your videos. They’ve really helped me keep my orchids happy. I’m looking for information on pre-blooming behavior in phals. For example: I’ve noticed my orchids grow new roots & drop the first two leaves prior to a bloom. Would you be open do making a video that reviews the general series of events that occur prior to blooming?

    • @virginiawesolek4099
      @virginiawesolek4099 4 роки тому +4

      Yes Danny, please tell us more about when Phals bloom. What to look for or how to encourage them to bloom.

  • @terrylavis4792
    @terrylavis4792 2 роки тому +1

    This is so good and helpful! Thank you! 👏

  • @valentine3e570
    @valentine3e570 3 роки тому

    ✨You are an inspiring teacher MissOrchidGirl 🤩✨