Repotting Your Orchid, How To Care For Your Phalaenopsis After The Bloom, Part 2,
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- So your blooms have fallen! Don't worry you didn't kill it. But what now?
Join me for a in-depth explanation of how to move your orchid from the growers sphagnum moss to fir bark potting medium.
In this video (part 2 of 2) demonstrate how to repot your phalaenopsis orchid with new medium. Be sure to check out part 1 "The Spike"
Part 1: • Orchid Tips- How To Ca...
In this video I demonstrate step by step
-What supplies are needed
-What Medium I use
-How I evaluate which roots to keep and which one to remove
-How I create a effective air circulation and drainage layers
-How to set the plant
-How to back fill the pot
-How to secure the medium in place
-How to water afterwards
Supplies Needed:
- Plant
- Appropriate Sized Pot
- Bark Medium
- Sphagnum Moss (optional)
- Scissors or Pruning Shears
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Potting Mix:
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I'm so glad I found you.I have had orchids in the past but after having them for a couple of years they all eventually died. My daughter just bought me two so I'm starting over again. I love you informative videos.
Lucky Mom. You got this! Keep it simple, don’t over water (meaning let them dry out well between waterings), don’t let them sit in water too long, make sure the roots have access to air circulation. They need some light but not a lot. Good luck!!!
Hello Randy! I don't know how I got your videos into my feed, but I'm TOTALLY inspired to get my first orchid as part of my new 2021 resolutions. I've always been afraid to try orchids since it seems they take such special care, but you have so many helpful tips, I feel like I might be successful. Just moved to Vegas, so we've got definite temp shifts from night to day. Subscribed and will keep on watching (& go to the 'gram too)❤🌱
Hows the plant coming along?
Hello Randy, you are truly so kind to follow up with subscribers this way. To be honest, the little one is doing well. I've reported and removed all the "funk" and did my first full soak on Sunday. The blooms are happy and it seems great. I'm waiting on the bigger, 2-stalk plant. Its blooms are quite nice, so I'll likely wait to repot but did cut the funky roots and drilled holes into the plastic holder. I was top watering, but I really think I'll shift to soaking so that the roots/ bark medium really fill up. They always seem crusty & dry the day after I top water. Love your photos and everything you're doing, thank you!!!🙏🌱💕
Thanks for sharing, very nice tutorial, god bless
I'm going to need a video on how to use chop sticks 🤦♀️
Video is right on time! I was wondering how, or even if I could mix the two mediums. Thank you!
You can't use chopsticks? That needs to be fixed!!!!
Mr. Randy, I have a lot of corks from bottles of wine; can I use these corks instead of bark? I have the styrofoam and sphagnum moss. Thank you!!!
Hi thanks 😊 for the brilliant videos 🥰. How often do you recommend soaking your orchids please? X
Hi I have roots coming out the top of pot. The long one that grows up. It is about 6 years old. Thankyou
Sounds healthy, may be time to repot
I'm still learning. Thank you
After you let it soak do you empty the water and put it back in the same pot
Hello Denise, Yes I do!
How long it takes these newly repotted orchid of yours to flower ? What can one do to push orchids to flower faster. I know orchid are slow growers,but wan can one do against the nature and make orchids to grow faster. I have some orchid that grow very slowly, what can I do to make them grow faster and flower faster ?
Depends. I’ve had some bloom within months and some take years. I grow in a very primitive way compared to those that control every variable and can predict results.
Thanks! My roots are coming OUT of the pot. I’m gonna google and see what that means, but what do you suggest?
That means it’s happy and healthy. If it’s not over crowded let it be happy. If the roots seem crowded repot soon.
Randy, thank you so much for the tutorial. I was given a plant that i believe is from the genus (VCD-434 D. Nida Stripe) yesterday evening. We were at dinner with some friends and the topic of Orchid came up and I had no idea that my friend was into Orchids. After dinner, he took us into his Orchid room and gave me a started plant off the end of a stem that looked like it was dying and on the way out. He also gave me a pot similar to what your using and a small bag of bark which now that I'm home, I will put in the pot and begin to soak for an hour or two. Thanks again. Your videos are great and maybe in a year, I might have an Orchid of my own.
William,
What a awesome gift and gesture. Looks like it's a Dendrobium variety. Good luck with it. Did he give you some good care instructions?
Hi Randy. New subscriber here, learning lots from you. I have a question. I have styrofoam cups, is that suitable to use for the replanting?
Sup Randy,
Thank You for the insight.
I've been mixing my sphagnum moss in with my bark and will definitely place a layer across the top.
Also, I've started to soak my plants for a few hours myself which I prefer to flooding with water.
I do have one question, I have a plant that has never bloomed since I got it a few years ago. It's in the same light conditions as all the others, has some of the largest leaves and continues to produce leaves, currently 8, but unbalanced 5 to 3. I have another that has a balanced 13 leaves 7 to 6 which usually spikes annually but the spike is short (10 inches) and thin, but the flowers tend to last the longest. Again, all plants are in the same lighting and temperature conditions.
Where did you get that green glazed orchid pot with the circular holes in the video? That's tight!
DJ,
What's up? Thanks for stopping by. From my experience blooming is a product of temp changes more than is is about light. It may just be far enough from the window that it doesn't get the same temperature fluctuation. I would move it closer to the window. Odd that you are getting an off count leaf patten. Might just be a stubborn plant....LOL The pots come from Callaway's nursery. Good price and a decent selection usually. Hey keep in touch. If you are on Instagram look me up @blkorchidproject. Also, more there is more content on the Black Orchid project channel ua-cam.com/channels/0Vek_K6UlhF5eyJlhOCHlQ.html
Take Care
@@RandyMHarris Randy, thanks for the reply. It does seem that this orchid is stubborn, actually it was the closest to the window, so moved it back.
As far as the leaf imbalance, I have taken 2 leaves from that side which died and the next leaf that is sprouting is on the short count side. I'll probably lose a bottom leaf from the heavy side as well. So I'm not too worried about the leaf count, IT JUST WON'T SPIKE... damn, Damn, DAMN!!! [[[[Terracotta Shatters]]]]
But out of the 8 plants I have (Wifey won't let me buy any more) 5 showed me Love with blooms... not too bad of a ratio. Down to my last one so I will repot soon.
One last thing, have you done a video on Orchid Leaf Fungus?
I have only one plant with the problem. I applied hydrogen peroxide with a cotton swab which seemed to have stopped the spread, leaving a "white patch" with a brown or green stippled border at the area. Just have to wait for the affected leaves to die off it seems. Just wanted some insight on how you'd deal with it.
Anyway, what you do is truly appreciated!!!
Stay Woke Brotha and Be Safe!!
DJ
How long before I see another flower or two after they die off?
Problem a year or so.
Hi can I put my orchids outside in sun or indirect sun after I transplant?
Here is the best answer I have. ua-cam.com/video/YCGlEt37r0I/v-deo.html
Hello, is it normal that my orchid is growing leaves on top but it's also growing a small leave on the bottom as well?
Randy can I use pebbles instead of the styrofoam?!
Your videos are fantastic. Thank you! I thought I was treating my orchids well...until a couple of them got unhappy. I found your videos, "rescued" my own plants (and a couple more from the grocery store), and now have much happier orchid friends!
How often do you soak-water them?
Glad it you were able to get them back on the right track and that you find some new plants. I really just water when needed. Greatly depends on the size of pot, medium and temperatures. I always let mine dry out completely for a few days before watering again.
My orchid has sprouts growing on the plant and I want to know if I can repot it at this time. None of them are growing flowers. What to do? Thank you
When you say spouts are the spikes or roots?
Not sure but I tried to send you a picture of one that I bought from clearance and it's what they call "ice cube" 😂 funny because humans do t even want a "ice cube" put on/in our bodies/clothing, 💁♀️🤦♀️ anyway you have truly helped me bring mine back to life and I'm on the 3rd year of my orchard and it's blooming and looks like I'm going to get about 5/6 blooms this year 🥰🥰
I love the way you explain and you straight to the point, is not like other they talk a lot and I get bored after a while.
Thanks Ana, trust me I call get a little long wind also. But I try to give the information as basic as possible so everyone can understand. If you like short and sweet be sure to check out the Quick Tips playlist on the dedicated channel “The Black Orchid Project” ua-cam.com/channels/0Vek_K6UlhF5eyJlhOCHlQ.html and Instagram instagram.com/blkorchidproject. If you would like to follow along.
@@RandyMHarris thanks great imfo@rayscherger
Hi Randy, I love your videos! I happened to rescue orchids, when I see them in bad shape. I have several now, but I had some for couple of years. They already bloomed, some even couple times. They also grew very long and multiple roots coming out of the pot and hanging down.
I’m afraid to replant them. Should I replant them if they have those roots?
Thank you for your educational videos.
Learned a lot about repotting and that just because the blooms are falling off doesn’t mean I killed it
Sooo, I am gathering supplies to repot my orchids, having never done this before. 😯 Can I do this while they are still blooming, or should I wait until each one is finished blooming?
BTW, after watching several of your very helpful videos, I looked for good pries on orchid pots and I found the best price at Lowe’s...ordered curbside pick-up at about $8 each.
Are they in good health? If so, wait until the blooms drop. The stress from the repotting can cause them to drop off. If the plant is in bad shape repot ASAP to get it healthy.
Thanks for your informative videos. I have not had much success in getting my orchids to rebloom. I’m going to try again, with your helpful videos, to keep my new orchid alive and hopefully rebloom. How often should I water my orchid? What brand or kind of medium to you use to repot your plant? Do you mix your own?
Hello Janice,
Blooming tends to be more about temperature fluctuations. Most phals. need about a 20 degree change for night to day, with a low below 65 or so. This triggers the plant to spike. Watering depends greatly on the size of the pot, medium and climate. My advice is to always wait until your plant has been dry for a day or 2 before watering again. Phals like to dry out some between waterings. I've been using a mix from Dr. Delphinium here in Texas. I'm also trying some of the hardware store brands (video coming soon). FYI I have moved my orchid content to a new channel The Black Orchid Project ua-cam.com/channels/0Vek_K6UlhF5eyJlhOCHlQ.html If you would like to follow along.
Question, Can you repot an Orchid in just a Ceramic Pot without placing it first into a plastic pot? Thank you for your videos btw, I've used your tips and have saved a couple of mine :)
Hey J,
Yes you can plant directly in the ceramic. Glad the videos have helped. FYI I have moved my orchid content to a new channel The Black Orchid Project ua-cam.com/channels/0Vek_K6UlhF5eyJlhOCHlQ.html If you would like to follow along.
Thank you! I love your videos.This was perfect timing! One of my plants has lower rubbery leaves and the flowers have just fallen off after a few months of gorgeous blooms. Can I cut off the unsightly lower leaves and leave the healthy upper leaves when I repot?
Do not cut it off. When you repot it will drop it off when it’s ready. Thank you for watching. Good luck
I enjoy your very informative videos. I don’t have styrofoam so would you use something else to replace it?
You can use bigger pieces of bark or rocks. anything really to stop the holes from being clogged.
Do you have a video on baby orchids - keikes (sp)?
What are you trying to learn about them?
@@RandyMHarris how to pot them. I winged it and am now hoping they will live! 😱🤷♂️
@@genevieveanderson2897 Did they have some established roots?
@@RandyMHarris yes. One had 2 nice roots right at 3” long and another little nub of a root about 1/2” long.
The second baby I was trying to leave on the mother for awhile longer as he only had one decent root about 1 1/4” and a tiny nub of just under 1/4”. This second baby broke off when I was trying to remove the bigger one.
They were both on the same spike.
Thank you for the links and video👍🏼💕 I’m about to repot.
Good luck... Feel free to shot over any questions.
Is there any way I can send you photo's or a video of my plant & get your feedback?? I watched the mother's day video & others & I feel like I'm still doing everything wrong & I desperately want to take care of my new baby. 😞 I actually did the same thing with the pot that I had , I had to add extra holes in it because it didn't have any on the sides & it was mixed with soil & a little bark... Idk if I trimmed it right or if it needs more or what... I'm literally stressing about this
Do you have Instagram? If so you can send them to @blkorchidproject
@@RandyMHarris I don't have Instagram, well I think I still might but when I signed up I didn't get that into it so I deleted the app, I'm going to try & see if I still have it & if so I'll get back to you. Thank you!!
Nice giveaway 🌱❤️
Thank you!!
A orchid died. I'm sad.😓
Are you sure it’s dead?
Love it
Thank you!! Glad you found value in the video.