How I Care for My Miniature Phalenopsis Orchids
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2022
- Light requirements, fertilizing, repotting, and care for miniature Phalenopsis orchids and how it differs from a complex hybrid Phalenopsis.
Here's a link to my latest fertilizing video for spring and summer:
• Spring Fertilizing 202...
Happy growing and thanks for watching!
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Hello to all my viewers! Just a note about changing light intensity: if you need to change the intensity of light for your minis, do it gradually and let them adjust. A sudden drastic change in light can shock the plant. I hope your minis thrive! Amy 😇🌺😊🌻
This was the best information from this video for me Amy. I didn't know that mini phals live higher in the canopy and like more light. I am transitioning a new mini at the moment, slowly edging it towards my kitchen window. Thanks again.😀
@@roslynclifford5983 I'm so glad this was helpful, Roslyn! Thanks for the great feedback! Amy 😇🌺🌷
Thank you for this wonderful video! I was so surprised and happy when my August calendar page featured a hummingbird photo with that scripture blessing that you speak at the end of your videos! It's beautiful to hear you say that. God bless you and all our orchid friends on here.
Hi! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. My hummingbirds are a constant source of entertainment for us this time of the year. Your calendar has 2 of my favorite things: the blessing and hummers! 😇🙏🌺
Thank you for sharing, the Lord is Blessing you also!!
Hi, I have a question. Have you ever taken care of minis under artificial lighting? If so, could you make a video or send some tips? Any help is appreciated. Many blessings for you and your family, thank you for letting the Lord use you through these wonderful videos.
Hi Valeria! :) Right now I have 2 new Cattleyas (bag babies) under lights. My mini Phals get the same type of light as them. So I'll be glad to do a video to share what I use and how I set it up. Thanks for the video idea, that was a great question. Many blessings! Amy
Hi Amy, just wanted to let you know that you did a great job explaining how you care for your mini Phalaenopsis. They look beautiful. May the Lord bless you and keep you in His loving 🥰 care. Peace and grace be yours abundantly. 🙏🏻❤️🌹
Thank you so much for that blessing, Shirley! May grace, peace and joy multiply in your life! 😇🙏💖🕊🤗
Thank you so much for this video. I have struggled to get my minis to bloom. This was very helpful. 🙏🏼
It's great to hear you talk about this subject Amy. I learned the hard way about minis too, until I realized they needed more watering than the bigger Phals. I now have one that I've had to re-pot twice already this year, as it's growing roots like crazy. I also was pleased to hear you say, on the last video, about the African Violets; that they did not flower as much in the Summer. I had been wondering what I was doing wrong. As always, love your videos and I've leaned so much from you, thank you 🙏🌹
Hi Nanette! It took me a long time to figure out that minis care was so different than the bigger Phals! And yes, I repot mine much more often. Thanks so much for your sweet comment! Happy growing! Amy😇⚘
Thank you so much for another excellent video! You have just opened my eyes to the struggling I have with my miniature Phalaenopsis! I will need to change my care to more light, heat same as Cattleya! Enjoy your guidance as always🌸 May you always be blessed 🕊
Hi Usa! Just be sure to make the adjustment slowly so that it doesn't shock your minis. But they do enjoy more light and slightly higher temps than the standards. I think you'll see a big difference! Always great hearing from you...many blessings being sent your way! Amy 😇🌺🌷💖
Thank you Amy for solving the mystery! My Minis are moving next to the Dens !
So glad this was helpful! 😇🌺
Thank you for the video today very interesting to know that the minis do take a little bit more looking after and the other ones thanks for sharing I have three and they’re all on my kitchen window where they are surviving good at the moment fingers crossed
Blessings to you, Amy! Always a joy to hear your voice while gazing at your beautiful plants! Thanks for this information about minis. I have several, and yes! they do need more frequent waterings, especially right now. I do every few days, but I haven’t been adding nutrients - so thank you, I will now! Hugs and love to you and yours! 🧡🧡🧡
Hi Mary Ann! Always a blessing to hear from you, my friend! When you start fertilizing them, they will take off...this time of the year especially! 😇💖😊🌻🌺
@@OrchidWhisperer I started today!! 🤞🏻🌸
I have no mini Phals, but several mini Catts. Do the same treatments apply to them as well? BTW - Enjoy your vids! It makes me happy to see that you have posted a new one. Thanks for the blessing. We all need it during these difficult times. May Yahweh bless you too!
Hi Mel! Thanks so much for your comment! :) I have my mini Catts in the same area of my sunroom as my larger ones, and they do great. Many blessings, and thank you for watching!
Hi Amy, what a wonderful video and thank you for the blessing at the end. I have been watching Ricky L videos and am intrigued with growing in gravel. I wanted to see if you have attempted. I'm fairly new to orchids, but have 4 rescue phals now. A couple are minis. I live in upper Piedmont of sc so my climate is very similar to yours.
Hi, and thanks so much for your comment! If you're in a climate similar to mine, I highly recommend Orchiata bark. I've never grown in gravel...it's quite time intensive. Orchids growing in gravel have to be watered every day, sometimes several times a day. So it depends on how much time you have to water and maintain them. Rick is an excellent orchid grower, and he watered his really often. Happy growing!
Thanka you Amy. Very informative!!My mini phals are kept in a little shady space. I'll shift them soon. God bless you!!!
I'm so glad this was helpful! Thanks for the great feedback! 😇🌺🌷🌻🙏
💚 WOW 😯 💚 Now, I know what to do. I've just placed my two (yes, the only 2 mini's I have left) with my thriving Cattleyas under my extreme bright grow light. I will monitor them daily as well. Thank you Amy for possibly saving my only two mini babies I have. They're healthy now for the time being. 🤞 Blessings 😇
Hi Sharon! I'm so glad this is helpful! I think your request for this video has most likely saved lots of mini Phals! Blessings my friend! 😇🌵🤗💖🌻
@@OrchidWhisperer I truthfully think your response is going to save many mini's, mine included. Who would've ever thought. You're Amazing 🤩 😇
@@sharonholmes4444😊you're so sweet, my friend. 💖 Just increase the amount of light you expose them to gradually, not too much all at once. They might react to grow lights differently than natural light. I appreciate you, Sharon. Many blessings! 😇🌺🌷🌻😊
@@OrchidWhisperer Good point. 👌 I'll adjust tomorrow. 😇
I was having the opposite problem. I couldn't grow standard phalaenopsis .But my mini are repoted in small orchiata bark. 2 of my mini are growing new leaves. They are loving the heat and afternoon sun with a sheer curtain over the window. In the winter I will move it to a different place away from window.
Looking ahead to fall, can you tell us guidelines for WHEN we should expose our phals to the drop in day and night Temps for reblooming.. and when you adjust your fert . Thanks
Hi Joan! Yes, I can do that! The temps here drop dramatically in October...I'll keep you posted when that happens. Happy growing! 😇⚘
🤗🤗Hi Amy, Thank you Ladies for this question and the answers. I am struggling with my minis for all the reasons you state, now I know what to do to make things better for them. I have an Equestris cross that is in a bright location, potted in a bigger pot which flowers profusely so why didn’t I connect dots myself?😀. Sending you lots of 💕and 😇🌸 too.
Hi Sue! Okay...you mentioned your Equestris cross that thrives...well, I have an Equestris cross and that's how I learned to grow minis! It was the first one I had success with. I think we could be related. 🤣😊 Many blessings to you across the pond! 😇🙏🌺🌻🥰☕
@@OrchidWhisperer We are orchid sisters across to the pond to each other😁☺️. Isn’t it funny how these things unfold? I am looking forward to seeing my mini Phals thrive and bloom again. I noticed your Bellina has grown a lot already, you will definitely see flowers on her next year. Guess what Amy? You have have eaten scones. Because today, I found out that the American biscuit is the same as the English Scones! 💕🌸
@@suethompson6497 hi, orchid sister! 🤗 I did not know that scones and biscuits are the same thing! 🤣 I've eaten biscuits all my life...I come from a long line of the best biscuit makers in the South! My oh my, the things I learn on my channel! Lol! Sending many blessings across the pond to you today, sweet friend! 😇💖🌺🥰🌻🌻🌻🌻
@@OrchidWhisperer Amazing! you are the famous and fabulous Biscuit maker of the whole South growing fantastic orchids😍. Sending you blessings also.😇🥰🌻Have a wonderful week & weekend.💕🌸.
I lost a few mini phals last winter. One is still hanging in there and I have a new one from this spring. I've been meaning to order the small Orchiada bark for them. Thank you for all of the great information! I'm glad to know that you don't let the roots become silver. When I watered mine yesterday the roots were green, but I felt they needed a drink.
Is that your Sharry Baby near the window? It's looking really good. 🙋♀️😊
Hi Tammy! I'm so glad this was helpful...thanks for letting me know! Many blessings being sent to you, my friend! 😇💖🌺
I just counted my minis tonight. In less then 1 year I’ve managed to get myself 32 yikes. I’m slowly starting to repot in Orchiata 9/12 picking smaller pieces for them. They are vigorous once the roots start growing that’s for sure. I’ve been waiting for them to start growing new roots since they are all either in moss or peat plugs from the store. Question? I use your old recipe for fertilizer along with calmag and seaweed extract. I usually water 3 weeks with all and 1 with nothing. I’m assuming it’s safe to use on my newly repotted minis every time I water even if that is like you said 4 days or so.
Thank you Amy,I so enjoy your videos.
Hi Melissa! 32 spikes, WOW! That's awesome! As long as you're using the same ppms that I mentioned in this video with the other recipe, it will work! Happy growing! Amy 😇🌺
@@OrchidWhisperer no not spikes,plants. I wish spikes. That’s for next year I guess.
Hi Amy, I am using your fertilizer recipe with great results. I have lots of new roots and leaves, but no flower spikes. I do have 2 white Phal's with basal keiki's. Is this a good thing?
Hi Susan! It's the time of the year for them to grow roots and leaves, not so much spikes yet. Most of mine spike in the fall. I don't allow basal keikis to grow on my Phals. They take all the energy away from the mother plant. I remove them at the base and apply cinnamon where I've cut. Happy growing!
@@OrchidWhisperer Thank you. That's is exactly what I was thinking. You always seem to have beautiful orchids blooming. I guess if they are growing roots and leaves, spikes will follow. Happy growing.
After flowering do I cut the stems down to root or do I Just wait till the stems die on their own? Thank you for our special blessing ♥ Judy
Yes, you can cut the flower spikes down to the base after they're done flowering. Many blessings!! :)
I see your note on light on minis. I watch the light on my 9 minis. Thank you. Question, one of my minis the underside of the leaves are sticky. I clean the leaves with your recipe. It seems they have a purplish color. After cleaning the leaves do ok then the stickiness is back. I just notice a flower is coming. Yay. Now I have 3 so far out of 9. What about rubbering alcohol. All other minis leaves are good. Hope you can help. ♥ Judy
Hi Judy! I would clean the back side of those leaves with just plain water. If it's sap, that will help. Happy growing! 😇💜
Thank you.♥ I will try that. I do see blackish dots
and purplish color. New baby coming so I’m happy. Hope the water works. 💕 Have a beautiful day. Love your tutorials
Hi Amy how can you tell minis from standards is it flower size?
Hi Tina! Yes, you can tell from bloom size. Have a great day! 😇⚘
My minis are not doing as good as my reg Phals. They are in smaller orchiada bark as reg ones, but the regular ones are in Besgrow orchiada,and minis in Dalton brand orchiada bark. I have one of the larger mini with some NZ moss and orchiada. But they are not growing new leaves and no vigorous roots. The regular are. My espresso did not grow roots . It only has one for over a year. I have given up on this one😏 any succgestions
Mine require more light, more water and fertilizer than my regular Phals. I'm watering/fertilizing them every 3 days now. They're growing much better. Have a great day!
@@OrchidWhisperer I have gone to bark from NZ moss because they stayed too wet as your did. Also went to watering every 4-5 days fertilizing this past two weeks. So if you are watering every 3 days are you also fertilizing same ppm every 3 days⁉️
@@yolilopez1992 yes. I use clear water every 4th time.