Wayetii looks so happy! The plants look wonderful.. green everywhere.. birdsong crisp and clear, sweet and pretty, after a good rain.. thank you for sharing your beautiful plants and blooms, music & more with us 🩷🌿☺️
Love those birds❤❤❤and Orchids! Thanks Rick… raining a lot here too 🌪️ time of year… 3:07 it’s the double take for me😂!! Roots like a baby’s arm, doing great work Charlie Chaplain of orchids…. Nature sounds so cool 😎
Thank you, Rick, for sharing your orchid stand. It is inspiring me to build a copy west of you in Columbus, Georgia.😊 Your stand is simple and ideal. My regret will be in not having an array of different varieties to enjoy. Yet, I am inspired to step forward and build. LOWES Garden Center, here I come!👩🏾🌾
......lol....thank you.....Im setting up an account so my subscribers can post / share ...pictures of thier beautiful orchids and other plants they grow.......I hope I get to see your new shade house there......I anounce it soon.....
Enjoyed the video! ❤ seeing all your beautiful 🌱with strong new growths and “ juicy “ roots 😊. Peaceful .....birds singing 🥰. Thank you for sharing 🤗💐.
The bird song is so beautiful! I do get that in my recordings but have to silence them.because of the obnoxious scooter and truck sounds coming from the other side of the hedge! Hope you and your camera lady are having a beautiful Monday ❤
Thanks Rick for answering my question. I can’t imagine the time it takes you to soak all ur plants bc I have only 20 phals & it takes considerable time for me but maybe I’m not efficient. Thanks again. Love ur channel.
Georgia......thanks for asking the question....and your kind words....I have about 30 orchids now....I let them soak for about 20 min....I use a timer, and swap them out when the timer goes off.....and them keep repeating till they are all fed and watered......I can go about my day, do other things while they soak.......so the time isnt really an issue......I dont have to sit with them.........if that makes sense........again thank you for the kind words.
My orchids were growing roots like crazy when they were outside last year. Unfortunately this year weather in the UK is rubbish and only cymbidiums are out in the garden so far.....
Hi Rick ,happy to see you and badger you, can I use calcium nitrate everytime I water my orchids, I use frist ray fritzerier, thank you have a blessed day 🎉❤❤
.......First Rays is a very good fertilizer, .......I would use calcium nitrate when they are growing stong.....when they have lots on new growth, shoots, canes, bulbs growing......remember they need micro and macro nutrients along with the calcium nitrate to grow correctly........or you can get very spindly, weak growths.....
Great update, enjoyed walking with you and your lovely orchids! They all seem very healthy and refreshed by the rain. Would you do anything if it rains for 2 to 3 days?
.....thank you very much Mary.......only thing I might add is spray them with nutrients.....getting rained on and being fed is as close to nature as we can get with our orchids.
You just wanted to give us something. So you just decided to grab the camera and do a little video. No talking necessary. The sight and sounds are doing it. Thanks 🙏.
Wow all the growth on ur orchids is really something.They are very happy. Dumb question but you don’t soak all these right? You water / fertilize them differently?? I also love hearing ur birds who also sound happy! Thanks for this video.
....thank you ....and...thats a great question........yes I do soak all of them......they are all young and growing very strong at the moment, lots of new canes, bulbs, shoots, roots, etc....they are mainly cattleya hybrids, dendrobiums, phalaenopsis, and some encyclia types......they all pretty much take the same feedings ........thank you......
.........thank you Lori......I give them plenty of calcium, it makes the tough, thick, and resistent to pests......also the rain is key as well......it washes off any pest that may have been attracted to them........you have to ask yourself.......how do they survive in tropical jungles on trees?........They love rain, and the rain flushes the pots and keeps them pest free......letting your them get rained on is one of the very best things you can do for your orchids.
Love the chirping of those birds 🦅… so peaceful. I have an orchid dilemma I hope you can give me your input. I fell in love with orchids and stated buying them, my new growths just starts turning black like they’re fried, I was saying it’s too much fertilizer so I have up. I started again and it’s the same issue what am I doing 😢wrong?
.......Nadene, I would be happy to assist you....give me a little information,..... the type of orchid the issue is with?...what fertilizer are you using, and how much.?...any supplements being used?....are you using tap water, rainwater, etc.?....are you in moss, bark, rock?......how often are you watering?......I'm sure we can fiqure this out and get your growing orchids like a pro.....
Greetings to you Rick and Jan. Always so good to see a video from you. It really encourages me to stay outside at MyLittleJungle to take care of my orchids and plants. I actually forgot to write a comment after watching this video. I was outside tending my orchids when I watched it. But anyway, I actually have a question for you Rick…… So I just received an orchids named “Prosthechea Chacaoensis” I don’t know how am I going to do with it. I have no luck on growing this type of orchids. I know it is a family with oncidium, and I can’t grow oncidium here at my place. I am in Texas Zone 9. What medium do you think I should use to make it grow and thrive all year round? Thank you so much in advance for your recommendation and help. 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks Leah.. ..I have no experience with Prosthechea Chacaoensis...doing a bit of research......its native to Central America, the West Indies, Colombia, Venezuela, and southern Florida........seems to be a warm growing orchid....its a epiphytic orchid growing on trees.....I prefer lava rock, pea gravel, mounting, etc.....for growing my orchids.......If I had it,.. and was in Texas.. zone 9.....I would probably use pea gravel, but thats my choice...I grew all my oncidiums in pea gravel and lava rock....they did very well, and grew large, and bloomed often....it allowed lots of airflow.....and I could soak them. .if you prefer bark or moss......I dont see any issues with that.......I bet they will do fine in any of those medias......
Thank you so much Rick for the recommendations. I use all of those Medias for growing orchids. So, I’ll think about it all night and repot them maybe tomorrow. 😊 Thank you 🙏…
I'd give my left arm for some rain. They keep putting it in the forecast and then it doesn't happen. Lots of fires popping up around here because it is just hot and dry.
......Hey Michael....Ill keep fingers crossed and good thoughts for some nice hydrating rain for you....you guys seem to get either no rain or a years worth all at once....
@@rickl.orchids well, 80% of our yearly rain happens between June and September. Last summer was very, very dry and, even with the rain in the winter, we never got caught up. And so the thrips are thriving right now and not a whole lot I can do about it.
Thank you....I'm not sure if I understand your question.....N-P-K = Nitrogen -Phosphorus- Potassium........for my orchids I use very little Phosphorus.....and I like to keep my Nitrogen and Potassium and calcium close to the same ratio/ or amounts.....Its very important to make sure you give them a good fertilizer that has all the micro and macro nutrients as well....if that did not answer your question please ask again....
......thank you Carmen....I have.....before when I had orchids,.. I had several vandas.....they grow so well in the sun and rain....I hope to get a few more.
@@rickl.orchids ohhh wow, ok so one question Rick, ive seen my vanda growing root tips, but i notice this one root with new tips but then after a few days it didnt grow through and dried up he is also flowing . It was 2 inch long roots. Is it because i only spray my vanda and it was outside my green house and my himidity sometimes drops to 30% but most of the day is 40 to 70% at night. But i spray him like 2 times a day . Spray roots and leaves early morning and only roots in the afternoon. Thank you Ricks!
@@CarmensOrchids ........take your vanda and let it sit and soak for 20 minutes in your nutrient solution....then let it hang dry for several days and repeat.......make sure it has plenty of calcium in it and add some kelp and seaweed.......Vandas'....because they dont have any canes, bulbs, for storage need a constant supply of feed.....they are heavy nitrogen feeders as well....mine would grow roots like crazy with this method.....
@@rickl.orchids hi again Rick, yes yesterday i put my vanda in ventilated basket so i can soak it very well. But i broke some roots. Thanks Rick! ill update yah if new roots or root tips are on their way
@@CarmensOrchids .......oh no.....I just assumed it was in a basket already......even still... it will soon grow new roots and enjoy its soakings.......Vandas like good air flow.. .Professional vanda growers hang thier vandas bare root, usually with out baskets even......and they get sprayed with overheard sprayers........the sprayers mimic rainfall and stay on for a while.........vs a short spray or mist.....check out this link for some great vanda information..........ua-cam.com/video/gR_rZzwTIc0/v-deo.html&pp=ygUGdmFuZGFz
Hi Rick. I grow my Phal in my house. I recently repotted her into a medium sized bark media in a very ‘airy’ pot. Should I put her outside to catch the afternoon rain that is expected in SW Florida?. I’m really new to orchids so I’m not sure what to do. Thank you for any help. It is appreciated.
......I would.......make sure she is not in full sun, and gets some time to dry out between rainfalls.......making sure she has plenty of calcium around her will give her strong roots, and....protect her from crown rot issues.......they love the rain.
......wow Bruce...246ppm.....Im not sure if they would like that......depends on whats in it......Is that off your roof?........out of a gutter downspout?.....you don't live next door to a factory do you?......
It’s been collected in the open air. No roof, no drain etc. I’ve tested it more that once. Same 245 range. Suburban environment. Sounds like you’re thinking, “don’t let them get rained on”?
@@brucestern1025 .....Im thinking,... is it accurate, .....most rainwater is around 20ppm +/-...Just to eliminate other things,.. have you checked the meter against know water ppm.....like distilled or R/O water?....is the container super clean?.....246ppm is very high rainwater.....Im stumped a bit.....Ive heard of rainwater with a low pH....but never that high of a TDS reading........may I ask where you live.....just local....not address.....I checked a lake near my house and it was 46ppm........
I’m in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I water my plants with distilled water. The distilled is 2 ppm. I use distilled because my tap water is 275. My plants are is full growth, all 6 of them! Roots and leaves. The distilled water is a Rick L. approved mixture. I just fed half of them the cal/mag solution you suggested last week. But that was their first Cal/mag flushing. I’m good with distilled but after enjoying you’re “rain” video, I wondered about my rain water. Any more of your input would be appreciated.
@@brucestern1025 .....Bruce....I spent several hours this am looking up rainwater and high tds to see if I can fiqure it out.....Im stumped.....Other than the location I cant see any connection.....I will ask my viewers and see if someone can answer it......I really glad you brought this up.....thanks
Mr Rick, I also have a variegated Sogo Vivien that’s not doing well. It has a flower spike that’s stalled and not pushing growth. Its roots are dying and now the leaves are suffering. I have mine in lava rock, using cal-mag, Epsom, fish +seaweed fertilizer, and orchid better bloom. My water (city water) starts off at 600-700 ppm without adding the above ferts; I hope its Not burning the roots but all the other Phals are blooming and pushing new roots. Should I sacrifice the Sogo Vivien’s flower spike to save the plant?
......wow 600-700ppm is very high to give to orchids......mine is 165 ppm and I wont use it......try rainwater if you can collect it.......R/O water, or even didtilled water..........many use those zero water pitchers for making orchid water... ...if your using calmag.....dont use epson salts.......and no need for bloom fertilizers.....most orchids dont and cant use excess phosphous....if anything is causing root issues it may be the fish/ seaweed fertilizer......if its for soil plants dont use it......if that is all you have......use it in very tiny amounts..... ..cutting the spike will only rob the orchid of mobile nutrients......let it finish blooming, and absorb the spike if it wants......cutting it off wont save it.....it will only take away valuable nutrients it really needs now.......when I water......I soak them for 20 minutes.......then let them dry for several days and repeat.......good luck, let me know if I can be of further assistance.
@@Yayakoshii1990 ......I looked that fertilizer up.......thats pretty good stuff, I may have to try that in my garden.......on orchids it may work, but not quickly.......most soil fertlizers need microbial action to break them down before they can be absorbed......orchids grow with out soil and dont use microbial activity.....they require nutrients that are more easily absorbed.....they feed more hydroponically.....I would suggest MSU, BetterGrow orchid food, First Rays, or Jacks.....or any hydroponic nutrients really.......keep me updated on your orchids progress......Im curious .....let me know if I can help with anything else.......thank you
There's a lot of beauty going on there, Rick! I love listening to the birds. You have some incredible growth on your orchids.
Hello Mr. Rick! Hope you’re doing OK, looks like everything is growing down there!
........thank you my friend!
Hi Rick, I am so happy that you and your orchids are doing wonderful.
thanks Norma.......
Wayetii looks so happy! The plants look wonderful.. green everywhere.. birdsong crisp and clear, sweet and pretty, after a good rain.. thank you for sharing your beautiful plants and blooms, music & more with us 🩷🌿☺️
thanks Betty......
Beautiful quiet evening brother! Love listening to the birds sing! Those orchids love that fresh rain! No doubt!😊
........thanks sis.....I hope the tooth is geting better......they love the rain .....and I love them being rained on....
Thanks for sharing your orchids with us. Because of you, I’m having success growing orchids. I too grow them in red lava rocks.
thank you.......such a smile you gave me!
I hope you and Jan are doing well, the plants are looking great. Love your videos
.....thanks James
Love those birds❤❤❤and Orchids! Thanks Rick… raining a lot here too 🌪️ time of year… 3:07 it’s the double take for me😂!! Roots like a baby’s arm, doing great work Charlie Chaplain of orchids…. Nature sounds so cool 😎
....Thank you.....I agree, nature is wonderful
Looking Good , love the bird sounds🎼🎵🎶 relaxing vid 😊, and thank You 💨🍀👍🙋
thank you...
Thank you, Rick, for sharing your orchid stand. It is inspiring me to build a copy west of you in Columbus, Georgia.😊 Your stand is simple and ideal. My regret will be in not having an array of different varieties to enjoy. Yet, I am inspired to step forward and build. LOWES Garden Center, here I come!👩🏾🌾
......lol....thank you.....Im setting up an account so my subscribers can post / share ...pictures of thier beautiful orchids and other plants they grow.......I hope I get to see your new shade house there......I anounce it soon.....
Mother nature’s nectar!
......what a wonderful way to say it.........
Enjoyed the video! ❤ seeing all your beautiful 🌱with strong new growths and “ juicy “ roots 😊. Peaceful .....birds singing 🥰. Thank you for sharing 🤗💐.
thank you so much.......
@@rickl.orchids ❤
Good morning, Rick. Such a wonderful way to start my Sunday. Thank you for sharing your beautiful orchids with us. Have a Blessed day and take care. 😊
thank you Wanda.....I hope you do as well.....many blessings to you also my friend.
Thank you Rick. The combination of the beautiful orchids and the sounds of the birds is perfect!
thanks Naomi.....
Orchids sure love summer Rain. So rewarding to watch those happy roots. I love your birds singing high up in the trees . Happy sunday my friend 😍❤️
Thank you Fernanda........and you as well.
OMG you’re back! Missed watching your videos!
thank you
Happy birthday. May God bring you many more.
......Thank you so very much Richard......blessings my friend..
Thanks Rick. Lovely orchids, happy birds 🐦. Those orchids look so healthy. Blessings 👏🥰🙏🏻
......thanks Shirley.......blessings to you my friend.
They love the rain indeed! The plants looks so fresh after the rainfall, and very nice video with the birds singing 🎵
.......thank you my friend.
Beautiful video, Rick...your orchids look wonderful and the birds are great narrators! Have a super blessed day! ☺️ 🐦😇🌸
........thank you Amy......you to
Thank you for the tour.They look so healthy.They love the rain and they love your care! ❤
......thanks John.....
All of your orchids look so healthy and happy !!!!
Thank you Leslie.....
They sure look spectacular. It’s like rain gives them a new life 😊 I miss so much growing orchids outside 🫣
.......thank you......I love growing them outside, I only wish I could do it year round.
Lovely viewing and listening to the music of nature.
......"the music of nature"........how wonderful!......Thanks Tess
Ty for the video!
......thank you for watching....
The bird song is so beautiful! I do get that in my recordings but have to silence them.because of the obnoxious scooter and truck sounds coming from the other side of the hedge! Hope you and your camera lady are having a beautiful Monday ❤
thanks Nina......you too
Thanks Rick for answering my question. I can’t imagine the time it takes you to soak all ur plants bc I have only 20 phals & it takes considerable time for me but maybe I’m not efficient.
Thanks again. Love ur channel.
Georgia......thanks for asking the question....and your kind words....I have about 30 orchids now....I let them soak for about 20 min....I use a timer, and swap them out when the timer goes off.....and them keep repeating till they are all fed and watered......I can go about my day, do other things while they soak.......so the time isnt really an issue......I dont have to sit with them.........if that makes sense........again thank you for the kind words.
I hope you had a wonderful birthday. Your plants are looking wonderful.
........thanks Victor......I did.
My orchids were growing roots like crazy when they were outside last year. Unfortunately this year weather in the UK is rubbish and only cymbidiums are out in the garden so far.....
.....I hope the weather gets better for you......and they can enjoy some sunny days
Hi Rick ,happy to see you and badger you, can I use calcium nitrate everytime I water my orchids, I use frist ray fritzerier, thank you have a blessed day 🎉❤❤
.......First Rays is a very good fertilizer, .......I would use calcium nitrate when they are growing stong.....when they have lots on new growth, shoots, canes, bulbs growing......remember they need micro and macro nutrients along with the calcium nitrate to grow correctly........or you can get very spindly, weak growths.....
Such lovely, healthy orchids!!
Those flowering orchids are terrific. Do you have their ID names?
Thanks Rick
.......the Phals are all NOID's.....no names, just beautiful blooms........thank you Sylvia.
Great update, enjoyed walking with you and your lovely orchids! They all seem very healthy and refreshed by the rain. Would you do anything if it rains for 2 to 3 days?
.....thank you very much Mary.......only thing I might add is spray them with nutrients.....getting rained on and being fed is as close to nature as we can get with our orchids.
You just wanted to give us something. So you just decided to grab the camera and do a little video. No talking necessary. The sight and sounds are doing it. Thanks 🙏.
......yes,.....plus I love the rain on orchids......for all of these its probably thier first time being rained on....
@@rickl.orchids 😁
Luck 🍀 is being shared here...😊😊👋
Only plant people understand running out in the rain carrying a plant! 🤣
@@remaeburney832 😁👍👋
Wow all the growth on ur orchids is really something.They are very happy.
Dumb question but you don’t soak all these right? You water / fertilize them differently??
I also love hearing ur birds who also sound
happy!
Thanks for this video.
....thank you ....and...thats a great question........yes I do soak all of them......they are all young and growing very strong at the moment, lots of new canes, bulbs, shoots, roots, etc....they are mainly cattleya hybrids, dendrobiums, phalaenopsis, and some encyclia types......they all pretty much take the same feedings ........thank you......
Rick, your orchids are just beautiful!! How do you manage pest control, though?
.........thank you Lori......I give them plenty of calcium, it makes the tough, thick, and resistent to pests......also the rain is key as well......it washes off any pest that may have been attracted to them........you have to ask yourself.......how do they survive in tropical jungles on trees?........They love rain, and the rain flushes the pots and keeps them pest free......letting your them get rained on is one of the very best things you can do for your orchids.
Love your shade shelves. Hoya loves being outside .Does it matter the color of Lava rock?
thank you Shirley........no it wont matter the color.....they seem to love the lava rock.
Love the chirping of those birds 🦅… so peaceful. I have an orchid dilemma I hope you can give me your input. I fell in love with orchids and stated buying them, my new growths just starts turning black like they’re fried, I was saying it’s too much fertilizer so I have up. I started again and it’s the same issue what am I doing 😢wrong?
.......Nadene, I would be happy to assist you....give me a little information,..... the type of orchid the issue is with?...what fertilizer are you using, and how much.?...any supplements being used?....are you using tap water, rainwater, etc.?....are you in moss, bark, rock?......how often are you watering?......I'm sure we can fiqure this out and get your growing orchids like a pro.....
Greetings to you Rick and Jan. Always so good to see a video from you. It really encourages me to stay outside at MyLittleJungle to take care of my orchids and plants. I actually forgot to write a comment after watching this video. I was outside tending my orchids when I watched it. But anyway, I actually have a question for you Rick…… So I just received an orchids named “Prosthechea Chacaoensis” I don’t know how am I going to do with it. I have no luck on growing this type of orchids. I know it is a family with oncidium, and I can’t grow oncidium here at my place. I am in Texas Zone 9. What medium do you think I should use to make it grow and thrive all year round? Thank you so much in advance for your recommendation and help. 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks Leah.. ..I have no experience with Prosthechea Chacaoensis...doing a bit of research......its native to Central America, the West Indies, Colombia, Venezuela, and southern Florida........seems to be a warm growing orchid....its a epiphytic orchid growing on trees.....I prefer lava rock, pea gravel, mounting, etc.....for growing my orchids.......If I had it,.. and was in Texas.. zone 9.....I would probably use pea gravel, but thats my choice...I grew all my oncidiums in pea gravel and lava rock....they did very well, and grew large, and bloomed often....it allowed lots of airflow.....and I could soak them.
.if you prefer bark or moss......I dont see any issues with that.......I bet they will do fine in any of those medias......
Thank you so much Rick for the recommendations. I use all of those Medias for growing orchids. So, I’ll think about it all night and repot them maybe tomorrow. 😊
Thank you 🙏…
I'd give my left arm for some rain. They keep putting it in the forecast and then it doesn't happen. Lots of fires popping up around here because it is just hot and dry.
......Hey Michael....Ill keep fingers crossed and good thoughts for some nice hydrating rain for you....you guys seem to get either no rain or a years worth all at once....
@@rickl.orchids well, 80% of our yearly rain happens between June and September. Last summer was very, very dry and, even with the rain in the winter, we never got caught up. And so the thrips are thriving right now and not a whole lot I can do about it.
Aww those lush green leaves are amazing❤ tell me pls when you or others talk about ratios (x-x-x) what is the order of the minerals? 🙂
Thank you....I'm not sure if I understand your question.....N-P-K = Nitrogen -Phosphorus- Potassium........for my orchids I use very little Phosphorus.....and I like to keep my Nitrogen and Potassium and calcium close to the same ratio/ or amounts.....Its very important to make sure you give them a good fertilizer that has all the micro and macro nutrients as well....if that did not answer your question please ask again....
@@rickl.orchids That was my question. Thank you for the answer. 🤗
Wow, happy roots = happy orchids. Rick just one question have you tried growing vandas? More videossssssss pleaseeeee 🥰🥰🥰
......thank you Carmen....I have.....before when I had orchids,.. I had several vandas.....they grow so well in the sun and rain....I hope to get a few more.
@@rickl.orchids ohhh wow, ok so one question Rick, ive seen my vanda growing root tips, but i notice this one root with new tips but then after a few days it didnt grow through and dried up he is also flowing . It was 2 inch long roots. Is it because i only spray my vanda and it was outside my green house and my himidity sometimes drops to 30% but most of the day is 40 to 70% at night. But i spray him like 2 times a day . Spray roots and leaves early morning and only roots in the afternoon. Thank you Ricks!
@@CarmensOrchids ........take your vanda and let it sit and soak for 20 minutes in your nutrient solution....then let it hang dry for several days and repeat.......make sure it has plenty of calcium in it and add some kelp and seaweed.......Vandas'....because they dont have any canes, bulbs, for storage need a constant supply of feed.....they are heavy nitrogen feeders as well....mine would grow roots like crazy with this method.....
@@rickl.orchids hi again Rick, yes yesterday i put my vanda in ventilated basket so i can soak it very well. But i broke some roots. Thanks Rick! ill update yah if new roots or root tips are on their way
@@CarmensOrchids .......oh no.....I just assumed it was in a basket already......even still... it will soon grow new roots and enjoy its soakings.......Vandas like good air flow..
.Professional vanda growers hang thier vandas bare root, usually with out baskets even......and they get sprayed with overheard sprayers........the sprayers mimic rainfall and stay on for a while.........vs a short spray or mist.....check out this link for some great vanda information..........ua-cam.com/video/gR_rZzwTIc0/v-deo.html&pp=ygUGdmFuZGFz
Hi Rick. I grow my Phal in my house. I recently repotted her into a medium sized bark media in a very ‘airy’ pot. Should I put her outside to catch the afternoon rain that is expected in SW Florida?. I’m really new to orchids so I’m not sure what to do. Thank you for any help. It is appreciated.
......I would.......make sure she is not in full sun, and gets some time to dry out between rainfalls.......making sure she has plenty of calcium around her will give her strong roots, and....protect her from crown rot issues.......they love the rain.
Thank you so much Rick!!
I love the kumbahya moments, too, but my rain tests at 246 ppm. Would my plants love my rain?
......wow Bruce...246ppm.....Im not sure if they would like that......depends on whats in it......Is that off your roof?........out of a gutter downspout?.....you don't live next door to a factory do you?......
It’s been collected in the open air. No roof, no drain etc. I’ve tested it more that once. Same 245 range. Suburban environment.
Sounds like you’re thinking, “don’t let them get rained on”?
@@brucestern1025 .....Im thinking,... is it accurate, .....most rainwater is around 20ppm +/-...Just to eliminate other things,.. have you checked the meter against know water ppm.....like distilled or R/O water?....is the container super clean?.....246ppm is very high rainwater.....Im stumped a bit.....Ive heard of rainwater with a low pH....but never that high of a TDS reading........may I ask where you live.....just local....not address.....I checked a lake near my house and it was 46ppm........
I’m in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I water my plants with distilled water. The distilled is 2 ppm. I use distilled because my tap water is 275.
My plants are is full growth, all 6 of them! Roots and leaves. The distilled water is a Rick L. approved mixture. I just fed half of them the cal/mag solution you suggested last week. But that was their first Cal/mag flushing.
I’m good with distilled but after enjoying you’re “rain” video, I wondered about my rain water.
Any more of your input would be appreciated.
@@brucestern1025 .....Bruce....I spent several hours this am looking up rainwater and high tds to see if I can fiqure it out.....Im stumped.....Other than the location I cant see any connection.....I will ask my viewers and see if someone can answer it......I really glad you brought this up.....thanks
Mr Rick, I also have a variegated Sogo Vivien that’s not doing well. It has a flower spike that’s stalled and not pushing growth. Its roots are dying and now the leaves are suffering. I have mine in lava rock, using cal-mag, Epsom, fish +seaweed fertilizer, and orchid better bloom. My water (city water) starts off at 600-700 ppm without adding the above ferts; I hope its Not burning the roots but all the other Phals are blooming and pushing new roots.
Should I sacrifice the Sogo Vivien’s flower spike to save the plant?
......wow 600-700ppm is very high to give to orchids......mine is 165 ppm and I wont use it......try rainwater if you can collect it.......R/O water, or even didtilled water..........many use those zero water pitchers for making orchid water...
...if your using calmag.....dont use epson salts.......and no need for bloom fertilizers.....most orchids dont and cant use excess phosphous....if anything is causing root issues it may be the fish/ seaweed fertilizer......if its for soil plants dont use it......if that is all you have......use it in very tiny amounts.....
..cutting the spike will only rob the orchid of mobile nutrients......let it finish blooming, and absorb the spike if it wants......cutting it off wont save it.....it will only take away valuable nutrients it really needs now.......when I water......I soak them for 20 minutes.......then let them dry for several days and repeat.......good luck, let me know if I can be of further assistance.
@@rickl.orchids thank you, I’ll make those adjustments you’ve suggested! The fish and seaweed fertilizer is Neptune’s Harvest 2-3-1
@@Yayakoshii1990 ......I looked that fertilizer up.......thats pretty good stuff, I may have to try that in my garden.......on orchids it may work, but not quickly.......most soil fertlizers need microbial action to break them down before they can be absorbed......orchids grow with out soil and dont use microbial activity.....they require nutrients that are more easily absorbed.....they feed more hydroponically.....I would suggest MSU, BetterGrow orchid food, First Rays, or Jacks.....or any hydroponic nutrients really.......keep me updated on your orchids progress......Im curious .....let me know if I can help with anything else.......thank you
@@rickl.orchids thank you sir!
Cattleyas are my issue 😢
are you inside, or outside?