I just tried the tea bag method with one of my struggling phals... in 5 days I went from questionable roots to roots with grow tips! Love your channel!
Saw this a few weeks ago, ordered my Leca beads, bought tea bags and a lemon - and proceeded to try to rehab my first orchid. It has bloomed three times and I thought was a" gonner." So dehydrated. Had repotted it hoping to save but it seemed to be really failing faster. Then I saw your video and followed your instructions. It took almost a week before I saw any change. I left it in the weak tannin solution and in about 8 days it began to perk up. At the end of two weeks I removed it to the container with the Lea beads. After 10 days it is so healthy looking - dark green and leaves very firm without the soft lined look. Am really looking forward to seeing it progress!. Thank you for your detailed instructions. I have one other orchid, has been blooming since I bought it in early December nearly 4 months back. When it stops blooming will transfer it to this type of growing medium. Thanks again!
Update...this orchid is thriving! It has retained it's dark, shiny firm leaves and is putting out a new leaf from the center. Am so encouraged. Always thought growing orchids would be beyond my green thumb but I am now hooked. Thanks, Michael!
I’m in a similar situation with my one orchid that has tremendous sentimental value to me and my boyfriend and I’m on day 3 of this method, thank you for posting this. Please god 🙏 don’t die on me!
Thank you for great info. I didn’t realize my orchid was dehydrated. I followed your instructions taking out all of the dead roots and the ball of old medium right under the base. I did the tea bag thing and wow. After 3 days my leaves are normal. Not bendy. The roots look fabulous. My next step is to try the semi hydroponic pot.
Good video. On catts, oldest growths will eventually decline and stop putting out roots but newer growths should stay plump. Hope the tea bag treatment helps - I have found just getting the ph correct (after adding fertilizers etc) has helped more than anything. Also checking pour through media ph too. Nice for the mention of Rick L. - he is terrific especially on the fertilization, ph, etc info from his hydroponics (but not hydro orchids) experience. His plants always look terrific though he admits to issues too and has helped by showing us those and how he has solved or is trying to do so.
You can absolutely save it. They just take a long time to bounce back. I have a similar rescue Cattleya that was gifted to me I swear it looked identical to yours. It took about 3 months before it started to really get going and now she is producing a new cane and has another on the way. The new root tips will save it. I don’t know that I would have taken it out of the environment it was in... orchids are finicky and don’t take change very well so if I see forward movement (however slow) I won’t change anything. That being said I really hope this works for you. Best of luck!
You just articulated my greatest fear about this: I hope I haven't ruined anything, but we'll see. When I see progress "halt" sometimes I can't help myself and want to change tactics...
I have a Catt hybrid that looks just like your Catt. I also did Rick L’s tea treatment overnight. I now have 2 new growths and new root nubs. The roots are very slow growing.
The new roots are starting so when it has more energy it will do well in S/H. My cattleyas have taken off in S/H. The old roots do poorly but the new roots do amazing. I had a rootless cattleya for well over 6 months. It was tragic, just laying there while I tried to figure out what to do with it. I couldn't even pot it properly in S/H because there was nothing to hold it steady. But somehow, with a couple of stakes and wires, it established and now has a great root system. It plumped up again and sent up a sheath. They are such resilient orchids!
I think having a rootless plant bothers us more than the orchid! I am no cattleya expert but from what I gather they are strict about the times they will grow roots and it all depends on their breeding when they will do it. If it isn't time they will just sit there! It's really frustrating but I don't think your orchid is anywhere near death. Just think of it like a division!
Hi Michael, I'm brand new to your channel. This is my second video today. I had ask u done Austin's previously, then read ur d drop down and find your links, so watched this. One more question: Must I use Tazo Awakening Tea? I drink Tazo Chai, the liquid already made up, like Starbucks uses. I like it better than the tea bag. Anyway, if u could let me know why u prefer that tea specifically, it will be appreciated. Hope this orchid did well. You're so loving toward them. Some plants are finicky and can tell if they are loved or not... At least I think they can tell. Really enjoyed ur video. Thank u for sharing, L :)
Try putting the orchid about 2 inches lower in the container with about an 1/2 to 1 inch of leca pellets about the rhizome. enough that it wicks up moisture completely around the roots, but not so much that new growths can't emerge from the pellets
Hi Michael I have been waiting 4 months for root growth on my cattleya, I have new growth but no roots. But I just today got 1 new root on my Brassavola thanks to Rick and his tea. But I’m still waiting on 2 others to do something. It’s so slow lol
Hi again Michael I just want to say too that Rick has the fact his orchids are outside on his side too. Glorious Mother Nature has a way of bringing roots out so much faster. Mine was that slow because of being in doors under grow light. If you can’t put them outside just be patient. Good luck
Paula Marsh Paula I tell you what Rick is the Orchid savior!! I haven't lost any Orchid as of yet but I think it's because I started growing orchids under Rick's supervision and I did exactly what he said to do with my outside orchids and I did that and they're perfect. My indoor orchids that I had in water culture are now in spagna Moss and doing great. Because I'm not the Orchid Whisperer growing orchids in water is an art and I don't have the correct paint brushes lol👉👵👈
You know your right! We will have to call him “the Orchid Savior”! I did the same under his supervision, only difference is I can put mine outside. It’s too cold here now and that makes me sad. I already told him I will make a shade house like his over the winter for this coming spring. I can’t wait! Lol
Paula Marsh good luck with your new growth space Paula. And I'm sure Rick is going to just love it!! PS I'm glad Rick is home and feeling much better.👉👵👈
Michael those roots look good. In a couple of weeks they will be an inch long or longer. It will take awhile for them to hydrate the plant so make sure that your medium doesn't dry out while they are growing. I had some good results with the tea bag method. I did lose one phal as the stem didn't dry out before I soaked it again. Good luck.
Im going to give this a try. My only question is: does it have to be BLACK TEA? Seems I have a variety of tea flavors & colors in the cupboard...none of which are black. Lol
Hi Michael don't think I haven't been watching you!! I just don't leave a comment all the time because I've been really busy. Now is my busy time because I can go outside because it's not 96° anymore now it's in the high 80s and at night it goes to the middle 70s so I go outside. I would do what Anna said. And then after that until those roots get a little bit more strong and long I would put it in spagna Moss. Really loose and keep it a little moist. And you can always do the tea bag again. When I went to do my tea bag I asked Rick if the kind of tea I was using was important because I only had the girly girl teas he told me to use just regular tea you know the good old Lipton cheap tea, so you might consider that as well. Much love to you! Miss you in my little garden.👉👵👈
Hi i hope its working it did wonders for my phal and for my burregeara yokeara perfection. Just a little tea and a few drop of lemon. A yeah and try to hydrate the leaves 2. and air dry during the day i front of a fan. Good luck let us know when you see change. Kind regards rose 🌹
Hi Michael, might be a silly question but what do u think would happen if you were to water your orchids with the tea solution while they are in the semi hydro system
Not silly at all! I was actually considering what impact that might have if it was used as a monthly or bi-monthly treatment! Like kelp max, but to keep things moving. I may explore that in the near future, stay tuned!
I luv luv luv your awesome positive vibe. Luv my orchids too. And so sad when I can revive them. I have one more I am going to try this method with. Thanks to so so so much.
Hi Michael, I tried this a few weeks ago with a species orchid I was trying to save. I think I overdid the treatments because it went downhill fast. He does say only do it occasionally. I did it every day for about a week and I think it was too much. Hope you have better results.
Michael's Orchids . The other thing I do, I make myself a cuppa then use the tea bag, it's warm and wet and Colours the water straight away so you don't have to wait.
Interesting, I have not heard of that trick before. Hope it works for you! You have a root, so I have high hopes. The classic treatment is 'sphag-in=-a-bag', which also is a good rescue method.
I have a spider orchid that I probably have had for 25 years. I removed some side shoots that are not rooting and were shrivel8ng up 9n the plant.. Before i found you, i have been spraying the base area of them daily with water and then puttiing it in moistened bark. Will the bulb rot if I leave it in water overnight and how deeply in water should it be covered? Do you keep water in the semihydropnic medium all the time and how do you feed it? My spider, orchid is so lovely, the flowers smell like vanilla! I hope I can save it . Thank you i enjoy your channel.
Hello! New to your channel. Question, does it matter what type of tea you use? Also, do I soak all day in tea, then air dry, and on the third day do I soak in water or tea again? Just tea the first day?
Trying the tea bag method. Wondering if everytime you place the orchid back in tea water if you have to make a new batch or if you can reuse a few times. Thank you!!
Hi I just found your channel and my orchid isn’t looking too well he only has 2 valuable roots is he able to come back? His leafs aren’t flimsy like your friends but they are dull and brown. Any advice is appreciated! I’m trying the tea bag method tomorrow morning and hoping I can bring him back thank you
Hi Michael. Ive sat two orchids in black tea overnight. I have now drained the tea water and left the Orchids stood in the same container upright to dry off. Is that right ? And how long do I do this for? Do I then repeat the whole ‘Tea Bag method’ again or do I just use tap water or does the water need to be distilled? Thank you Rich
Its alwAys the ones we get as gifts, That we totally mess up. I have done Rocks method, I believe it helped very much. The nibs that did nothing for weeks finally got that kick start. Also I used warm water when I did it.
Where can I buy the tea? Where do u get the water? Any Ro water 💦 🤔. I think my new orchid is needing water. I haven’t since I got it. it’s in bloom not a see through pot but roots are growing outside up in pot it’s not nearly as dehydrated as this plant u are showing to us. I need help to get started in right direction. Any advice u can give will help me ! Thank you 😊
Honestly nothing super noteworthy yet, but it has only been a few days! Check out the October orchid update at the end of this month to see if anymore progress is made. I did repot it after 4 days of providing the wet/dry cycle...
Hi Gerri! Honestly nothing super noteworthy yet, but it has only been a few days! Check out the October orchid update at the end of this month to see if anymore progress is made!
Best wishes Michael! I know how heart-breaking it is to lose one of your 'special orchids', as I've experienced in the past. I hope she pulls through for you:)
hi. i did the opposite. i soaked it in tea, and then put it in clear water. i guess i should have soaked in tea, and then dry it out. do i need to put in clear water, or just tea water? what i did in the beginning i opened a tea bag and emptied it out on the dirt. that did not work. then i read orchids need calcium... i broke up a 500 calcium.... that did not work. ah ha! watched this... after a few weeks i did this... and 1st day after destroying the plant... it turned green dark green, then it turned light green for i soaked it in water. i did this in the day time. i guess i will reverse the order. i simply chopped up the plant, removed all the leaves, and little flies were very upset with me... oh well.
Hello Michael!! Each time you put the orchid back in the tea solution, do you use new solution? Also how long is the drying period and the immersed period? I love your videos (I told you that before). Thank you so much for your help.
Hi Batya! I use the same batch of solution the entire time, and it works just fine! In regard to the drying/immersed periods, I keep it simple: I put the plant in the solution right before bed, and I take it out when I wake up. Which means roughly 17 hours dry and 7 hours wet. Thank you for watching, I hope that helps!
Nice video but distillate water by definition have pH7 (neutral) not around 8....simple school chemistry. If you measure pH8 maybe your tester is not calibrated or the water is not distillate or was contaminated after. Second point, nice "how to" video but what results ? any update ? the method works or is only a urban legend...
Of course you don't sound like an idiot! Willow water is a natural rooting hormone, obtained by soaking willow branches in water. There are several methods, but I prefer to just cut the thin branches into finger length pieces and let them soak in a gallon of water for a month or two. Strain and then place in a glass container to store. No plastic! Some people boil it instead of soaking. I don't recommend it. I think I'll make some up, next time I come across a weeping willow and see how it does for orchids. :-)
I just tried the tea bag method with one of my struggling phals... in 5 days I went from questionable roots to roots with grow tips!
Love your channel!
Yay, it can be such an effective jump start, I’m so glad!
Amelia Citerone can we use any regular black tea?
Saw this a few weeks ago, ordered my Leca beads, bought tea bags and a lemon - and proceeded to try to rehab my first orchid. It has bloomed three times and I thought was a" gonner." So dehydrated. Had repotted it hoping to save but it seemed to be really failing faster. Then I saw your video and followed your instructions. It took almost a week before I saw any change. I left it in the weak tannin solution and in about 8 days it began to perk up. At the end of two weeks I removed it to the container with the Lea beads. After 10 days it is so healthy looking - dark green and leaves very firm without the soft lined look. Am really looking forward to seeing it progress!. Thank you for your detailed instructions. I have one other orchid, has been blooming since I bought it in early December nearly 4 months back. When it stops blooming will transfer it to this type of growing medium. Thanks again!
Update...this orchid is thriving! It has retained it's dark, shiny firm leaves and is putting out a new leaf from the center. Am so encouraged. Always thought growing orchids would be beyond my green thumb but I am now hooked. Thanks, Michael!
Please update link in description box how the orchid is doing post this video. Thanks 😊
I’m in a similar situation with my one orchid that has tremendous sentimental value to me and my boyfriend and I’m on day 3 of this method, thank you for posting this. Please god 🙏 don’t die on me!
Thank you for great info. I didn’t realize my orchid was dehydrated. I followed your instructions taking out all of the dead roots and the ball of old medium right under the base. I did the tea bag thing and wow. After 3 days my leaves are normal. Not bendy. The roots look fabulous. My next step is to try the semi hydroponic pot.
There is definitely hope with those new roots. Many times the oldest bulb will die off. Don't lose hope this Orchid might pull through yet.
Thank you for the positivity, Sherry! I sure hope so ❤️
Good video. On catts, oldest growths will eventually decline and stop putting out roots but newer growths should stay plump. Hope the tea bag treatment helps - I have found just getting the ph correct (after adding fertilizers etc) has helped more than anything. Also checking pour through media ph too. Nice for the mention of Rick L. - he is terrific especially on the fertilization, ph, etc info from his hydroponics (but not hydro orchids) experience. His plants always look terrific though he admits to issues too and has helped by showing us those and how he has solved or is trying to do so.
Love that you are using Tazo
It’s delicious, but is it effective? We shall see...
"Awake" English Breakfast Tea !!! love it...
You can absolutely save it. They just take a long time to bounce back. I have a similar rescue Cattleya that was gifted to me I swear it looked identical to yours. It took about 3 months before it started to really get going and now she is producing a new cane and has another on the way. The new root tips will save it. I don’t know that I would have taken it out of the environment it was in... orchids are finicky and don’t take change very well so if I see forward movement (however slow) I won’t change anything. That being said I really hope this works for you. Best of luck!
You just articulated my greatest fear about this: I hope I haven't ruined anything, but we'll see. When I see progress "halt" sometimes I can't help myself and want to change tactics...
I absolutely love the tea bag method.. I hope it does good for your orchid and you find the results your looking for..
Me to, thank you Olivia! ❤️
I did this method with my orchid and omg. It now is in bloom. This was so awesome.
I have a Catt hybrid that looks just like your Catt. I also did Rick L’s tea treatment overnight. I now have 2 new growths and new root nubs. The roots are very slow growing.
Sooooo slow, it’s driving me insane!
The new roots are starting so when it has more energy it will do well in S/H. My cattleyas have taken off in S/H. The old roots do poorly but the new roots do amazing. I had a rootless cattleya for well over 6 months. It was tragic, just laying there while I tried to figure out what to do with it. I couldn't even pot it properly in S/H because there was nothing to hold it steady. But somehow, with a couple of stakes and wires, it established and now has a great root system. It plumped up again and sent up a sheath. They are such resilient orchids!
I sure hope the narrative of this orchids follows that journey, it gives me so much hope to hear how things went for you! Here's hoping 🤞
I think having a rootless plant bothers us more than the orchid! I am no cattleya expert but from what I gather they are strict about the times they will grow roots and it all depends on their breeding when they will do it. If it isn't time they will just sit there! It's really frustrating but I don't think your orchid is anywhere near death. Just think of it like a division!
I wish the best for this plant, especially that means so much for you.
Thank you Fifi, that means so much to me!
Hi Michael, I'm brand new to your channel. This is my second video today. I had ask u done Austin's previously, then read ur d drop down and find your links, so watched this. One more question: Must I use Tazo Awakening Tea? I drink Tazo Chai, the liquid already made up, like Starbucks uses. I like it better than the tea bag. Anyway, if u could let me know why u prefer that tea specifically, it will be appreciated. Hope this orchid did well. You're so loving toward them. Some plants are finicky and can tell if they are loved or not... At least I think they can tell. Really enjoyed ur video. Thank u for sharing, L :)
Try putting the orchid about 2 inches lower in the container with about an 1/2 to 1 inch of leca pellets about the rhizome. enough that it wicks up moisture completely around the roots, but not so much that new growths can't emerge from the pellets
Thank you for the suggestion, Jesse! I reported after 4 days of the wet/dry cycle and I did just that. Now only time will tell
Wishing the best for you Orchid!
The Tea Method works. I have Great results! I water my mini phals with tea + honey
I hope to enjoy the same positive effects, thank you for watching!
I very much appreciate you testing the ph 👍
Hi Michael I have been waiting 4 months for root growth on my cattleya, I have new growth but no roots. But I just today got 1 new root on my Brassavola thanks to Rick and his tea. But I’m still waiting on 2 others to do something. It’s so slow lol
That's so encouraging! Thank you for sharing, I really hope that that's how things unfold for me as well ❤️
Hi again Michael I just want to say too that Rick has the fact his orchids are outside on his side too. Glorious Mother Nature has a way of bringing roots out so much faster. Mine was that slow because of being in doors under grow light. If you can’t put them outside just be patient. Good luck
Paula Marsh Paula I tell you what Rick is the Orchid savior!! I haven't lost any Orchid as of yet but I think it's because I started growing orchids under Rick's supervision and I did exactly what he said to do with my outside orchids and I did that and they're perfect. My indoor orchids that I had in water culture are now in spagna Moss and doing great. Because I'm not the Orchid Whisperer growing orchids in water is an art and I don't have the correct paint brushes lol👉👵👈
You know your right! We will have to call him “the Orchid Savior”! I did the same under his supervision, only difference is I can put mine outside. It’s too cold here now and that makes me sad. I already told him I will make a shade house like his over the winter for this coming spring. I can’t wait! Lol
Paula Marsh good luck with your new growth space Paula. And I'm sure Rick is going to just love it!! PS I'm glad Rick is home and feeling much better.👉👵👈
Wow this video helped me so much! I took two limp raggedy orchids I was given....and they look beautiful now!
Hi Michael! Try misting those new roots everyday. Sometimes Leca beads gets so dry that they'll start 'sucking' moisture from the roots.
Hi Zorayda! I know, I try to keep a close eye on the reverse wicking by flushing regularly. But it's always a risk...
Wishing you the best , hopefully the tea method works for this precious orchid but I have faith
Faith and love can carry us anywhere, thank you Gerri!
Michael those roots look good. In a couple of weeks they will be an inch long or longer. It will take awhile for them to hydrate the plant so make sure that your medium doesn't dry out while they are growing. I had some good results with the tea bag method. I did lose one phal as the stem didn't dry out before I soaked it again. Good luck.
Thank you Gloria! I’m hoping for the best and will keep everyone posted ☺️
Im going to give this a try. My only question is: does it have to be BLACK TEA? Seems I have a variety of tea flavors & colors in the cupboard...none of which are black. Lol
Hi Michael don't think I haven't been watching you!! I just don't leave a comment all the time because I've been really busy. Now is my busy time because I can go outside because it's not 96° anymore now it's in the high 80s and at night it goes to the middle 70s so I go outside. I would do what Anna said. And then after that until those roots get a little bit more strong and long I would put it in spagna Moss. Really loose and keep it a little moist. And you can always do the tea bag again. When I went to do my tea bag I asked Rick if the kind of tea I was using was important because I only had the girly girl teas he told me to use just regular tea you know the good old Lipton cheap tea, so you might consider that as well. Much love to you! Miss you in my little garden.👉👵👈
Love ya Libby! Thank you for the sound advice and insights, I appreciate you more than you know!
Would you suggest to do tea bag for dehydrated Phal that has spikes and blooms but limp leaves?
Hi i hope its working it did wonders for my phal and for my burregeara yokeara perfection. Just a little tea and a few drop of lemon. A yeah and try to hydrate the leaves 2. and air dry during the day i front of a fan.
Good luck let us know when you see change.
Kind regards rose 🌹
Can you make the tea solution with a used tea bag or two? Asking for a cheap friend.
Hi Michael, might be a silly question but what do u think would happen if you were to water your orchids with the tea solution while they are in the semi hydro system
Not silly at all! I was actually considering what impact that might have if it was used as a monthly or bi-monthly treatment! Like kelp max, but to keep things moving. I may explore that in the near future, stay tuned!
I luv luv luv your awesome positive vibe. Luv my orchids too. And so sad when I can revive them. I have one more I am going to try this method with. Thanks to so so so much.
I'm so glad I found you! I'm hooked on your channel.
Would you suggest tea bag treatment if leaves are limp but spikes are in bloom?
Thank you for this important info🤝
Hi Michael, I tried this a few weeks ago with a species orchid I was trying to save. I think I overdid the treatments because it went downhill fast. He does say only do it occasionally. I did it every day for about a week and I think it was too much. Hope you have better results.
Thank you for the heads up, Lynn! That's what I was concerned about
Michael's Orchids . The other thing I do, I make myself a cuppa then use the tea bag, it's warm and wet and Colours the water straight away so you don't have to wait.
Interesting, I have not heard of that trick before. Hope it works for you! You have a root, so I have high hopes. The classic treatment is 'sphag-in=-a-bag', which also is a good rescue method.
Thank you, Judith! I️ have a video on using spagh and Bag too, this treatment is intended to trigger root growth!
yes i watched Rick L teabags too
I have a spider orchid that I probably have had for 25 years. I removed some side shoots that are not rooting and were shrivel8ng up 9n the plant.. Before i found you, i have been spraying the base area of them daily with water and then puttiing it in moistened bark.
Will the bulb rot if I leave it in water overnight and how deeply in water should it be covered?
Do you keep water in the semihydropnic medium all the time and how do you feed it?
My spider, orchid is so lovely, the flowers smell like vanilla! I hope I can save it .
Thank you i enjoy your channel.
Hello! New to your channel.
Question, does it matter what type of tea you use?
Also, do I soak all day in tea, then air dry, and on the third day do I soak in water or tea again?
Just tea the first day?
I have the same questions!!!
Watch the video again.He says how to soak & when to leave dry.
Did you use a different tea!? I have green and lemon ginger only
Trying the tea bag method. Wondering if everytime you place the orchid back in tea water if you have to make a new batch or if you can reuse a few times. Thank you!!
Can i make the tea mixture and water the orchids as needed or is this just used as shown here?
Hi I just found your channel and my orchid isn’t looking too well he only has 2 valuable roots is he able to come back? His leafs aren’t flimsy like your friends but they are dull and brown. Any advice is appreciated! I’m trying the tea bag method tomorrow morning and hoping I can bring him back thank you
Hi Michael. Ive sat two orchids in black tea overnight. I have now drained the tea water and left the Orchids stood in the same container upright to dry off. Is that right ? And how long do I do this for? Do I then repeat the whole ‘Tea Bag method’ again or do I just use tap water or does the water need to be distilled? Thank you
Rich
@Michael's Orchids will this still work if I soak at night instead?
Its alwAys the ones we get as gifts, That we totally mess up. I have done Rocks method, I believe it helped very much. The nibs that did nothing for weeks finally got that kick start. Also I used warm water when I did it.
Hmm, I’m going to try warming the nutrient solution next time
Ahhhhh!! I’m dying to know. Did the orchid make it?!?
Could you direct me to he update video please? There have been a lot of updates since this was posted so it's hard to find. Thank you!
Wishing all the best for your Cattleya. 🌱🌸❤
Thank you for the well wishes, I'm hoping for the best!
Where can I buy the tea? Where do u get the water? Any Ro water 💦 🤔. I think my new orchid is needing water. I haven’t since I got it. it’s in bloom not a see through pot but roots are growing outside up in pot it’s not nearly as dehydrated as this plant u are showing to us. I need help to get started in right direction. Any advice u can give will help me ! Thank you 😊
How is your cattleya doing? Has it grown more roots? Did you update its situation?
Honestly nothing super noteworthy yet, but it has only been a few days! Check out the October orchid update at the end of this month to see if anymore progress is made. I did repot it after 4 days of providing the wet/dry cycle...
Checking in with you about your #2 orchid, hows the tea method coming along?
Hi Gerri! Honestly nothing super noteworthy yet, but it has only been a few days! Check out the October orchid update at the end of this month to see if anymore progress is made!
Having good luck with recouping dieing orchids with sphagnum moss. Maybe it's worth a try. Or self watering.
Hi dear ..I am using tea barks .do u think my orchids will survive. I sterillized them in oven ..hehe .
Best wishes Michael! I know how heart-breaking it is to lose one of your 'special orchids', as I've experienced in the past. I hope she pulls through for you:)
Thank you for the positive energy! Xoxo
How do you make holes to your glass containers?
hi. i did the opposite. i soaked it in tea, and then put it in clear water. i guess i should have soaked in tea, and then dry it out. do i need to put in clear water, or just tea water? what i did in the beginning i opened a tea bag and emptied it out on the dirt. that did not work. then i read orchids need calcium... i broke up a 500 calcium.... that did not work. ah ha! watched this... after a few weeks i did this...
and 1st day after destroying the plant... it turned green dark green, then it turned light green for i soaked it in water. i did this in the day time. i guess i will reverse the order. i simply chopped up the plant, removed all the leaves, and little flies were very upset with me... oh well.
Do you recommend this tea soak for new/repotting orchids when switching to glass container?
I am doing the same thing for my orchid.
I only have green or Earl Grey tea will it work?
Does this method work with succulents with no roots as well?
Do you have an update on how this turned out?
Hi Linda! I post orchid collection updates every month, tune in for the January update to see what’s happening with this guy 😉
OK thanks I'm trying it with an Oncidium type right now.
how often should I change water? Can I keep using the same water every day ?
What would you use to make water more basic if mine is too acidic
What kind of pot do you use? Which brand?
Why do you use distilled water?
So how long is the dry period?
Can you use any kind of tea bags?
:( im hoping it bounces back...
i have this anthurium that is kind of in the same situation. im praying for both. goodnight hun
Thank you for the positivity, I’m sending it right back at you and yours!
I mean, this is literally how i grow orchids, i do a sort of "Daily Soak", full bare root.
Hello from April 2019!
How is #2 doing now since the tea bag method?
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Hello Michael!! Each time you put the orchid back in the tea solution, do you use new solution? Also how long is the drying period and the immersed period? I love your videos (I told you that before). Thank you so much for your help.
Hi Batya! I use the same batch of solution the entire time, and it works just fine! In regard to the drying/immersed periods, I keep it simple: I put the plant in the solution right before bed, and I take it out when I wake up. Which means roughly 17 hours dry and 7 hours wet. Thank you for watching, I hope that helps!
Nice video but distillate water by definition have pH7 (neutral) not around 8....simple school chemistry. If you measure pH8 maybe your tester is not calibrated or the water is not distillate or was contaminated after. Second point, nice "how to" video but what results ? any update ? the method works or is only a urban legend...
Well?? How’s your orchid doing??
So it died right?
What types of tea should you use for this?
Can you use peppermint tea?
This makes me wonder if willow water has a place in the care of orchids.
I hope I don’t sound like an idiot, but what is willow water?
Of course you don't sound like an idiot!
Willow water is a natural rooting hormone, obtained by soaking willow branches in water. There are several methods, but I prefer to just cut the thin branches into finger length pieces and let them soak in a gallon of water for a month or two. Strain and then place in a glass container to store. No plastic! Some people boil it instead of soaking. I don't recommend it. I think I'll make some up, next time I come across a weeping willow and see how it does for orchids. :-)
Yes, I’d love to hear about the outcome of this experiment, please keep me posted!
Can I use orange pekoe tea!?!?
I hope it works !!
Add 2 drops of lemon .that is what Rick dose .
Why distilled water?
😊 me sending good thoughts
Thank you Sunah!!!
Light water !? Oh no 😂 My tea is black and the tea leaves are in the water still.
Grow plant! Grow! Just grow!
Yes, Luiza! I'll try shouting that (lovingly) at my green babies! Hahah
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HUSBAND ????!!!
Why distilled water?