Thanks! Got a few of these (the orange variety) from a friend and been killing them slowly...they’ve just shriveled up because I’ve only been keeping them in bark and sphagnum moss and not watering enough, even though they are not in direct sunlight. Not much info out there on these so definitely appreciate this video. I will repot with some soil, bark and perlite and see if I have better luck! Gonna put them out back in the sun as well just to see what happens, hopefully I get some growth because I only have two tiny stalks left! Beautiful plants and views btw! I’m in South Florida too but in the burbs...
You're welcome! I think it would be good to gradually get your epi back into sunlight. Maybe start in part-sun then in a week or so move them into full sun. Should do better. And yes water is important. Cheers M
I bought the orange ones as a memorial for my cat and have been having a hard time controlling it. It propagates constantly with no soil. Thanks for the care tips. I hope to fix them up this week
In SCA these grew like weeds outside in rock or directly in ground in full sun. The only issue arose when we had some unusual weather - sleet, hail, and snow - which seriously damaged them. In AZ I've found that cannot take sustained 110 degree temperatures day after day particularly full sun which has resulted in death.
Thanks a lot for the recipe for the potting mix. I am not very pleasantly suprised with the view of the center of Miami full of concrete, but very poor with the green, trees. Approx. 5% looks green. So sad. Greetings.
Hi there. Yes, Miami City center and Brickell area has few green spaces. But Million Trees Miami and I are doing our best to green it up by designing/installing more trees everywhere I can.😀🪴
If you are keeping them in NC, you will need a south facing window or sun room if you have for the reed stems to winter over. And avoid cold drafts. 😀🪴
Oh, LORD.. im afraid of heights. What floor are you on ? I just cant 😵💫😵💫😵💫 I have an Epi that is pale blush pink. ❤ I think I'll try your soil mix.
Hi! Our latest updated soil mix: 2 parts cactus/1 part perlite/2 part Dendrobium mix (bark/charcoal/lava rock mix)/ 1 part perlite and 1 part potting mix. Main thing to do is to make sure you make soil loose and chunky. Epis like a super well drained potting mix. Hope this helps! 😀 🪴
Hi! Yellows, reds and pinks are slower growers and took about a year to fill out the 18" pot . The orange flowering variety however, can really take off and grows fast if she is happy. 😀🪴
I was gifted the orange one. I was told that I could break off any wild stems that were too long and simply stick them in soil and they would generate new plants. Do you have any thoughts on this? I have tried it but the stems or sticks never take root.
We have about a 80% success rate on rooting orange epi from stems. I suggest you make sure you have some aerial roots showing at stem nodes before you propagate. Place roots 1/2 inch under soil ( not deep) and water occasionally. She should then take root in a few weeks if you start the process in spring. Hope this helps 😀🪴
I have this orchids and they are finishing blooming and pods are showing up. Are these seeds? If so, what should I do with them? Also looking for a good landscape architect to do my yard here in Miami. Have a recommendation?
Hi Jessica. can you send me a pic of the pods? It may actually be new blooms starting to come out. And as to Landscape Architect, I may be able to help you, Im a registered LA. If you wish, just send me an email and we can take it from there. letsgrowdesignhelp@gmail.com
Hi! It's best to use new, fresh charcoal. You can wash it before-hand if you want to to remove some of the charcoal dust, but it's not necessary for performance.😀 🪴
Hi! I am sorry, I can’t help. I haven’t propagated on seed pods on epi’s. But there are some others who do. Here is a UA-cam link i found. Hope this helps 😀🪴 ua-cam.com/video/8MWxESwvAuM/v-deo.html
Just ordered a variety of colors on eBay already rooted. Have not had good luck with a purple one previously. Thanks for your tips and will try again.
Good luck! We found that the orange variety is very tough. 😀🪴
Thanks! Got a few of these (the orange variety) from a friend and been killing them slowly...they’ve just shriveled up because I’ve only been keeping them in bark and sphagnum moss and not watering enough, even though they are not in direct sunlight. Not much info out there on these so definitely appreciate this video. I will repot with some soil, bark and perlite and see if I have better luck! Gonna put them out back in the sun as well just to see what happens, hopefully I get some growth because I only have two tiny stalks left! Beautiful plants and views btw! I’m in South Florida too but in the burbs...
You're welcome! I think it would be good to gradually get your epi back into sunlight. Maybe start in part-sun then in a week or so move them into full sun. Should do better. And yes water is important. Cheers M
I bought the orange ones as a memorial for my cat and have been having a hard time controlling it. It propagates constantly with no soil. Thanks for the care tips. I hope to fix them up this week
Sorry to hear about your cat. But I am so glad you got an orange epi, they are robust growers! Our orange epis are flowering like crazy right now!😀🪴
Hey, I find that the yellows do well in soil. Thanks for sharing.
Your'e welcome!
In SCA these grew like weeds outside in rock or directly in ground in full sun. The only issue arose when we had some unusual weather - sleet, hail, and snow - which seriously damaged them. In AZ I've found that cannot take sustained 110 degree temperatures day after day particularly full sun which has resulted in death.
Thank you so much for the orchid info from your region, good helpful info! Cheers! 😀🪴
Thanks a lot for the recipe for the potting mix. I am not very pleasantly suprised with the view of the center of Miami full of concrete, but very poor with the green, trees. Approx. 5% looks green. So sad. Greetings.
Hi there. Yes, Miami City center and Brickell area has few green spaces. But Million Trees Miami and I are doing our best to green it up by designing/installing more trees everywhere I can.😀🪴
Exactly I want to do when I buy mine. Except I live in NC and keep indoors in winter. Out in the summer. How do I take care in the winter? Thanks!
If you are keeping them in NC, you will need a south facing window or sun room if you have for the reed stems to winter over. And avoid cold
drafts. 😀🪴
Oh, LORD.. im afraid of heights. What floor are you on ? I just cant 😵💫😵💫😵💫 I have an Epi that is pale blush pink. ❤ I think I'll try your soil mix.
Hi! We are perched on the 39th floor. And your pink epi must be stunning! Enjoy!😀🪴
how to plant the epidendrium in what soil
Hi! Our latest updated soil mix: 2 parts cactus/1 part perlite/2 part Dendrobium mix (bark/charcoal/lava rock mix)/ 1 part perlite and 1 part potting mix. Main thing to do is to make sure you make soil loose and chunky. Epis like a super well drained potting mix.
Hope this helps! 😀 🪴
Beautiful 😍 where did you buy the yellow one from?
Hi there. I purchased it from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. they had an orchid garden sale. Lot's of orchid growers came to the event. 😀🪴
Are they slow growing? You planted more than one plant in a pot. How long will it take for the plant to fill your pot?
Hi! Yellows, reds and pinks are slower growers and took about a year to fill out the 18" pot . The orange flowering variety however, can really take off and grows fast if she is happy. 😀🪴
I was gifted the orange one. I was told that I could break off any wild stems that were too long and simply stick them in soil and they would generate new plants. Do you have any thoughts on this? I have tried it but the stems or sticks never take root.
We have about a 80% success rate on rooting orange epi from stems. I suggest you make sure you have some aerial roots showing at stem nodes before you propagate. Place roots 1/2 inch under soil ( not deep) and water occasionally. She should then take root in a few weeks if you start the process in spring. Hope this helps 😀🪴
I have this orchids and they are finishing blooming and pods are showing up. Are these seeds? If so, what should I do with them?
Also looking for a good landscape architect to do my yard here in Miami. Have a recommendation?
Hi Jessica. can you send me a pic of the pods? It may actually be new blooms starting to come out. And as to Landscape Architect, I may be able to help you, Im a registered LA. If you wish, just send me an email and we can take it from there.
letsgrowdesignhelp@gmail.com
@@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN I’ll send you a pic by email, not sure I can add here.
Where did you buy your?
Hi, I got mine at a plant sale at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden 😀🪴
Is that used charcoal or fresh, unused????
Hi! It's best to use new, fresh charcoal. You can wash it before-hand if you want to to remove some of the charcoal dust, but it's not necessary for performance.😀 🪴
@@LETSGROWGARDENDESIGN Thank you
What do I do with the seed pods‽
Hi! I am sorry, I can’t help. I haven’t propagated on seed pods on epi’s. But there are some others who do. Here is a UA-cam link i found. Hope this helps 😀🪴
ua-cam.com/video/8MWxESwvAuM/v-deo.html
Presentation is way too unessentially long.
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