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Experimenting with Self Watering Semi Hydroponic Orchid Growing | Phalaenopsis Orchid - LECA Medium
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2024
- Today I’m repotting my discount Phal into semi hydro. I got it for the purposes of experimentation to see if this is a viable grow method for me. I’m also experimenting with the nutrient solution and PH levels for these orchids in inorganic medium. More to come on this topic soon!
IG: @nicoledeannaorchids
Growing Conditions & Climate:
Almost all orchids grown indoors
Eastern Exposures (4-5 hours direct early morning sun) & LED Grow Lights
Zone 7a - Humid Subtropical
Products I use are linked below
Disclaimer I may earn a small commission on any of the Amazon Links that you use. Thanks for your support!
~Pots I use~
Self Watering / Leca:
4” Square Self Watering Pots: amzn.to/337Uh2a
6” Round Self Watering Pots: amzn.to/3aXsjdH (Fits 6” Repotme Inner Pot)
4” Round Self Watering Pots: amzn.to/3eLKswm (Fits 4” Repotme Inner Pot)
4.5” Round Self Watering Pots: amzn.to/2RfN25I (Fits 5” Repotme Inner Pot or Small Deli Container)
5” Square Self Watering Pots: amzn.to/334Y5kR
7” Round Self Watering Pots: amzn.to/3nF7eKc (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
6” Round Self Watering Pots: amzn.to/3aWLXqm (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
Inner Pots:
4” Clear Inner Pot: amzn.to/3xIAMvh
3” - 6” Clear Inner Pot Assortment: amzn.to/3e7hkAp
Cheap Swap: 16oz Deli container is the same size as 5” Repotme pot, just shorter
Organic / Non Self Watering:
3.5” Round Ceramic Pots: amzn.to/3vx4aTh (Fits 2” & 3” Repotme Pots)
5.5” Round Ceramic Pots: amzn.to/3vy4zoo (Fits most 5” Inner Pots)
4.7” Round Ceramic Pots: amzn.to/2QRufO1 (Fits most 4” Inner Pots)
~Materials I use for Repotting~
Self Watering / Leca:
LECA: amzn.to/3aStSth
Pebble Top Layer: amzn.to/3nD4s8q
Wicks: amzn.to/337Bcgt
Organic:
All Purpose Monterrey Bark Mix: amzn.to/3tgAic1
NZ Sphagnum Moss: amzn.to/3aTVhv0
~Fertilizers and Supplements~
Bloom City Clean Kelp: amzn.to/3vElju3
SuperThrive: amzn.to/3vBhAh3
Neem Oil: amzn.to/3xDQAPL
Calmag: amzn.to/3vAezxl
MSU Fertilizer: www.repotme.co...
MSU Slow Release Fertilizer: www.repotme.co...
PH Control Kit: amzn.to/3vBY2ce (I use the test vial to measure the PH)
~Lights & Equipment~
Power Strip with Timer: amzn.to/3gW1hHC
Levoit Humidifier: amzn.to/3eMcBn1
Shelf Liners: amzn.to/2SaiH8T
Shelves: amzn.to/3gUV0vH
Monios Lights: amzn.to/2Sk12vI (Have bloomed Cattleyas for me)
Kihung Lights: amzn.to/3eLyPW4 (Good for Medium & Low Light Orchids)
Continuous Water Mister: amzn.to/3nHG3ON
Orchid Hobbyist Lights: theorchidhobby...
5.99!! I love their sale! 🤩 I’ve never tried self watering. Daaaaannnmg those fat roots! 😱 I hate the tight moss like that also. It just suffocates roots after awhile like you said. I always look at the pile of moss once I get it all out and think to myself “How did all that fit in there?!”
Such a great deal right? I like self watering, I travel for work and it's a savior. Agree with you on how much they pack in there! It'll slowly kill you orchid! The poor things are never set up for success!
Nicole Deanna so true. But it might just be a marketing scam to keep you buying more too.
Hello Nicole that phalaenopsis looks very healthy and wish it will be successful in transmission. Have a great day and happy orchid growing
Thanks Reah! I'll keep you updated ♥️
It looks like orchids are generally cheaper in the US than they are in Australia.. They seem to go on sale quite often as well there.. By the way, I’ve binged watching your videos, I love them all❤️ Your apartment reminds me of where I stayed in NYC long time ago..
Thanks so much for the support! We definitely can find some good deals here in the right reputable places. :) Appreciate you watching ♥️♥️
Thank you so much, it is so helpful ♥️🍀
Glad it was helpful!
I have to re-pot my orchid after these blooms fall off. I'm going to try leca. But first, let me go see if you've posted any update vids.
Thanks for watching! I made an update, she pushed out double spikes after :))
@@NicoleDeanna Yes! I found the video. Looked fantastic! Definitely going to switch mine over. I was able to get three spikes this time around...about 27 flowers overall. Once it's done, I'll switch it over but I don't want to disturb it right now while in full bloom.
The wick has to be in water underneath that is how it water’s your plant
Correct, but I only leverage that functionality in the summer when I can't keep up with the watering. I'll let it dry out just a little too prevent the mix from getting too soggy. Thanks for watching!
i kept mentally seeing green beans in the pot. LOL
😂😂 thanks for watching Michelle ❤️
any update?
It bloomed twice since, and still in this set up! Doing well. I'm finding phals like this!
@@NicoleDeanna thank you, I’m planning to start growing orchids in semi-hydro.
I appreciate the update. Until now I’ve only done a few plants in self-watering pots and they seem to do be doing really well. I mixed a small amount of moss and bark on the top 1/3 of the pot as I was low on lecca (🙄🙄) but it seems to work fine. I also put aerial roots in the pot when possible, as they always die otherwise.
Anyway, I wondered how a phalaenopsis would adjust, so thank you for this video and update.
Also: I set my pots up with more of the wick in the water below, and the moisture still wicks upward.
That's a tonne of moss for such a little pot 😳 She looks good, should have experimented with water culture 😉
Moving a few more to FWC soon, and going to give an update on the Vanda in a few weeks :))
nice set up where can i get the pots like sea shell?
It's the 6" round self watering pot linked in the description. Thanks for watching and happy growing!
Hello! What are you using a wick?
Yes, the wick is linked in the description.
Vous mettez de l’engrais depuis le premier arrosage
Bonjour vous laissez de l’eau au fond du pot merci
Je ne laisse de l'eau dans le pot que pendant les étés chauds quand il sèche rapidement, jamais en hiver. Merci! :)
Mise à jour - Désolé, je pensais que c'était une vidéo sur la mousse de sphaigne - oui, avec le leca, je laisse de l'eau dans le pot car elle est inorganique et ne se décompose pas. Les racines vont grandir et s'adapter
This is exactly what I've been planning on doing. Do you have an update video? If not, please let me know if this system is working out.
Unfortunately I found that after about a year my phals started declining in leca so I moved them back to organic 🥹
@@NicoleDeanna I wonder why. Plants in LECA are supposed to grow faster and healthier because they get more oxygen and a constant supply of nutrients. Maybe green plants do better than flowers? I'm really curious now... Actually watching the video again did you feed nutrient solution from General Hydroponics? LECA is completely empty medium for nutrients so you need it....
@@muCephei_ Yes - used to feed them proper nutrients but MSU fertilizer and adequate calmag. I think it came down to my inability flush very often adn cooler winters. The system works well for my cattleyas, but not great for my phals or vandas in the very long run.
Dite moi est-ce que le pot touche le fond du cache pot
Bonjour vous mettez toute les orchidées en semi hydroculture