This was very helpful! My orchids leaves are still very green and viable but the roots have been silver for a few weeks now & I thought I was overwatering.
Your video is great, very straightforward, to the point and informative. Thank you so much for helping me to revive my dehydrated orchids. God bless you!😇
This is very helpful information Interesting how you used the microfibre cloth. I’ve just repotted four orchids and trying to deal with root rot I had previously added some lichen to the bark mix but removed it as I think it was killing the orchids.
Thanks Chrystal, yes it's the easiest way to recover your orchid if it is dehydrated because of lack of roots in the pot. As long as you still have some roots in your orchid it is relatively easy to rehydrate it and from then on if you take care of it it will fully recover. 😊🌱
Hi Mireille, thanks! Oh well I really hope it helps, as long as it has viable roots (roots that can still absorb water) you can recover it this way. If you have other problems with your orchid you can also send me some pics by message to my Instagram @chlorophyll_isthenewblack and if you want I can give you some recommendations according to my experience, best wishes and I hope your orchid gets better 🤗🌱
Hi, thanks Tameka! Well I just put some experiences out there hoping that they can be useful for someone to recover these beautiful plants. Thanks for your comment and also stay safe and best wishes 🤗🌱
Mam, thank you for this video. I have some dendrobium orchid that are same problem. I want to solve the problem but i can't. Then I see your video. Now I'm trying this process & hope I will save them. Have a nice day, Mam. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hahaha thanks Ixchel! well we all learn by experience and by understanding our plants, Orchid have maybe a bit of a longer learning curve cuz (most of the ones we buy) they are plants that don't live in soil so it's a bit more difficult to get a grab on it since in general we are more used to plants potted in soil. But you can also be a double doctor 😉
Hi! I’m new to plants and chose an orchid to start with. The plant I got has roots already peeking out of the ceramic pot. My question is, do I attempt to transfer to a bigger pot or do I leave it? I don’t mind them, I’m just worried they’re crowded! Thank you!
Hi DivaAfro, nice that you want to start with orchids! So orchids naturally don't grow in pots, so it's very normal that new roots grow into the air (so outside the pot). As long as your plant still has good roots inside the pot and the roots feel full of substance (not papery) when they are watered it's good enough for the plant to be hydrated. So repoting causes stress to the plant and i would do it only if necessary. Some general guidelines (of course changes per case, but just to give an idea) I would report in the following situations: 1)if the media you have your orchid in smell bad when you water then the media is broken down and the orchid needs repotting 2)also if you have the orchid in bark chips and they are soft and kind of spongy, i would also repot 3) every 2 years is a reasonable time to report your orchids of course if you know the media is fresh and good quality from day 1 you can go 1 or 2 years with it 4) If most of the roots are outside the pot and you can't hydrate the orchid properly (dehydration signs are wrinkly leaves or very floppy and easy to bend) 5) if the roots inside the pot are dead like in the video. Otherwise if the plant looks good and looks healthy and the medium looks and smells ok then you can wait to repot :). I hope this helps. Regards
@@hojabotanica Thank you so much! It’s a relief. I’m grateful for the tips and now going off to re-examine. I feel like, based on what you’ve shared, that I might let it be as is
Oh and indeed if you feel the pod it's too crowded you can also repot just remember to be careful with the roots and to use media that provides enough air, so chunky media that does not compress like bark chips, expanded clay or seramis just consider that the choice you make of media has to be in accordance to your climate and let the orchid roots dry between waterings if you are using bark (This ensures more air in the roots and bacteria don't grow and affect the medium so fast so your roots will be healthier than keeping the roots wet all the time in organic media that spoils faster if it's all time wet), and normal garden soil is not good for this type of orchids so you need to look for chunky media that allows a lot of air in between the roots. Regards
@@Chlorophyllisthenewblack I figured it was still you! I truly appreciate the time you've taken to answer my question. I was worried about 'suffocating' the roots and an opportunity presented itself to pick up some cedar bark. But I think my 'jujubee' and I will be just fine 🙂
Amazing way to recover an orchid otherwise given up and discarded. Thank yu so much!🥰🥰❤💚
This was very helpful! My orchids leaves are still very green and viable but the roots have been silver for a few weeks now & I thought I was overwatering.
Excellent video! Trying your microfiber rehydration method today with my sad, dry roots. Thanks!
Great, good luck 😊! Just remember that the roots need to be still able to absorb water (alive) otherwise it doesn't work. Best wishes
Your video is great, very straightforward, to the point and informative. Thank you so much for helping me to revive my dehydrated orchids. God bless you!😇
Hi Melissa, I'm so happy it helped!!! Best of luck with your orchid
Haha sorry I answered from my other account Hoja Botanica
This is very helpful information Interesting how you used the microfibre cloth. I’ve just repotted four orchids and trying to deal with root rot I had previously added some lichen to the bark mix but removed it as I think it was killing the orchids.
Interesting, I did not know that you can do that to save your orchid. Great video and thanks for sharing.
Thanks Chrystal, yes it's the easiest way to recover your orchid if it is dehydrated because of lack of roots in the pot. As long as you still have some roots in your orchid it is relatively easy to rehydrate it and from then on if you take care of it it will fully recover. 😊🌱
Thanks for the great video! I have a deadish orchid and will definitely try this!
Hi Mireille, thanks! Oh well I really hope it helps, as long as it has viable roots (roots that can still absorb water) you can recover it this way. If you have other problems with your orchid you can also send me some pics by message to my Instagram @chlorophyll_isthenewblack and if you want I can give you some recommendations according to my experience, best wishes and I hope your orchid gets better 🤗🌱
Great tips. I know what to do.Thanks for sharing.Happy growing and stay safe.
Hi, thanks Tameka! Well I just put some experiences out there hoping that they can be useful for someone to recover these beautiful plants. Thanks for your comment and also stay safe and best wishes 🤗🌱
Love You the way you presented the video,Thanks for your Video
Mam, thank you for this video. I have some dendrobium orchid that are same problem. I want to solve the problem but i can't. Then I see your video. Now I'm trying this process & hope I will save them. Have a nice day, Mam. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Watching this in 2022. How’s this plant doing? Thank you for sharing! :)
Beautiful! New subbie here Michigan USA ❤️🦋💜
Hi Cindy! thanks and Welcome 😊
It looks like you're the orchid's doctor! 😁
Hahaha thanks Ixchel! well we all learn by experience and by understanding our plants, Orchid have maybe a bit of a longer learning curve cuz (most of the ones we buy) they are plants that don't live in soil so it's a bit more difficult to get a grab on it since in general we are more used to plants potted in soil. But you can also be a double doctor 😉
I know it is pretty off topic but do anybody know a good website to stream new series online?
@Clay Emery try Flixzone. You can find it on google :)
Very helpful!!!
Thanks 😊
nice video
you left the phal in that position for straight 7fays Maam?
Función estoy si solo tiene una raíz puedo salvarla?
Hola Gisela, si la raíz aún no uede absorber agua si. Tiene que estás llenita no seca o aguada. Pero hay que mantenerla bien hidratada! Saludos
Muy interesante!!😀😃
Muchas gracias :)
Hi! I’m new to plants and chose an orchid to start with. The plant I got has roots already peeking out of the ceramic pot. My question is, do I attempt to transfer to a bigger pot or do I leave it? I don’t mind them, I’m just worried they’re crowded! Thank you!
Hi DivaAfro, nice that you want to start with orchids! So orchids naturally don't grow in pots, so it's very normal that new roots grow into the air (so outside the pot). As long as your plant still has good roots inside the pot and the roots feel full of substance (not papery) when they are watered it's good enough for the plant to be hydrated. So repoting causes stress to the plant and i would do it only if necessary. Some general guidelines (of course changes per case, but just to give an idea) I would report in the following situations:
1)if the media you have your orchid in smell bad when you water then the media is broken down and the orchid needs repotting
2)also if you have the orchid in bark chips and they are soft and kind of spongy, i would also repot
3) every 2 years is a reasonable time to report your orchids of course if you know the media is fresh and good quality from day 1 you can go 1 or 2 years with it
4) If most of the roots are outside the pot and you can't hydrate the orchid properly (dehydration signs are wrinkly leaves or very floppy and easy to bend)
5) if the roots inside the pot are dead like in the video.
Otherwise if the plant looks good and looks healthy and the medium looks and smells ok then you can wait to repot :). I hope this helps. Regards
@@hojabotanica Thank you so much! It’s a relief. I’m grateful for the tips and now going off to re-examine. I feel like, based on what you’ve shared, that I might let it be as is
Oh and indeed if you feel the pod it's too crowded you can also repot just remember to be careful with the roots and to use media that provides enough air, so chunky media that does not compress like bark chips, expanded clay or seramis just consider that the choice you make of media has to be in accordance to your climate and let the orchid roots dry between waterings if you are using bark (This ensures more air in the roots and bacteria don't grow and affect the medium so fast so your roots will be healthier than keeping the roots wet all the time in organic media that spoils faster if it's all time wet), and normal garden soil is not good for this type of orchids so you need to look for chunky media that allows a lot of air in between the roots. Regards
Hahaha sorry I forgot i was in my other account Hoja Botanica Is my account for videos in Spanish
@@Chlorophyllisthenewblack I figured it was still you! I truly appreciate the time you've taken to answer my question.
I was worried about 'suffocating' the roots and an opportunity presented itself to pick up some cedar bark. But I think my 'jujubee' and I will be just fine 🙂