I tried your method from a previous video You put in and I loved, ordered the rubber bands and they are great, thanks to you I have not problem to attach even bigger orchids to my trees. Thank you! Great video 😊
Thanks for your comment. The rubber bands were my idea after seeing everyone using zip ties, twine or fishing line. I have seen so much damage to trees from using these other methods that I wanted to find something different. Some folks just do not want to change from these older methods that are a pain to use, look bad and damage the trees. I am so glad that you found this approach useful. Happy Propagating!
My orchid journey started with a plant covered in keikis. I didn't even know it was an orchid. I learned how to mount them and 4 of 5 flowered in 3 months! I love watching the roots crawl all over the mount. That's when I fell into the rabbit hole, 7 months ago. Someone needs to take the credit card away from me 😂😂😂
Hi Debbie - what a fun start on your orchid journey. For me, space limitations are the biggest issues. I am making SO MANY seedlings, I fear what my space will look like in a few years!! Thanks for your comment.
@@JustcallmeDebbieB I spent 40 years running a plant biotech lab so this is second nature to me. If you are up for a challenge and in the US, you can contact me at TheOrchidPropagator@gmail.com
That is so cool😊 and yes, I noticed the T-shirt L O L and a lot more orchids behind you lol do you know where I could buy this dendrobium? I just love the flowers and how vigorous is.😊 have a lovely day
Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. If you are interested in that specific dendrobium, it is Den. Woo Leng and I have a lot of them. You can usually buy these at most orchid shops or, if you are in the US, you can contact me at TheOrchidPropagator@gmail.com and we can go from there...
May I ask how dens do during winter ? A while back I was discouraged from mounting dens onto my palms after watching a UA-cam by Mr Motes in homestead. Hr said the cold weather would damage it … how had your experience been where you are? I’m in Broward county fl
I am in Collier County and have NEVER had an issues with cold damage to any of the dens mounted on my trees. I do not know if it gets cooler on your coast but here, this is not an issue. The dens do seem to be more sensitive to the wind from hurricanes but they only lose some of their leaves. I suggest that you try some to see how they do over the winter. It may take a little while for them to attach but it does not hurt to try this. I have not brought any orchids inside my garage due to hurricanes or cold - all of mine stay outside....
What is your openion on using keiki paste to induce keikis on Den canes. I have tried a few experiments using different strengths of Keiki paste,( prepared in my lab) Dens do respond.
Thanks for your comment - I have never used Keiki paste and have no experience with it. When you make your paste, do you use BA? And do you add vitamins like is added for some pastes? I just do not want to go there personally - I have plenty of plants and often struggle to find homes for them. I am potting up 3 divisions today for one of my large Cattleyas - not sure what do to with them but I hate to toss plants.
I tried your method from a previous video You put in and I loved, ordered the rubber bands and they are great, thanks to you I have not problem to attach even bigger orchids to my trees.
Thank you! Great video 😊
Thanks for your comment. The rubber bands were my idea after seeing everyone using zip ties, twine or fishing line. I have seen so much damage to trees from using these other methods that I wanted to find something different. Some folks just do not want to change from these older methods that are a pain to use, look bad and damage the trees. I am so glad that you found this approach useful. Happy Propagating!
My orchid journey started with a plant covered in keikis. I didn't even know it was an orchid. I learned how to mount them and 4 of 5 flowered in 3 months! I love watching the roots crawl all over the mount. That's when I fell into the rabbit hole, 7 months ago. Someone needs to take the credit card away from me 😂😂😂
Hi Debbie - what a fun start on your orchid journey. For me, space limitations are the biggest issues. I am making SO MANY seedlings, I fear what my space will look like in a few years!! Thanks for your comment.
@plantpropagator tried to do seeds once, nada. Have a few seeds left and a different agar, so might try again
@@JustcallmeDebbieB I spent 40 years running a plant biotech lab so this is second nature to me. If you are up for a challenge and in the US, you can contact me at TheOrchidPropagator@gmail.com
@@plantpropagator ok sending
That is so cool😊 and yes, I noticed the T-shirt L O L and a lot more orchids behind you lol do you know where I could buy this dendrobium? I just love the flowers and how vigorous is.😊 have a lovely day
Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. If you are interested in that specific dendrobium, it is Den. Woo Leng and I have a lot of them. You can usually buy these at most orchid shops or, if you are in the US, you can contact me at TheOrchidPropagator@gmail.com and we can go from there...
May I ask how dens do during winter ? A while back I was discouraged from mounting dens onto my palms after watching a UA-cam by Mr Motes in homestead. Hr said the cold weather would damage it … how had your experience been where you are? I’m in Broward county fl
I am in Collier County and have NEVER had an issues with cold damage to any of the dens mounted on my trees. I do not know if it gets cooler on your coast but here, this is not an issue. The dens do seem to be more sensitive to the wind from hurricanes but they only lose some of their leaves. I suggest that you try some to see how they do over the winter. It may take a little while for them to attach but it does not hurt to try this. I have not brought any orchids inside my garage due to hurricanes or cold - all of mine stay outside....
What is your openion on using keiki paste to induce keikis on Den canes. I have tried a few experiments using different strengths of Keiki paste,( prepared in my lab) Dens do respond.
Thanks for your comment - I have never used Keiki paste and have no experience with it. When you make your paste, do you use BA? And do you add vitamins like is added for some pastes? I just do not want to go there personally - I have plenty of plants and often struggle to find homes for them. I am potting up 3 divisions today for one of my large Cattleyas - not sure what do to with them but I hate to toss plants.