Hey everyone, it's Annabel, and welcome back to my channel! Today we are taking a look at some orchids blooming at the moment- this is a bit of a deep dive on some of these plants, so grab a coffee and prepare for some rambling XD
These orchids are all quite fragrant, so I think there will be one or two in here most people will like :-) I hope you find it interesting!
An accessible article on how genetics can influence fragrance perception:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190430164208.htm
Research cited: https://www.pnas.org/content/116/19/9475
Cycnoches lehmannii blooming: https://youtu.be/ikErEix1Hrk
Holcostylis MS Sunlight repot: https://youtu.be/aJmuNVRHJv4
Missorchidgirl's Perrierara Bangkok Sunset: https://youtu.be/1LqbGyBCmbI
Encyclia cordigera care and update: https://youtu.be/4itgO_UEXmg
Rhynchostylis gigantea care: https://youtu.be/Fet1thzIsJ4
Blooms last year - https://youtu.be/6Wa8Xvzx9y0
I snapped a spike from spots this year :-( I don't think they loved the time they spent in the conservatory this winter, before I made the decision to bring them into the lounge in the warmer climate. The blooming is worse in general than last year, but they had to deal with alot of harsh environmental changes. Hopefully they settle back into a better pattern for next year!
Time stamps:
00:00 Cycnodes Jumbo Puff
04:58 Rhynchostylis gigantea 'Cartoon'
05:59 Perreiraara Bangkok Sunset
10:35 Rhynchostylis gigantea 'Red'
11:50 Rhynchostylis gigantea 'Peach'
12:50 Rhynchostylis gigantea 'Spots'
15:00 Holcostylis MS Sunlight
20:00 Phalaenopsis Orchid World 'Bonnie Vasqeuz'
21:30 Phalaenopsis schilleriana
22:45 Paphiopedilum delenatii
24:20 Encyclia cordigera
I hope you enjoy the video!
Music:
@tellyourstorymusicbyikson 'Deep Dive' : https://youtu.be/gfWAv5dssjk
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All the Amazon items that I use regularly
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Summary Videos- Me as a Grower
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💧 My Watering and fertilising routine:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76ceLYvhJss5jYnWhft9WV8meYM-S1lL
🌿 Converting orchids to semi-hydro: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76ceLYvhJstRwMU7kdVqrjsD2t575EOK
🌴 Semi-Hydro Overview & Modifications, dry layer fixes: https://youtu.be/k2nmcWAz_rc
Phalaenopsis Advanced Care: https://youtu.be/BLca9G9LVxM
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❀ My Orchid Room ❀
UK Conservatory
Temps- 18-35C
Humidity 30-90% (high if it's raining outside, low if warm)
Natural light in summer, LEDs in winter
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✩ Plant Products I Use & Love ✩
Quick Disclaimer - These are products I genuinely love, buy and use- I wouldn't list something I didn't use regularly and purchase myself. I've provided links to try and make them easier to find, some of these are Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of these products through the Amazon links below, I may get a small percentage towards future purchases, which really helps!
❀ Inorganic Media ❀
RHS Alpine Horticultural grit or washed gravel-l pebble top layer
LECA - Canna Aqua Brand: https://amzn.to/2Z5sPPy
Lava rock, small grade: https://amzn.to/30J3Z9y
or larger, used here: https://amzn.to/2CPXCt0
This seller in Germany has free shipping, also on eBay.
Pumice : Medium grade ~10mm : https://amzn.to/3aTCIFn Or Kaizen bonsai, small or large grade: https://bit.ly/3aeYKRW
Synthic: UK supplier https://bit.ly/2RCb4oI
US: Glassbox Tropicals : https://bit.ly/2wHy2na
Seramis : https://amzn.to/2QdyP59 or https://bit.ly/2V90RSJ (cheaper)
Perlite
❃ Organic media ❃
Sphagnum moss by Besgrow
Orchiata bark- UK Supplier: https://bit.ly/3elQItD
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💧Water & Nutrients🌱
RO system: https://amzn.to/3hz5QER
ZeroWater Filter: https://amzn.to/2KaaYjP
Rain Mix:
UK: https://bit.ly/2yaTfX5
Akerne: https://bit.ly/2XEj3W3
Silicon: https://amzn.to/2K41IxJ
Seaweed: Maxicrop: https://amzn.to/2VbQ0rv Or Envii: https://amzn.to/3fZ1bek
Magnesium
Quick Watering Day video: https://youtu.be/tqUb3PQoZBU (Short)
My Watering / Fertilising Routine: https://youtu.be/p87-HcOuRTE (Full, detailed, long)
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💡 Lighting 💡
Lower Light Orchids
Cool white LAP '4000K' LED's- Screwfix: https://bit.ly/2V5KBlv
IKEA Tertial Lamps: https://bit.ly/2Vs492t
Fitted with 1500 lumen LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/36RnRsG
High Light Orchids
GEMMA Lights: https://bit.ly/34CqY7Z
Mars Hydro TS600
MARS HYDRO TS600 Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3bagRcS
❃ Shelving ❃
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: https://bit.ly/2REpeWl
Metal shelving IKEA Mulig : https://bit.ly/3bkUjGc
✩ Pots ✩
13cm Buckets Amazon: https://amzn.to/2V92cci (£~20 for 35)
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