Today we gather up some courage and repot the Zygopetalum orchid which I just purchased!
🦋 More info below! 🦋
I got this orchid in my recent orchid haul, watch it here https://youtu.be/VH2YrqPpMQw
There seems to be quite the confusion about these orchids, which is a great excuse to show you how I determine how to treat an orchid, what to pot it in and so on.
First off, let's trace back the actual species which were crossed to obtain our orchid. I like to use this website http://bluenanta.com/orchid/
Once we find out the species we can learn more about them using this website http://www.orchidspecies.com/
In the end we can make a resume of everything that was crossed together and combine it what we see with our orchid. No aerial roots? maybe we shouldn't use a very airy medium. Terrestrial mix it is!
Products I used:
Orchiata bark and Sphagnum Moss from Besgrow (search on Amazon or Ebay in your territory as they differ)
rePotme shells http://bit.ly/2SKY8f0
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Music:
Ikson - Up Here
https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson
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🌸 My environment:
Subtropical climate, hot summers and mild winters
60-90% humidity, always breezy
Growth space is kept at min 17C and max 29C
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🌸 What I use in my Grow Room:
Media:
LECA - Pokon or IKEA
Various organic mixes from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Dmu9mW
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx or http://bit.ly/2WOF1D7
Fertilizer and supplements:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)
Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Slotted pots from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Ds488b
Lighting:
LED shop panels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA + 4000k LED bulbs (various brands)
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T
Shelf units:
Shirley's Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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