Hi all! In today’s video I’m going to be transitioning two of my seedling orchids into semi hydro. I’m going to walk you through what I look for when I transition orchids over into this system. I’ll also discuss why I don’t transition some orchids over and when it’s best to wait.
0:00 Intro
1:25 Removing Organic Material
2:05 What to look for when transitioning to semi hydro
3:26 Removing overgrown orchid from basket
3:50 Cutting through net pot to free roots
4:43 Orchid Roots - Alive or Dead?
6:50 Cutting the rest of the net pot
7:35 Root die off in Semi Hydro
8:48 Not forcing orchids into semi hydro until they have good root systems
10:13 Removing stuck bark from roots
11:38 Potting up Seedling 1 into 10 oz cup
12:08 Importance of wicking with Leca - Potting Tightly
13:30 Preventing Dry top Layer
14:34 Air gaps
14:54 Removing stuck tree fern from roots
18.31 Cutting Dead Roots
20:01 Difference between Semi Hydro vs. Self Watering w/ Leca
21:25 Potting up Seedling 2 into Deli Container
22:09 Modifying Deli Containers to use Self Watering
22:44 Tightening up Leca in Pot
23:37 When to not transition into Semi Hydro
24:41 Outro
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Check out the Youtube Channel the Orchid Room here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOrchidRoom
Channel is an excellent resource to folks who grow in Leca, and I learned to use the pebble top layer from this channel and have had great success with it.
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Growing Conditions & Climate:
Almost all orchids grown indoors
Eastern Exposures (4-5 hours direct early morning sun) & LED Grow Lights
- Most orchids grow under the lights
- Only cool growers & orchids in bloom grow under my Eastern facing windows
- Grow space doesn’t get any additional sunlight other than the LED’s
Zone 7a - Humid Subtropical
All of the 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!
Javi Coffee: https://try.javycoffee.com/?rfsn=6450664.e4a7a59&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6450664.e4a7a59
~Pots I use~
Self Watering / Leca:
7.5” Self Watering Pots (New): https://amzn.to/3saQiPH
7” Self Watering Pots (New): https://amzn.to/36zr9G7
5” Square Self Watering Pots (New): https://amzn.to/334Y5kR
4” Square Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/337Uh2a
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aXsjdH (Fits 6” Repotme Inner Pot)
4” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3eLKswm (Fits 4” Repotme Inner Pot)
4.5” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/2RfN25I (Fits 5” Repotme Inner Pot or Small Deli Container)
7” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3nF7eKc (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aWLXqm (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
Inner Pots:
4” Clear Inner Pot: https://amzn.to/3xIAMvh
3” - 6” Clear Inner Pot Assortment: https://amzn.to/3e7hkAp
Cheap Swap: 16oz Deli container is the same size as 5” Repotme pot, just shorter
Organic / Non Self Watering:
5” Pots With Saucer (New): https://amzn.to/3h7amMx
5.75” Pots with Saucer (New): https://amzn.to/35km8jR
4.25” Pots with Saucer (New): https://amzn.to/33FEj35
3.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vx4aTh (Fits 2” & 3” Repotme Pots)
5.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vy4zoo (Fits most 5” Inner Pots)
4.7” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/2QRufO1 (Fits most 4” Inner Pots)
~Materials I use for Repotting~
Self Watering / Leca:
LECA: https://amzn.to/3aStSth
Pebble Top Layer: https://amzn.to/3nD4s8q
Wicks: https://amzn.to/337Bcgt
Organic:
All Purpose Monterrey Bark Mix: https://amzn.to/3tgAic1
NZ Sphagnum Moss: https://amzn.to/3aTVhv0
Coconut Husk: https://amzn.to/36HkHJQ
Horticultural Charcoal: https://amzn.to/3riqXRE
~Fertilizers, Supplements & Pest Control ~
Naturalyte Insect Control: https://amzn.to/3o0NLFh
Bloom City Clean Kelp: https://amzn.to/3vElju3
SuperThrive: https://amzn.to/3vBhAh3
Neem Oil: https://amzn.to/3xDQAPL
Calmag: https://amzn.to/3vAezxl
MSU Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/33FEj35
MSU Slow Release Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/33FEj35
PH Control Kit: https://amzn.to/3vBY2ce (I use the test vial to measure the PH)
~Lights & Equipment~
Wifi Smart Plugs: https://amzn.to/31smm72
Power Strip with Timer: https://amzn.to/3gW1hHC
Levoit Humidifier: https://amzn.to/3eMcBn1
Shelf Liners: https://amzn.to/2SaiH8T
Shelves (3 Foot): https://amzn.to/3gUV0vH
Shelves (4 Foot): https://amzn.to/3Fawv6p
Monios Lights: https://amzn.to/2Sk12vI (Have bloomed Cattleyas for me)
Kihung Lights: https://amzn.to/3eLyPW4 (Good for Medium & Low Light Orchids)
Continuous Water Mister: https://amzn.to/3nHG3ON
Orchid Hobbyist Lights: https://botanicalleds.com/collections/store