Hi everyone! It's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! Today we are repotting my Phalaenopsis Joy Fairytale, who has been in semi-hydro for several years now. The orchid is growing too tall vertically for it's current situation, and is leaning over in a very unstable way. Today I'm going to repot and re-situate her into a self-watering setup with a (semi) self-watering PVC pipe, stuffed with synthic, in the hopes that in summer I can keep the inside moist - while she reaches into it through the extra holes I have made along the pipe. This is a new idea and may not work in the way intended, it could end up just being a very good support. Also OK!
I hope you enjoy the video!
Link to my Synthic Characterisation: https://youtu.be/fEo-YOAGdi8
Miltoniopsis in Synthic:
Repot: https://youtu.be/RLX3FnklXhI
Updates: https://youtu.be/-OY-wAiifCY
For any newcomers, welcome to my channel! And to everyone- thanks so much for watching!
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Summary Videos- Me as a Grower
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Semi-Hydro Overview & Modifications, dry layer fixes: https://youtu.be/k2nmcWAz_rc
Inorganic Media:
https://youtu.be/fEo-YOAGdi8 (Part 1)
https://youtu.be/09Inrxr14tQ (Part 2, refined)
Watering & Fertilising:
Short routine: https://youtu.be/tqUb3PQoZBU
Long, detailed nutrient mixes, pH adjusting: https://youtu.be/p87-HcOuRTE
Phalaenopsis Advanced Care: https://youtu.be/BLca9G9LVxM
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.orchid.room/
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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- 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
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- Besgrow
Orchiata bark
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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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🐛Pest Control🐛
Pink Sun Neem Oil/Soap duo: https://amzn.to/39qyPam
Systemic insecticide Bug Clear Ultra (5g/l Acetamiprid):
Large: https://amzn.to/39nTzzS (Use at 10ml/litre)
Small: https://amzn.to/2smCUfp
💡 Lighting 💡
High Light Orchids
GEMMA Lights: https://bit.ly/34CqY7Z , 10% discount with code 'OrchidRoom'
Mars Hydro TS600 : https://amzn.to/3bagRcS
❃ Shelving ❃
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: https://bit.ly/2REpeWl
Metal shelving IKEA Mulig
✩ Pots ✩
13cm Buckets Amazon: https://amzn.to/2V92cci (£~20 for 35)
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