11 ай бұрын
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@michaelmccarthy4077 4 күн бұрын
I need your input on something. I am having a debate with someone on the proper way to pronounce Mps roezlii. They believe the oe should be pronounced as in Coelogyne, I said no because it is named after a Czech named Roezl. I asked my Czech friend to say it, and it isn't a sound that correlates directly to English, but is more similar to the German ö. Thoughts?
@MattbyNature 4 күн бұрын
Hello! I would not pronounce his name as "Reetsl" but I would say "Rötzl" with a short ö. He might be from what is Czechia now but based on his name I would assume he might have Austrian heritage so German pronunciation of the oe should apply.
@michaelmccarthy4077 4 күн бұрын
@@MattbyNature thank you. That is what I thought. The way my Czech friend said it, I would write phonetically as rhut-zl, because that is the closest to my ear, not quite ö but very very close. Much appreciated my friend!!
@MattbyNature 4 күн бұрын
@ I‘m glad to help! I suppose the sound of the short ö is similar to the œ in the French word œuf (egg).
@michaelmccarthy4077 4 күн бұрын
@@MattbyNature ah, yes, I hadn't thought of that. But funny you should mention French, because I was thinking today about Neofinetia and, honestly, I think the only reason that genus was invalidated and moved to Vanda was because no one knew how it should be pronounced. Finet was French, so the t should be an elide, but the debate raged about if the t should be hard or soft (rather than not pronounced at all).
@samantacirule8607 16 күн бұрын
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@SVKLOrchids 22 күн бұрын
Excellent growing and that’s a nice Rosita!
@MattbyNature 16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, Sir! First bloomer and already so large. Not a lot of scent though unfortunately
@SVKLOrchids 22 күн бұрын
You’ve done really well with those, despite being delivered in a rough shape!
@MattbyNature 16 күн бұрын
It was a rough start indeed. I was so unhappy with how they arrived. The mooreanas did not make it (one is still holding on but whatever) I really have to catch up on your videos and the Brazil trip!!!
@deedeeblooms7896 23 күн бұрын
Wow he had a lot to say ❤
@MattbyNature 22 күн бұрын
Right? What a vocal kitty. This was the first time I met this one haha.
@michaelmccarthy4077 23 күн бұрын
I so badly want to make a joke about friction hurting the tip, but I will refrain. I see you are having the same experience with mooreana. I gave up trying to import it because they just shriveled up and died before they could start roots to support the plant. I hope one day I can find one domestically that isn't ridiculously priced, but if not, oh well.
@MattbyNature 22 күн бұрын
I get it. Excessive friction is a major issue to tips especially if the sheath has been removed as commonly done in North America. Cattleya mooreana is quite a rare species to come across so importing it seemed like a great opportunity. I'm still hopeful that it might make it but let's be realistic...
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids 23 күн бұрын
Not bad at all, considering all they had to endure to get half way a cross the world and a different hemisphere 😊❤
@MattbyNature 22 күн бұрын
Especially considering the state they arrived in. In fact, the footage in the video is again a little older and in the meantime the pseudobulb of the purpurata matured and it has a sheath. 😳
@katiorchi7676 23 күн бұрын
Hi, I've got a question if you don't mind. Isn't Bella Vista located in Brazil? How can you place an order from them from Europe? Do they ship internationally? Thx in advance. Love your cheerful, casual vids! 😊
@MattbyNature 22 күн бұрын
Hello! Thanks a lot for watching and your question. I never imported anything myself, I only participate in imports that are organized by others or community-style. If you are located in Europe as well, I would recommend you to get in touch with Regina Elsner - she's the one who organizes it all. elsorchids(at)aol(dot)com (sorry, but youtube is sometimes weird with links and email addresses). Now you have to tell me what you want to get though!!!
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids 25 күн бұрын
Cute new friend 😃
@MattbyNature 24 күн бұрын
This was the first time we met haha
@violenkomme7366 25 күн бұрын
Nice Collection ! Mind if I ask what systemic insecticide you are using?
@MattbyNature 25 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot! I‘m located in Switzerland and the only systemic I know of is Careo, which has azadirachtin as its active ingredient. That’s the one I’m using. In the EU, I used to be able to get Lizetan with flupyradifuron or azetamiprid (both of those are banned in Switzerland I think).
@bundakiyama 29 күн бұрын
Of course we can save this plant
@MattbyNature 28 күн бұрын
@@bundakiyama thanks a lot for your confidence! I am happy to report that some roots made their way into the substrate
@tropicalplantsfinland Ай бұрын
Proud grower of 2 dowianas 👋 here
@MattbyNature 27 күн бұрын
Beautiful!!! I’ll have to see yours
@tropicalplantsfinland 27 күн бұрын
@ 😅 mine are less beautiful currently, but growing!
@tropicalplantsfinland Ай бұрын
It’s not male privilege, it’s scissors summoning warlock privilege 😁
@MattbyNature 27 күн бұрын
😈
@deedeeblooms7896 Ай бұрын
Awwww…I’m sorry
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Hahaha! The same day another cat came running. You win some, you lose some
@kikideas2465 Ай бұрын
Wow..
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!!!
@Joe-nj3bb Ай бұрын
The only thing I can summon during repotting is a little anxiety. 😅 Kind of having second thoughts of putting a cattleya on a mount after watching this video.
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Oh, no! Why do you get anxious during repotting? I have some repots coming up soon. Do you have any specific questions? I could make a video. There are also some other repots on the channel. Let me know! I feel like in my conditions mounting plants is just not ideal. The ambient humidity is low and I’m not the most avid waterer. But I know other people have great results with mounted plants especially in a greenhouse.
@Joe-nj3bb Ай бұрын
@MattbyNature Anxious because I'm never sure if the orchid will suffer transplant shock or that the roots will dessicate too quickly because of the fresh bark.
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@ I see! Sometimes it’s hard to anticipate what they will feel like in a new environment.
@daphnec.9432 Ай бұрын
meeting a stranger or a follower?
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@@daphnec.9432 haha. Let’s just say I did not know this cat
@lindahartman2279 Ай бұрын
Not to worry - Myrmecophilas are tough - everything should work out just fine! My favorite potting media for them is lava rock - fairly large.
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! Lava rock can be rather water retentive, eh? I’m waiting for the roots to grow into the substrate more but the plant is still drying out
@lindahartman2279 Ай бұрын
Yes, it is quite porous, so it does take up water, but it does dry (at least here in Florida). I use large chunks about 3 to 4 inches ( 8-10 cm). Don't worry too much about the root growth. I bought my Myrmecophilas from the head of the local orchid society - it was just five pseudobulbs, no media no roots. I put them in a basket with lava rock. It did take a while (1.5 years) but now it is a nice plant. The pseudobulbs did dehydrate considerably, but they supplied the plant as they are meant to.
@sarasantos7472 Ай бұрын
Gorge, what a hard watch. I was so scared for your fingers and for that plant. The only thing that helped me keep calm was the Swiss knife and the freshly washed hair. I did notice your hair seemed down all of a sudden ahaha then I realized in the end it wasn't just in my mind ahaha (continuity). Cannot wait to see how this turns out. Can I ask why didn't you go for a bigger pot?
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Hahaha. I knew people might pick up on it but I can always rely on you! That knife is so dull… very sad. It’s just growing roots and I don’t want them to grow into media that’s constantly wet. A small pot makes sure that the media can dry out so no roots rot off.
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids Ай бұрын
Easy peasy but not for children 😅 It's a nice adult plant, she should behave and give you flowers as sign of appreciation for your TLC ❤❤❤
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Hahaha. You mean the proverb in the end? That’s scissors, knives, fork and light (fire) are not for small kids. I just hope it can bounce back - I should have listened to my instinct and potted it up last year. It is very dry now 😕
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids Ай бұрын
@@MattbyNature knives can be dangerous, yes 😃 even for us as adults. I bet your tibiccinis will do great, it really looks strong. I beleive that species has hollow pseudobulbs hence the dry look. Yours is a beautiful specimen ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids haha. True. In fact, I cut myself while cooking dinner the other day You’re right about the Myrmecophila. They do have hollow pseudobulbs for ants to live in. But I feel like last year the entire plant was just plumper. Haha.
@MrKylesorchids Ай бұрын
I hope you're successful with your treatments. Those buggers are annoying! Thanks for sharing your collection!
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot. Indeed, scale is kind of my worst enemy haha
@deedeeblooms7896 Ай бұрын
Hi 👋🏻 finally got a chance to watch this one. Wow 🤩 amazing blooms! I want a Cattleya Rex now. I have a baby dowiana. I’m petrified of this little diva but it’s doing ok the 9 months I’ve had it. AND I love seeing your young plants. I have lots of those too. My Cattleya are only just starting to get mature enough to even think of blooming. It’s getting exciting. Seeing others journeys with young ones to blooming is very helpful and interesting. Could you refresh how you fertilize in a video? Byeeee
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Amazing!!! Keep us posted how the dowiana is developing. I love these plants. Some of my younger ones are a bit more capricious - especially the little aurea I have. I agree with you concerning the young plants. My collection is also slowly maturing and coming into bloom. Still many to go but the ones that managed to flower already are my pride and joy. I can absolutely make a video about my watering regime and fertiliser but it’s going to be very boring haha. I don’t do much in that regard.
@sarasantos7472 Ай бұрын
Cat whisperer miau 😺
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@@sarasantos7472 😻
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids Ай бұрын
Either it is a well nourished make cat or a pregnant female 😅
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@@FernandaNascimentoOrchids IMAGINE HOW CUTE HER BABIES WOULD BE 😻😻😻
@lanthislombard1847 Ай бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😻😻😻😻😻
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
I love cats
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Meet me - the Cat Whisperer™️. We didn't know this cat and it still came running. What a cutie!
@deedeeblooms7896 Ай бұрын
Sorry I don’t do Instagram
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@@deedeeblooms7896 don’t worry ma’am! Neither did I before opening this account for the orchid society
@deedeeblooms7896 Ай бұрын
I don’t think you have a choice but to treat systemically. Keep fighting!
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@@deedeeblooms7896 yes, I think you’re right. I have not seen any active infestation in a while but that’s always the case as we’re moving into winter.
@deedeeblooms7896 Ай бұрын
Hi Matt 👋🏻 your balcony is awesome! Very creative using the space. I love how you are honoring your friend too. ❤ Sorry for the scale issues. They are so mean!
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Hello! Thank you so much! I miss the balcony days but they'll return next year. As for the scale... I might have to burn down everything.
@deedeeblooms7896 Ай бұрын
@ I’m sure sometimes throwing a match on it all can seem tempting. But I have faith in your tenacity and abilities! Your foe is quivering in their hard shell white little booties. Keep up the fight! Keep us posted.
@JuliePascal Ай бұрын
That's beautiful!
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@@JuliePascal thank you so much! I’m astonished by how large the flower is in comparison to the rest of the plant
@michaelmccarthy4077 Ай бұрын
all those ropes and wires, I'd be decapitated or strangled because I'm not very graceful.
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Hahaha! My partner is terrified to enter that room. You can be sure _something_ will drop to the floor when he’s around.
@michaelmccarthy4077 Ай бұрын
@@MattbyNature tell him I understand completely. I wouldn't go in there either.
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@@michaelmccarthy4077 hahaha. But now that the Cattleya maxima opened its bud it smells really nice in the plant room
@justinsdutchtropics Ай бұрын
Nice update! Can you still get systemic insecticide in Switzerland? I think it's banned in the EU. Hope it works for you. Probably a good idea to discard plants that cannot be cured, they act as a vector of infestation. Nice that all those plants leave you some space to live with them😂
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Right? I'm so glad they're so gracious with me haha. I'm using Careo, which has azadirachtin as its active ingredient. In the EU, you should also be able to get Lizetan with flupyradifuron or azetamiprid (both of those are banned in Switzerland I think).
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids Ай бұрын
A very well thought of display, the lights look just about right. I hope you rewarded well the spider that helped with the threads 😅 Just joking, great job. One question though. You said you do warm up the space unless it is too cold and so, what is the lowest temperature you let them get? Thank you for all the information and a happy weekend to you ❤❤❤
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks a lot! What do you mean with the threads? I live in a rental apartment so temperatures can go only as low as ca. 15 °C during the day and maybe 10 °C at night if it's extremely cold outside. I do not let the room go that low though. 15 °C night temperature is the lowest I'm comfortable with - especially considering that I share the flat with the plants and I don't want to freeze to death haha
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids Ай бұрын
@MattbyNature Thanks, that is about same lower temps in my house. Let's hope for a good winter at everyone's content 🤣 The threads I was referring to are the wires linking the lights to power, crossing back and forth below the ceiling. I was just pulling your leg, you did a good job 🫡🥰
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Let's see! Last year we had a few very cold nights but nothing that actually made a big difference for pest control.
@OrchidboyTroy Ай бұрын
I love to see the updates 😁 It’s so awesome to incorporate your aunt’s artwork with her favorite plants, I absolutely love that! Take care and feel better 😊🪴
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm really happy with these hangers. This video was filmed over a month ago and I'm already much better! Thanks a lot!!!
@norisdagostino155 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your collection with us. I have recently purchased 2 walkerianas. I’m curious as to how you grow yours. Mine are in clay pots.
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
How lovely! Walkeriana is one of my favourite species! I have mine in shallow plastic pots with bark. I have an upcoming video where I show it but if you really want to see how it's done, you should go to Stephen van Kampen-Lewis
@norisdagostino155 Ай бұрын
@ can’t wait for your video 😊
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
@@norisdagostino155 Nice! Thank you so much. It should be up already
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids Ай бұрын
So sorry to see you under the weather. I hope you get better soon. We end up losing orchids no matter what 😢 Renown growers have too, so they admit. I have been into orchids for 8 or 9 years and 2024 has been my worst year, I lost several. Also, I don't have the patience anymore to pamper orchids that obviously are praying for eternal rest 😅 Your hangers are gorgeous and very useful. Congratulations for the Angraecum bloom. The Phragmipedium is gorgeous ❤❤❤
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
I filmed this video over a month ago and I'm much better now. Thanks a lot! I think it's so important to acknowledge that sometimes we lose plants. After all, there is so much to learn there. My mother mass produced so many hangers. Best addition to maximize space. Thanks a lot for watching
@michaelmccarthy4077 Ай бұрын
I think you should start replacing dead orchids with Anthurium. So much less hassle.
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
HAHAHA! I think most of my orchids are still alive...
@lindaannb 2 ай бұрын
Stunning! They always look best where they naturally occur.❤
@MattbyNature Ай бұрын
Absolutely! This year I even got to see some Cypripedium calceolus
@newmanmansell760 2 ай бұрын
How are the cattleyas doing now? I have given up on potting cattleyas and only mount or put barerooted into wicker baskets. They grow much healthier roots. I have bought many cattleya potted and they succumb to rot root too often.
@MattbyNature 2 ай бұрын
I shall film an update soon. They moved inside recently but I'll let you know!!! I know many of the best growers keep their plants mounted - glad it works for you! For me as a lazy waterer I prefer them potted cause otherwise they just dry out too quickly under my conditions.