5 Awesome Orchid Tips you won't learn from Books! 🤫 - Orchid Care for Beginners

[@MissOrchidGirl]

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[@bettapalfish9057]

Even though I am not a beginner, I love your beginner series. There are things one may forget or the environment may change from season to season and you have to adjust. Keep this series going. Need some tips and updates on the Neofinetia Falcata. Have a Happy New Year 🎆

[@denisedavis5267]

Same here!

[@lenapalmer323]

I have learned so much from you! I now have a grocery store ‘ice orchid’ that was in bad shape renewed and on its second bloom of the year! Going to cut the spikes off after this one and look forward to big blooms in 2022! Thank you!

[@joanp105]

Your beginner videos and all of the more advanced videos, have given me the confidence and joy, once again, in growing orchids. Thank you for this wonderful knowledge that you share. Have a wonderful New Year filled with health and happiness.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Thank you! Happy New Year! 🧡

[@lleo9703]

Thank you for the layering substrate tip! What a great idea! I always have differences in moisture level throughout the pots and this will help me!!

[@AnirimaGhosh]

These are such valuable info for a beginner.. it should cost ❤❤❤

[@melodyroque196]

I’ve learned a lot watching your videos! Please keep sharing more videos on orchids!

[@MelbelleRVA]

YOU ARE SUCH AN INCREDIBLE TEACHER! My goodness. You really have a gift.

[@wandashaw3551]

Hi Dani, I'm so happy that you've showed us that there are many different ways to grow our orchids and that its okay to step outside of what the ancient scrolls of 100 years ago said we should still be doing! 😁. I like trying different grow methods and I learned that from you!! Thank you! Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year to you and all your viewers! 🎉🍾🎉🍾

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Thank you Wanda! Happy Healthy New Year! 🧡

[@merlinasacdalan9382]

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[@Moonidream]

Love love love this series. You’re the reason why my orchids are doing well. Thank you Danny!

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Glad you like them! 😁

[@sharonwhalen4250]

I have learned so much from your videos. Your beginner videos gave me the confidence to try orchids again. My three phals all have flower spikes for the first time!

[@ionescuionut5041]

La mulți ani 2022! Mulțumesc Dani 🤗

[@jamesgibbs7933]

Yes, I enjoy your explanations. It is much easier to remember when the info is elaborated on. Thanks!

[@Dylan-ok6ft]

Love these videos! You usually explain why you do what you do in other videos, but videos like this consolidate all that info into one place. Thanks for another great year of content and beautiful orchids!

[@shellb3301]

Thanks so much Danny! Your videos have taught me more than I could ever have imagined! I love them.

[@sherrainehiggs7380]

Hi Danny. Love your program. Been watching them intermittently for 2yrs more .

[@Annie-bf2rq]

Super clear explanation! Love looking at your orchids!

[@peggyeubanks9381]

I've been watching you for almost one year., I have had some Orchids given to me, then I was hooked♥️ I've been buying them .. I must admit I am having quite a time growing them!! You are such a sweetheart and a sweetheart !! You are my go to for any info concerning Orchids .. thank you so much🌸🪴

[@rainbowstar4360]

Your channel is the BEST !!!! You should be having several million followers by now. ❤️🌈

[@mrsyukoncornelius1732]

Thank you for all the wonderful information on orchids. I have two orchids in my north kitchen window over the sink where I can watch them closely. One, my granddaughter gifted me on Mother’s Day ( my absolute favorite) three years ago, and it has a spike with buds on it now. When I first got it, I dutifully put ice cubes on top once a week per instructions but because I knew very little about orchids decided to research and discovered that was a big NO! NO! 😳 🌺 Your videos have taught me much and I want to say thank you!

[@wickedcabinboy]

Very much enjoyed this video. Great tips and I can't wait to try them out.

[@terryvitalo8272]

Do you recommend spray on fertilizer?

[@faeryegrrl777]

Your videos sparked my orchid obsession! I began with tiny Haraella Retrocalla (what a plant to start with right? 😂) and could never find videos in English to help me. I had to learn what works best in my South Texas humid climate instead of blindly following 'one size fits all' advice. I learned mounted orchids do much better with minimum moss on inorganic mounts with humidity trays underneath, and I had to learn that phals were not the easiest in my climate. Though I do have two minis and 2 Bellinas 😊. I do much better with Cattleyas, Dendrobiums and Vandas, which I would have NEVER purchased had it not been for you! I also stopped trying to rescue grocery store phals as I didn't like my heart getting broken. I have learned to repot large phals immediately as mine have all died due to the stupid seedling plug they leave hidden in the bark, that I never notice until I have stem rot...then a lot of worry, then a dead orchid. I also loosen the sphag in mini-phals from the store, while they're still blooming (as long as the roots are healthy, otherwise I repot immediately, even if they are in bloom or bud) and then transfer them to bark AND moss, layered, which is so amazing and helps prevent transplant shock, even though moss scared me for a year. Also to NEVER over-water in my climate. Repotme's MSU fertilizer and rainwater have helped SO much, even with some African Violets I acquired from my AV obsessed mother 😅. I have more blooms on my African Violets than most and they add some beauty and cheeriness while I wait for orchid blooms. Now I'm off to find a video about dendrobium keikis as I have one attached to a single pseudobulb (sp?) That I sunburned the leaf on....and the keiki's roots are nearly to the not-so-great media. Thank you for taking so much time to make these videos and share your tips, tricks and ideas. I have a feeling 2022 will be full of beautiful orchid blooms! I hope all of you have amazing blooms and healthy orchids this year! 🌸🌱🌞

[@davchow8124]

As a beginner I was given the responsibility of taking care of mother orchid collection. (She has over 30 orchids in her collection) After wiping out half her collection I happen to come across your channel. Thank you, you save me from killing off her collection. (Now I need to figure out what orchids I murder off so I can replace them.) I Thanks again! you safe my life. Have a “Happy “2022” Year.”

[@Rincypoopoo]

She not leave her flowers with a beginner. Well done for saving half the collection ! THAT is not a beginner thing ! When mum comes home be honest. If she is angry tell her that if she loved he flowers she would not have left them with you.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Glad to help! 🧡

[@davchow8124]

She left her orchid collection in my care because she bedridden now. So it a honor for me to be trusted in caring of her prize collection. I just didn’t learned quick enough to take care of her orchid that is until I came across Danny web site. She was great in explaining the in and out of orchids care. So I really, really appreciate your kind words and support, Thanks You ! I am a better man in knowing their are people out there like you care. “God Blessed and have a Wonderful New Year” P.S. She knows but I‘ll still going to replace her orchid and surprise her when they bloom.

[@Rincypoopoo]

@@davchow8124 I understand now. My reply was disrespectful. I am sorry. Poor Mum. She is a lucky woman to have a good son. Well done sir.

[@davchow8124]

@@Rincypoopoo Thank you. I am the one that is lucky. May you and your love ones have a “Blessed New Year” Take Care and Be Safe

[@sunnyraingene]

Thank you for these tips! I’ve just started collecting some phals this Fall and your series has been so useful. I’ll cut off the full spike for better flowering next year and find some sphagnum moss!

[@carold.8782]

I appreciate your videos - I've learned a lot and my plants are doing better than ever! Also, your videos have re-energized my love of orchids and desire to take care of them. I don't have the numbers that you do, but I do have a decent small collection - mostly Phals. Thanks again and Happy New Year!

[@jessicabey275]

thank you for another incredible year!

[@sunnymelbourneplants]

Awesome tips as always, I will definitely try layering moss and bark with perlite next repotting! I have been doing moss poles for my vining aroids and pothos and it's been a success. Feeling more confident with the sphagnum moss, thanks Dani and have a great new year filled with more plants! :)

[@andreelauzier3276]

Thank you for another excellent video. Happy and healthy new year!

[@phyllisscott1572]

Enjoyed watching

[@jenniferjsaracino]

Happy new year 🎊

[@patklinger9894]

great video.. keep on doing what you do.. lots of info always something to learn.. Happy New Year. 👏🌱🌞

[@kazumakino8812]

totally totally ON FIRE episode...!!!

[@kittygailey5028]

Love and appreciate the Beginner series!!!!

[@jaznjaimee]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!! ✨

[@sophiajardine3894]

Dani, Just discovered your channel recently! You are super knowledgeable about orchids. Love your hints and tips! Thanks so much!💕

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Hi Dani, great tips for the orchid growers! I agree with the cutting the spent flower spike on complex phals. I always like to get new and fuller bloom spike than the secondary spike. I also like the layering the media ( in my case I mix the inorganic media ) , but I would like to try your layering method with phals ( I grow in organic and inorganic media for different orchids). Thanks for sharing and have a Happy and Healthy New year!

[@ancientorchids]

Yup.....definitely enjoy the series and your analogies to explain things. The light's are staying off 💡⚡ and the scissors ✂️ are coming out because I want pretty flowers 💐 💐 😂🥰

[@MissOrchidGirl]

haha hey I might try pressing flowers this year! 😁

[@2SIGMA-z1m]

My orchids haven't looked back since layering with sphagnum moss. Thanks so much for your help!

[@lindaannb]

I have learned so much from your orchid care series!!! My orchids have gone from slowly dying to growing and thriving. Repot Me should absolutely share some profits with you. I have bought a lot of products from them because of your recommendation.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, they just started to a month ago, so in my description you'll find my affiliate link 😁 thanks so much for your support, means a lot! 🧡

[@indianapatterson-blake9993]

Thank you so much, your tips have been extremely helpful, I look forward to your videos, keep up the good work ❤️x

[@riahall223]

Thank you for all your advice,your Care for Beginners series has been great for me, who knew nothing about orchid growing 6 months ago. Happy New Year to you.👏😊🥂

[@maryhelgesen5309]

Great video Danny i learned so much from you! 🤗

[@donnamolinyk8222]

Very informative and useful instructions

[@sachekazzak9013]

Happy New Year! Thank you for all you share 🥂🎉🤗

[@elpidakessapidou7361]

Great video, loved the tips, thanks for sharing Danny, Happy New Year

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy New Year!

[@ladyridallton5285]

Wishing you a happy, healthy prosperous new year 🥳❤️🙌 thank you for all of the information. I am officially hooked on orchids!

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Yaaaay it's a nice thing to be hooked on :P Happy New Year! 🧡

[@avalonzukowski7571]

I love your videos. I especially love your phalanopsis schriliana 😍

[@sue5061]

Thank you for all your videos and great tips we are always learning things thru your videos happy New Year and keep safe, from Australia

[@otisschroeder9790]

My comment disappeared so forgive me if this happens to appear twice. At the end of it all, I just wanted to say thank you and happy new year! May 2022 bring you and yours much happiness and success! Cheers!

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@josiahanderson9328]

One thing I noticed that books don’t tell you is that there are plenty of orchid species that can survive near or even below freezing conditions. A lot of the orchids we grow in our homes and gardens come from high mountain ranges (like The Himalayas or The Andes) and it regularly snows in those places. So the temperature has to be at freezing or even below for to work. In fact, some orchids (Draculas and Masdevallias) are so well adapted to cold conditions they can’t survive in the heat. And, besides, I have seen orchids in the mountains of temperate Eastern Australia (I live in Eastern Australia) that are growing in temperatures that wouldn’t reach 10C (40F) at midday in winter and would almost certainly be below freezing at night.

[@NinjaOrchids]

I want to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year, Danni ❤thank you for all you do for the orchid community! Stay safe tonight and have a great 2022 🥰🥂much love from Spain 💝

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you Happy new year!!

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@davekao107]

Appreciate very much for your sharings in 2021 and Happy New Year in 2022.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Thank you too! Happy New Year!

[@Xsksnssjccxghb]

Lol I have two new pseudobulbs of the same Cattleya growing opposite directions, what do

[@jaznjaimee]

Danny, how do you store your Vandas? In hanging pots or just on the shelf?

[@PlantObsessed]

Question. If I only let my phalenopsis orchid have one spike. Will that help the plant stay more healthy?

[@bloomsbysas]

I love watching your videos. Thanks for all the information you share. ❤️

[@MissOrchidGirl]

You are so welcome! 🧡

[@mr.disconect602]

Happy new year danny💚💚

[@glendahelms5]

Why do my healthy phalaenopsis leaves crack and split lengthwise along the vein and across the leaves?

[@thebassoonman2020]

That calathea zebrina is ✨mighty fine✨

[@dianiamullinax]

Really enjoyed this video.

[@debrasmith4675]

Great analogy!

[@mariapietroniro7479]

Do continue your videos. Love Maria Montreal Canada 🌺

[@Beetroot-k5y]

Thank you for all the great information. I do have a question. Have you use Physan 20 fungicide, virucide for any of your sick orchids? If yes/no can you provide information on why. Thank you

[@joanp105]

Your layering of mediums in the pot is just the info I needed. I was only able to find Espoma potting mix for orchids where I live, and just used that. It is nearly impossible to have it not dry out in a day. Will it hurt my Phals if I once again repot them using this layering method? Also, should I discard the Espoma and order from Repotme, online?

[@Rincypoopoo]

If the plants are healthy leave them alone. If not try it. It has worked for me especially with struggling orchids.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, I never used the Espoma mix, but if it consists of bark, or other chunky pieces, you can use it! Just mix it with some sphagnum moss, maybe layer it like I show in this video. You can also search for my repotting videos for the last 2 and a half years or so to see how I actually repot and you should have a much easier time with water frequency! good luck!

[@scootermom1791]

Do you have a video on how to mount an orchid to bark or something to create a more natural look? And, if so, how does it compare to keeping an orchid in a pot? Is it healthier for the orchid or the same as having it in a pot?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, yes I have many of them, just type it in the search bar 😊

[@bbjoseph4434]

I have a question about the Phalaenopsis orchid, with all the roots, in tip 5…. Is it time to repot it when it has roots going everywhere? I have a couple like that so I was just wondering.

[@burninfla5089]

Great videos, one question tho....with the moss on the bottom,and retaining moisture, doesn't that give you root rot???

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Nope 😁

[@burninfla5089]

@@MissOrchidGirl thank you!!!

[@jillpannill2578]

Love your videos Dani. I’m trying to save a dendrobium right now… wish me luck

[@valjalava1951]

Just new at growing orchids ,I’ve been watering and feeding it every week half strength I water from the top and let it sit in water for 15 mins I notice my roots look like there shivilled up should I cut them off

[@jen1778]

@MissOrchidGirl Which of your orchids is the oldest? So they have a normal life span or does it depend on the species and care?

[@3684ful]

Whats the name of the orchid at 4:00 ? so pretty!

[@adelben3011]

You are Incredible 😍 Thank you so much MissOrchidGirl I collected 2 orchids that were in really bad condition and managed to successfully save one purely due to your videos. The other is still getting there, sadly it lost all its leaves but has a strong root system. I think I failed as I left the Spike on this one and this used up a lot of the ‘energy’ without giving back. Today I have removed the Spike and 🤞 it will live. 1 question, I’ve left some roots exposed in order for them to get some sun now, should I give them a spray of water often?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, if the roots exposed used to be potted, they might suffer a shock due to all the air and fast drying out and dye out. If they were 'aerial' they will be ok, but misting them is not necessary since there are many roots inside the pot. The orchid will still suffer set back, tiny leaves at first, but it will pick up! Each new leaf will be a bit bigger than the previous! So fingers crossed the axis is ok, if it is, it will be a very rewarding recovery. Good luck and enjoy the process!

[@valgibbs9986]

What type of orchid is a coconut orchid and how do we rehab that type?

[@solarwinds-]

Hi Danny, I just bought an orchid exactly like the on at 12:11 on this video. What is is called. Watched it hoping the name of it would be displayed but alas... Looking forward to hearning from you.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, if there is no name tag appeaeing on the screen, it means I don't know the ID, or if it has one, sorry!

[@victoriayorkshire2295]

Hi Dani, I am a beginner I love orchids, but in the past I didn't know much so all my plants died, I have started again. I don't go to the stores much because of Covid, I need bark, and other stuff for the pot, what can I use from the yard?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, better not. Orchid bark (or even bark for reptiles) is treated and will last you at least 2 years. It's also free of most pathogens and pests. I would wait it out a bit, or try to order something online! Bark from nature can be very risky and when using traditional methods of sanitation it can degrade even more, making it unsuitable for orchids long term. Good luck!

[@MrPrentissDJones]

Sometimes when she’s talking, I stop listening because she shows a new orchid that I want. So I have to rewind and listen again😦!

[@tonis7791]

Really great info! Thank you

[@VelmaDesjardins]

Hello Dani…can you talk about waterfall orchids

[@bell4902]

I decided with my giant phals I cut one of the plants spikes and left the other plants spike. The one I cut has not even started growing a new spike even after months. The one I left has produce two extra spikes on the old spike. I wanted to see what would happen so this was a nice experiment.

[@alfierodriguez6822]

Where do you get all those beautiful color of orchids?, any suggestion?, thanks love your videos!

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, most are locally bought (cyprus) type in the search bar 'missorchidgirl where to buy orchids from' for a video talking more about nurseries and the ordering process 😁

[@someusername4129]

When cutting phal spikes, do you do the same for polychilos types? I have a few with unruly tangles of spikes but I leave them alone. Wondering if I cut some polychilos I would have a straight flush of blooms on the new spike.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, no, polychilos types are good with balancing the number of flowers per energy reserve hehe yes some will have a mess with their spikes, it is up to you if you'd like to cut some to tidy up the plant. The tetraspis is known to be messy like that. It's ok either way, new spikes will grow throughout the seasons, some older spikes might just stop blooming altogether, I would cut those and leave the newer ones :) There's no wrong or right, however you feel better about it is ok!

[@carolgunn6527]

Where do you get those outer pots you use?

[@natashaapril8693]

Thank you so much for your awesome tips! I'm definitely going to start layering from now on! All the best to you and yours for 2022!

[@jillcollins8555]

I have started cutting the flower spikes of my orchids based on what you said about energy, it makes good sense, but have you heard of taking those flower spikes and growing new plants from them? Any experience? I would love to see a video about this?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, yep I heard of that, it's clickbait 😜 a keiki depends on the mother plant for energy to grow until it produces roots.

[@jillcollins8555]

@@MissOrchidGirl well, it was a video on an orchid growers channel where they took a flower spike, wrapped it in live sphagnum moss and placed it in a glass vase to create a greenhouse effect. They said it took 2-3 months and showed baby plants growing from spikes they did this with previously. So you are saying this is not possible?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Yep! You can get something developing, but getting it to survive all the way.. naah I would not hold my breath 😆

[@BAMBUZEL]

Hello Miss :) Do You also recommend cutting off old spikes on Liodoro (Sweet Dream) Phal?

[@nicholasfletcher6111]

Another awesome videos. Ty!

[@janiscollier8571]

Just watched your 5 Tips. Is it possible to show how much moss you use to layer between the bark? Do you pull apart small pieces to layer? it would have been really great to see how you plant with layering. Is there a video of this already?? I'll look. Thanks.

[@Rincypoopoo]

Layering seems to be working for me here in Andalucia. I Have been having lots of root rot/loss issues. Moss and bark is making water more easy to control. I have been getting wet patches and the summer heat provokes many moulds.

[@NinjaOrchids]

You are in Andalucia? So am I 😃 I find myself rather isolated when it comes to orchid aficionados in Spain. There are some channels that are still around but have gone silent ... anyway... sorry to butt in like this, I just wanted to say hi! stay safe!! Happy New Year! 🎉

[@Rincypoopoo]

@@NinjaOrchids Hola ! No hay ninguna problema. Felicidades y feliz año nuevo ! Orchids are a club with free membership no ?

[@NinjaOrchids]

@@Rincypoopoo Si!! 🤗

[@highstreetradiocafe5448]

Thank you!

[@ramichen9826]

Danny, have you tried tree fern fibers as substrate to grow orchids? The other growing medium I noticed is vermiculite, some say it doesn't contain salt so it's great for orchids. I want to find people's review on using them on orchids, but I can't find much info regarding this unfortunately.

[@AnuSiva-e4v]

Very helpful

[@judyedwards4883]

CHIDS and LICHIDS and can you show or tell me the differences MILTONIA ORCHIDSand LILLY ORCHIDS?trying to learn about orchids with sudibulbs

[@camelianegrusoiu2102]

Hi Dani, it would have been easier for me to write in Romanian but I ll try it out in English. So, I have learned a lot about orchids due to your videos and thank you very much. In Romania, Bucharest these slotted pots are not available, so how is the best way to purchase them? Thank you and I wish you a Happy and a Better New Year.🥂 🥂

[@faeryegrrl777]

Sorry to butt in.... While slotted pots are easy to come by here in the US, Dani showed a process of using a soldering iron to poke holes in plastic pots. It has made things much more inexpensive for me as I must have excellent airflow in my climate. I quickly melt the hole into it and if it is the thinner plastic, I can get the excess plastic around the holes off with my fingernail, and they almost look like I bought them that way! A hot glue gun with no glue in it of course, also works! Hope that helps...wishing you all the best!

[@camelianegrusoiu2102]

@@faeryegrrl777 It"s ok. Thank you for your answer. I have already used this method but my husband was not so very pleased as I did not cleaned the soldering iron properly and because of that plastic it might get damaged. So I thought to get some "ready made holes "" pots. But it "s ok . I WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR .

[@faeryegrrl777]

@@camelianegrusoiu2102 Oh no! I plug mine in outside and leave it on for a few minutes and it burns off the extra plastic. I hope you have a happy New Year as well!!!

[@camelianegrusoiu2102]

@@faeryegrrl777 🥂

[@Jules-pu8zd]

I used Repot me orchid medium on two of my orchids and one of them lost its roots and isn’t doing well.

[@ajimolsworld7017]

Hi dear friend I learned a lot from you

[@dayanisolvera8989]

My vanda is completely dried out and no roots or leaves… I really neglected it.. still holding on to it 😩 I’m sure it’s beyond repair but I can’t get myself to throw it away!

[@kiyuemadkick]

Let's talk about the rules of division. The rule is 2 growths and a new/er growth. However. I have divided dendrobiums and have had them keiki as cuttings and single canes. I think new growth is key with division. They will surprise you! I cut a cane off a dendrobium burana white and it decided to spike/bloom instead of keiki its a fat cane too sobit can still keik after blooming. crazy!

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, not all orchids are as vigorous, the rules are very broad and general, as to not chop up your orchid. So things can be adapted to each orchid, doing small divisions on Miltoniopsis will be a brutal massacre, on Dendrobiums not so much hehe 😁

[@kiyuemadkick]

@@MissOrchidGirl you are right. I would never hack up a vanda or a phalaenopsis in sections to propagate it. With oncidium types multiple bulbs are required for optimum growing division and timing repotting/mounting is important.

[@carwai]

I just ordered thru your affiliate site. 😊