About heavy feeding Orchids - When more fertilizer is needed

[@tarangobarrel7725]

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!! I really dislike articles that refer to pesticides or herbicides when the topic is about FERTILIZERS. Now, when I started growing phalaenopsis orchids, I didn't relize how much fertiliser they needed, resulting in small or pale structures:( THANKS FOR THE VIDEO! I REALLY NEEDED IT!😄😄😋

[@ruthbooth6276]

Thank you for the info. Can you recommend a type of fertilizer - liquid? granular? 7-7-7 or ? Also how to fertilize; Should it be given after watering? Should it be done in the spring when new growth emerges? In the fall or after blooms die back?

[@melenelewis5975]

Thanks for good videos. Please could you make a list high feeders and low feeders for beginners

[@intisioana993]

melenè lewis Yes! Such a great idea! Please can you make this list?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

melenè lewis will add a list to the description good idea!

[@blueskyeranch6495]

Great explanation about fertilizers and pesticides and herbicides.

[@davidheenan1333]

Hi Danny, I have a question (and possibly a subject for a video). How do you have your huge collection of orchids organized for the tasks of watering and fertilizing? It seems to me that you have your orchids situated mostly for their light requirements, and as you have pointed out many times, each variety has their own requisites for watering and fertilizing. In addition to their light needs, do you group like ones together that have the same watering schedule? And grouped together for their fertilizing schedule? I can't believe that you look at each plant every day to see if they need watering, and similarly going through your collection to fertilize them. Does it just work out, for example, that the ones that need the most light also have the same watering schedule? You must have your collection very well organized to easily maintain them since they seem to be very healthy plants.

[@sissyp3541]

hey Dani! what's your take on follier feeding, specifically regarding phals? this past fall I bought two species phals that seemed to be deficient in calcium/magnesium. I tried supplementing them with a Ca/Mg fertilizer but sadly they didn't make it. the packaging suggested the fertilizer could be fed through the leaves, but I didn't try it due to the fact my orchids were already very weak.

[@ajlast3691]

hey Dani... in relation to the heavy feeder orchids how many times do we fertilize them in a week? or month? does that mean a change of number of times we feed them? or the concentration of the fertilizer? I am a beginner trying to rescue my moms orchids... I am using Siam fertilizers. the grower booster variety since it is summer here in our country. hope to hear from you soon.

[@alanm9523]

Great information, it reminds me I need to feed my dendrobium nobiles more. I have little buds on one and the other one seems like there is some swelling at the canes but no buds visible. It has a little new growth starting - about 1cm. Would you feed them now or wait a little longer? I have resumed watering again for a few weeks now. They are a bit late - I bought them in bloom during the summer so they kept growing quite late into the year.

[@tarangobarrel7725]

PS: I LOOOOVE THE AQUARIUM!!!! It's so COLOURFUL, PRETTY AND FULL OF LIFE! I actually grow a few aquarium plants( mainly seedlings) which makes it easier to relate to certain problems when you refer to planted tanks.

[@laurieparis2203]

LOVE your planted tank... too bad you no longer do those! I started mine, so I could garden in Winter. The water from the changes is great for orchids... low in minerals and high in nitrates... a form of nitrogen that orchids (and all plants) can use.🌱

[@jolic888]

Love the video....and especially love the planted tank in the end of the video!

[@lisacurtis8162]

Those articles about fertilizers were about the fertilizers that farmers use for the food we eat. Those fertilizers are mixed with chemicals that can cause disease in the people that eat the food. Very important article just doesn't have anything to do with houseplants., unless we eat the flowers.

[@thegr8stm8m8]

Nice...displays are gr8...maybe you mentioned where you got it somewhere... looks like the change in potting medium has been a huge success. BTW...where did you move to?... I think you were in Romania... Cheers...

[@bestroseriverspham1525]

Hi thete ... Thanks for video. And also I want to find out how to build a wall hangimg basket plants . Is that you using pc pipe ? Please respond . Thanks a bunch!!

[@heavytool2]

Hi Dani! Could you help me out on fertilizers? :) I have bloom-booster only (3,5 - 5,5 - 6,5, and an other: 1,9 - 2,4 - 2,7) , but my orchids are not in bloom yet. (In my region, I can't buy growboosters specially for orchids.) But I have a fertilizer for indoor plants (7-3-5), can I use it as a grow-booster? Thanks!! I love your channel

[@claudiastage5921]

Danni, I have the phal Bellina. She has 3 spikes that keep growing but no blooms. What's wrong? Should I fertilize more often? This video is great for a beginner!

[@laurieparis2203]

Claudia Stage you may want to put her in another room, that has brighter light and cooler temperatures. Good growing!🌱

[@NesuChambers]

I had to repot my catasetinae without slow release fertilizer, because all I could find here was compo (we know our opinion about the brand) and others, all containing inhibitors of nitrification and urease. Besides, they contained urea and ammonia. The only one that didn't had the inhibitors was one with bird guano and too much organic nitrogen for my taste. Since I use inorganic media as you do I didn't like that, so I guess I'll try to increase gradually fertilizer. I've seen people give them as much as 500 ppm. It is my first time going through catasetinae growing stages so I hope I can do well. PS: that aquarius looked very lush, I'm the fish loved the vegetation as well :)

[@lorikantor1796]

Very informative about orchids in general and the types of orchids you covered. But I wish you had been able to discuss dendrobium nobiles too -- I have one! Love your videos in general!

[@Umla80]

really nice video and while i can totally see your logic and agree... how does the bigger structure = more heavy feeder work with Cymbidiums? I thought (might be wrong) they are sensitive to heavy feeding since it withers their leaf tips?

[@NesuChambers]

Whenever I asked advice in forums and whatnot I was told they like be heavy fed. I've seen people add peat and/or slow release fertilizer when they repot them. Maybe they want less concentration but a continuous supply. I think Rachel from Gardening at Douentza had great care videos for them if you are curious :)

[@ΘωμάςΛαπαβίτσας]

Umla80 Cymbidium are heavy feeders. they love fertilizer and every time I repot a Cymb. I always add slow realize fertilizer. try it :)

[@Umla80]

thanks for the answers! will feed mine more in the future then :)

[@cuin80ify]

really nice video, I'm a newbie and don't know what kind of fertilizer should I use.

[@laurieparis2203]

Maria Mendez MSU fertlizer, from repotme.com is excellent. I believe that's the one Dani decided on as well. 🌱

[@cuin80ify]

Laurie Paris thank you! !

[@logank._.2117]

Hi Dani (I hope I got that right) I am just getting into orchids starting a couple of months ago. I was exploring the great world of eBay when I stumbled upon a Dendrobium. So I bought a Dendrobium Kingianum and from what I can tell it is almost like all other Dendrobiums. Sadly though this is my first Dendrobium. Is there anything different about this orchid I should know? My main learning place is KZbin and sadly there is not many videos on this specific species so I'm almost clueless. I have done my research but most of it is not clear. Is there any way that you think you may be able to explain this orchid?!? 😊😅

[@derpicorn7945]

I don't know of anyone who thinks "fertilizer is bad". Overuse of synthetic fertilizers though is a big problem, and consumers (rather than industry) are a big cause of the pollution caused by overuse of fertilizers. People think that more is always better, when it isn't. Algae blooms and fish death are some of the effects of fertilizer pollution.

[@miche7032]

Great video, came at the perfect time for me ... Thank you for the information & happy growing...

[@nancypina1707]

Hi Danny I hope you are doing okay. its just not normal not seen your videos first thing in the morning. I know normally the weekends you would go a day or two but not weekdays. I hope all is well. see you when you return 😘

[@PlantMad]

I've started using tomato fertiliser at half strength to recommend strength on my phals what a difference it has made

[@glorianayeagley9258]

Thank you.😊 Is there a difference between plant food and fertilizers? I

[@MissOrchidGirl]

+Gloriana Yeagley Hi, well there is a politicly correct version and a popular version :p food is the result of photosynthesis, the fertilizer provides the raw materials for the food to be cooked, among others :) but nothing wrong to with saying orchid food instead of fertilizer

[@glorianayeagley9258]

Thank you for your prompt respond ! ok,so I'm good with orchid plant food Miracle Grow I'm using the mist for my Vandas .I'll let you know how it goes .

[@hagridcat]

Dani can you tell me the name of the orchid with the red blooms you show in your videos? I've only ever grown phals but those blooms keep luring me in! 😘

[@cathyann1601]

Very informative video! Thank you!!!

[@pererabenjamin8681]

Dani you are so nice lectures thank you honey

[@Peggysue661]

GREAT! thanks for making it

[@gabriele7921]

hey Dani, which slow release fertiliser do you use?

[@LinardBraslin]

I'm sure she made a video about it ;)

[@Banano91f]

AHahaha thank u so much for the aquarium view!!! lovely

[@matthewtirado7411]

really great video

[@LinardBraslin]

Ha, now I wanna redesign my aquarium :D

[@1171]

Danny do me a favor write me an Orchid care book your knowledge is vast and to have information in one giant orchid book I would love that the nutrients are the same every where I live in high humidity and almost tropical state I always have to adjust the plants to my area an try to grow them as suggesting by growers an I find if I do them my way it works good but media is helpful watering fertilizer and calcium usuage just the knowledge you put out helps me as a 10 year grower who works basically because I love orchids and when I try something knew I usually must find another way to grow them you growers online are just fabulous all your knowledge is amazing . Write me a book Danny I promise to be first in line I’m always learning

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Haha aww glad to help ☺️ but I think videos are better, I can show what I mean, I have 'evidence' in time and if anything gets dated, I can update it in an instant ;) all you need to do is type in search my name and the orchid topic you're interested in, I might have some videos on it 😉

[@--Paws--]

14:15 Do you have experience with the Walstad method for planted tanks?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

+Julius Toledo Hi, well back in the day we called it El Natural.. Honestly 10 years ago the common vibe was that it was an excuse to not invest into quality.. Aaaand looked pretty awful to the aquascaping passionates.. Not sure where people stand these days, but personally I find it mediocre.. It's not something to wow, it's a name given to a low tech planted tank, given with probably tolerant plants. Mind you it's just an opinion, back in the day I was aspiring at full ADA setups, heavy CO2, minimal fish and heavy plant growth :p so.. Pretty costly things :p low tech setups are perfectly fine for a betta mini tank, get yourself bacopas, cryptocorynes (some) and some elodeas and presto a working planted tank ;)

[@MissOrchidGirl]

They are nice, as I was saying suited for betta nanos with low maintenance plants.. betas also don't need oxygen in the water as they are labyrinth fish.. buuuuuuut.. I like these better :P showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/

[@--Paws--]

I maybe going off topic but would aquarium ceramic-rings work the same as hydroton balls as orchid media; vice versa hydroton in the aquarium? I noticed many filter material have similar properties as substrate used for plants such as activated-carbon.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Julius Toledo Hi, I never tested how fast they are to absorb but I think at least an experiment is worth it :) leca won't be as efficient as the ceramic rings in the aquarium, as it has considerable less surface for bacteria to settle. The rings have both inside and outside surfaces and I remember they were more porous than leca.

[@--Paws--]

I may take on the challenge, the ceramic-rings​ are more accessible to obtain than the leca. Thanks for your input.

[@Orchidomania]

I still have an aquarium...although downgraded from 500L to 40L

[@ehehehehe2815]

My mom got some liquid orchid fertilizer and did everything on the bottle and killed her/mine 20 orchids we had the for 3+ years !!!😥😥😥

[@OrchidudeBcn]

Hey Dani, just sent you a private message...well, actually I replied to a previous message, but let me know if you received it, ;)

[@MissOrchidGirl]

thanks for letting me know, I replied! :D