Another great orchid unboxing from S&W Orchids (Hawaii). Plus a surprise bonus “What’s In Bloom.

[@jodeming5088]

Absolutely gorgeous. What a special gift. Enjoy it. Thank you for sharing.

[@naturenel]

Thank you!💚

[@johnsoto6816]

I love Jeremy. Everything I have ordered from him is doing amazing

[@naturenel]

Love to hear that. He is an awesome soul. 🤗

[@yudieracosta7292]

Nelson, it's always so pleasant watching your videos and enjoying your beautiful Orchids and Aroids Collection. Thanks for sharing all that with us body. ✨️👍✨️

[@naturenel]

So nice of you Yudier. This is an amazing community of people. You guys are the reason I keep going on this channel. I feel it’s a platform of giving and receiving in a loving way. 🙏🏼💚🤗

[@curlenecharles2538]

Such an amazing gift for an absolutely amazing, generous person! I thank you again Nelson for showcasing your amazing healthy plants and beautiful blooms you're definitely an inspiration to me ❤

[@naturenel]

Awe! 🫶🏼. Thank you Curlene. Always so sweet. 🤗

[@angelahill-martin1606]

Thank you for sharing all your beautiful blooms.

[@naturenel]

My complete pleasure. 🤗💚

[@steffenyamada7626]

Aloha Nelson! You should come to Hawaii and do a show with Jeremy and Kelly at S&W. Thanks for all the great contributions you make for the orchid lovers everywhere!!🤙🏼

[@naturenel]

Hopefully some day that will come to fruition. 🙏🏼

[@desicaingagiola6008]

Nelson your green house is so organized! I love it!

[@yolantalachance2779]

Thank you again Nelson for wonderful video, don’t be embarrassed about sweating we all in the same boat. now when we get passing shower, I stay in the rain and it feels so good. Sounds crazy, but reminds me of my childhood when we were running and playing in a summer rain ☔️ 😊😊😊 have a great week

[@naturenel]

I love feeling the drizzle of rain in the heat. I used to love being g out I. The rain as a kid. 🌧️🌈🤗

[@robynnola]

Gorgeous!! You are my inspiration! Hugs and love to you 😘💗

[@naturenel]

Hi Robyn!🫶🏼

[@BlueJays_Orchids]

This will come as a shock I know Nelson I love the blue orchid lol 🤣. Also that bat plant is so special 💚. Love that your always keep it real keep doing you my friend thanks for sharing 🤗

[@naturenel]

Comes to no surprise. lol! Thank you Justine.🫶🏼🤗 #keepitreal.

[@Melissa-loves-orchids]

Wow what a cool orchid!! I absolutely love the sea breeze! I hope mine blooms like yours. ❤

[@naturenel]

I hope so too! It’s a spectacle flower. The fragrance is really nice. ☺️

[@wandashaw3551]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@naturenel]

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[@erinhassan7026]

Thank you for another uplifting, wonderful video! Your blooms are just gorgeous. That Cattleya is just beautiful! And your kitties are adorable 😊

[@naturenel]

Thank you! Those kitties are so adorable and spoiled. 🐈🐈🐈‍⬛

[@JustOneMoreOrchid]

Cool beans!!

[@naturenel]

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[@detodoconiris5999]

Hola Nel, está bello todo ❤

[@naturenel]

Gracias!

[@christinemchugh2906]

Thanks for sharing..what a beautiful orchid surprise!Ive been watching your channel lately on my tv when I’m outside enjoying my orchids..I haven’t been liking..so I will make sure I go back on my iPad and do so!I love your channel..been watching from the beginning so I want to make sure you get all the credit you deserve!❤

[@naturenel]

So nice of you! Thanks for that heartwarming message. Thanks for being a pioneer to my channel. 💚🫶🏼🤗

[@robertforrest7956]

I've always told you miniature orchids 24:40 are spectacular bloomers! They may be small big put on big shows. My oncidium Twinkle Red Raspberry has 13 spikes on it now, and expecting them to actually open early next year since they take their time to mature. 😅

[@naturenel]

Absolutely! My mini Gramm is always spiking. It’s very generous. 💚😊

[@FrieddieDistin]

Hi Nelson love your videos Oneika from jamaica i have learned alot from you

[@naturenel]

Hello Oneika! Thanks for loving my videos. One Love! 💚🖤💛

[@bibicheknauf4163]

Every year, when I see your bat plant blooms, I die of admiration . Such a GORGEOUS plant!😍

[@naturenel]

Thank you so much! She’s been growing allot.

[@MariaAvila-Wallace]

Nelson I really enjoy watching your videos! You are so charismatic and remind me so much of my island lifestyle that I miss every day. I am so jealous that you get to step out in your wonderful garden and admire all your hard work. Your lovely plants reward you millions! Thank you for sharing them with us. I look forward to your next episode 😁😁💯

[@naturenel]

Awe! I’m glad I bring nostalgia of your island life. I too have experience the Caribbean life way back in the day when my dad opened a car dealer in St Croix. I loved the life there. The people were amazing and the beaches were my favorite. So I totally get what you mean. I also miss the food so much. 😋🏖️🌊

[@Johannalovesorchids]

🎉loving your videos. I hope to see you at tamiami

[@naturenel]

I hope so too!🤗

[@particularp3317]

Tu regalo de hoy es preciosa el murciélago es muy Bello igual que todas tus orquideas gracias Nelson por compartir siempre veo tus videos desde Canarias españa❤❤

[@naturenel]

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[@angiebarnston6946]

Amazing information!!!! Thank you Matthew. P.s my cat loves watching your videos😅😅😅😅 too

[@naturenel]

That's awesome!🤩🙀

[@angiebarnston6946]

Oh my goodness I didn't get your name right Nelson 😭😭so sorry

[@naturenel]

@@angiebarnston6946No worries. I like the name Mathew.

[@OrchidboyTroy]

Wow! That’s an awesome addition to your collection! It’s going to look fantastic when it settles in 🙌🏾 That ‘floppy’ Dendrobium tip could be too much calcium nitrate..the only reason why I know is because I just literally dealt with the same thing and I couldn’t imagine why they looked a little leggy if you will at just the tips. It could also not be the reason too. But hopefully that helps 😁 As always, thanks for taking us along with you!!!! 🌺🪴🙌🏾 Take care Nelson

[@naturenel]

Hmmmmm calcium nitrate? I had another viewer tell me it’s due to lack of calcium. lol! The two polar opposites. I did just do a major feeding and added sea kelp for strength and Cal-Mag for the crazy heat. This is the first time and it’s happening in a very hot summer. Let’s see what happens as it gets slightly cooler. Thanks for the tip. 👍🏼

[@OrchidboyTroy]

@@naturenel they can also be correct. Because that would have been my second guess. Calcium and calcium nitrate are two different nutrients. My fertilizer is mixed in two parts so I can control the calcium nitrate and well you guessed it, I got carried away at the beginning of the season and was really socking it to them.

[@dulceportillo4061]

Hi Nelson is a beautiful orchid, I have one which is blooming right now and is huge, I which I can sent you a picture so you can see it but I don’t know how to send pictures on instagram. Thank you for all your videos you sure are a very sweet guy.

[@naturenel]

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[@sabrinaelizalde5686]

as always you’re awesome, love your blooms and enjoy your present beautiful Thank you for sharing.❤️🌸

[@naturenel]

Thanks so much!💚🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@mildredkrisik8888]

Although not an orchid hobbyist, I really enjoy every video you put out. Would like to have you take us on a visit to see your aquarium set up and guppies. Love to see the kitties having fun!

[@naturenel]

Thank you! Will do! I’m still setting up but I will do something very soon. Thank you for engaging in my channel. I appreciate your support. 💚

[@lynnevans203]

Like like like

[@naturenel]

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[@orchidsinparadise2438]

Your bat plant 😍😍😍 I need one in my life 😂 Well when and if I ever have the space for one that is. It’s absolutely gorgeous! And Mahalo for the shoutout 🥰 Jeremy sent you a really nice magnum and yes, it does smell like detergent right? But in a good way, not overpowering. Once again I loved this video, your reaction when you opened the box was priceless. Keep the videos coming 🤙🏽

[@naturenel]

Hi Kelly! Glad you liked it. Thank you for the compliments. Definitely you need a bat flower plant in your garden. I’m sure you’ll find space. We always do. lol! I was not expecting that at all. That’s why I jumped cause I had just watched your video and said to myself “I gotta get one of those”. Jeremy actually was quiet about it. Super surprised. It does have a detergent fragrance. Love it!

[@lorettastyles5523]

Nice gift from Jeremy 😊. Your plants are beautiful as always ❤🇯🇲

[@naturenel]

Thank you! Jeremy is a good example of practicing One Love. 🫶🏼

[@YaneisiRodriguez-y3h]

Bellas todos Nelson porfavor habla y enseña tus encyclia gracias

[@jeannekennie5014]

Hi Nelson! Thank you so very much for the thank you! You are too sweet! What you and Luiz have done to the ranch - it is stunning! Like a park where you would charge admission! Love the videos, the longer the better. Also would love to see more kitty & guppy action. Sending love from the Green Mountain state!🥰🌿

[@naturenel]

Hello Vancouver! You are very welcome And thank you so much for your great contribution. Very much appreciated. I’ll be showing the guppy room very soon. Thanks for the request. 💚🙏🏼🤗

[@epenesajennings4725]

Gorgeous! Go Jeremy

[@naturenel]

Yes! Go Jeremy!👏🏼

[@irinachronos136]

Hi Nelson ❤It’s absolutely beautiful Dendrobium 😍👍Congrats 👍👍👍

[@naturenel]

Many thanks. 🙏🏼

[@rosanaterra4504]

Hi Nelson it’s beautiful 😍🌱🌱🌱

[@naturenel]

Thank you my love. 💚

[@BBQNBLUES]

Sea Breeze is such a 'Classic 'Blue' Always reminds me of Ol' Lady Blue Hair :)

[@naturenel]

Hey buddy. How are you? Indeed that flower is stunning. She surprises me all the time.

[@RonnieBlevins-vo9xq]

Love the show. I’m always waiting to watch the next video. Go brother go!

[@naturenel]

Thank you Ronnie! 💚

[@tess.campbell]

Always a Thumbs-up from me.

[@naturenel]

Awe! Thank you Tess 🫶🏼🤗🙏🏼

[@tammyswauger7470]

Love the bat plant am going to have to find one your orchid from the box wow 🎉

[@naturenel]

You can just order it from Jeremy. I put his information in my description box under the episode. You’ll have it at your front door in 1 to 2 days.

[@TuoInside]

Hi Nel! I love Mimi Palmer! I have a tessellata currently working on a spike, very excited for it. Thank you for your videos, would love to see a feature on the catesetum corner at some point if possible. :)

[@naturenel]

I’ll be showcasing the catesetum corner soon. Been waiting on blooms.

[@BloomingGoodOrchids]

Hi Nelson😊 I've got that 1 in my collection. It's an absolute beaut🎉🎉🎉🎉glad you have one. They are stunning 😊

[@naturenel]

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[@tonniethompson2946]

Lovely gift thanks for sharing. Orchids are beautiful as always. I also notice that 2 of my dens leaves are floppy too,i guess i will just ignore it. Blessings

[@naturenel]

I’m going to feed more Cal Mag. It may be the heavy heat. Some viewers pointed that out. 👍🏼

[@kathleenhoughton6129]

Hi Nelson I hope my comment helps you but it's a thought 🤔 that with the weather you were talking about is perfect for massive Dend. Growth!! So my suggestion is to feed them heavily with Calmag and the seakelp with a dash of Epson salts in-between your normal feeding it will make a huge difference for you and strengthen the plants growth. Great video and I love your extensive collection, it's amazing 🎉!!

[@naturenel]

Thanks for the tip!

[@MilesHov]

Lovely lovely orchid , good luck my mate , sadly I'm a killer of these dendrochilums

[@naturenel]

First timer with one of these. 🤗

[@donnahageman6289]

❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@naturenel]

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[@margueritteramos1409]

Thanks!

[@naturenel]

Thank you very much! You are too kind. I appreciate your support to my channel. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@Zuckerbommel]

Greetings from Munich (Germany) - for the algorithm ❤

[@naturenel]

Hello Munich! Thank you for the love!🙏🏼

[@karmajeffers3194]

I live in the Caribbean and l have the same problem with some of my dendrobiums l believe the droopy leaves is a result of the heat l give my orchids calcium on a weekly basis along with the usual fertilizer l firmly believe the heat is the cause l also get this on some of my cattleyas

[@naturenel]

CalMag here we come! Thanks for the tip.

[@EblinTanaka]

Nelson,yo tengo una pregunta,mis catleyas .hicieror Espata.pero no desarrollaron,la flor que vitamins me les fantastic? Att eblin

[@naturenel]

No te se decir porque no tengo la orquídea físicamente con migo. Puede ser un insecto “Thrips”. Cuando le salgan los botones, antes que habrán, echale un producto llamado SEVIN. Se vende en Home Depot o Lowe’s.

[@brendakirk7250]

Do you have any issues with venomous or poisonous critters getting in and around your plants that you need to watch out for? Do the cats try to eat or knock over your plants?

[@naturenel]

No and no. Although I live very close to the Florida Everglades, it is extremely rare to find any poisonous critters around my area. The cats don’t really bother the plants cause they have so much to play with. They love climbing up the crop trees. They do take care of rats and iguanas. 🦎

[@elizabethdavis4202]

I have a couple of dendrobiums that have floppy leaves. I thought it was from a lack of water, but now I'm not sure.

[@naturenel]

@@elizabethdavis4202 Definitely not a lack of water in my greenhouse. As you saw how humid and wet it’s been. This is a first for me.

[@elizabethdavis4202]

@@naturenel that would be why I rotted one of them 😢 It can't be poor lighting either. Time fir more research 🙄

[@crazykittensmiles]

Since the UK left the EU good orchids are hard to get 😢

[@naturenel]

Oh no!😟

[@shaunburns543]

Try Burnham nurseries, Lawrence Hobbs and orchid Botanics. I also find the German nurseries are still sending to the UK with no extra cost than pre brexit. Not sure how long that will last though. I feel customs on both sides are just ignoring the whole silly debacle…

[@MariaAvila-Wallace]

Thanks!

[@naturenel]

Thank you Maria! I appreciate your support. 🙏🏼