Demystifying Orchids for Houseplant Lovers - (Almost) Everything you know about Orchids is wrong!

[@sachekazzak9013]

This is a video everyone new to orchids needs to see. Incredibly informative without scaring anyone away from trying to expand their collection. Well done 🎉🥂

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Thank you glad you liked it! 🧡

[@CounselingAndASL]

I love your channel so much! My mother bought me my first orchid, which was a mini phalaenopsis. I usually grow regular house plants and succulents. However, after finding your channel and learning so much about orchids, they have become my favorite plant. My collection started in April, and I now have 3 mini phalaenopsis, 8 phalaenopsis, 3 oncidiums, 3 cattleyas, 2 dendrobiums, and 1 vanda. Every question I have, you have a video on it, and I love that! You have helped grow my passion for orchids! Please keep making videos; I have learned so much from them!!!

[@chemenginecat3940]

All those since April? Oh no, she’s got orchid fever! Put down the money and back away! Just joking! Welcome to the club!

[@quiCksilvieZzz]

This video speaks the truth! I always end up killing my succulents, which are considered ''first timer's" plants. My orchids are thriving, though!

[@phyllisclemons1718]

Very exciting to learn that there are so many wonderful types of orchids available . Finding that these beauties can be grown at home, possibly by me, is thrilling . Thank you for this inspiring video, with actual information on where to purchase them.

[@seve29]

My favourite orchids are still Phalaenopsis. The flowers last quite some time, at least 3 months and my orchids usually bloom twice a year (and this is because of your channel that helped me understand orchid needs). I own about 15. The only other orchid I am interested in is a jewel orchid and I am on a constant hunt for one.

[@allisoniley2324]

Oh my goodness Danny, I absolutely LOVE this idea! Very fun and informative as always! You’ve taught me so much over the years and am a very proud member of yours! Great job and I’m looking forward to this series 👏🏻👏🏻

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Awww hope it will merge the 2 worlds! ☺️🌱🧡

[@oliverblackhall]

Jewel orchids are amazing they are bulletproof and soooo easy to propagate! And I love the cucumber orchid I grow them in my rock-growing epiphyte garden!

[@desiderialeonard8135]

I live in the tropics and have been watching your channel for 2+ years as i started my orchid collection, i learned a lot here and my orchids thrived, but no blooms, one advice you keep saying about how the climate plays part in orchid care that i finally dared to heed, 3 months ago I ditched the bark chips and spag moss and perforated plastic containers and put all my orchids in chopped coconut husk in clay pots and prayed for forgiveness should they not survive the change :) . Now I have flower spikes and sheaths popping out all over, I water fearlessly twice a week and they love it. You're a good teacher Danny, thank you.

[@tenchuu007]

That white fluffy was pretty unique! It seemed to really like water, too.

[@erint5373]

Hi Danny! I have really gotten into your channel recently; as someone who has grown houseplants for the past 6+yrs, I (like many others) assumed that "orchids" were complex hybrid phalenopsis only. Learning about orchids has been so rewarding, I now have 2 Oncidiums, 1 Brassia, 2 Phals & a Dendrobium Nobile! I may have become obsessed! 😅 You have reignited my passion for houseplants and I just wanted to say thank you for being such a beacon of orchid wisdom to help me demistify orchids!

[@MissyBlongs2God]

Amen Dani, orchid growing is VERY rewarding. It's nice watching one grow to be mature n healthy n all because you put the time n effort in to nurture n care for it. Thanks for your passion for plants that comes across every video. God bless you!😇

[@nitawal]

Thank you Danny! Love this. You enlightened me about watering. I’m always too paranoid to overwater and now think that I’m actually under watering!

[@blujuse42]

Excellent EXCELLENT video, I was one of those people who would have said 'Orchids are so hard to grow' so this video debunked all of those worrisome myths. Two thumbs WAY up!!!

[@itsmeandorchid7302]

Growing Orchid is like growing kids it's so challenging and rewarding we have to be a good mommy to listen what they need to be happy and healthy and the feelling of those accomplishment is just divine.

[@chemenginecat3940]

Great video! In the USA, orchid bark can be found just about anywhere, grocery stores, home improvement stores, and big “everything” stores all have orchid bark and some have sphagnum moss. Then again most of those stores are also selling phals too. Funny, there is a gigantic grocery store in my city that has more orchid types than the nursery I went to, mini and reg phals, paphs, cymbidiums, and I bought my Aliceara there too, at a grocery store...

[@juliepizzolato1911]

I have been a fan (subscriber) of yours for a bit of time now and just wanted to send a thank you shout out for all you do! I am now a fan (and buyer) of rePotme products also thanks to your introduction :) 🌿💚🌿💚 From North Idaho USA

[@kmcummings2011]

thank you so much for producing this video I absolutely am having so much fun watching new growth on my orchids I started getting orchids about a year ago and I've got about 60 now I just can't get enough thank you

[@elisemorissette8346]

I, a house plant enthusiast, thank you for this video. I struggled so much with orchids, though I wanted care for them so bad! This video definitely lives up to its title. Definitely changed my house plant mama lifestyle!

[@rhodealexandre6583]

I really enjoyed this , thank you and Bring it on. I want to learn as much as I can about orchids. Learning more about the mottled leave / terrestrial orchids are a bonus. Now I will keep an eye out for them. Orchids could not get a better advocate, you did a fine job🙂👌🏽

[@Kimchi_qi]

Thanks so much for this video! I definitely started with houseplants then moved on to phals and that opened up my orchid addiction! Houseplants are great for decorative greenery around the house but there’s nothing like a blooming orchid in the house!

[@mamatogirls]

You are an excellent teacher ! Thank you so much!

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Thank you for supporting my channel!! 🧡

[@marperzam]

You should do a video where you record every single bloom of all your orchids and then you joined all of the records I think it would be amazing to see all the flowers of your orchids

[@peterpho]

I remember one conversation that I had with a physician colleague after they found out about my hobby. They compared growing a phalaenopsis with medical school- they feel that caring and maintaining orchids is more difficult than the intense high volume classes that they experienced!! There is such a huge misconception about growing orchids. The multiple misconceptions that you reviewed in this absolutely incredible video have resulted in the tendency to stay away from orchids unfortunately. I subsequently helped them re-bloom a phalaenopsis and now they’re hooked!! Thank you Danny for such a complete, accessible description of the numerous thought errors that people have! I will be recommending this video without a doubt. Keep up the amazing job!, Btw I really loved the added touches in your grow space. The beautiful pots, the stands, etc certainly allow us to enjoy orchids regardless of whether they’re in bloom or not. 👍🌺😄

[@gabrielaaranda8089]

As a physician I can confirm orchids are almost the only plant I can keep alive and flourish. I’ve killed so many callas and roses 😢 My orchids are big and pretty 😁 and bloom every year

[@erica46290]

Absolutely loved this video! Even after owning orchids(still new to it) I still had alot of these myths in my mind, they are now gone from my mind. I also always wondered what exactly you used for media. I also keep reptiles so that is SOOO EASY!!!

[@scheherezade3]

I found I did a lot better with orchids after keeping them in my reptile room too, lol. Think I have close to 20 now. Orchid addiction is real😂

[@emilymelvin5771]

The two hobbies do go very well together, I have to admit. I already had extra sphagnum moss lying about because I use it in my boa's terrarium to keep up his humidity, so that's been quite convenient for me with my orchids. And once I have a reptile room it'll most likely double as a plant room as well, considering the climate will work out nicely for both. Nice to see more reptile keepers who also grow orchids!

[@gabynguyen2953]

I love the way you explain! Great job!!!

[@TheMorganme68]

Awesome love all your videos and that dove was gorgeous too

[@princeappleX]

Thank you so much for keeping making encouraging videos for people (like me) to learn about orchids and enjoy growing these finicky yet rewarding plants, Danny 🌸

[@kittykaser30]

Omg this video literally blew me away 🤯 Orchids added to my wishlist! I even made notes on the first few plants that were mentioned. Looking forward to seeing more 'house plants' orchids and how to care for them from your experience

[@angemoss7635]

One of your best videos ever!!!

[@sunnymelbourneplants]

Oh Danny you got me hooked on orchids and my obsession at the moment "paphiopedilum" so in love since seimg your videos 😍

[@LeTigre83]

For years and years they remained my very favorite flower, and at the same time was horrified of doing them wrong, and scared to do anything with/for them. Of course this has always ended badly. With your guidance I've become brave enough to become closer with my small assortment and interact with them comfortably and have not let myself be discouraged. 💜 thankyou for sharing all these wonderful videos.

[@elainecg9817]

I love tropical houseplants but always felt that orchids were too difficult to keep and thought that it would be hard to incorporate them into the care routine that I have stablished with my other plants. So far I've managed to keep a ludisia discolour and a macondes petola alive so I think there is hope for me. I'm excited to learn more about all those beautiful orchids and I'm looking forward to your next videos. Great content and great channel. 👍

[@Rincypoopoo]

Great video. I am now going to have to find a Dendrobium anosmum ! As a beginner who now has several species that they never planned for, (Orchids. In shops. You know !) I found the video very reassuring especially regarding watering. I realise that I have been a little too much on the dry side. Mind you all but two of my new friends had rotten roots. Now as i have potted properly I can be a little more free with the water. You are also so very right about the joy of just watching them and spotting every new thing. I just love them so much. Thanks.

[@Hoodnerd911]

This video was one of your best yet! It was so informative but entertaining as well. Very very well done, queen of orchids.

[@dubravkasic1279]

Good idea 👍 looking forward to see more

[@laurieowen4801]

Wonderful video! You are my number one go-to source for orchid care. I’ve had such good advice from you on growing and caring for my Dendobriums and Incidiums. I started with Phaleanopsis plants but enjoy trying different varieties as I go along. I look forward to seeing your upcoming videos. Thank you so much for your help 🙏🏻.

[@KP-gw5zv]

Love this video as it has a load of information. I like that you tell us the way it is. I have to agree with you as I find that house plants for me are harder then orchids when growing them. To do another video like this is a high yes please. Have a great day.

[@acp7041]

You are such an inspiration😊😊😊 thank you!

[@ionescuionut5041]

Nice one Dany! I saw the zygos. Can't wait for the update! 😁

[@shirleyholt898]

Super great video. So enthusiastic. I really enjoyed watching. Thank you for all you do for the best hobby,growing orchids. 🥰🤗

[@FatPiggyBank]

What a well-timed video! Houseplants are trending right now, so this is definitely relevant content.

[@fotogal54]

I enjoyed this video So Much! Going to look at it again to learn! I appreciate you!

[@MissOrchidGirl]

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[@rondamcbride6607]

Love your videos very informative. I’m just getting started. How fun👏👏👏

[@travelorchidslondon]

Very passionate video☺ but you haven't mentioned orchids addiction😂

[@oliverblackhall]

If there's a drug for that please tell me! I've been non-stop buying orchids and plants since lockdown 🤣😂

[@daniellesanderson1823]

@@oliverblackhall me too! Oh my, I have it!

[@daniellesanderson1823]

I have to move, so I have better lighting, and more space, and more money. But, honestly, I have recently become so hooked. I'm ordering them online, saving them from Lowes, and my most proudest moment ever was sprouting 2 keikis, recently that is!

[@AndYourLittleDog]

Oliver Blackhall same🙋🏻‍♀️ should we start a support group?

[@Marco37102]

Excellent video! Congratulations! 👌🥂

[@mariakarathanasi9799]

Hey great video, makes me want to try out new orchid types!!! thanks for sharing.Have a great day.

[@stacygray9852]

Hi Danny!! I love watching your videos!!! I LOVE Orchids!! I always have. But I have never managed to keep one alive. Well until recently. But the one I bought almost a year ago and over wintered is a ground orchid so not sure if You would count that one. But it is waking back up. So YaY!!! I also had luck keeping a Phalaenopsis orchid alive for over a month or two at least now that I have grow lights, but mice found and killed it before I knew what happened. It is so bad that when my husband stops at big box stores and looks at clearance plants he may say all they had was the one you Kill. Cause he forgets they are called orchids. But I recently bought a new one. Just last Friday. And am going to watch some more of your videos and see if I can keep this beautiful plant alive. I now have some orchids added to my plant wish list IF I can prove to myself that I can keep this $5.00 orchid alive. But I am having trouble finding out the names of some of them. One is I believe you said is a type of slipper orchid a Paphiopedilum I think is what you called it around time stamp 5:03. The other one is a beautiful purple/yellow blooms at time stamp 17:39. I would love the ID so I can look up the prices and availablity of these so if I start keeping these marked down ones alive I can expand and get more expensive ones. When I try googling them I mainly see just pics of Slipper orchid blooms only and most are seeds or just pics of the plant for sale. Not actual plants for sale. Thank you!! And thank you for helping us all try and keep these beautiful plants alive!!!

[@starblue3003]

I can’t wait to hear about the low humidity orchids. I live inland in Southern California and it is very dry here, with significant temperatures swings depending on the season.

[@jocelyns6078]

Dracula orchid

[@jocelyns6078]

Maybe

[@edlegaspi1895]

Amazing explanation. I love the voice and the knowledge you share. Thanks danny

[@AxsikioMio]

I absolutely loved this video. I look forward for others with tons of more info! Thank you so much for your work and the love that you share for these incredible creatures!

[@sherlineomeallymunroe5791]

This was a very nice presentation job well done.

[@AriaMehr]

helli dear, can you please tell me the name of the orchid on 6:14 min of the film ? thank u so much XXX

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, the names of all these orchids appears on the screen and in description ☺️

[@momepenni]

Very nice. I like all your videos.

[@7puggiescyndycarruthers193]

thank you so much... this was a wonderful video. i look forward to the rest of the series!

[@karkalisgeorge5427]

So A-M-A-Z-I-N-G video!!!♡♡♡ Thank you!!!!!

[@jaznjaimee]

Love Love Love your videos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@animemania780]

That's right dani. Only orchid lovers would understand. I live in an tropical asian country but here in my country especially here in my place only vanda and dendros are avalaible in orchid farms and there is no orchid nursery here. You are very lucky girl. I love paph. and phals. If I order orchid from mainland, the orchid is stressed or dead before reaching my place, because the shipping here is very slow it takes 20-60 days from mainland to our place. I'm just lucky to get 7 phals from the mountains. And 1 paph from a friend.

[@debracancelliere4081]

Loved it- thanks!

[@tammyreed6088]

Thank you so much for this. I will be trying a different Orchid with your encouragement.

[@alicewesonga5932]

Nice and enjoyable!

[@witheredaway6747]

I recently saw a mini paphiopedilum maudiae femma in a garden center. Tall about 10 cm, 6 cm wide

[@wandashaw3551]

I really enjoyed this video. I thought the same things about growing orchids in the beginning. Now almost three later, I wonder how I got along without them. I do have a small variety of houseplants that I like growing, but my orchids are number One.

[@miche7032]

Very informative 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jaznjaimee]

Great video, thanks!!!

[@oliverohm6921]

I’m wondering how do you grown vanda with that big pot and media without rotting rot , I though they only need to be bare roots

[@oliverohm6921]

And what kinda grow light you use ?

[@robynmitchell8851]

Hi Danni I Lost One Of My Big Lipped Phals😭But I Am Determined To Save The Other Rootless Phal. 💕 And I'm Going To Purchase A Jewel Orchid And Find A Slipper Orchid.. Thank You Danni For Inspiring Me..😊

[@brendakirk7250]

I got into orchids a few years ago and spent a lot of money on buying them ( I don’t have any nurseries in my area either). I have pretty much killed every one of them or have not gotten them to rebloom. I bought some dendrobiums I happened to find at a big box store about 4 years ago and none have bloomed for me. I have 2 catasetum and 1 in struggling and the other hasn’t rebloomed either. I have a cattleya that has rebloomed once with one flower since I bought it. I am a sucker and keep trying but... I have spent a small fortune on paphiopedilums and killed them all. I even bought a maxillaria tenuifolia because many have said how easy they are (mine is barely hanging on and probably won’t make it). I live where it gets cold in the winter and thought maybe a miltoniopsis would do well for me since my house is chilly in the winter (both died very quickly). I have over 200 houseplants and have killed very few and most of them are much cheaper.

[@DarkSickleclaw96]

Regarding the Phals, I personally think that there are some interesting species, that also have mottled beautiful leaves. I can't stop looking at my stuartiana for example. I think the gigantea I have has different but interesting leaves as well. And the glossy shine on my bellinas leaves is pretty, too. But it is a personal preference. You are right that some Paphs leaves are out of this world. Especially that Paph Vanda m pearman. At Schwerters (half an hour with the car away from my flat) they have him, too. Kinda want it, the flowers are so cute.

[@silzu1533]

About the overwatering... I use only bark chips, and they seem to get mold very quickly if I don't let them thorougly dry out. I got ventilation holes and all.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, some orchids can dry out without damage and you should let them dry, since it will keep the medium fresh for longer. Some orchids don't tolerate drought at all and they need to be kept moist at all times. Some setups (semi hydro) need to stay moist at all times. Here's my tutorial on mold outbreaks and how to fix them, good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/inrRi2WDfs2Ei6s ☺️

[@rianmilit]

The ventilation might not be enough, I also get that, especially in winter, when my windows are closed, and I also have plenty of ventilation holes along the sides of pots. During spring-summer, since my windows are always open, sufficient air circulates and they dry out in time.

[@nadjaybanez4284]

Hello Danni! May I know if have the ID of that beautiful Zygopetalum or Zygonisia hybrid featured on this video. Absolutely stunning and beautiful. Cannot get over the combination of purple and green.

[@Miguel-yr2yv]

Hi Danny! Thanks for another great video. May i ask what orchid that was at 11:00 time stamp? Absolutely love the compactness of it. Thank you in advance!

[@mikaelp81]

Whats the orchid in the limegreen pot at 15:27? Im always looking for orchids that keeps me interested when NOT in bloom and that one looks amazing! Btw id love to see a presentation of all of your neos and hybrids someday ;) (tried to pause this vid for all the labels but was out of luck ^_^ )

[@tz1743]

Hi Danny! Lovely video! Have you thought of getting some Eulophias and Grammatophyllums? ☺️

[@honestamber]

Your channel is incredible! I wish I'd found it sooner, I was on a mission to save my orchid that had lots of brown roots. I cut the brown ones, keeping the few that were green before seeing your video showing they may have been good roots just not photosynthesized. I just repotted into your recommended medium. Any chance it'll survive now that I'm pretty sure I cut off 10 good roots? Sooo upset!

[@mariacastellanos988]

Loved !

[@loho1125]

Great video👍👍👍! May I ask something? So, I had a sheath on my Cattleya orchid (would have been my first Cattleya-bloom) but a bird ate it😫😫. I am not kidding I literally saw a bird sitting in the pot and eating the sheath. There were no buds yet but there is a little something poking out of the "node" on top of the pseudobulb. Can this still develop into a spike without a protective sheath?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, yes they can develop without it, there's no guarantee though, but don't lose hope! ☺️

[@loho1125]

@@MissOrchidGirl Thanks!

[@craiglange4852]

Interesting with the clay pot information. I've been operating under the theory, heard somewhere, that porous clay pots gave orchids a difficult time because the exposed clay wicked away the moisture from the roots and bark. It was recommended that if a clay pot is used it be glazed on the inside and outside. I do have a miniature phal that is doing ok, but is a big box store rescue plant, and I should replant it. My watering method is to soak the plant, in it's pot/medium for 20 minutes once a week. This seems successful as the second branch on an original spike is currently blooming and another pushed a spike for a second set of blooms this year. The other plants are creating leaves and roots. Are there multiple methods to success regarding this method?

[@sharonrichardson6563]

How long do you keep your grow lights on for the orchids. Enjoy all your videos.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, 12 hours ☺️

[@reyreysgarden5724]

Great video, I most definitely agree.

[@mariacastellanos988]

Danny , I know you live in Cyprus , but are you from there or somewhere else . You explained so well very easy to understand ,thanks!

[@louisegunn2323]

Loved your episode. Know will be brave and purchase other orchids apart from the moth orchid. Thank you.

[@DreddKnot.]

I really want to know if you could do a project with me on doing a deep water culture grown orchid

[@aledstephens4023]

Jewel orchids 💎

[@carpediem.9]

I totally agree, plants don't have to be "rare" for us to enjoy them :) there are some stunningly beautiful very common plants and some very unappealing looking "rare" ones and visa versa :) so it's all depending on our personal likes and what appeals to us :)

[@mightydoe2944]

Should I soak the medium before placing it with my orchid?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, if you mean bark, no it's not needed. Moss might need it if it's in the compressed form ☺️

[@sherlineomeallymunroe5791]

What should I do when my most of my vanda roots gets very dry.

[@nicolettabenenati6283]

Hi Danny, I'm a new grower and new follower of yours! I've noticed white dots on the roots of my phalaenopsis and I'm not sure if it's normal or is some kind of pest coming.. The flowers, spike and leaves looks fine but I'm scared that if I don't treat them I could lose all the plant. Can you help me?

[@SpecialSKayZ]

White dotted lines running the length of your phal roots is actually a good thing! When you water and the roots green up and the dotted lines become more noticeable, it means you have very healthy roots. 😊

[@reeeeeeeee293]

So, I recently repotted my new vanda Sanderiana into a plastic pot with wood bark. Is this fine?

[@tylere274]

Yo I go to orchids by hausermans in person all the time. It's amazing there and it's in Chicago

[@andradacalu6700]

Hi Danny. I know that you used to live in Romania so I have a little question. Do you know where I can buy beautiful orchids in Romania??? I know about Secret Garden and I actually bought from them a couple of times but I am a bit disappointed. I am a little bit afraid to order orchids from other countries. Thanks.

[@witheredaway6747]

Danny once said that in Romania you guys have Kaufland, there you can find from time to time cambria-oncidium, miltonia and brassia, den phals, den nobille and if you are lucky epidendrum. (i speak from expirience, we have Kaufland in my country too!)

[@andradacalu6700]

@@witheredaway6747 thank you so much. Yeah we have Kaufland and they have a lot of different species but they are treated so bad in this supermarket. I bought a Miltonia last week and when I got home I noticed that it doesn't have any roots and I also got an Oncidium without roots but I was lucky and was able to save the Oncidium. I just wondered that maybe she knows about other places where I can buy orchids, maybe some nurseries where they are treated better

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, I actually mainly ordered online, we don't have much variety. But if you're lucky you will find some nice ones in hyper markets and home improvement stores, like hornbach, dedeman etc. Good luck! 🧡

[@rianmilit]

Auchan brings lots of orchids, different species, but not all locations are as well atocked. Also, you need a location close to you, to get them when they bring them, otherwise, after they stay in the shop for a month, their roots might be gone already.

[@andradacalu6700]

@@MissOrchidGirl thank you so much. I will definitely check out Dedeman and Hornbach

[@donnaread6637]

What are those Orchids in all that cocoanut husk like substance.Are they Vandas

[@karenbreeze1543]

My phalaenopsis orchids set in my bathroom right along with my hanging Hoyas. To me they are houseplants right along with the rest of my houseplants. When the flowers die its no problem for me because I have gotten them to rebloom again. The fact that the flowers die off doesn't bother me I don't see them as anything different then the rest of my houseplants.

[@daisyp7539]

I saw a lot of your orchid in semihydro and in this video you didn't mentioned that.

[@orchidsbythelake]

Yes, listen to her, buy more orchids!

[@EveryBunny]

I always try to explain the care of my 42 orchid species to my tropical houseplant friends....It never goes well🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΑΠΑΝΤΖΗ]

Γεια σου από Ελλάδα αγαπητή μέντορα των ορχιδέων Παρακαλω ενεργοποίησε τους υπότιτλους στα Ελληνικά Ευχαριστώ πολύ 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👏👏👏🇬🇷

[@kasjopea4917]

I think orchids are addictive, either you fall in love and become a grower or you just don’t wanna get into it too much. No inbetween 😀 And that’s why they’re not popular as just house plants..

[@Aeliah23]

Just missed your voice Danny

[@raineydayz1665]

I feel that the phalaenopsis complex hybrids are overrated. Nowadays alot of orchid nurseries in my area only grow the phalaenopsis when they used to grow other species. Which is really sad for me. :(

[@twistysunshine]

If someone is a fan of the anthurium vittarifolium, there's no reason to complain about how phals look... It's both just leaf belts