Effects of rooting hormones on my orchids • 19 Sept 2019

[@Plantsfaire]

I am so excited to have found this video of yours! I will try your formula - looks like you did a gret job on those orchid root! Thank you!!!

[@1171]

I tried the root stimulator in a week solution and got the results from it roots every where and leaves so I’d say it’s up to the person but I have tried it on things needing more roots . So what ever works I do . Thank you I enjoyed seeing another gardener who experiments . Happy Growing 😁

[@MyGreenPets]

Thank you, Good to hear you got good results!

[@sippigrrrl]

Okay, I just need to tell you that this orchid has the most amazing root system that I’ve ever seen! I think I know now what I need to buy to (hopefully) feed my orchids and keep them happy. Yours are absolutely inspiring, great job growing these!

[@MyGreenPets]

Good luck!

[@nancynahnigoh3550]

If you don’t have any ideas of how the roots will grow , just soak your orchid in the rain water that you fill in any glass bottle that are bigger enough to soak your orchid’s stem then the roots are producing only later on add some nutrients for flowering

[@miracleflower4964]

OMG. You have such a huge collection of orchids! Amazing

[@MyGreenPets]

Mine are just the ones in the video, the rest are part of a huge commercial greenhouse!

[@miracleflower4964]

@@MyGreenPets Thanks for the comment. You have the nice collection. The commercial greenhouse is lovely as well !

[@MyGreenPets]

It's a dream, especially in winter!

[@susanharrison3967]

Hi from the UK, great video very informative. I have 4 Orchids and never fed them so this video has helped me to get the right fertiliser no saying the ones you have shown us unless they do them in the UK. Thankyou again Sue

[@MyGreenPets]

These products are to stimulate root and top growth, not exactly fertilizer although they do contain some N-P-K as well. Maybe I should do a fertilizer video too!

[@garretthood2538]

You didn't demonstrate how or where you apply the hormones or what you used for the application e.g. spray bottle etc. Most rooting hormones are powder or gel. You gave the impression that yours it water soluble.

[@ArtistBrianSheffield]

Try one....just one...mount for a Cattleya. Since you never have to re-pot the root system becomes quite amazing. Stay tuned Crimefighters. Same Orchid Time same Orchid Channel! If you had a short stand, say two feet tall, with a mount attached at the top. You could have a space saver as one plant grows above(or more). The others can be around the base of the stand in their pots.

[@MyGreenPets]

I totally agree, three of my Cattleyas are mounted and they do so well! I would love to take your suggestion and mount them all. But it would require a little engineering :)

[@ArtistBrianSheffield]

@@MyGreenPets I live in the deep south. Many pine and cedar trees here. Tonz of material that can work as a mount that will NEVER, EVER, ROT. If you wish I can ship you a mount, no charge. I have no problem giving you something that can produce something very nice.

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

All looking good William, I use seaweed kelp on my masdevallias and its also helping with root growth, nice video thanks for sharing.

[@MyGreenPets]

Thank you for visiting! :)

[@bonitamiller7687]

Bonnie from Baltimore thanks for all your info for my orchids

[@olimpiagambacorta5176]

Hi , your orchids look amazing. I'm going to try the Kelp Max first, and gradually add the others. I'm always afraid of root burn, since it happened to my orchids once. Thanks for all of the information, Olimpia

[@MyGreenPets]

I think that's a great strategy. Kelpmax is very powerful, so 3 tablespoons (45 mL) per gallon (3.8 L) every two weeks is plenty.

[@martinspijker9661]

i use a kelp/algea extract, very happy with it..plants are really healty and roots go nuts your catasetums looking awesome.. must be a spectaculair blooming season later on..:D

[@MyGreenPets]

Thank you, I really hope to see some nice blooms on the Catasetinae. I thought a spied a bump on Wine Delight this afternoon.

[@kaylevy1329]

❤ thank you so much for sharing!!! I’ll give them a try

[@angelaa.5552]

Hi there! Your channel has inspired me to try bulbophyllums out! Yours always looked so healthy and the blooms are always a treat to watch! 😀 I bought 2, the seller has identified them as b. Inuncthum and b. Macranthum (he gave me a freebie, a no I.D., cute little thing's not bigger than my pinky 🤗). Can you please give me some tips on how to care for them? As well as repotting tips (especially the ones with long rhizomes they're a bit intimidating 😅). Thanks again and more power to your channel! 😁

[@MyGreenPets]

Angela, I will make a bulbophyllum care video soon. Thank you for the suggestion! I keep my bulbos warm and with constant access to moisture. A plastic pot with bark is good because it allows air around the roots while the plastic creates a humid environment for them. Plants with long rhizomes are tough, what I do is plant them in a deep basket or wide pot, but only fill the pot half way (or less) with bark, so the plant is contained within the walls of the pot. That way it has to climb a little to escape the pot, and you can redirect the new growths as the rhizomes lengthen. Like Bulbo Bonsai :) You got two amazing bulbos, the inunctum especially is awesome in my opinion. Good luck and thank you!!

[@angelaa.5552]

@@MyGreenPets Thank you for the amazing tips! I'll keep them in mind while I repot them 😊 I'll also be looking forward to watching your future video. I'll also be sharing a picture after I repot them, thank you!

[@steph6337]

Oh goodness... I've never subbed to a channel within the first 30 seconds!! Amazing collection!

[@MyGreenPets]

Thank you Steph, glad to have you here!

[@orkids5551]

Thanks for sharing your secrets..WOW your orchids are so beautiful healthy & robust. I’ll be ordering those fertilizers. Awaiting reply from fantasy. Can I use my dried seakelp until I get the liquid form? I’m hoping to get result like yours. Got few phals & dancing ladies. Lost all 20 cattleyas due to mismanagement. I’m starting to collect again. Any advice is appreciated. It’s my first time to watch your channel & learned a lot. Thanks again

[@MyGreenPets]

I hope they work for you! I think I need to discuss fertilizer next, as these are just hormones! Good luck and happy growing!

[@plips71755]

KelpMax Ray says you only use it once a month.

[@allyyyyyyp]

So amazing that your bulbophyllums have so many roots. I'm really struggling with my medusae and seeing your results is making me wonder about the kelpmax....

[@MyGreenPets]

It's pretty amazing stuff. What is going on with your medusae? I made a video on how I grow it a few years ago if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4KldGqQrNR1gbs

[@greencrash-test5578]

Amazing results. Thanks for sharing. How frequently do you use all 3?

[@MyGreenPets]

i would recommend at least once a month, at most once every two weeks.

[@Joe-nj3bb]

Since it's been three years when the video was released, were there any deformities in the flowers or any other side effect?

[@MyGreenPets]

Not at all

[@MJQL]

thank you for the video! I have been waiting for a rootless cattleya to put out roots for 2 months now... tried moss and grew mold twice :( I was so desperate that I looked into the options of rooting hormones - just like regular gardening. I'm gonna try some of your methods, thanks!!

[@MyGreenPets]

thank you! At the end of the day, they do what they want, but the supplements can help!

[@annebroder9902]

So many roots, your system is impressive! Thank you for sharing this, I will try to find similar products to give a boost to my orchids. I just bought a Bulbo echinolabium, any advice?

[@MyGreenPets]

Warm, humid, regular moisture, and 3000 fc of light should make it happy! It is so rewarding to grow when it is growing well!!

[@annebroder9902]

My Green Pets thanks a lot William!

[@sippigrrrl]

If you go to firstrays.com he sells the Kelpmax and fertilizers, and I have been using the Kelpmax, K-Lite fertilizer, and a root stimulator with the same active ingredient (it ran out, I'm going to try this one featured here) and I have 200+ orchids, and I LOVE the results. I've had so many blooms that the pizza delivery person asked if they were real!

[@cerestacollins6440]

Great information William. I need to try some of the rooting hormones for some of my orchids. You're catasetum orchids look great. I've been extremely disappointed in mine this year. The cool wet spring coupled with early fall in Michigan they did not have a very good growing season. It was the middle of July before they wanted any water and now a couple of them are already showing signs of going into dormancy. Everything has been moved backinside and into the sunroom for the fall/winter season already, so light levels will be lowered and everything will start slowing down. Where did the growing season go? Luckily most everything else is doing well and I've begun to get first-time Bloomers on some of my seedlings.

[@MyGreenPets]

Sorry to hear about your Catasetums. There's always next year! I'm hoping for the best as they seem to have grown very well this year at the greenhouse!

[@annettamackey1538]

Thanks for sharing but where did you purchase Kelp Max? Love how those roots look.😍

[@MyGreenPets]

first rays

[@bomboclatgardener4490]

To exactly know how much nutes to giv, check up ppm , and see how much ppm they can take in which stage they are in

[@MyGreenPets]

👍

[@chuntie5518]

Thank you for sharing. Question could we use kelpmax on winter? or just the summer time ? 👍💕💕💕

[@MyGreenPets]

First Ray's suggests using it year round, so it shouldn't hurt. But, I think plants should be given a little rest from hormones every once in a while, so you could experiment with just using it during the grow season.

[@chuntie5518]

@@MyGreenPets Thank you .👍💜💕Will do

[@plips71755]

How do you stand the smell on the bulb. - I can’t even go in a greenhouse with some of the larger ones.

[@MyGreenPets]

How do mothers stand the smell of their baby's dirty diapers? 😆 With love, that's how.

[@drpk6514]

Does stimulating rooting suppress flowering?

[@MyGreenPets]

Nope

[@DW-xv8fd]

I am trying to save 2 phal orchids for a friend (they have significant meaning for her) and I need it to grow roots asap. lots of green leaves that are healthy but the roots are almost non existent! product recommendations??

[@MyGreenPets]

Yes, I recommend the products in this video. Good luck!

[@EileenWstCstGrl]

You've got some healthy looking plants but we need more blooms! Things are just so slow this year that I may need some growth hormone too!

[@MyGreenPets]

Healthy plants will hopefully produce healthy blooms!! That is the idea anyway! Stay tuned Eileen, the Catasetum Fong Cing should be pretty cool!

[@coypeahen]

Hi Mr. Green. How do u spray the hormones. Do u foliage spray it, or do u give it only to the roots?

[@MyGreenPets]

I apply it to the roots.

[@Barnswallow262]

Hi William, I bought the product you mentioned on this video - KelpMax. The directions on the container say, " Orchids 1:250 ounce per month. Could you please tell me the ratio of water to KelpMax to attain 1:250 ounce. Thank you.

[@MyGreenPets]

That's roughly 1 tablespoon per gallon. Thanks for asking!

[@banumathivenkatesan8362]

Hi amazing orchids.You use tree barks and perlite.My question is watever tree barks we get aroud our place can use or particular tree barks. The Seaweed getting through amazon is i use for my roses.Shall i use it for my Dendrobium Vanda and Cimbedium.Reply will give me helpful.Thank you

[@MyGreenPets]

You can try the seaweed on your orchids. As for the bark, I'm not sure. I have heard that the bark of conifers is not good because it contains resin, but I do not know for sure. Good luck and thank you :)

[@takeiteasy1471]

Hi, how do you induce the hormones, do you spray on the media or the leaves.? Also what is the frequency, weekly or monthly.Thanks

[@MyGreenPets]

Every two weeks at most, monthly for less pressure on plants. You mix them at the proper solution in water and soak the plants' roots using a sprayer.

[@georgethomas3073]

YOUR ORCHIDS ARE AMAZINGLY GEOR GEOUS< WE CAN'T GET VARIETY ORCHIDS HERE, CAN GET ONLY PHALENOPSIS....I BADLY WANT A CATECIDUM....hope i spelled it right. ALICE

[@MyGreenPets]

Catasetums are pretty cool, but only for half the year :)

[@VyvienneEaux]

If you use all three of them simultaneously, how can you tell which ones are necessary? I can’t buy all three of them so I looked into the seaweed extract but some people are saying that it does not work.

[@MyGreenPets]

Honestly it is a game of experimentation! I can assure you that Fantasy's formula will promote green growth and Kelpmax will promote root growth.

[@barbfroede1343]

Michael, does your greenhouse sell the small bottle? I’d love to buy some. My husband was pulling down a 12 ft screen on the patio and it pulled right off the wall and it crushed my orchids. He just left it there until I got home, so that made the situation even worse. Talk about shocking plants (40 orchids)! I’ve had to repot everything and I need a way to stimulate root growth. I’ve ordered the fertilome and have kelpmax. I’d just like an idea on how I can get the smaller bottle of growth hormones. I still can’t believe every plant is set back after the trauma of being slammed by a 40 pound patio shade. All the tags were tossed around, broken leaves, broken pots. It was a gruesome scene. 😭

[@MyGreenPets]

Contact Fantasy Orchids for their growth stimulant, I think it's 10 dollars a bottle. www.fantasyorchids.com/

[@mariapina1755]

That sounds painful! One of my mounted oncidiums (on a tree) survived hurricane Irma but it didn't survive my husband's gardening 😡. Good luck!

[@barbfroede1343]

Thank you Michael

[@nancynahnigoh3550]

My orchid is break off then I don’t know what to do I just soak in the rain water and let it there for a few weeks , I notice the leaves are still green and freshly looks then I saw a root coming out from the stem till now I still let it int the bowl of ran water , haven’t flowering , thank you for infos

[@MyGreenPets]

Ok!

[@nancynahnigoh3550]

@@MyGreenPets thank you

[@peterlongden243]

Hello I wanted to ask if the hormones etc shown in your video are similar to the type I've looked at on Ebay today after watching your informative video? It's called ' Superthrive' a Plant Vitamin and Hormone liquid. As living in UK I think be difficult to buy the type your showing, so I thought look similar hormones treatment for my Orchids and this one on Ebay seems to be only one I can find. So your thoughts are much appreciated please. Best wishes Peter

[@MyGreenPets]

I've heard that Superthrive can increase green growth, but not necessarily root growth. But that's just hearsay! You should try it!

[@peterlongden243]

@@MyGreenPets Hello again thank you for your reply and yes I will give it a try and hopefully let you know of any results in near future. Best wishes Peter UK

[@peterlongden243]

@@MyGreenPets Hello can you please remind me on the Active Ingredient needed for helping root growth, so that I may look out for on various products available please? Best wishes Peter UK

[@o_o8203]

Can you include links to the products if you bought them online? 😊

[@MyGreenPets]

Kelpmax is available at firstrays.com/ , the fertilome I bought at my local garden center, and the stimulant in the small bottle can be ordered from www.fantasyorchids.com

[@bonniesuekimball7550]

Thanks again! I'll try to get hold of the KelpMax!

[@MyGreenPets]

Get it at firstrays.com/ and tell Ray I sent you ! :)

[@heidyjimenez439]

How often are these used? And are they all mixed in a gallon of water? Would there still be a need for fertilizer?

[@MyGreenPets]

A look at the rooting and growth hormones used on my orchids. They receive regular doses of growth as well as rooting hormones including KelpMax and Indole-3-butyric acid. I mix 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of Kelpmax with 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of fertilome liquid root stimulator to 1 gallon (3.8 L) of tap water. I do this once every 2 weeks. I have definitely seen results, but I'm still thinking about the perfect root potion. I also feel that hormones should be used cautiously, as I think they can push a plant to grow too fast, resulting in weak growth or susceptibility to disease.

[@DoctaPanda82]

Thanks for sharing your root potion! I've been relatively happy with Kelpmax, but I'm definitely not seeing as much root growth as you are having. Maybe it's because I've been giving it to them once a month in 1tbs/gal. I'll look in to adding the fertilome too.

[@MyGreenPets]

Ray suggests once every two weeks, I'd give that a try for a couple months first. The addition of the second hormone does seem to have kicked root production into another gear!

[@DoctaPanda82]

@@MyGreenPets Good point. Thanks!

[@sannekemartha7737]

I have indole 3-IBA as a powder. So a have to make a solution. Could you please tell me how many ppm you get, when you dissolve 2 theaspoons in 1 gallon (3,8 l) I would very appreciate your answer. Thanks for the video !!

[@MyGreenPets]

Martha, I have read that the powder is different from the liquid form. I don't know a lot about it, but I purposely sought out a liquid solution because I read that the powder does not work on orchids. I can't help you with making your own solution :(

[@sannekemartha7737]

@@MyGreenPets Thanks very much for your reply !!

[@captmark88]

100ppm is really safe when using Naphthaleneacetic Acid

[@johnmickel2330]

William ---'s Rays says 1 tbs per gal. 1:250 ------were did you get 2 tbs / 30 ml ?? Thanks.

[@MyGreenPets]

His website has more detailed information.

[@tomfurmby88]

wow, 140 comments, this is why I'm not a youtuber, reading through that many comments on every video must take some dedication. I was trying to see what happened to your old grow space, I know you moved, I wanted to see what happened to your old collection but I will carry on browsing your videos as I'm sure you mention it somewhere. I think your plants look the healthiest they have ever looked in this video and I know you swear by your K-lite feeding but look at your Neofinetia in this video compared to fed with K-lite. It's lacking something since if you ask me. I myself feed 50ppm N and 75ppm K for my Neo's all year but I am always interested in following other people's results. In this video you mention you used 2 teaspoons per gallon of the 4-10-3 root stimulator. I know at the time you won't have realized what you were actually doing. Yes of course you were feeding the root stimulator but you were also feeding a fairly potent fertilizer, equally as strong if not stronger than K-lite... at 2 teaspoons per gallon. I know you are more clued up about the TDS and fertilizer since this video always sticking to 25-30ppm N which using K-lite provides about 3ppm P and K respectively. But did you realize that when you were using this root booster you were feeding 200ppm Phosphorous alone. You were probably adding your regular fertilizer on top. Long term this might have become a bit strong but your plants responded phenomenally by the looks of it. Maybe you stopped because you didn't realize how strong you were in fact fertilizing as a result. But I think the sweet spot is somewhere between the 200ppm Phosporous you used to give in this video and the 3ppm Phosphorous you like to stick to since growling indoors. Just thought I would post my observation. I don't see you using these boosters anymore so if there is a reason, and you have found the time to read my comment it would be great hearing if you stopped using them for a reason.

[@MyGreenPets]

i don't use them any more because I'm general i don't feel i need to. But as it's always an experiment i sometimes will give a dose of the fertilome just to see what will happen and it really does make roots branch like crazy. but it's just not necessary.

[@JunGuwapo773]

Hi! Great video! Where can I get those square pots? Thank you

[@MyGreenPets]

they are called Rands aircone pots.

[@patsfreund9164]

Very interesting. Do you know anything about a Dyna-Gro rooting hormone KLN?

[@MyGreenPets]

I don't.

[@patsfreund9164]

@@MyGreenPets I bought Kelpmax and used 1 tbs. per gal. of rain water on some orchids this past Wed. I'm curious as to how quickly you started to see changes in the orchid root system development on your plants. Also.....I grow in lava rock and stalite. Should I be watering once a week or more often? (I live in S.E. FL near the coast.) I grow cattleyas, oncidiums, and a few dendrobiums in pots. Others are mounted on trees. Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@HumanGoodOne]

How do you apply the hormone? 😊 thanks

[@MyGreenPets]

Just dilute in water and apply to roots with sprayer.

[@AnnetteVanderzon]

Put a link for your products and take a percentage :)

[@MyGreenPets]

I don't understand what you mean, but thank you!

[@astroboyace]

Do you use them in cycles? Or all combine in one watering cycle?

[@MyGreenPets]

Kelpmax recommends once every two weeks, so that's what I generally try to do.

[@gloriastellaarita5175]

Where do you get the media for your orquids { Bark and perlite }?

[@MyGreenPets]

It is provided by the greenhouse where I rent space.

[@gloriastellaarita5175]

@@MyGreenPets I do not find the big and chunk perlite in the nurseries in Toronto, thanks for replying.

[@cindyd.2882]

Even on your slipper orchids!!! I need to give it a try...😉

[@MyGreenPets]

Works pretty well!

[@vinsongarden3860]

thank you share good video

[@MyGreenPets]

Thank you

[@crystalmartinez4240]

Do you use it on phalaenopsis orchid??? And moth orchid ???

[@MyGreenPets]

Sometimes!

[@hillbillyorchids]

Can you purchase their hormones?

[@MyGreenPets]

They can be purchased from firstrays.com/ and fantasyorchids.com and please tell them I sent you :)

[@ΕλένηΚαραβ]

Good morning from Grees!!!!!!

[@MyGreenPets]

good morning elena!!!

[@sheilabrooks2724]

Do you you soak or just pour a little bit???

[@MyGreenPets]

use a sprayer

[@sheilabrooks2724]

@@MyGreenPets thank you 😊. Your orchids are absolutely beautiful 😻

[@lily-annevereecken53]

wow! so many roots! does this also mean that flowering will also be extraordinary?

[@MyGreenPets]

I don't know, but it can't hurt...right?

[@ASMenz1828]

I am in awe honestly. Great video & fantastic orchids with their porn roots.....Been struggling to grow roots in water culture... Can i use the rooting hormone diluted to encourage roots in water culture. Please reply as I am desperate. TIA

[@MyGreenPets]

I don't have much experience with water culture, but if I had a plant without many roots, I would go with sphag 'n' bag method.

[@dorothyoberding7669]

How frequently do you use the Fertilome?

[@MyGreenPets]

I put a teaspoon per gallon every two weeks when i'm trying to promote root growth.

[@Justusorjustone]

Hi,you spray seewed, or give them in pot?how u r using it...?

[@MyGreenPets]

I mix it in a gallon jug and pour it over the dry roots of the orchids! Good question!

[@helenhawkins4054]

Interesting.

[@MyGreenPets]

Thanks for viewing 👍🏻

[@орхидейныйлюбитель]

Thank you, interesting video, it’s good to connect Russian subtitles please

[@MyGreenPets]

Try changing the CC to Russian, and let me know if the translation is decent, please!

[@орхидейныйлюбитель]

@@MyGreenPets я поблагодарила за ролик, и попросила подключить русские субтитры текста,чтоб понимать о чем речь)))

[@орхидейныйлюбитель]

@@MyGreenPets что за белые камешки в субстрате (грунте)с корой?))

[@MyGreenPets]

Вы можете изменить язык субтитров в настройках видео в правом нижнем углу видео. Белые камешки представляют собой садовый перлит.

[@орхидейныйлюбитель]

@@MyGreenPets спасибо большое за ответ,на счёт перевода не знала,попробую👍 Подписалась

[@carmenbaez6459]

Que pena que yo no sepa inglés...😔

[@MyGreenPets]

Carmen sabes como cambiar el idioma de los subtitulos?

[@carmenbaez6459]

My Green Pets nooooo, no sabía ni q eso se pudiera hacer 🤦‍♀️

[@carmenbaez6459]

Dónde se hace por favor

[@carmenbaez6459]

Ya vi dónde se hace. Pero no me da la opción de hacerlo al español. Muchas gracias 🙏

[@MyGreenPets]

@@carmenbaez6459 sí te la da. Está en los ajustes puedes cambiar el idioma

[@ghiblinerd6196]

Would these work on bromeliads?

[@MyGreenPets]

They would definitely do something...!

[@ghiblinerd6196]

@@MyGreenPets thanks for the reply. follow up question: I have garden vegetable seedlings starting indoors that i think had the seed tray cover for too long and lost some of their tiny leaves from humidity rot. would any of these help with very young tender seedlings or is that risky business? seems like theyre hanging on by a thread

[@MyGreenPets]

@@ghiblinerd6196 I'd wait until at least their second set of leaves, and then go very easy on it