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[@HarliG]

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[@plantsandcarrots5233]

Quick question, do you use liquidirt for your orchids?

[@HarliG]

Yes

[@plantsandcarrots5233]

@@HarliG well, I need to order that ASAP. Been wanting it because you're right, the fish fert is staaaanky.

[@amywithay]

I LOVE FOB!!!

[@NeverEnoughLove1432]

HOLY MOLY TALK ABOUT GLOWING ✨✨

[@ladystardust9707]

SERIOUSLY.

[@dt4676]

Harli with makeup - wow she's a 10 Harli with no makeup - damn she's a 10

[@NeverEnoughLove1432]

10s all day every day

[@jaymepowell6069]

Right?! Lol she’s gorgeous

[@cacaoandcannabis8641]

Right ?! Was thinking the same thing

[@katcardenascruz]

@ anyone who was hateful last video: LITERALLY STOP IF YOURE GOING TO BE A CHILDISH HATER THEN DONT COMMENT AT ALL LEAVE 😤👊🏽 Be an adult and give actual constructive criticism since this is a LEARNING community. Don’t fill her comment section with hate. Fill it with support and information for us all. She is human and she is doing her best!!! You think every plant-tuber is going to be perfect??? Nahhhh they mess up like we do and that’s the beauty of being a plant lover: you mess up sometimes and learn how to prevent it next time. Harli is doing the best that she can YOUTUBING IS HARD ENOUGH DONT MAKE IT HARDER BY BEING A HATER OK BYE. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

[@majordelilah]

omg a light hearted video to glaze over the events of the last one. ps if u got hate for the last video people really need to mind their own business. you made ur decision and it was yours to make

[@HarliG]

Thank you. I’ll be reuploading on Monday with clarifications. Some people had solid points & questions, but a lot of people were being hateful for no reason 🥴

[@largeautomobile]

hate over plants? really people? 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@daniellec6175]

I missed something....

[@ashleyv2761]

what the heck happened?

[@byronlee991017]

@@ashleyv2761 to summarize, the us government issued a warning about invasive species living in Marimo moss balls purchased after February of 2021. You could either kill the moss ball or quarantine and harli chose to kill. People got mad over her boiling a moss ball.

[@paulinaavila5604]

I was watching the moss ball earlier and I didn’t get to finish it. Then I came back and saw it was gone, I thought “Why Harli?😭” But I get it! Just keep doing you girl! Love your content!

[@pranshuagrawal1687]

yeahh why she did that

[@Lady_Tea_Nathalie]

I just realized today!

[@mjalphonse]

One time happened to a vid of hers and I messaged her to let her know it disappeared and she said that a portion got copyrighted for a piece of music put in. She has to re-edit it and re-upload it!

[@Sarah-dm7np]

Idk why people were being hateful about the last video it was very helpful and u were doing the right thing

[@melodieappadoo6930]

What was the last video?

[@katcardenascruz]

I missed the premiere :(

[@Sarah-dm7np]

It was her explaining how and why she had to destroy her marimo moss balls and then she did destroy them at the end and idk people were being rude for some reason

[@kendra7692]

YES thank you sooo much for mentioning about cutting back the stalk!!! when i got my first orchid last july as a present from my boyfriend's grandpa he was VERY adamant about making sure i knew to cut them all the way back after the blooms dried up (and he worked as a gardener his whole life - i'm shocked that he was so wrong!). i also read online to cut them all back but once the time came i reallyyyyyyy just had a feeling i should only cut off the brown part of the stem and not the rest - which was still green and healthy. Lo and Behold in october it pushed out a new lil stalk with 10 little blooms on it! and i didn't even fertilize it! you will be saving so many people so much fret and frustration with this great video Harli :D

[@chuck4714]

It's personal preference. Cutting it all the way off will lead to more prolific flower shows, but longer time waiting in between. Depends what you want

[@keg2140]

I started growing all my orchids in water about a month ago and added liquidirt into the water and already have roots and bloom stems coming from two of the orchids I’m so impressed with this growing method. I started doing the water method because I couldn’t keep up with how dry all mine would get so fast and I have far to many to water weekly, or every other day

[@bencardenas11]

Holy guac, two videos in one day?!?!?! Thank you, Harli!! 💙💙

[@SareeBurrrh]

I live it Utah too. This season I got my first orchid to rebloom. Definitely one of my proudest planty moments.

[@nickgemerek6820]

In my opinion (this is just what works for me and my conditions) I always cut the stalk once it’s done blooming. It will rebloom if you leave it but it won’t be as good of a show as if it had a new stalk. It’s going to give energy to the path of least resistance, So if you keep old stalks new stalks won’t be as impressive due to energy still being focused towards old stalks. For substrate I do a combo of moss and leca in standard orchid pots for all of my orchids. Technically you can’t really over water orchids if the airflow is sufficient (i still let them all dry out a bit). I’ve noticed better root growth on all of my orchids when I swapped out the bark for leca. It holds water unlike bark and doesn’t breakdown and compact since it’s half inorganic (as much). I also keep all of my orchids in west windows with grow lights. You definitely need to acclimate them to the higher light and some are pulled back like a foot or two but the more light the merrier! To an extent lol. I’ve burned one phal but some of my other orchids need higher light like maxillaria or encyclia. Definitely check of your orchids species are sequels bloomers before you cut the spikes!! Lol ok I’m done my orchid care opinion rant.

[@NeverEnoughLove1432]

2 videos in one day made my day! Specifically this video inspired me to try orchids again 😅

[@fornorealreason2725]

she deleted the other one?

[@NeverEnoughLove1432]

Oh.. I'm not sure?? I watched it during premiere

[@evaweir4007]

ok but fr I do really like when youtubers get sponsors bc I know that means they are being financially supported!!! especially with a baby on the way!!

[@HarliG]

Thank you so much for being understanding’ ❤️

[@teresaortiz9902]

So excited to see you posted this video on orchids! 🤗 I’ve had an orchid for years and it has never bloomed. Sadly, I haven’t taken the best care of it so maybe that’s why it hasn’t bloomed. I’m going to start taking better care of it by following you care tips. Crossing my fingers that it will bloom.🤞🏼

[@chenzterespinosa9905]

Harli, i really missed these of videos of yours! I love the information...and although i dont mind your "casual videos" where sometimes you lose you train of thought, i really missed the formalities of your older videos like this one. (if that makes any sense) So thank you for this and all this information! :D

[@mikaylakaliski5622]

Perfect timing as i just started getting into orchids! I adopted one from a plant friend just this week and this video was so helpful!! Seeing your orchids is what really got me into them! The foliage is awesome!

[@FoundinTransit]

I bought my first orchid after watching this Thank you very much for this. Very helpful. Thank you

[@fae5163]

I didn’t get a chance to finish the Marimo video, excited for Monday!

[@sebnoir]

What apen why i could not finnish the video too ?

[@bashlee09]

@@sebnoir people were being mean in the comments

[@sebnoir]

@@bashlee09 how people can be mean to her she is too nice and lovely i dont get peoples

[@coagulatedsalts4711]

@@bashlee09 whyyyyy 😭😭😭😭😭 she’s literally the nicest person on youtube

[@ArthurGrey.]

When I got my first orchid, I was told to use an ice cube or 1 teaspoon of water every month or two, that any more would rot it. To never, ever fertilise because orchids are "too sensitive and will always burn". So many people told me to use a well-draining soil mix. And to repot my orchid with 1" of roots into a 4-5" pot otherwise "the roots will suffocate". Unfortunately this was when I was just beginning my plant journey. I did end up severely underwatering (not as bad as 1tbsp a month at least), never fertilised and had it in a 5" ceramic orchid pot. I used the large, chunky orchid bark since I knew better than soil but uh... Yeah that orchid suffered for months. I rehabbed it in sphagnum moss in a much smaller pot and it's since pushed out two new leaves! Thank you for this video and THANK YOU for bringing up the ice cubes. People in plant groups still insist it's perfectly fine and that "the water is room temp by time it gets to the roots". 🙄I feel like orchids and Dracaena Sanderiana aka 'Lucky Bamboo' have the most misinformation spread about them.

[@monicahumphries2223]

You’re making me want to get an orchid so baddddd

[@danierrett2524]

I recognize those plant tags!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE ORCHID DYNASTY! I only discovered them in January! Ive had 3 orchids for 5+ years but i just picked up a psychopsis (im told once it blooms it will rebloom for 5-7 YEARS sequentially! we’ll see if i can do it!) and a paphiopedilum (slipper orchid) for my birthday… I love Orchid Dynasty! I think orchids are where my collection will expand to eventually… (sorry if I spelled the names wrong I didn’t feel like looking them up to make sure I spelled correctly).

[@southernroots3119]

Your instincts on your orchids/plants are so amazing. Thank you for helping me feel that I'm not crazy. I've heard you should cut back the stalk after the bloom dies too. I've recently purchased a small orchid and figured I'd try again. Thank u for all your tips and giving ne the confidence to move forward and maybe get a couple more as tge one I have now is doing quite well. Thanks again. Keep up the good work. I love your videos.

[@SureFireShannon]

I highly recommend MissOrchid Girl and Brad’s Greenhouse for super specific orchid care videos! They have helped me so much! It’s recommended to cut the flower spike all the way back if your orchid is stressed! That way it has energy to focus on roots and leaves instead of worrying about flowers. Also, I’ve never owned a paphiopedilum orchid so I’m not sure, but are they supposed to bloom out of the very center? If not, one of yours that you showed cutting the spike off of may have created a terminal spike 😞 Love you Harli!! Your orchids look so happy and healthy ❤️❤️

[@mr.spirofucci1493]

I love miss orchid girl!!!!! Because of her orchids are easy to care for.

[@aida087]

Yes I also love Danny from MissOrchidGirl and Brad's Greenhouse!! Danny's helped me so much with my Orchids!❤️🥰

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

Hubby is having knee replacement surgery on Monday. I was super shopping at the grocery store. They have a floral section. GORGEOUS ORCHIDS had instructions of ice cubes!!!! Made me very sad. Just like Beta fish live on roots of the vase and plant crap that WalMart used to sell. You look gorgeous as well as your orchids!😘

[@danyav3992]

skin is GLOWING!!

[@fungilicious_fern]

I’ve been so nervous about getting any kind of orchid, so I’m excited you put out a care video on them!! Thank you 🤓

[@kylaanne1602]

I remember when you shared that you got your first orchid!!!! you inspired me to get one myself (was also scared) and my first orchid is flowering again for the first time!

[@plantsandcarrots5233]

I am digging that yellow and green lady slipper. I just got 2 phals and a bromeliad from my spouse. This video is right on time. Looking forward to seeing your collection.

[@mariaavalos719]

Harli you definitely have that pregnancy glow ❤ I don't even have any orchid but love all of your videos 😂 Your orchids are beautiful.

[@eatenbywaffless]

Thank you for this video!! My boyfriend got me an Orchid for Valentines Day, and I'm finding it intimidating haha. Hoping your tips will help me 💐💜

[@ztszebra]

I like the new editing!! I’ve been waiting for an orchid care video from you this is great!!

[@camillacamilli4637]

Wow I didn't know The fact about The roots color 🙏🥰

[@ncgreenie6707]

Orchids are my new obsession!

[@sherryporsch9349]

If you cut a green stem, your cutting off your chances to grow Keki. Cooler night temps in fall an winter, around 55 will cause your orchid to set bud. Dancing Dog Orchids is a really good seller. 💚😀

[@laurenjohnson5880]

I read about marimo moss balls after finding out that I couldn't watch your video, that was very interesting, sorry I couldn't catch the video while it was up.

[@jennAKAskuna]

I pot my orchids in coca husk chunks. Similar to orchid bark, but holds a bit more water, which is why I also pot it in terra cotta

[@chelseadanielle1464]

So excited to see your orchid collection video! And awesome tips, orchids have always been the most intimidating to me, plus time consuming. So beautiful tho. Also your skin is looking so good!

[@LunaMariaA10]

Now I’ll grow one. Thanks 😊

[@ssamuraii00101]

super excited about the new orchid content!!

[@jastinevilla865]

Thank you Harli for all the info! You have helped out alot. I have been wanting to get one but was never to sure if it would last in my home with normal humidity. Now I just need to find the right one😁🤗

[@Chloe-qu3rd]

I think this is my sign to pick up an orchid next time I see one; especially now that you have a video dedicated to them !

[@marianwolff8322]

Totally agree about the flower stalk. I've had mine for years, sadly I followed the advice of cutting down the complete stem. My last 2 have never reflowered, but have at least grown new leaves. Might try the orchid mist and see what happens

[@morganstonge5199]

This video came just in time! Just getting into orchids again!!

[@MissyBlongs2God]

So glad you did this vid on orchids. I'm similar to you, I'm no expert w/orchids, just a "pert" really. 🤣LOL I have two now out of seven that I started w/last yr. Yeah.....? Mine have only bloomed the one time when I bought them and they have little nubs that look like new stems that are about 1/4 inch but haven't grown any longer, although they are healthy otherwise. Any suggestions, Harli?🥴😁

[@babycakes6950]

Really want a black orchid 🖤🖤 love your videos btw

[@ArthurGrey.]

"Oooh, I see that Function of Beauty in the background!" *scrolls down and sees their link in the description* OOOO HECK YEAH WE GOT THAT SPON Also, Function Of Beauty's shampoo & conditioner are heavenly and I'm so glad I started using it! Unfortunately I'm allergic to the body wash and lotions (if you have very sensitive skin or skin allergies please research or have someone in mind if you can't use it) BUT they smelled amazing and my sister in law loves them! Love love love the shampoo & conditioner. I went from having 36" of hair to a buzz cut, now 2" long and they have been lovely the entire time.

[@anitafleming1713]

I love your new video style!!! P.S. Where did the Marimo Moss Ball video go?

[@HarliG]

Reuploading Monday with some clarifications

[@anitafleming1713]

@@HarliG Okay, thank you!

[@smleach5400]

I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for letting us know!

[@tynouiy]

@@HarliG sweet, I had it saved to watch, then realized it was gone!

[@missmermaiid]

I got function's shampoo and conditioner too a while back! I also got the lady i baby sit dogs for stuck on their line and she bought it for her daughter too lollll

[@maddiemaddieeee]

I'm so afraid of overwatering my orchid. I recently repot my orchid that I got last year!! It had some root rot, but I cut the rotten part out. So now I'm just waiting for it to rebloom and try to water it regularly. Thank you for this video!!! I also decided to use your promo code for Function of Beauty, I was gonna try it a couple of months ago, but I still had a lot of shampoo and conditioner left and today is the perfect time for me to order mine. So thank you for the promo code, Harli!

[@meagandeller5296]

It's like you read my mind!! I was hoping you had an orchid video. 💕 🤗

[@amberharrison317]

Thank you so much for posting this 🥺 now I feel like I can give them a go! I’ve always been so intimidated too

[@suedub5156]

Extremely helpful! Imma try an orchid!

[@AbiBloomUK]

I’m not an Orchid girl but I’ll never say no to a new Harli G video 👌🏼😍 p.s your editing in this video is next level 🤩

[@cedaryazzie1416]

Harli is glowing

[@moniqueirving4398]

I pick one up and look at it almost every time I go to the store but never buy one... I think I just might pull the trigger now, they sound easier than I thought and I didn’t realize their blooms last so long 🤗

[@lorimahony]

Thank you Harli for making Orchids doable! I was scared to get one, killed gifted one years ago and haven't tried again. I think I can handle one now!

[@krystianaprescott5149]

Lady slippers grow in the wild here in MA 🥰

[@largeautomobile]

on a roll with these amazing videos 💖😊🌻

[@cathyesnell6337]

this was the video i needed, i've always just muddled my way through my orchid care, and somehow managed not to kill any yet!

[@natalie.marie.]

i’ve been wanting to get an orchid recently so this was really helpful! i think i’m going to go out and buy one later :D

[@sberg411]

Been waiting for this! Orchids intimidate me so much (also begonias)

[@kimberlyshaffer3370]

I was told to cut mine all the way back too and it has been months still no new vines. Leaves look really good though🤞

[@steph6337]

Girl, you are glowing! 😎 A secret a nursery grower shared with me... 20-50-20 fertilizer used *VERY carefully* can spark new roots and blooms within days for an orchid that has been dormant forever.

[@ssamuraii00101]

loooved the video! i'm such in a orchid obcession rn

[@paytonstanley268]

notif squaddddd :) love the orchids and ur tips!!!

[@snookiekat11530]

Very helpful thank you

[@WildlyInspiredxox]

I was thinking yesterday that I wonder if you have a orchid video :) whoohoo !

[@madisonturk5499]

Loving the new editing style!

[@danieladelacruz6718]

That’s for this video I really needed these tips ❤️

[@smleach5400]

I did not expect the second video! I’m so excited

[@DebraMarcoLeigh]

I love orchids. Thank you for this video.

[@laurenjohnson5880]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

Harli, you look great. I love watching your videos

[@rileycastro2249]

You're totally right, there's a ton of misinformation out there on orchids. Thanks for doing this video. I LOOVVEE your jewel orchids. You should do a video on how to care for those! Or put that info in the video you're going to do about your orchid collection.

[@CatWilhelmina]

Omgggg I’ve been waiting for this video! 🙌

[@JenyaElkin]

Hmmmmm....looks I've been doing it all wrong....mind you I don't have that much experience with orchids ( just the 2 rescue ones that I have been trying to make survive)...... 💚thank you for this video, I'm off to do some plant/soil rearranging 💚

[@raghadmhd9248]

You look glowing!!!

[@ToldByBri]

You look gorgeous!!!! Your glowing 💚💚💚

[@andysplantysnstuff4272]

Yay! Thanks for the video!

[@nathantann9366]

I found out that it is best for orchid roots to be in clear pots because the roots can take in light which helps the plant grow faster. Its natural for orchid roots to be exposed because of being epiphytic in nature. They are just like Leaves.

[@kikimincksroten4828]

HARLI!!!! Your skin!

[@something.about.plants2495]

I don’t really like orchids 😬 but whatever. I like your videos 🤣 and now I know how to take care of one if I ever change my mind! 🥳

[@ladystardust9707]

My friend who isn’t really into plants LOVES orchids. They’re the one thing I avoid at all costs. They seem too much like diva plants, and I killed the only one I ever had, after months of trying to get the hang of it. I’ve got around 45 plants, and they’re set it and forget it plants. Orchids, you’re beautiful, but you are not welcome in my home. There’s only room for one diva 🤣

[@daniellec6175]

I needed this! Thank you

[@eyleentorresdiaz]

Gosh so pretttty! Thanks for the tips

[@mjalphonse]

Don’t even like orchids. Watching Harli’s video? Yes. 🤣

[@girls007kt]

whoops I love orchids now

[@iknowyoufromsomewher]

What happened to the moss ball video?

[@lunaminky]

Hi , i have an orchid that i keep inside all year. Do you think it could come outside with my other houseplants for the summer? Its not any direct sun, still very protected, Very humid. I just dont know if orchids like to be moved like that. Would love your opinion 🙂

[@justine7262]

This video couldn't have came at a better time, it's like you knew my orchid was declining 😅😩

[@maggiethegoldenretriever2936]

I keep my orchid in a east window. It has been thriving for the past year and a half.

[@emilyl9547]

I didn’t get to see the marimo ball videos 😩 what happened?

[@juliashearer7842]

All good for phalaenopsis but others may need different care

[@saratargouski1258]

When my cousin moved in with my family while I was in high school she brought a couple plants. One plant was just a pot with leaves that I kept watering but I had know idea what it was and then one day it flowered and I realized it was an orchid and it was kinda all downhill from there 🤣

[@taylorstewart8309]

The only way I’ve managed to keep orchids alive is in leca, game changer for me and took the guess work out

[@jordanortiz8595]

Another reason you shouldn't cut the stock all the way back is because it has water and other nutrients stored inside that the main plant can take from when it's in a stressful situation like being under watered or not getting enough humidity.

[@cacaoandcannabis8641]

My orchids are in a southwest facing window. Right in the window sil. It was the only place I could keep them happy. I know most people would probably say not to do that. Idk why it works for me. It burned one leaf on each one but then that leaf dies off and all the other ones are fine. So weird Lolol they. Look a lot. Last year one bloomed from March until November without one single flower dropping I couldn’t believe it.

[@marybethreuland7897]

I’m also intimidated by orchids. Haven’t gotten one yet.

[@nicolep8815]

How do you know when it is time to repot an orchid? Mine look healthy, their roots in the pot are green, but the roots at the top are dry. :(

[@dmrshoney]

Not cutting old flower spikes will drain the orchid (Phalaenopsis) this will minimize chances to get a double spike next season because phals do not grow vegetatively when in bloom. Secondary blooms are never as good as the original spikes. Also I'd steer away from getting liquid in their crowns and between the leaves. It can cause rot and kill the orchid fairy quickly. Orchid care (including lighting) tends to be specific to the genus of orchid. I'd research the genus ( Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, Cattleya, dendrobium and etc.) before purchasing them. There are many different resources to learning about orchid care including your local orchid society or AOS.