How to grow Phragmipedium orchids with specialist grower Michael J. Coker.

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@EdsOrchids 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the 'shout out' Mathew. A very watchable video with plenty of information for Phrag growers so the next time you meet him thank him for letting the viewers into his greenhouse..........and your interviewing was remarkable. I also use dolomite lime but I only sprinkle a little on top of the medium.....I'll try and spray the next time I feed and see if there is any movement in the plants growths. Hope all is well with you Mathew......take care and enjoy your weekend, Ed.

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Ed!

@annareiter952 9 ай бұрын

'Not the easiest to start with' Great! We had our annual show here in Vienna 14 days ago. Guess what... bought a Phrag. besseae, in flower, second bud is growing. So your video and your visit to Michael came just in time. Thanks to you both and many regards!

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Well good luck with it!!

@wandashaw3551 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful advice and his collection is beautiful!! Thank you both for sharing the information.

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@loribadgero1035 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful greenhouse!!😮😲🫠❤🪴💯

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Isn't it! Thanks for watching!

@dianecollins2735 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very interesting video together with Michael. I look forward to Fridays! It highlights for myself the need to be aware of the conditions of species orchids in the wild.

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lucythecat529 8 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your video! You and Michael are both easy to listen to

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TheVerdantTurf 9 ай бұрын

First Comment! Turning on notifications is really great! Will focus on the video right now hehe Edit: I find this quite informative and enjoyable! Unfortunately though, Phragmepediums aren't common here in our country since I think the climate here is not really for Phragmepediums. And for me, I think I'm not that patient for phragmepediums! I really like the red and orange varieties! Thank you for taking us with you, Matthew! Happy growing! 💚

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@michaeln3125 9 ай бұрын

Fabulous plants, fabulous greenhouse ! Thanks both !

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@angiebarnston6946 9 ай бұрын

Amazing information. Thank you Mathew 🎉🎉🎉

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@loribadgero1035 9 ай бұрын

Good luck with your next Phrag attempt, Matthew! I think you’ll be a success. 😊

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

We'll see......!

@invzbldog 9 ай бұрын

Excellent! Please do more videos with him.

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

I'll try! Thanks for watching!

@tomfurmby88 9 ай бұрын

thanks mathew. I have also found you can give orchids far more light than most normally would. Only if one wanted to house different ones together for example. The one thing the lower light orchids cannot handle well is the heat of the sun, otherwise more light generally produces more growth. Good video.

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mesandz2623 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this presentation. My phrap I av for 5yrs an no blooms, so this advice is very handy

@helloplantlovers 7 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@galecunningham1250 8 ай бұрын

What an enjoyable discussion of phrags. Thank you both for explaining so well. I wish I had known this about this genera before I killed my one and only. Time to begin again, but where can I find a pot like the one you showed? Also, Matthew, thank you for showing Fahrenheit readings. It helps this American a lot!💜💚💖

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'd try googling 'orchid supplies' and see what you can come up with in pots sections.

@joannah.3684 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful greenhouse ❤️🌱 Greetings 👋🏻

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ceebeeeebee 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic! I've been struggling with my phrags so this is perfect. I'll adjust some care and see what happens. Thank you!

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@LizE2654 9 ай бұрын

Just got my first phrag so this is a very helpful video!

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tinajordan6591 8 ай бұрын

Very informative video Thank you. How much and how often does he apply the fertilizer?

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

Hi there - I mention this in the text: twice a week with a diluted liquid fertiliser.

@KimonFrousios 8 ай бұрын

If their main fuss is water amount and type, that inspires me to give one a try. The colours and shapes of them are so nice!

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

Yes me too! I've bought a mega cask of distilled water...here I go!

@beckyschlegel6777 8 ай бұрын

Great video! It’s hard to find information about Phrags.

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

It is isn't it! Thank for watching!

@jossue9120 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video and very Big and nice collection, Wish youbcoul ask Michael which species or hybrid he recomends for beginners and some that could withstand 4-6°C or 40°F, LOVE your Channel

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I think his suggestion was ANY hybrid would be an easier first start for a beginner! And he does mention the more cool tolerant options in the video.

@K2dot 8 ай бұрын

we have really hard water where I live and I've had to resort to tap water this winter as I only have a bit of rainwater left from the fall. I'll go back to rainwater in the spring. Wondering if adding dolomite-lime would be overkill for me?

@helloplantlovers 8 ай бұрын

Hmmm....not sure! The lime is about maintaining the PH level of the soil...so it would depend what your tap water PH is? Not my area of expertise I'm afraid!

@lilyflower5895 9 ай бұрын

I wonder whether I can mix a regular potting mix (soil) with bark and leca for these guys to preserve moisture. Perhaps even adding perlite for extra air pockets.

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Hi there - I wouldn't be adding regular potting mix - unfortunately you just have to water them often!