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

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@EdsOrchids 10 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 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ed!

@annareiter952 10 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 10 ай бұрын

Well good luck with it!!

@wandashaw3551 10 ай бұрын

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

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@loribadgero1035 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful greenhouse!!😮😲🫠❤🪴💯

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

Isn't it! Thanks for watching!

@TheVerdantTurf 10 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 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lucythecat529 10 ай бұрын

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

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@loribadgero1035 10 ай бұрын

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

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

We'll see......!

@michaeln3125 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous plants, fabulous greenhouse ! Thanks both !

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@angiebarnston6946 10 ай бұрын

Amazing information. Thank you Mathew 🎉🎉🎉

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@invzbldog 10 ай бұрын

Excellent! Please do more videos with him.

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

I'll try! Thanks for watching!

@joannah.3684 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful greenhouse ❤️🌱 Greetings 👋🏻

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@KimonFrousios 10 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 10 ай бұрын

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

@LizE2654 10 ай бұрын

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

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tomfurmby88 10 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 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mesandz2623 9 ай бұрын

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

@helloplantlovers 9 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@ceebeeeebee 10 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 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@galecunningham1250 10 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 10 ай бұрын

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

@tinajordan6591 10 ай бұрын

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

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

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

@terryviljoen7475 4 күн бұрын

Mathew thank you for this video. I have 4 different phrags and only Sedenii flowered for me, so I struggle with blooming. So do I understand correctly - the dolomite lime and the hydrangea fluid fertilizer are 2 diffrent applications. Dolomite lime every 2 weeks and fertilizer every 4th watering? Is the fertilizer the one used for pink hydrangea's. At my local nursery you only get it in powder form.

@beckyschlegel6777 10 ай бұрын

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

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

It is isn't it! Thank for watching!

@K2dot 10 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 10 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!

@jossue9120 10 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 10 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.

@justinsdutchtropics 10 ай бұрын

Nice video, love those phrags😊. They do get big though😅

@helloplantlovers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lilyflower5895 10 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 10 ай бұрын

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