How and when to repot Cymbidium orchid seedlings!

[@kerryroyal7489]

Hi Mathew, great to have found you 😀 I live in sunny Queensland Toowoomba. I have been looking for someone like you growing orchids in Australia. I follow a lady in Cyprus called Miss Orchid girl, as lovely & informative Danni is I was still looking for an Australian grower with knowledge of our country. I have just bought some mycogold you had listed as an additional bonus for roots. Cross my fingers it works for me 😊

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching! Toowoomba is gorgeous!

[@sarahab6497]

I love your cymbidium videos! They are all very informative. I can't hold back though...Valencia can be said "valenthia" or "valencia" it depends where your spanish is from (region/country). There's also a difference if you speak calatan or castilian. Sorry, you seem to be very interested in this type of knowledge so I figured I'd chime in😅

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching - yes - I lived in Madrid for years!

[@mexy04]

Ahhhhhhhhhh I see what you mean about a compact grower. I’m on year 3 with my Sarah Jean. My 3rd pseudo bulb is coming in. So I guess im doing good.

[@helloplantlovers]

Yes! It's not a massive plant but the flower spikes are long and it looks amazing in bloom!

[@davidszone2788]

Lot's of really helpful information. Great, clear video. Many thanks. I was worried to repot my Cymbidium - now I have confidence. 👍

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching - they are tough - good luck!

[@coasterblocks3420]

Both Cymbidium suave & C. madidum grow as far south as the NSW mid north coast with the former apparently found as far inland as Tamworth which gets quite cold. So you might have luck with those native species.

[@helloplantlovers]

Interesting! Thanks for watching!

[@datlaichelle2736]

You are so funny with your sayings and singings 😂😂😂

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@matadaniel6520]

Matthew that was gr8! I have a few seedlings ... I need to have a peek... gr8 info as usual 👍

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardlawton1023]

To sterilize my media i put in oven at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 hours. Let cool and check for moisture. May need to repeat if bark is large. This eliminates most if not all bugs etc

[@helloplantlovers]

Wowser! Thanks for watching!

[@donatellatosi4660]

Good afternoon, thanks for your video. I'm writing from Italy

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@donatellatosi4660]

@@helloplantlovers I have a question, you speak very fast, I ask if the names of the orchids can you leave them for a moment longer so I can read them Sorry for my English Have a nice night Donatella

[@helloplantlovers]

@@donatellatosi4660 Hi there, the names of every plant are in the text below each post. If you click 'read more' you can see them. Matthew

[@josettemoore654]

You might want to review the transcript.

[@ginnybn]

Thanks Matthew. I really enjoy your storytelling videos. Keep them coming. 🌞

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@patsfreund9164]

Thanks for your video. I only have a few warm-growing cymbidiums which are in hanging baskets. Enjoyed hearing how you repot yours.

[@helloplantlovers]

Many thanks for watching!

[@chezziebruce5624]

Matthew thankyou sooooo much. I have a few terrific natives but only 1 flowering cymbidium and I just bought my first seedling. It is has a nee growth shoot like yours in the video and it's roots are potbound and very healthy. I can't wait to follow your directions and repot plus now I am going back to my local nursery to buy a few more😅. Cheers Cheryle

[@helloplantlovers]

Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@tommywidjaja5389]

Just started my cymbidium journey and felt the need to collect them all already! Been wanting Vidar Harlequin but its hard to come by in WA. If you happen to go to a hydroponic shop, get 50% hydrogen peroxide and you only need 2mls in 1 litre for 3% to sanitize media and root rot; totally worth it. Really enjoy watching your channel

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching. You can get hydrogen peroxide from super markets too - I use it lot for gnats!

[@Hazel_Dazel]

I don’t like using coconut husk, it breaks down so much faster than orchid bark. Such cute seedlings though, I hope they both survive! Oh and congratulations on hitting 4k subscribers!!!

[@helloplantlovers]

Thank you for noticing!

[@daisyflower4105]

Great video as usual. I’ve been binge watching your renovation channel. Totally addictive! I would love to see an update of the progress. I’m so pleased that fine old building has found a caring owner! How long till you move in?

[@helloplantlovers]

Oh thank you! Actually there is an update which I might edit and publish this weekend - stay tuned!

[@daisyflower4105]

@@helloplantlovers FANTASTIC! 🎉 🎈

[@daisyflower4105]

Waiting….waiting…

[@marinosp14]

Another great video. I took over my parents' cymbidium collection a couple of months ago (35 odd pots all together). Being a newbie to the orchids, I watched all your relevant videos for guidance and I ended up repotting (albeit late) most of them due to their condition. Looking forward to the next stage of my orchid journey and your future videos. 😊

[@helloplantlovers]

Thank you for watching - that's a LOT of orchids to be starting with! Good luck!

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Good day, so enjoyed this video. Just goes to show - looks can be deceiving!! Well you sorted out that and I am sure the plant will just thrive, now it's in competition with the other older cyms and it will give a grow boost. The video was most interesting, the information vital. Thank you for sharing and showing, have a great day.

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@roslynbarclay1000]

I pour boiling water over my orchid mix & leave it to cool before using. This is a great tip learned at Orchid Club. Kills anything lurking!

[@helloplantlovers]

Heavens! Thanks for watching!

[@josettemoore654]

Hi! Thanks a lot for talking a lot about cymbidiums. They became my favorite orchids since I migrated here from the Philippines. They are easy and very forgiving plants. I am jealous of you though because you have I think 😂more varieties there in Australia. I wish I can buy some from there but I think it is hard to do so due to strict policy of U.S when it comes to plants and animals getting here. Anyway, happy planting… Ciao!

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for finding me!

[@roslynclifford5983]

Thanks for the information. I have gone a bit crazy with Cymbidiums from Bunnings this year. I've repotted them all and will see how it pans out next year. I do have a few where a new growth is already in evidence, so I've done something right😁.

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching - and good luck with them all!

[@angelaobrien7698]

Thank you for the great advice.

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@kengarrett1116]

Hi. Have you ever done a video about growing cymbidiums fro seed?

[@Darkblade516]

Great video, and great timing. I'm actually quite worried about a cymbidium seedling I received in October. Seemed to be doing well initially and began growing a new leaf, but it's since paused and the oldest leaves are yellowing and falling one at a time. I probably used a pot too many sizes up. I'm thinking of doing an emergency repot in a more appropriate sized pot. As much as I hate to subject it to repot stress, it's down to five and a half leaves and is a bit wobbly, so I suspect some roots have rotted, if it's not already too late

[@helloplantlovers]

Oh dear! yes - have a look at the roots, pot it down and keep it on the dry side and when you do water use a diluted tonic like a seaweed based product etc. Good luck!

[@Darkblade516]

@@helloplantlovers Thank you, I did exactly that! Repot into a more suitably sized container. The roots are actually a little better than I was expecting, didn't need to trim much. I'm trying out a seaweed tonic for the first time, slightly more diluted than instructions as it is a seedling. Fingers crossed. Also I love the variety of cyms you have, I've always adored the foliage of cymbidiums.

[@helloplantlovers]

@@Darkblade516 Good luck!

[@Darkblade516]

​​@@helloplantlovers Only a month since the repot and trying out a seaweed tonic for the first time. Yellowing has stopped, I see new growth emerging, and it's already less wobbly. Just goes to show how important pot size is, though I'm sure the new supplement helps too. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@helloplantlovers]

@@Darkblade516 Glad the plant's recovering!

[@elenakafkarkou4767]

You are great 👍

[@helloplantlovers]

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[@leilal544]

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[@helloplantlovers]

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[@leilal544]

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[@rogamildien]

Thank you

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@4youispy]

Please help. I have a orchid in a pot about 500mm in diameter and my orchid has grown all over the outside of the pot. I love this plant as it was gifted to my from my mother. I haven't divided it as I don't know how it's done. I have continued to pot it up for maybe 20 years. Northern suburbs victoria.

[@helloplantlovers]

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[@deandrimeiring7461]

Thank you so much! Absolutely loved your video and your approach. Can I ask why you use terracotta pots? Would they not hold moisture for longer? Just got my first seedlings and want to repot them now after seeing the first one you did. So just curious

[@helloplantlovers]

I prefer terracotta mostly for aesthetic and environmental reasons. There are pros and cons for any potting method really; it ultimately depends upon what you're growing and what your conditions are. Terracotta absorbs moisture and evaporates it which is good good for the roots of plants, but in hot weather it can dry out very quickly, and of course it's MUCH heavier and can break!

[@YnseSchaap]

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[@helloplantlovers]

So true.....

[@YnseSchaap]

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[@michaelmccarthy4077]

"we'll have to decide if that stays in the family" I cannot tell you the number of plants that I've bought based on the bloom pic and then when it blooms it was a "meh, not for me" and it got passed on to someone else. I just bought a flask of a novelty Phal hybrid and it is entirely possible I will hate the blooms and I don't keep any. But, I figure there will be high variability in the blooms so there is bound to be one I will like and these have been bred for size so there is award potential, thusly I took the risk.

[@helloplantlovers]

Yes....one must develop a ruthless streak!

[@suzanneburrows1118]

My cymbidiums have black spots on the leaves. What causes this and how do I get rid of them? I admit I have left them to their own devices on an apartment balconey for too long but want to repot them and give them some loving care.

[@helloplantlovers]

They could just be aging! If the new leaves are healthy I wouldn’t worry that much. Thanks for watching!

[@sylviabeichert943]

With the plant that you had to had to cut the roots of, would it help boost root development to trim the leaves?

[@helloplantlovers]

I don't think so. And the plant is looking very healthy now. Trimming leaves is great if you take cuttings from plants other than orchids.

[@trishsmith2811]

I have two cymbidium seedlings. It’s not spring here yet but both have new growths. Should I fertilize them? All of my orchids are inside if that makes a difference. (Low-mid 60’s day and night) I’m always so confused about winter care. Water, don’t water or they’ll die, then I don’t water and they die, don’t feed in the winter but I see some of my orchids are already showing new growth. I don’t know what to do. How do you decide what to do?

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching! It can be confusing....which is why I starting making videos because I just couldn't find good advice for my conditions! Let's stick to Cymbidiums first: in winter reduce your watering (depends upon your winter and if they're indoors) Mine are outside and get quite cold and if the roots remain damp and cold they can rot. So a little water on winter on a bright windy day every 10-14 days. Once you see new growth you can increase the watering a little and start to add a little fertiliser if you want. And then once the weather is well into spring get back to regular watering - though Cymbidiums do benefit from almost drying out between waterings. Of course if the plants start to look dehydrated then water then a little. With other orchid types, most of them do better with less water in winter for the same reason, and some Dendrobiums and other types do need a complete dry rest for a month or two. BUT...! If your orchid is doing something, like growing a new growth, then do water it even if you 'shouldn't'. Hope that helps?? Matthew

[@YnseSchaap]

Repot when cracks appear 😁 (I have mine in normal potting soil)

[@helloplantlovers]

Indeed!

[@YnseSchaap]

@@helloplantlovers 😁

[@azizimtiaz6326]

Any other source of cymbidium who can mail them internationally like USA

[@helloplantlovers]

No Australian nursery can ship internationally I'm afraid.

[@williammalone8097]

I thought orchids couldn't use regular fertilizer, but rather that it had to be made especially for orchids because of the way they process nitrogen?

[@helloplantlovers]

Mine seem happy enough!

[@RoslynSpruit]

What is a seedling actually??

[@helloplantlovers]

Unlike many other plants orchids are tricky to grow from seed and so generally are grown from the seeds of fertilised flower heads in a lab in vessel called a flask which is a sterile sealed environment. Once they have germinated in the flask they are removed, separated as tiny plants, and grown on for a year or so. They are then potted individually and sold as seedlings, by which point, depending on the type, they could be anywhere from 1 - 3 years old! So that's why you won't ever see packets of orchid seed in a hardware store!

[@errollucyk5404]

almost impossible to buy Cymbidium inCanada

[@helloplantlovers]

Really! That's a shame - so easy to grow and such good value with flower longevity!

[@errollucyk5404]

send me some!!@@helloplantlovers