How to Get Amazing Orchid Roots Using Sphagnum Moss | Difficult Repot - Before & After 1.5 Years

[@vildhallon4709]

Oh wow I've never even seen a Phal with a root system like that, looks amazing

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you! This one grew really well for me in moss!

[@ingridchristensen6829]

i like you showed the original repot too. when u repot again in the future please continue to show the evolution from the beginning. its relaxing

[@NicoleDeanna]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this! I'll try to incorporate more of these where I have old repotting footage

[@llllllllllilillii]

I'M SO GLAD I WATCHED THIS VIDEO!!! You helped me understand why all my orchids were rotting and not doing well, it's because the people you buy the orchids from pack that stuff in there like it's going out of style and it turns in to a soppy gross mess and my orchids are all rotting. I had even switched to bark because I couldn't put my finger on what was wrong. Now I have a clear and complete vision as to how to care for my plants that I've spent tons of money on and how to stop having them die on me thank you so much I can't thank you enough you are a complete and total GEM to the orchid world. If you wouldn't mind, can you please do more videos on Oncidium care, Dendrobium care, and Epidendrum care, I don't do well with those. My Phal game is on point all thanks to YOU!

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment. I'm really glad that my videos are helpful. I try to help and share what I've learned along the way and will continue to try to make more informative videos on different orchids. I don't have any epidendrums but can make more on Dendrobiums and Oncidiums for sure, and have a couple I made last year as well ❤️

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

I’m an American living in Thailand and have been growing orchids for the past 16 years. I have had to stop buying anymore because I will be moving out of Bangkok and heading North to a very small village and building a house. I will probably live there until I die. I did subscribe to your channel in hopes of learning some tips on moving to a little cooler area. It’s in the Northeast part of the upper part of Thailand so it will get colder then here in Bangkok in the winter months so I will have to give them a little protection at night I would imagine. Looking forward to seeing what your channel offers in how to take care of orchids properly.

[@NicoleDeanna]

You're living in a wonderful country for orchids! I hope your move is smooth and I appreciate you subscribing to my channel and I hope it's helpful ☺️

[@CatNip379]

You and Miss orchid girl are the top two that I always watch !!! oh I absolutely love you Nicole you are an angel sent to from heaven!

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment ❤️ I'll be back with content soon!

[@kathleenross7412]

Wow those roots a very happy orchid

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you Kathleen! I'm anticipating more blooms this year 😊

[@aida087]

Just found your video and WOW Nicole, that's a very impressive Orchid root system, and your explanation was clear and understood!! I have three Phal Orchids that haven't done well at all in bark even though, I've had them in my indoor greenhouse under grow lights!! I've even tried water culture and they were doing fine but somehow, they've either stunted or their roots dry up faster somehow!! I'm SO praying having them in sphagnum moss will help them thrive, thank you so much for sharing!! Fingers crossed!!❤️🥰🤞🤞🤞

[@NicoleDeanna]

I hope your phals take off in moss!! Bark sometimes is hard to keep up the watering with. Let me know how it goes!

[@aida087]

@@NicoleDeanna Thank you so much Nicole and definitely!!❤️🥰

[@nattiesgarden]

I finally got around to watching this one. Wow, roots for days on that one! Looks super healthy.

[@stephenorchids4943]

Oh wow Nicole it love the setup how many roots nice repot video looking forward to updates great job Nicole 👍😘

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you Stephen 🤗I'll keep you updated!

[@ronklint9437]

Always love the before and after videos…great job. I've also been using coconut husks more they seem to do a good job.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you Ron. I agree! I find that when I'm repotting some of the seedlings I had in husk, they surprisingly put out very good root growth. Thanks for watching 😊

[@bettapalfish9057]

Great roots. That Phalaenopsis has great genetics and loves your environment. Keep us posted on the blooms. Have a great evening.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you ❤️ I'll keep you updated. Hopefully I'll have blooms in the next month or so :))

[@juanitagibbs2100]

Like the way you repotted very healthy orchaid things have changed years ago they did nor recoded mixing bark and moss love your. Reporting method

[@ileanavalerio3637]

Wow!!! amazing roots and great Job Nicole. 👍🏼👏👏👏🌸❤️🌸

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thanks so much Ileana :)

[@shirleyholt898]

Very nice repot . I just recently received an order of 4 orchids from Hausermann. I like them too. The orchids are in perfect condition. I repotted a sogo Vivian today. Pretty much potted the same way as you only I used medium orchiata bark . I enjoy your videos. Thanks.🤗👏🥀

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thanks for watching Shirley! Hauserman is fantastic! I like buying phals and paphs from them. Orchiata bark is great, takes forever to break down!

[@barbarablake2625]

@@NicoleDeannalike 2 by 4 provide

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Great repot, really liked your mix and your rational behind your decision . Can't wait to see how it does this year. Thanks for sharing and happy growing.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you Mary! I'm also really looking forward to seeing how it does. I think I'll have many more blooms this year. I really like the citrus fragrance the flowers have :)

[@suzisaintjames]

​​@@NicoleDeanna, Do you have a newer update on this repot? I'm curious to hear if removing the slots and adding bark had the results you intended. As removing the slots would provide less air and more moisture retention. Yes, the bark would help with that, but I'm wondering if it was enough. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@NicoleDeanna]

@@suzisaintjames Of course - check out this video from 3 months ago, " Relax & Repot | Repotting my Novelty Phalaenopsis Orchid into Sphagnum Moss " I gave an update :)

[@suzisaintjames]

@@NicoleDeanna found it! ... Wow 😲! It's a monster! Thanks for sharing! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@cjtank2001]

Really good and truly scientific …..practical and innovative …….

[@mnm9552]

Excellent demonstration!! Thank u and post the next video on the outcome of this orchid plant.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Glad you liked it ❤️

[@virginiadendy]

Wonderful video. Was really informative, helpful, and easy to understand. I also love Hauserman’s.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful!

[@Rochellecastro1]

Good presentation! Not having much luck with other viddo methods, so I think I’ll try this! Thank you

[@NicoleDeanna]

I'm so glad it was helpful 😊

[@genizi]

Awesome job. Cheers and happy growing.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you ❤️

[@munirasultana2313]

Loved the Video 💟 A new Subscriber here 👍

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@paulw.7587]

Such an informative video! Thank you

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thanks Paul 😊

[@GavinKohAquascaping]

Your orchid looks amazingly healthy. Though I love them, I have not got into their care and growth, my attention is currently on aquatic plants in my aquarium. However, I can see myself really enjoying this more terrestrial hobby. Great job!

[@NicoleDeanna]

Many thanks Gavin! Appreciate you watching 🤗

[@barbarablake2625]

Please reply I'm having trouble with my kids I keep dying on me I don't know what I'm doing wrong I'm watering I would like some more little ones how do I send how do I send for Sam I don't go out much I use your wheelchair text me however I have trouble weights getting decking supplies

[@barbarablake2625]

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[@kerriesutton5567]

Great tips

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thanks for watching :)

[@FEEBOLDEN]

This video was so helpful, thank you 😊 ❤

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful ❤️

[@someusername4129]

This is why I hate the repotme slot pots. I wish they had normal holes, those are much easier to get roots freed. In particular I haaaate the bottom of their pots. I gave up finding a pot I like and just make my own with a soldering iron now. It's a lot cheaper too. I feel like orchid pots get insane markup. Using clean take out containers has also worked well.

[@NicoleDeanna]

I agree with you 100% they are so difficult!! I have quite a few left and I dread using them! The very high price is another thing I agree with you on, a small plastic pot shouldn't be $5... It's a deli container with holes basically, as you said!

[@johnkollias4358]

This is one of the best orchid afters I've ever seen and it's funny because just today that i ran across this video, I was considering if phals would do nicely in just sphagnum moss if it's arranged very fluffy! Have you tried this with more phals and have the same success? Thanks for this very informative video!

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you so much! Yes I grow all my phals like this, with that said, I use other materials in the pot if it's a pot larger than 5 inches because then it gets heavy, so I'll mix in bark or husk like I did with the repot into the 7" pot. Happy growing and thanks for stopping by ❤️

[@wandashaw3551]

WOW!!

[@NicoleDeanna]

❤️

[@alienrobotcommando]

Loved it!

[@jamiemesser1990]

Beautiful Orchid! I enjoyed the video. Do you have any advice on how to tell which orchids I have are sequential blooming?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Usually the spikes are shorter and don't fade when they are done blooming. Check out my summer blooming Phalaenopsis video if you want to see a few others

[@maryjose6296]

Great.thanks

[@BBluxury]

Great video! Thanks

[@sherylellis7917]

Great information! Thanks for the video. Do you necessarily repot after each blooming season?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you! No, I only repot when the roots get too crowded or the media is breaking down. That can be every 2-3 years ☺️

[@donnaloyrealtor]

Thanks great video

[@Gigi-pf6ik]

I’d love to try this setting! Could you please share how you water?

[@NicoleDeanna]

I use a pump spray and pour some water in the pot as its approaching dryness. You could water by running water abundantly through the pot as well and letting the water flow through and drailed off. Then repeat after it approaches dryness. I hope this helps :)

[@Gigi-pf6ik]

@@NicoleDeanna Thank you! Just one more question but how often do your moss dry out in your growing condition?

[@NicoleDeanna]

@@Gigi-pf6ik It honestly depends on the weather and pot size. Now some of them dry every 2 days. In the winter, every 5 days. The larger the pot, the longer it takes for it to dry. You can tell by sticking your finger in.

[@Gigi-pf6ik]

@@NicoleDeanna Yes, I understand. Thanks for sharing your time to reply!

[@NonniMcMac]

Man, this was helpful! I repotted a phal using 90% bark and 10% sphagnum. But living just outside Death Valley in NV, where it's super dry, I'm finding the bark dries out every other day. I was worried too much moss would rot the roots, but I realize from your video that doing a 50:50 mix is the way to go. As it is now, it's grown lots of air roots and has flowered, but its leaves and interior roots are showing clear signs of dehydration. I'm going to try your method today. Thanks so much for posting this helpful video! 🩷 🌸 PS: would more sphagnum than bark be better? I'd love to get your rights on this if you have time. Thanks! 😊

[@NicoleDeanna]

I'm so glad this was helpful to you! I actually pot some of my phals in smaller pots (5 inches or less) in very fluffy spagnum moss and it works really well for me, the key is to keep it really fluffy. This was in 100% moss before repotting. A 4" pot can be watered about 2x per week for me in moss, maybe 3x when it's really really hot. Check out my most recent repot video to see. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@BK-jp4ys]

Wowwww ur orchid looks so amazing!!!!! May I ask you how you water in this full moss set up? Thanks ❤🎉

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you! Check out my latest video where I show how to water and the fertilizer I use.

[@BK-jp4ys]

I already checked that. Thanks. Do you have a vid to show the current state of this phal Bear King now? ❤🎉

[@NicoleDeanna]

@@BK-jp4ys I just showed it on my most recent video :)

[@BK-jp4ys]

@@NicoleDeanna oh that’s the one. I already watched it but I forgot. Thanks. 😊

[@ot7stan207]

I was warned about the slotted pots. I shove moss through the slits so the roots stay inside and still get aeration

[@NicoleDeanna]

The slotted pots can be brutal to deal with!

[@crazykittensmiles]

You didn't put the wick in this new one. I find that the spagnum gets so saturated that it is just too much. I liked how well it did with spag and the wick as it would only absorb so much at a time. Did this phal do well in the second setup?

[@NicoleDeanna]

It did well, i showed it recently here in this video about 2 months ago if you want to check it out: Relax & Repot | Repotting my Novelty Phalaenopsis Orchid into Sphagnum Moss :)

[@stellaarita9120]

So many healthy roots, when you had it only in moss with the wick did you keep water in the double pot all the time?

[@NicoleDeanna]

I didn't keep water in the pot most of the time, only in the very hot summer when I couldn't keep up with watering I would, when it was 90+ degrees. Thank you so much for watching!

[@stellaarita9120]

@@NicoleDeanna I love your videos.

[@NicoleDeanna]

@@stellaarita9120 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@marthalazar3021]

Did you soak the coconut husks before using? I’m curious about using them, but haven’t tried yet

[@NicoleDeanna]

I rinsed and cleaned the husk before using it. It was washed already. When I buy a brick of husk on it's own I do soak over night a few times in case there are salts present.

[@OnSummitStreet]

I am looking at the white plastic pot that you are using in 14.42 of your video. I have pots that look exactly like that, only they are ceramic. Can those pots be used to repot some phals?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Absolutely, with one caveat - it needs to have drainage holes!

[@intensecutn]

I only just got my second orchid. I'm wondering why orchid pots are clear? Is it just for aesthetics so you can see the roots? I put my first one in a terracotta and it seems to be doing OK so far but I'd be open to changing to a clear pot of there is a reason other than aesthetics. Thanks for your video.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Welcome to the hobby! Orchid pots are clear to monitor the roots and see if the pot moisture in it or not (condensation). I personally feel like they aren't necessary, but they can be helpful for beginners. Terra cotta is great for beginners, because most beginners overwater their orchids at first, and tera cotta promotes quicker drying. With that said it's a fine line - because terra cotta will need to be watered more frequently. Stick with the terra cotta if it works for you, and happy growing. It's a lovely hobby

[@kerriesutton5567]

Looks like you know what you are doing

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you :)

[@sylviabeichert943]

I've seen some videos where clay balls-pebbles are used. Any idea what the downside of using clay balls instead of Spagnum or bark is?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Leca - the clay balls tend to be cooling so for a warm or hot grower, if the temps are cooler at night, the root ball will be a few degrees cooler. If you're using semi hydro the downside is that these orchids can never grow out, if you're giving wet dry cycles, it works ok, but it tends to dry out fast. I hope this helps!

[@RenegadesDozer]

How do you keep the plant stable but also pot so airy?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Rocks on the bottom when the pot gets big

[@007trudig]

That pot, where you cannot see the roots..Is ehhhhh! For me. Curious to see result in few months.

[@NicoleDeanna]

I don't mind not being able to see the roots. Well, the roots are coming out the bottom drainage holes. This orchid keeps getting larger on me lol. I'll do an update at some point!

[@a1n1g1u1s]

Where did your orchid come from? I didn’t see it listed in your comments.

[@NicoleDeanna]

It can't from Hausermann Orchids. Thanks for watching!

[@phyllisweaver8911]

I have a leaf that really looks aweful. Should I remove it?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Depends on what it looks like, but if it looks like a virus, I would probably cut it.

[@SS11660]

What fertilizer are you using?

[@NicoleDeanna]

MSU Fertilizer

[@yolilopez1992]

What variety Phal is this,and how is your environment.

[@NicoleDeanna]

LDS Bear King 'Rh3' is the name of it, and it's happy in my environment. I water as the orchid is approaching dryness.

[@nonikhall]

Hi nicole do you have any tolumnia?

[@NicoleDeanna]

I had one a few years ago and killed it and never tried again. I have to try them again one day, they are cute!

[@francesbrunton1756]

My plant has White on it can you tell me what it is

[@NicoleDeanna]

White on the media or leaves? If on the leaves they could be mealy bugs

[@shootforthestars7116]

So jealous… my orchid either die and at best doesnt grow 😅

[@NicoleDeanna]

You can do it! Keep going, plenty of tips in many of my videos

[@markdale278]

I have the same orchid , I think I can’t get it to bloom yet

[@NicoleDeanna]

It took me almost a year after getting it for it to bloom so stay patient 💗

[@markdale278]

@@NicoleDeanna thanks

[@markdale278]

Mine also has a Basel Keiki , have you ever removed a Basel ?

[@woowooone]

What kind of pots for moss are your favorite?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Probably clay pots, because they are fool proof (but dry fast which is a downside to them), and regular plastic pots with drainage holes and no slots so repotting can be easier 😂

[@grampsinsl5232]

Sphagnum will always pack itself down over time, due to the weight of water that goes into the pot and just simple gravity. The idea that it gives "plenty of air" isn't true in a solid pot either. It may take a year or two but those roots are going to rot. Sorry, but I'm speaking from decades of experience. Orchids are slow to respond but once they're on a downhill trajectory it's very hard to stop it.

[@NicoleDeanna]

I repot Orchids with sphagnum moss every 1-2 years so it's not a problem. Also the larger the pot, the more heavier it gets, yes I agree, that's why I add other materials like bark to keep it airy, especially once the pots are 6" and larger. Thank you!

[@jameswong6418]

You are suppose to repot it every 1-2 years anyway when you use any natural medium for orchid

[@valiasalsera]

Wow I am impressed with the way your orchid looks, the best roots ever. DO you wait till moss dry completely or how you know that it’s TIME to water ? I recently got my first orchids in moss and I am terrifying to overwater them so I am afraid that I am over drying them. Please tell me how do you keep them so healthy and watering them so often ? 🌹🫶🏻🙏

[@QM3980]

Green zucchini noodles :-)

[@NicoleDeanna]

I am now hungry 😋

[@QM3980]

@@NicoleDeanna 😂

[@owoodard1110]

What type of orchid is this ❓️

[@NicoleDeanna]

Phalaenopsis Ld's Bear King :)

[@owoodard1110]

@@NicoleDeanna wowww, boyoboyo, I got alotta more orchid learning to do😉❗️its gorgeous, thought it was a monkey face orchid, managed to ogle 1 a few years back👍, thanks 4 the heads up

[@pungr]

Yikes, looked pretty dangerous with that scissors!

[@anotherworld7505]

The pot is too big... and they need bark repoting. Because orchids are thriving on trees...

[@NicoleDeanna]

It's doing great another year and a half later. Thanks for watching.

[@johnkollias4358]

You see that the orchid literally couldn't do better!! Does that make you believe it needed bark? 🤣

[@ot7stan207]

ah I cant use moss. i cant stand the algae

[@NicoleDeanna]

Top it up with bark and you won't see it up top. I understand

[@beanstaIkjack]

The roots being so green and heathy I’m guessing must be lots of indirect light rather than the sphagnum moss

[@NicoleDeanna]

The roots were so green because I soaked the plant for a while to make the roots a bit less brittle.