Orchid Care Tips // Garden Answer

[@MissOrchidGirl]

This might just be the first video from a non orchid collector that is actually accurate, love your videos anyway but this one made me very happy :D hope you get a few more orchid varieties in the future and become 'one of us' lol :)) good job!

[@gardenanswer]

+MissOrchidGirl thank you so much! I just checked out your channel, and wow!!!! So much info, I am definitely going to learn tons from you! 💜

[@TheCaptaininsaino]

Orchid Girl is amazing and so are you. I'm subscribed to you both and seeing you interact with each other, it's like my worlds are colliding. I couldn't be more pleased - love to both of you!

[@kimzorza1543]

me too!!!

[@lovepeace4635]

kim zorza

[@deepam5319]

MissOrchidGirl

[@igbolearning8539]

This video was so helpful to beginners who love orchids, but feel a bit intimidated by these exotic flowers. Repotting, hydrating and sunlight tips were clear and attainable. Thank you for sharing your expertise!!!

[@yt7519]

Just received an orchid for fothers day. I always say how much I like them to my family every time we walk by them at Home Depot. We're going try our hand at keeping it alive and wanted to thank you for a well made and informative video😊

[@pennyjoe100]

I order all my clear orchid pots online (amazon). They have all sizes. I use a nail drill to add extra holes. So In love with my Phals! Great video. Many people have false info on orchids. It was refreshing to listen to someone purely give helpful tips for care! Beautiful! I watch you EVERY day! Your always informative and have saved many of my plants. Love from KY 😍

[@sandreawhite7534]

Yes. Amazon is amazing. I went to Walmart, Lowe’s and Home Depot looking for these pots. No where to be found. I did find them at a specialized orchid nursery but they were green and not clear. I like the clear to inspect the roots.

[@digzinthedirtnorthwestland6257]

I made my own orchid bark by boiling my wood pile scraps😄 so far seems to be working perfect and has another new bloo coming on

[@Rolypolioli79]

I've never had success with orchids until now. Thank you sooooo much!

[@afrokai]

Everything about this video makes me want to grow Orchids at home. Thank you!

[@crystalgraves4293]

ooh, i LOVE your tip on how to create a humid environment by placing them on top of rocks. So many decorative ideas come with that too.

[@thegoodbyegirl27]

Can you do a repotting video? So we can see what to to do and avoid when moving the orchid to a new pot

[@EllePlowPlow]

thegoodbyegirl27 check out Miss Orchid Girls channel :)

[@sherrylthompson803]

Elle Plow Plow orchids

[@SisterShirley]

I was hoping for a tutorial from Laura on reporting as well.

[@mauison]

Check out MissOrchidGirl for repotting videos.

[@canadiankabingurl9782]

Great information and useful tips. I started collecting orchids last fall. I now have 7. What seems to be working for me is I repot right away into a clear wide vase with the orchid bark mix. Once a week I fill the vase with lukewarm water until the bark floats a bit. I let it sit and absorb for 30 minutes to 1 hour. I drain all the water, cupping my hand over to catch the bits of bark. When it's time to add food I simply add it to the water and let it sit. There's no holes in my vases but so far no issues. The roots aren't crowded and I can see hiw the roots are doing through the vase. ☺👍

[@marthaclayton2457]

Thank you. I just got beautiful orchids from my son for Mother's Day!!❤❤❤

[@DKane73]

I know this video was from 5 years ago, but I was able to get multiple plastic pots, clear & with holes all around on Amazon. Thank you for this instructional video. I've never had an orchid before and the one I found is so beautiful I don't want it to die.

[@naturalgalwilliams]

Sara thanks for clarifying the do's and don't of Orchids. I was apprehensive about purchasing one due to not knowing more about them. I will purchase one soon and always thanks for educating us with your horticultural knowledge.

[@Jack-oc2xq]

Natural Gal Nichol lol its Laura not sara

[@giuliapegazzano9665]

I feel like I learned so much about orchids, I just got 3 and I wanted to see if using ice cubes was a good idea or not but now I know :)

[@marooncurlysues]

LOVE! I truly am addicted to your videos and your orchid video has me utterly inspired! I recently came across orchid mounting and would love a video from you on this! I wanna be brave and try orchids again! Thank you! Btw first comment I've ever left on you tube, that's how much I love your videos! THANX!

[@sreykimsear]

Thanks so much! I always fail on my orchids and now I get it. Clear and easy to understand

[@davidhalley9795]

Moving to the west coast my friends and family have been giving plants as gifts. Plants that I never had on the east coast to boot! I had to give up 99% of my plants when I moved. Just received one as a birthday gift and orchids are new to me. It was already outgrowing the pot! The roots are outside of the clear container. Lol. This was very informative. Thank you so much!

[@1Lightdancer]

Thank you for this clear and concise overview! I was given one (post bloom) in a cute Valentine's day cup a few days ago, and needed tips for care - these are great!

[@kathleenm.talkie9202]

Very helpful video. Always enjoy your various "plant conversations." Thank you.

[@ChrisJohnMedia]

My grandma had one that flowered for 11months and was incredible

[@relaxationdaily]

Very comprehensive and to the point video! So much misinformation out there about orchids. I had read an article that advised to use ice cubes to water it. No! Plants in general do not like cold water because it shocks it! It's funny how people write articles and just because they write articles, think they know what they are talking about. My roommate and I got a couple of orchids and I have a lot of plants and do well with them, but my roommate not so much. lol. This video is definitely helpful.

[@margiemcpeak9304]

Great video! Orchids have always scared me off; but, hearing you talk about their care makes me want to try one sometime. Thanks for sharing. 💜

[@69juamex]

I use those tips and my orchids are going well, I have some that were given to me about 4 years and they are still alive. I have some at home and some in the office, when people come into my office they always ask how do you keep them alive and I tell them is easy to care for them. Once again another great video and information. Thank you

[@karenstone3625]

You inspired me to try orchids again.....you make it seem so easy ...great video!

[@myrahouse2368]

Thanks I work with House plants I’ve learnt lots from you. I take pride in my display and how they look 😊

[@antonygaskin8055]

Thanks very much for that. I’ve just bought my first indoor orchid, and you have given me some excellent tips.

[@catherinebrockington937]

Your videos are the BEST! Thank you from Maine!

[@ravenchick2]

So happy I found this just just bought two small orchids and have no idea what I’m doing! Time to pick up some fertilizer!

[@sharoncarter4086]

Hi, love Yr video. Just got myself two of these orchids, and I will take your advice. Thanks so much 💛 💛 Sharon in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 xxx

[@jude1515]

A lot of things I didn’t know. Thanks for the helpful information.

[@siberry5536]

All of that was easy to learn when I had my orchids. But the reporting is hard with that bark and all the thick spidery roots. When you repot them will you please please please show us how you do it.

[@catherineolivas3183]

Very helpful. I received an orchid plant as a gift, and I want to take good care of it.

[@robertatellefsen1321]

Very helpful. I've been doing a lot wrong. I know nothing about them now I feel enlightened. Thank you.

[@sandreawhite7534]

I love your videos and envy your energy. I love seeing the kids and cats, you and your husband and always looks forward to your videos. I agree about the ice cubes. There were ice cube orchids marketed where u used three ice cubes to water. First it’s cold. Second it evaporates to quickly and the orchid roots can’t utilize the moisture. There are all kinds of gimmicks around. I just water or feed , let drain and do this once a week outside or every 10 days or so inside. Also a humidifier is wonderful.

[@taylorj9127]

Some more orchid videos would be amazing! I want to start collecting phals 🤩

[@mahithareddy7631]

I just got an orchid stem! this is so helpful

[@charlesbale8376]

Enjoyed the video and found the information very useful.

[@PKotlarich]

I’ve gotten one of my orchids to rebloom once... and I can’t recreate it! Granted, it was at work when It did and not it’s been in my house. I will figure out the right tricks. Thanks for this video!

[@suryarajrai3700]

Thanks for your good information.

[@ajkirk22]

Thank you for the info! I would love a calla lily care too! 🌷♥️

[@ChandimalManoj]

I think this very good video.i love orchid also.

[@evedallas8667]

I adore Orchids but I've never owned one because I felt I would kill it with kindness. I will have to get the Orchid mix soil and the right type of pot for them then maybe they have a good chance of survival. I am so thankful for you wealth of knowledge and information. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@natashalindner2059]

I live in a dry climate but having killed several of these with kindness, I now use a damp paper towel and wipe the leaves on warms days, and this one seems really happy even producing what I hope is a new flower spike. If not, I really appreciate that the leaves are still green.

[@MeLissaDmua]

Best orchid video so far

[@kathleenyount2211]

I love your videos~could you talk about help to get orchid to bloom again please?

[@spyralspyder]

I deliver these every day and people ask me questions. Thanks.

[@vinsongarden3860]

Very good care and share video, thanks

[@Patrick-rk9vw]

Thank you, love your videos I have a Violet that is dueing well your grate videos .. Going to try one this week Thanks..

[@_DivineTruth_is_Home_]

Thank you I’ve so scared of and also desiring of lol…after this great video ill give then a go…great 😀

[@piscesrain8882]

Can you do a helpful tips video about African violets please ? I'd greatly appreciate it kindly ! They were my grandmothers favorite , and I bought three a while ago and two of them desperately need repotting . I trust you're advice , tips and tricks you're my go to garden gal !!

[@piscesrain8882]

I swear I typed this before you even mentioned African violets 😂

[@jennyjohnson8891]

Pisces Rain She did 2 African violet videos last month, one on repotting and the other helpful tips.

[@85walcott]

What a beautiful orchid 🥰

[@paulkelly7429]

If you look at the back of fertilizer orchid mix is just half the concentration of regular house plant fertilizer, pour half the houseplant fertilizer in a different container and fill the rest of the bottle with water. Usually they are the same price but orchid fertilizer is half strength so it works out much more expensive

[@zeenath5830]

thank you very much for a detailed video on care tips. will have to look into this for sure. Thankyou.

[@lbhayes-brookover9464]

thank you, we have 15 Orchids the small are doing the best flowering sometimes 2-3 times a year.

[@oopalonga]

what a cool channel--ur video was really well done, thx for the helpful tips. bought one of these orchids at home depot for the wife and trying ot keep it alive beyond a month or so = P

[@jayceco4055]

Wow thats amazing thank you for the tip. I got my first orchid and your vid helps a lot 😊

[@eclectic_housewife]

Home Depot had them half off after national women’s day. I had pretty much given up on them I’ve killed a few and that makes me sad. But I decided to give them another I go. I bought 4 yesterday. 🤞🏼

[@myserenitycrafts]

Thank you so much. I think I can do this. 🙏👍

[@snehangshudas8496]

yes upload more about orchids....

[@mominaarshad5886]

you have inspired me to give orchids a go. starting with one lets see if it survives me

[@familhagaudir8561]

1:05 Clear plastic food containers, washed, do wonderful orchid pots after drilling holes in the bottom and the sides. The roots really like the extra air, especially if your plant is bigger and the pot is getting large, as large pots means higher risk of stale air. I got a bunch of those orchids and some other orchid genera, some over a decade old. Just make sure they never get cold ( min 15°C ), the roots can breathe, and water when the roots are done drinking what's avaliable to them ( they change color ), and they will do well. East or west window Sun is good for them. If your window is southe-oriented, a sheer curtain will attenuate the Sun just fine. An all-purpose 20-20-20 fertilizer at half strenght twice a month does the job too. I use a gallon with 1/4 strenght and use that every watering, otherwise I lose track of which orchid is due for fertilizer. Phalaenopsis tolerate relatively low air humidity ( keep it above 35% though ) and also tolerate poor air mouvement as long as the pot has enough holes for the roots to still get some fresh air. They don't tolerate cold. If your house is really warm in the Summer, they will grow fine but it inhibits blooming. Don't worry, they will bloom stronger in the Winter from all the gathered energy of the Summer.

[@wernerempleo2224]

Wow finally a video about Orchids in Garden Answer

[@greggriffin287]

Fantastic video, thank you! Any time I buy orchids that come in a peat medium, I replant them into a woodchip medium right away so they don't rot. I've never fertilized with orchid-specific fertilizer, but my orchid of 3 years just died and I thought now would be a good time to finally read up on how to take care of them properly. Thanks again!

[@babbswallis3120]

Thank you a very useful video

[@ZalthorAndNoggin]

Excellent guide. Thank you very much.

[@kaenonjason6055]

Thanks for sharing

[@_faz.mina_8559]

Thank u for the video, very helpful. U have a beautiful white orchid 😍. Pls do a house tour. Pls do a dendrobium orchid video

[@dianecalwell7895]

Succinctly explained. Thanks.

[@WanderingNature]

Fantastic Vidro

[@reciprocalhealing]

Thankyou!! So excited about my new orchid

[@martythomasg]

I just cut my dried stem to the base of the plant. After cutting it I watched a video that I said to cut it at the 4th node. Did I damage my orchid and prevent it from blooming again? Thanks for the tip about the ice cubes! I was watering with them but will stop. 😀

[@cydniaustralia210]

This video was super informative! I just saved an orchid from Lowe’s and had no idea what I was doing 🤣 thanks for the video!

[@amberschepman4980]

Your video was so helpful! I just purchased my first orchid- it was on a discount table at the grocery and I felt that it needed a chance in life. It will live in my office but the only window I have is a south facing window with a lot of direct sunlight. Would you recommend I shade the roots with a little handmade canopy or to shade the entire plant?

[@dwilles503]

I really loved this video, is it possible you can do one on bamboo? Someone gave me a bamboo plant at work and it's not thriving :(

[@always_cornelia]

You gave so many tips other videos didn't. Thank You. When you want to take care of your plants like your pets , hehe

[@mariaehrhart2057]

I would also like to see a repotting with orchids. I've had 1 for 4 years and haven't repotted but it is doing fantastic. 1st one to! Thanks I really enjoye all of your videos!!🐇🐰 Happy Easter 🐇🐇

[@Sohinig823]

Some people say you should not use any potting media for orchid..they say to just water them sometime and thats it

[@BryantBaudelaire]

We have two of these and I love them. We bought them from Trader Joe’s 🙌🏽

[@DKane73]

Thank you for this helpful video. I bought one on a whim because it looked like purple leopard; I've been terrified of them. I usually kill a lot of plants and heard these are difficult to maintain. Will use your advice, wish me luck 🤞

[@MosaicRose99]

Orchards, ferns and begonias are some of the house plants that I have not really gotten into because they don't do as well in my house. I think though, I might try an Orchard again and see how it goes. Laura, would love a tour of your house plants in your home sometime. You house looks so beautiful inside and out. :)

[@GVLexiPalm]

Love your videos like always. How warm is lukewarm water? What's the water temperature? Thanks.

[@aida087]

+GardenAnswer. Hi Laura, I never knew you had a video on orchids YAY lol, I was gifted a BEAUTIFUL purple Phalaenopsis orchid and I purchased one of those *Just Add Ice* orchids and I'm happy you mentioned not using ice because it shocks them. I SO hope they last a long time because I want to get more of them they're SO GORGEOUS!!💖

[@rakeshchoahan2713]

Nice plants

[@dayshaesau3556]

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[@vd6499]

good video

[@honeybee2130803]

I LOVE ORCHIDS! not sure which I have but I’ve had excellent luck with all 4 of mine! BUT, I’ve never repotted them. One with thick dark leaves is super leafy, meaning they have very thick dark leaves. It has not seemed to grow any new bloom stocks this season, which it bloomed for months and months much like yours last year; it’s humid here except we have a cool front now and it’s in low 60’s in FL (yay)! I l keep them watered and with outdoor temp. Water that I naturally distill. I am now wondering if I need to re-pot it In a larger orchid pot? Love the video! I love my orchids, they are the first love within the last year where I first became obsessed with plants particularly orchids! BUT Mainly succulents! Thanks for all you do!

[@junerodriguez1938]

I use old food containers washed out very well that’s how I save and get mine also.

[@mr.lourod6175]

Thank You! and yes this video and the rest have helped me a lot!!

[@kevinfarris150]

All I did was put my orchid in a plastic pot and spread the air roots on top and spray it with water on mist and it's growing amazingly.

[@michaelhaddan1965]

Very helpful. Thank you~~

[@nay282]

I think I'm gonnna try them. thanks

[@D90-BELL]

Very lovely!!!!thanks..beautiful flower!!!!!

[@mariogarciajr-p9d]

This was so helpful thanks chica

[@k.kuzziah6384]

wow your lipstick accentuates your beautiful eye color

[@honeytearz1228]

My gradma keeps a whole lot of orchids. She ties them in dried branches or tree trunks until the roota can hold the plant up. And man do they bloom. Wish i cold post pictures here.

[@kristendeleon3893]

Vince Misa how does she do it?

[@maribelviegas788]

We NEED to see this

[@honeytearz1228]

@@kristendeleon3893 we live in a tropical country. Very high humidity. I think that's why it works. Grandma would either use fishing line to tie it down. Just a few loops to make the plant steady. Or nail a stem(?) straight to a tree trunk. Doesn't hurt the plant as long as you dont smush it. (wild orhids here attach and reproduce in mango trees) Another way is to plant it in a dried coconut husk. Then hung in verandas where they get full full sun. This and consistent watering helps flower production. We water/spray them with water every day. The roots are able to drain fast and simultaneously get a little moisture from the air itself. In summer, our wall of orchids is a very hit photo background among the teens. Makes my grandma very proud.

[@sandreawhite7534]

I agree on posting photos. I wish we could too. I’d love to see your grandmother’s orchids.

[@evab1410]

My Grandma was great with orchids too! She passed away last August and I have one of her orchids now. It was blooming beautifully (obviously, she knew what she was doing) and I was devastated that it lost its flowers in December. But there was a new brance with flowers growing and blooming just a week after, and they still are happy and healthy and growing even more! It has a very special place in my heart and I named the orchid Henri after my grandma (her name was Herniette)

[@LauraLea40]

Omg....the instructions on my orchid said to water with 3 ICE CUBES!! Now I know why mine died!!

[@christinaeilers3562]

Very helpful info!

[@NinoThePlantLady]

Love this! Been watching few videos on orchids you Laura @GardenAnwser and @MissOrchidGirl ! I have a question tho, my husband got me aphrodites orchid. And its in such a small pot. It is in bloom but I read that it should not be repoted when in bloom. Is that correct? I have orchid mix, orchids plant food and the clear pots with holes. Any help will be very much appreciated !

[@keeperofthegarden2306]

My hubby bought me one for V day. I thought it was crazy when they said water it with ice cubes..haha. Thanks so much for the tips!

[@patrickpk4421]

Love your video!!! Great job!