Just a brief description of why I grow in inert medias, and what Im feeding with.......I will show more mixing of nutrients as I continue to grow outside....
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@OrchidWhisperer3 ай бұрын
Hi Rick! Look at your beautiful vegetable garden...I am stunned every time you show it...wow! And the amount of growth you're seeing in your orchids is equally as stunning. Thanks for your expertise in explaining nutrients. Such an important and sometimes equally as puzzling topic. Everyone fertilizes differently, and it can be overwhelming. But you break it down so it's comprehensible. Thanks so much for your videos...many blessings to you and Jan! 😇
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......thank you for kind words Amy
@christellough34013 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining. I really appreciate that you keep mentioning about confidence. Every time I water, I would be so afraid that I was doing something very wrong. My confidence level is getting better--thanks to your videos. Please don't stop. 😊
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
so very kind....thank you for the kind words
@NinjaOrchids3 ай бұрын
Sir Rick! 🥰 I love your garden and the harvest bearing beds! I remember when I had a veggie / kitchen garden and, other than growing orchids, it was such a satisfying space. Picking things for a salad, herbs and such perfumed by the warmth of the sun... homegrown, there is nothing better!! Thank you for sharing the vista and for the memories. Also, thank you again for such an informative breakdown of nutrients 🤗 to see your shade house 2.0 made me do cartwheels around the patio 🥳 beautiful work!! Thank you, also, so much for your kind shout out! It is awkward for me to ask for help, but being isolated by YT in Europe, every kind mention directed at my channel is so greatly appreciated! Thank you for being so gracious 🫶🏼🥲 wishing you and your camera lady a beautiful Friday 🫶🏼❤
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
....Nina, its my pleasure.....look forward to the live feed this evening...
@NinjaOrchids3 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids If I may, the stream is scheduled for tomorrow 05/18 at probably 08:30 am your time. I do not want you to think that I cancelled anything. i can't stream during the day on Fridays, and have opted to go with Saturdays if I can. 🫶🏼
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@NinjaOrchids .....I will adjust the notice.....
@NinjaOrchids3 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids 🥲🫶🏼Thank you ❤
@naomimittell49613 ай бұрын
Thank you Rick. I learn something new every time I watch your videos.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thank you very much.
@ernestluthringer16903 ай бұрын
Thank you Rick for going over the nutrients again. It is a subject that is very important. You got more rain coming! Glad you are doing well. May God bless-later
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....very kind.......thank you!
@Stwinky3 ай бұрын
I second the notion of not constantly changing ferts. I wasted a bunch of time worrying about not having the best fertilizer, supplaments, etc. Finding something that you'r comfortable with and works with your conditions will always be the best method
@susancampbell21123 ай бұрын
So excited tonight when I saw your back! I have watched all your new videos that you've put out. I'm so glad your ok! I felt like a friend had been sick and have often of you. I did find Hillbilly Orchids and heard her mention you and I was relieved to hear you were ok. I love hearing your research and nutrient talk. I learned more from your channel than any other orchid channel. I need the encouragement now to keep my orchis going. Four years lots happens. Again, so happy to hear your doing ok and back into what makes you happy!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......thank you Susan for your very kind words....please feel free to ask a question if there is anything I can help ypu with.
@susancampbell21123 ай бұрын
Do you still use RO water or just rain water?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@susancampbell2112 .......Susan......I use both......rainwater is preferred......but if I have not been able to collect enough I will use R/O......
@zazelda3 ай бұрын
Wow, what a great nutrition talk, Rick! It must may be your best one yet. Thank you for getting into it with us again. I've missed it and appreciate the refresher. These reminders are great! Happy growing!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....thank you my friend.....
@judycook43142 ай бұрын
Great shade house for the plants! A very informative video.
@rickl.orchids2 ай бұрын
thank you....
@agluec3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad to hear your voice again!!!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
........your giving me big smiles......thank you
@svetlanatesler33813 ай бұрын
Mr. Rick as always I am very enjoying watching your videos. Thank you for all your knowledge. So happy that you are back.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
So nice of you......thank you
@Suzyq61313 ай бұрын
I would love to see a tutorial on how to build a shade house.on wheels. That’s awesome!
@rosastakofsky15383 ай бұрын
Hi Rick! It’s so funny how I was thinking of u ! May your Garden bring u love and joy. May God protect you and your beautiful family. I can’t wait for your next video!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thank you Rosa for the kind words.......Im very blessed and god has had his hands on me for a long time......
@juaniskay033 ай бұрын
Wow I love the birds signing ❤have a wonderful day
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....me too.....made for a very wonderful day.....
@LeahPurtee3 ай бұрын
I have huge Texas Rat Snake crawling at my grow spaces few days ago. Lol… it spooked me so bad. My husband told me it is not venomous snake. I said, it might not venomous but I will die for heart attack… 🤣🤣🤣 As always, very informative. I used to use cal mag and liquid seaweeds when I just started growing orchids and it always give my plants root rot, cane rot, and even kills my orchids. So I thought about not using those fertilizers. I just simply water them with pure water. And they grew more better doing so. But then I realized whenever I received orchids and plants purchased online, I always saw slow release fertilizer. So, I thought maybe I should use that instead. And it also turns good. So I stick into it since. Oh, I also checked my water ph level and everything, and it is actually just right. I don’t really need to put anything in it. Thank you so much for always sharing your thoughts and knowledge in growing plants specially orchids. I/we dearly appreciate it so much. 🤗🤗🤗
@jacolynsorchids1361948friends3 ай бұрын
Nice to have you Back with all of us! You sound so good! God's Peace be with you. Many times someone on my channel mentions you so I have to tell you! You are making a lot of People happy Love Carolyn
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
Carolyn, thank you for the very kind words......
@tess.campbell3 ай бұрын
Excellent information. You make it SO easy to understand.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
....thank you so much.
@Naomi-pd9ps3 ай бұрын
my husband and I have learned sooooo much from you. so glad youre back!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....thank you
@lynnbrooks55033 ай бұрын
Hi Rick, great stuff as usual. Pleased to hear you sounding so strong and well. Since I’ve spoken to you last, I’ve had major changes in my lifestyle. I have moved away from Australia into Thailand. I haven’t started growing yet, but it won’t be long before I do. Looking for a small house and small garden and then I have to go find somewhere where they sell very cheap orchids as they do in this country. Once I start, I will keep you appraised of what’s happening .
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
Lynn....wonderful to hear from you as well.....My brother lives in Thailand, and loves it there.....I wish you a safe transition and look forward to your new orchid adventures......please keep in touch my friend.
@lynnbrooks55033 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids Wow, fancy that. Where is he living?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@lynnbrooks5503 .....Lynn Im not positive.....I will find out...he said its beautiful there.....was so good to hear from you.....
@weluvorchids79283 ай бұрын
Your orchids are so organized and beautiful Rick. Thanks for the nutrient explanation, excellent.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thank you.....
@monicagabay54973 ай бұрын
Hi, Rick! Thank you for this great and informative video. It is so wonderful that you are back and sharing your wisdom so generously. That shadehouse is fantastic! Quite an inspiration! Take care!😊
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thank you so much.
@shirleyholt8983 ай бұрын
Thank you Rick for your great service to the orchid community. You are greatly appreciated. I do grow my orchids indoors year round, in orchiata bark and spagnum moss. I could always improve on fertilizer. Have a nice weekend. 👏🤗
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
You are very welcome.......thank you
@lookthrumyeyes3 ай бұрын
Dear Rick, it is such an ecstatic moment to see you back on the channel after so long. May you be blessed with good health at all times and may you continue delighting us sharing your gardening chit chats 😊😊😊
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......very kind thank you so much.
@Joe-nj3bb3 ай бұрын
I decided to check out the channel after the NinjaOrchids livestream today. I've seen one of the older videos about nutrients before. 2:09 200 would be too many for me. Maybe this type of shade house can be one of rhe channel's merch items. 😁 I've heard that cattleyas (especially larger ones) need more fertilizer than other types of orchids. I mostly use MSU and Cal-Mag after repotting for a couple of weeks.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......welcome Joe.....Mine are outside now....growing strong and with many new growths and root tips......also making up for poor conditions before I got them......they seem to do well on 150-165ppm.....during cooler temps and slower growth I drop to 50-100ppm....MSU and Calmag are great products...My cattleyas love stronger feeds......I say that from watching them grow,..and how well they bloom for me....
@brett25953 ай бұрын
So glad you are posting again.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thank you ....very kind
@Palmguy2223 ай бұрын
Exceptional as always….your doing so well! And already learning more..
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
....thank you
@dianepowell58043 ай бұрын
Great Video!Really helpful for us newbies😊Have a Grest weekend!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thank you
@suginaicker85183 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video Rick! I really needed this information
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
Very welcome
@FernandaNascimentoOrchids3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this talk about nutrients, it is never too much. So glad to see your plants in your new shade house, looking so happy in the filtered sun 😍😍😍😍😍
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......thank you my dear friend.....I only wish my garden was as beautiful as yours....
@idpiano3 ай бұрын
Hi Rick! Thank you for the video- it was very helpful! I am now following your advice, using a Pipette and checking the tsd meter when I fertilize. Hope all is well, please keep posting videos! Can’t wait to see your orchids in bloom 🙏🌸
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......you made me smile this morning.......after you check things for a little while.....you will know what works and then you wont have to monitor things so much......these changes will make you a very good grower.....thank you for the great questions......
@user-uy7ox6qx3d3 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......your welcome....
@rosastakofsky15383 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Rick!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......awww........thank you so much!
@JonesJones-np2kq3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mr. Rick!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......my pleasure....thank you
@shirleywilhelm14953 ай бұрын
This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing this information with us. Appreciate your knowledge!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....thanks Shirley
@sheiselwilliams13 ай бұрын
Hi Rick, Love this video. It speaks to my science nerd side. So glad you are back. I'm a huge fan of Nina also.🥷
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
........thank you so much
@nanettealsop3 ай бұрын
This is so interesting Rick as was your talk with Paula a few weeks ago. Your plants just love you, I can tell 😁. It's wonderful to have you back. I love Ninja too, and must listen too, we are both ex Africa residents, she from Kenya and me from Malawi 🦁
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....Nanette...thank you so much...I'm really having fun building my collection slowly, and watching them grow..... Paula and Nina both have wonderful channels, they are so informative, helpful, and are great growers......Malawi.....home to some of the most beautiful Cichlid fish.....I used to raise African Cichlids.....such a beautiful place.......
@nanettealsop3 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids strangely enough in the 22 years I lived in Malawi, I knew nothing about these fish until, many years later, meeting up with a friend in Houston, she took us to a place that had a tank full of these beautiful fish 💖💖
@lasplantasdemaria3 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation on the nutrients and the benefits. Thanks 👍🏻❤️🥰
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@loribadgero10353 ай бұрын
How hot does it get there in the peak of summer? Thanks Rick, it’s so good to have you back!!❤❤
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
..thank you very much.....normally we are 90's thru summer.....last year we had maybe 60 days over 100
@Evansv2263 ай бұрын
I love how calming your videos are. Thanks for the feeding break down. Its always nice for a constant reminder. Are you planning to make your metal stakes again?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much........I do still make them as I need them.......
@hillbillyorchids3 ай бұрын
Hey brother 👋 awesome awesome talk! I love it! Im like you, cant get enough nutrient talk! That is amazing how your right, you can water more than me and thats an amazing thing! I do like those micros and flora by general hydroponics. They make the best stuff! Really enjoyed the video! Hope you have had a lovely week. Big hugs from Wv! 😊🤗🌹🩷💚
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....hey Paula.....thank you my friend....Im still using and will be using the 2part Jacks......I may have not explained it well.....but I will be adjusting my ratios to lower the Phos....thats what is nice about the jacks......very flexible....The General Hydroponic mixes are just another choice for those that cant find Jacks......the growth Im seeing is wonderful....
@hillbillyorchids3 ай бұрын
@rickl.orchids Hey Rick, yea I think I understand your using the Jack's 15-0-0 but with the flora grow and flora micro, right? That way the phosphorus is lower. Is that what your meaning?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@hillbillyorchids .....no....sorry I wasnt clear in the video......I will explain it better on next video......Im still going to use the 2 part Jacks.....cal nit and 5-12-26.....the General hydroponics are seperate nutrient options.... example.....if Im feeding 150ppm of nutrients.....instead of using 75ppm calcium nitrite and 75 ppm of the 5-12-26.....I will just adjust the ratio....more like 125ppm of cal nit....and 50 ppm of 5-12-26.......thats all......overall it will lesson the phos amount......I forgot how very flexible that mix is!......its very important to use the 5-12-26 for the micro and macro nutriments.along with the calcium nitrate.....Calcium nitrate alone will cause floppy weak spindly growths.....thats wont stand up on thier own.........I hope Im explaining it correctly.
@hillbillyorchids3 ай бұрын
@rickl.orchids ooh ok yes I see. I was misunderstanding you. Gosh I hope others didn't do that too. Maybe showing us would help with a visual. Thanks for explaining it better. 😊
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@hillbillyorchids .....will do!
@TheOrchidSaGa3 ай бұрын
Hello Rick, the orchids look so healthy and great on the mounts! Beautiful. This year I started growing unions too. I hope they will do well… and very informative video on the nutrients again. Very interesting! I did hear from another grower that orchids can adjust the pH around their roots to some degree. I am curious to know what you think about this?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....Thanks EJ.....Yes....I was reading about how orchids can release different cations, anions, etc to actually adjust the ph of thier substrate to allow for absorbtion of different nutrients.......was fascinating information.....The paper was called "The Acidification of Sphagnum Moss Substrate during Phalaenopsis Cultivation"........its kind of natures way of breaking down or decomposing material around thier roots to release nutrients to feed on...love research like this.
@sallymuffet77353 ай бұрын
Great vid Rick.. thank you, very educational 👍🏼
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thank you
@orchidana68043 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......thank you
@victorb1453 ай бұрын
Yea a nutrient talk. Apparently I confuse people because I talk about how much I like your nutrient talks. Then I turn around and do something like use marine aquarium salt. So I tried to explain it to somebody the other day. They said they watched a bunch of your old nutrient talks in the past. So I asked. What does Rick talk about the most? What nutrient? Calcium! Then I asked what do you think the main ingredient is in marine aquarium salt? I think I'll just leave it at that, if people want to they can go pick a marine aquarium salt and a plant fertilizer and just compare the ingredients. If anyone does it, I bet they will be surprised about the similarities.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....great point Victor.....
@ROlson-dx2jc3 ай бұрын
Did you stop using Espoma Garden Lime? So great to see new videos from you 😊
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....thank you......I just moved them outside, a few days ago....and will start applying some probably next week.
@bettywilson63513 ай бұрын
Thank you. This was very helpful.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thank you Betty....
@marygorchidsmore20583 ай бұрын
Hi Rick, great tour of your vegie plot, love those onions! When did you plant them to become so big?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thanks Mary.......planted them Oct 15.....the Onion is Texas super Sweet..#1015......which stands for recommended planting date......from Hoss Tools.
@LizE26543 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. It’s very interesting. If you use something like MSU, would you still add all those other ingredients? Also, is there a “starting” place for ppm and would you add the same amounts of each of those nutrients? It’s hard for us beginners to know what a good starting TDS # should be. Again, thanks for doing this video. Greatly appreciate it!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....you want your water very pure....under 50ppm if you can......cleaner the better.......after that I add nutrients till Im around 125-175ppm.....If I was feeding MSU if would add nutrients to175ppm.........plus Ill add some kelp/seaweed.at 1tsp per gallon....you dont need to add other stuff...my next video will be in more detail
@LizE26543 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids I’m using RO water. After our last conversation about this, I started adding cal mag and a little seaweed in addition to the MSU.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@LizE2654 .....R/O is great water....but contains almost nothing nutritional.... The Calmag and seaweed are excellent supplements, great choices.....the MSU which is a good fertilizer....I'm sure has calcium in it.....but I like calcium % to match the Nitrogen %.....orchids will absorb what calcium they need and leave the rest for later.......wont harm them.....a little seaweed is a great addition.....lots of growth hormones and some additional potassium....Nitrogen with out enough calcium can grow some spindly floppy growths that have trouble standing up on thier own.....keep up the great work!
@richardlawton10233 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....thanks Richard.....
@birdluvrs4 күн бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful and informative video! If I'm mixing up my nutrients into a 1 gallon jug of water, what would you recommend it should be as far as the parts per million on my TDS (which I just purchased). I'm currently using the 'teaspoon' measurement and perhaps I'm over-fertilizing so I'd like to try your method. Thank you.
@rickl.orchids3 күн бұрын
Thank you.......at the moment we have temps around 90*, all my orchids are growing strong, with new shoots, canes, bulbs, and roots. Im feeding around 180 - 210ppm... .....when they come inside and temps are much lower, I will drop my feed to around 135-150ppm.... ....and as they finish thier new shoots, etc.... and slow thier growth, I will drop down to 80-115ppm.......Very important is flushing........I feed 3 times and then flush......I use around 50ppm of calmag in my flushing water........
@danacoates65113 ай бұрын
I had no idea what it took to have a healthy Orchid! Now I have some idea what to di with mine. I hope😮
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....looking back at this video....I may have over complicated things.....I will simplify it on the next video....
@j.c.hartke37303 ай бұрын
Rick, on mount do you have certain woods you suggest against using? Or any that you find work best? I have some pignut hickory bark that I’ve been hesitant in using.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....great question.......Ive had mixed results with hickory......more bad than good........the woods that I use are cedar, and cypress,.......Oaks of all types, maple, elms, and woods that have stone fruits like cherry, peach, , as well as walnut ......really seem to cause issues........I only use cedar and cypress now....some trees like walnut release chemicals to kill and or keep other plants from growing around them......
@lawrencerobison18733 ай бұрын
Good job Rick. Thanks for all the help you give the neophyte orchid growers. I have one problem; I'm old and don't have the strength and time anymore to move all my 220 orchids into a bath mix. I flush after every third or fourth fertilization. My PH off the roof is usually 6.8 to 7.3 and use that Drop acid to drop it to 5.8 - 6.2. I rarely go above 200 ppm in the summer the rainwater's ppm and 150 ppm in winter. When fertilizing I water until it flows out the hole(s). After a year or two when transplanting, I usually find a good amount of salt build-up in the inside bottoms of the pots. Why? I switch back and forth between the Jacks and Calcium Nitrate. and Bettergrow and Cal-Mag about every 5 days. Should I just start flushing more often? My temps may be higher than yours (Central Florida), haven't seen a frost in 40 years. Thanks!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......Lawrence I would love to never see a frost again....to me your doing a great job feeding your orchids....the mixes you use are fine as well....The only thing I would add is .......you can never flush to much...... .....I lived in Miami for years.....and I know the constant wind will blow sand into every nook and crack around....are you sure its not sand your seeing in the pots?...Im 64 and have Parkinsons.....so I somewhat understand your "old" comment.........not sure if I helped you or not....Question......you said you repot every few years....is this due to outgrowing the pots?.....or something else?
@georgiabarth20663 ай бұрын
Could you please tell what proportions to use Flora Gro 2-1-6 & Flora Micro 5-0-1 to use for my phals. I have a TDS gauge & want to know how much to use to get a 150 TDS or a lower TDS solution. Thank you.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......try around 50ppm of Micro and 100 of the Gro........if your a bit higher or lower it will be fine......add a little kelp/seaweed and your really good......the kelp/seaweed wont raise the TDS very much
@georgiabarth20663 ай бұрын
Rick, Do any of these nutrients have a shelf life.? I have Cali-Magic that’s 4 years old . Have been using small amts over the years bc I don’t have that many orchids. So was wondering if it’s still “good”? This video was a big help & a refresher for me in feeding my orchids. Thanks very much.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......great question.......unless its seperated, has bad odor, or has changed color drastically.....it should be fine......
@dorothycherkas173 ай бұрын
Glad your back 30:23 Rick and felling b😮etter. Don you water your orchids with house water or rain water? What do you soak orchids in? Our house water has flourid in water . Rain water has a 0 on meter Dot
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
'thank you Dot......I use rainwater I collect......it is usually around 2-5ppm.......very good water......my house water isnt real bad....around 165ppm......better than a lot of tap water......but like you said....contains flouride, clorine, cloramine, and anti foaming agents,... etc....
@dorothycherkas173 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids Thank you for your reply. I use rain water on my house plants, never thought to the orchids. Your thoughts on distilled water? Rain water not easy to collect Dot
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@dorothycherkas17 ......rainwater for orchids is a game changer.......they do so well with it.....distilled water is perfectly fine also....it just cost money.....I also have a r/o filter set up for making R/O water.....it comes out around 0-1ppm.....there are many options ......
@dianejuneau50233 ай бұрын
Thank you
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....thank you!
@jackiesn43 ай бұрын
Hi Rick. I had a problem after i mix the fertilizer with oms (or drinking water). The pH drop to 4.3 around and i have to add baking sode to bring it up to where it 6.0. Do you think is it ok to use baking soda to the fertilizer?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....to raise the ph.....yes use very small amounts....
@franricks16083 ай бұрын
Hi Rick🤗. I hope you have a second to answer a few questions. I grow inside and it’s time to flush, there is a whitish buildup on the outside of my pots. I wonder at times could it be from the humidity (70-80%) but always flush to be on the safe side. You being in AL, me in MS, our humidity outside is pretty close. Is it ok to use tap water to flush thoroughly and then final rinse with my RO water? Also, do you have any specs on your outdoor wood shelf? 🤞🏻hubby will surprise me!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
Happy to help......if your tap water is pretty good.....like under 300ppm......yes use it, flush a little with some R/O water after.....a little scotchbrite on the pots helps remove the buildup.......My shade house was sized to fit against the back of my chimney.......you can adjust the dimensions for a specific spot at your location........mine is around 6' wide.....26" deep....and about 76" tall.....I made it that tall so I can roll it thru my shop door if there is a severe storm....If I can answer anything else feel free to ask.......
@franricks16083 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids Thank you!
@danacoates65113 ай бұрын
What type of mount is the best wood, and what else is best for that type of mount?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......almost any orchid can be mounted.....some do better than others.......the woods I use are cedar and cypress......
@akinamorgan58093 ай бұрын
Hi Rick, I have followed your advice since years back and have had the same bottle of cal mag. Is there an expiration date to fertilizers/nutrients? So glad you’re back!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......thank you and what a great question.....from personal experience, I have never seen them breakdown or have had any ill effects from older solutions......but...if you see any seperation of the solutions, odd coloring, or bad odor..... I would dispose of them and buy new.....I have seen kelp/seaweed mixes clump somewhat.......but a good shaking breaks it up quickly.
@michaelmccarthy40773 ай бұрын
oh Rick, just ask TomFumby how to take care of your orchids. He knows everything you know.🤣
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......heh heh heh
@deborahblanchard91583 ай бұрын
We cant get cal mag in australia i use dolamatic lime is this axceptable and how much how often i also use seaweed as well as strike back for orchids
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......dolomitic lime will work also.....but....it takes time to break down and wont give them a quick source of calcium.....any garden center that sells gardening products should have a calcium supplement......look for one thats made for tomatoes, peppers, etc.....that is for blossom end rot......Canna or Roots, are a couple of brands to check out.......also if there are any hydroponic stores they also will carry calcium supplements........Calmag is almost a generic name for it......the seaweed supplement is a great addition for your orchids.
@rosastakofsky15383 ай бұрын
Hi again, sorry to be a pest. I have questions. This involves fertilizing. I use orchid sense . Also have the cal mag and to be honest just ordered all 3 of the flora hydroponics I saw in this video. I know u have fertilizer vids. I’ll revisit them at some point. But I’d really like to see what u do with these and how often. I’ve been so afraid of fertilizers in the past as I get root burn, but it’s been a few years without any at all and the roots still get burned. So I dunno. I have a few orchids that are struggling. Haven’t flowered in 2 seasons so I’m thinking they could benefit from some help. Also I have one orchid I’d like to show u if I could email u a pic. It has a lot of areal roots and the leaves seem to be smaller than they once were. It’s spiking rn, and I cannot wait, because this one is scented and I missed it last year as it also did not bloom.😢,
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....not a pest at all, happy to answer any questions.....root burn is usually one of 2 things.....too much fertilizer or salt accumilation in the media......most fertlizers are salt based, and can build up reside in the media if not flushed out......in soil plants it isnt usually an issue but with bare root orchids that feed very low.....and are more sensitive it can be... ..After several feeds.....flush the pots with clean water, with no fertlizer.....flush them good......orchids in the wild would get rained on and it would feed them as well as flush excess or unused nutrients away.. ..The best way to not over feed,... is to use a TDS meter to measure your nutrient solution.......they are under $15 dollars and simple to use....gives you control of your feed and makes caring for orchids much easier.....you can also measure your water to see if its pure enough for orchids....Tap water over 50ppm isnt best for orchids......I collect rainwater..... ....the General Hydroponics are great......easy to mix, the orchids love it, and it last a long time.....The bottle will tell you to use tsp/gallon type of measurements.......dont do that......Use a pipette or a straw to measure them out......sometimes I only add 5-6 drops per gallon for the correct amount.......again use a TDS meter.......and please ask any questions you like......happy to assist.......I want you to have great success with your orchids and get lots of blooms.......after you use your meter a few times, you will know how much to feed and it becomes even easier.....
@rosastakofsky15383 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids you are the best! I already have a tds meter from your advice years ago. The calmag too. Can I mix calmag and other hydroponics I mentioned earlier together? I won’t use the orchid sense
@abutterfliesjoureny3 ай бұрын
I was under the impression that CaliMagic was something you used on the roots but researching and seeing some other replies here...this is only used as a foliar spray? It does address soil but not sure if bark represents soil. Spraying sounds like a mess when I only grow inside and not interested in hauling them outside but I will if absolutely necessary. Thanks for the great information much appreciated.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
CALiMAGic is a calcium /magnesium supplement.....you can use it on roots, leaves etc.....wont matter if your in bark, moss, stone, lava rock, semi hydro, coco coir, mounted orchids, etc....or even soil.....I mix mine with water when flushing, and mix with nutirents if I need additional calcium....I have used as a foliar spray......but usually its used on the roots.....my peppers and tomatoes in my garden soil love it also....will prevent blossom end rot......thank you....
@abutterfliesjoureny3 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids Thank you so much for such a quick answer! I am prepared and ready to start, excited to learn more
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@abutterfliesjoureny .......happy to help......please dont hesitate to ask any questions here.......love the questions.
@andreaallum88593 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video. I do like watching your videos because you explain what you’re doing thanks. I’m using two different fertilises on mine to see which is the best growing one at the moment?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
thank you.......
@Rob_20203 ай бұрын
Hi, love your videos. What is the most common cause for orchids roots to die?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
....Thank you....and a great question.......probably not one thing as much as several things....The top 4 things that cause root rot or dieback.are probably.......not flushing your media is a big one, not providing enough calcium, is another big cause.... over feeding......and not giving your orchids a dry cycle.....mimic mother nature and your orchids will grow wonderfully........great question.
@Rob_20203 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids Thank you so much Sir for your quick response. Thanks for what you do, I appreciate it.
@LGW3-Orchids-Exotics3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid Rick! You did inspire me to focus and hone in on TDS and orchid fertilizers. I've been experimenting with powdered eggshell. It absorbs great in water and I've seen positive results (lush green leaves, etc...). So it's way cheaper than commercial Cal-Mag (which may be too low already. Thoughts!?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......thank you.....and thats a great question....Ive never tried powdered egg shells....but I have noticed that egg shells that were scattered in my garden years ago are still there and not broken down much.....I know that microbial action would need to occur to help break down and release any calcium etc.......Orchids in most home collections have very little microbial life around them, because of repotting and salt fertilizers being applied... ....however, the shells in a powdered form may very well speed that process up quickly.....great bit of information... I thank you....I really need to look your channel over .....you have a lot going on.....wonderful work your doing!
@tobiesmom3 ай бұрын
Hi Rick! Thank you for explaining your fertilizing/watering schedule again! I took notes, LOL! Nutrients are such an important factor in achieving healthy orchids that I don't think you can ever talk about it too often, huh? I found it very interesting that you are not only 'swinging' your PH but your PPM levels as well! What ratio are you currently using for the Calcium Nitrate and Jack's Fertilizer? And does this ratio stay the same no matter what the overall PPM is? For instance, if my fertilizer mix is 125 PPM (overall), I use 50 PPM CN and 75 PPM Jack's. Does that sound about right? Hope I'm not confusing you! :)
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......thank you so much.....and yes your correct ...I will add....if my orchids are growing strong.....warm temps....lots of new root growth and shoots...and not winter resting....I will up my Calnit %.....to maybe.....75ppm of calnit and 50ppm of 5-12-26......I may also jump my total feed up to 175 -200ppm.....and keep those same ratios........hope that makes sense......Its important to keep the 5-12-26 along with the calnit.......it contains all the macro and micro nutrients that plants need to grow correctly........to much calnit and not enough micro and macro nutirents and you can get spindly, soft, weak growths that have trouble standing up.. ....Feed and watch your plants reaction.......If mine are actively growing...like they are now......and I feed them......I notice growth for several days........then they slow down......I feed again and they grow again.....and I keep repeating........we are going to go over this over the next few videos.....
@tobiesmom3 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions! Do you think it's possible to actually overfeed your orchids when the weather is warm, as it is right now? Where I live, in Tennessee, we've had alot of rain this month. I'm wondering - if you keep your orchids outside and you have a period where it rains every day, does that affect your feeding schedule? How do you adjust to rainy weather?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@tobiesmom .......another great question....with rain falling on my orchids....they get flushed.....and flushed.....Im in inert media, lava, stone, etc.... and it doesnt really get over saturated......I love to feed them in the rain....it mimics more like what they get in nature...they all seem to love the rain......especially the mounted orchids....I can feed everyday if they are getting rained on......the only thing I would adjust is the strength of feed......If Im normally feeding 150-175ppm.......I may drop it to 100ppm.....if Im feeding more often........I hope that makes sense.........great question.
@nanettealsop3 ай бұрын
Hello Rick, me again. Sorry to bother you, but today I bought a bottle of maxicrop Liquid Seaweed for my orchids. It says to mix 1 ounce into a gallon, is this correct? It looks so dark 😮
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
Hello Nanette......kelp/seaweed supplements are great for orchids.......most brands are usually dark in color....and will look like weak tea when mixed.......I use a tsp per gallon....it wont add a lot of PPM if you use a meter to check.....but are full of great growth hormones etc, and some potassium as well.... ....Better to use small amounts often....these products are used for many different plants,......including tomatoes peppers, etc......and they work great.......the directions on the bottle are more for soil plants vs orchids.......hope this helps........great question.....
@nanettealsop3 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids Thank you so very much Rick. I had a hunch that 1 ounce was too much 😮 and 1 tsp per gallon it will be for me. It's great to be able to ask you these things. So appreciated, thank you 😁
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@nanettealsop .......my pleasure....ask me questions any time!
@beanoto28793 ай бұрын
Why does the spike die after the orchid blooms and is this normal?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......Great question......depending on the orchid its not normal.........for a dendrobium or cattleya to have its spike die back....yes its normal.......For a phalaenopsis.....not as much.....Some orchids, like phals will rebloom from old spikes.....if phals re-absorb thier spikes.....they are lacking in nutrients, or unable to absorb nutrients due to issues.
@beanoto28793 ай бұрын
Thank you for the reply. It was a phal and I’m starting to apply the Cal magic and seaweed extract to my fertilizer. Will also add the Cal magic to my watering routine. I don’t have RO water but I use a tabletop water filter to filter my water. Is that a decent alternative to the RO or rain water?
@LizE26543 ай бұрын
Do you add these nutrients to a general fertilizer like MSU? Or do you mix your own?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......Liz MSU is great alone......I was showing that there are choices for feeding your orchids.......I use Jacks most of the time........but will use the others as well.......
@LizE26543 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids so you wouldn’t add cal mag to MSU?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@LizE2654 .......I use calmag to add "extra" calcium to my nutrient mix or my flushing water......whats important is to match your Nitrogen% to your calcium %.......if your MSU has 10% Nitrogen.....I would want 10% or even better 12% calcium.......read you label and see what % of N & C it contains.....you can then add calmag to supplement you calcium.
@andreaallum88593 ай бұрын
Me again I grow mine in lacer lava rock on my windowsill in my living room. I find it takes a little bit longer to dry out at the bottom and the roots are staying green longer. Am I doing the right thing? Do you think my wet and dry cycle, so I put them in just a pot with holes in and leave them or put them into another pot on the windowsill without any difference. I have tried putting the pot on the windowsill with holes and see how long it takes to dry out just experiment at the moment, a few days ago catch you very soon😊
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
......staying damp for several days is fine......but you do want them to dry out every so often......if you use trays under them it may slow down the drying process.......mine are on wire shelving when inside, with no trays.... and outside in my shadehouse... they are on wire mesh shelving.......They get alot of airflow this way......allowing them to go thru a natural wet dry cycle......If you have to use a tray under them.....maybe place something under the pots to raise them up....allow more air flow.
@239renee2 ай бұрын
If I’m using Dyna Grow ,would i need anything else? Thank you Mr.Rick
@rickl.orchids2 ай бұрын
Dyna Grow is a great product.....which one are you using....what are the NPK #'s on the front of the bottle.....?
@239renee2 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids dyna grow plant food 7-9-5 and the bloom 3-12-6……thank you for the help 😊 I ordered some cal-mag,it should be here Friday
@239renee2 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids😊
@239renee2 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchidshi, did you see my reply??
@beanoto28793 ай бұрын
How much flora micro and flora grow per gallon?
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......good question.......equal parts of each is fine....I use a TDS meter.....so 75ppm of each is good.........if your using a tsp.....1/2 tsp per gallon of each is OK.
@beanoto28793 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@CarmensOrchids3 ай бұрын
Hi Rick, so summer is up and i have problem with spider mites. Everybody says isopropyl alcohol helps and i did u it and still those mites still on my orchids seems like it didnt work 😢 what should i do? what should i use? Thanks and keep making more videosssssss!❤
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
great question.......go back to mother nature....you have to ask yourself.....how do orchids in the wild not all die off from spider mites?......if they have plenty of calcium and are healthy orchids....the calcium keeps them tough, thick and protects them from mites etc.......also very important is..... what do wild orchids get,.... that they dont get in our greenhouses, grow rooms, basements, windowsills, etc?........."Rain".."Rain".....they get washed off occasionally....mites like dry conditions....spray your orchids off every few days.....it will kill off most mites.....they cant breed and survive in wet conditions.......I have never had mites, scale, mealy bugs etc on my orchids......even when outside near other plants....but mine get rained on.......the orchids love it......I have never used alcohol,... peroxide....or pesticides on my orchids......they never need it in the wild.
@CarmensOrchids3 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids wow i really appreciate it rick! THANK YOU SO MICH
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@CarmensOrchids .....that was a great question.....also if they are inside.......place a fan on them......it will dry them off like a light breeze would after rinseing them off.......and breezes also keep mites, gnats etc for getting started......they need very still calm conditions to breed and move around....the slightest breeze keeps them hindered.....
@CarmensOrchids3 ай бұрын
@@rickl.orchids thanks rick, my orchids are now on my terrace since it is summer, i have a mini greenhouse for my 70 orchids and yes i have fan on them , also i am going to a orchids event NOW! Hahahaha im excited!
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
@@CarmensOrchids ......sounds wonderful.......have a wonderful time!
@danacoates65113 ай бұрын
How do you get your orchids to bloom again?
@reeseb85203 ай бұрын
@danacoates6511 you start with providing the conditions the orchid you're growing prefers with regards to: temperature, water, light, air and nutrients. As hobby growers, we can't "trick" an orchid to bloom whenever we want. It'll bloom according to its cycle and blooming pattern. Most orchids will have a particular season for flowers and follow a pattern. There's usually a temperature variation that makes them put out flower spikes. Some can bloom several times a year, others bloom once a year and some, like paphs, can take more than a year to rebloom. So if you bought an orchid that had flowers in March, you can expect it to rebloom around that time.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.......Reese said it wonderfully......
@danacoates65113 ай бұрын
@@reeseb8520 I've had this Orchid for years!
@reeseb85203 ай бұрын
@danacoates6511 what's the name of your orchid? Was it mature/ blooming sized when you bought it? I'm no Rick L (haha) but I'd be happy to help you figure out what's going on or at least point you in the direction of a resource that may help you.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....growers helping growers.....thats a beautiful thing.
@lawrencerobison18733 ай бұрын
Sorry. I forgot to tell you, I use the same media as you.
@rickl.orchids3 ай бұрын
.....lol....I started telling you about the salt holding tendencies with bark and moss,......then saw this comment....