Orchid Update From Growing Positions Around The House

[@karanmyers5879]

And for your thoughtful informative reply. 💐💐💐. Karan

[@annebroder9902]

Very enjoyable update, your upstairs collection has grown quite a bit. All the blooms are lovely but George King is my favorite!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

He is a goodie.

[@besottedorchids3605]

Favorite king George

[@karanmyers5879]

Rachel, Thank you for this link. It helped. Karan

[@Sv_Lana209]

King George the best!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@rondamcbride6607]

I just found your videos and I’m enjoying them a lot.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Glad you like them and welcome to the channel 😄

[@pal98111]

I so agree with you on catts that have overly round flowers that have lost their exotic appeal. I attribute this to AOS judging standards. Some of the loveliest flowers are awarded. It also happens in tropical hibiscus. The pinwheel flowers are so much more beautiful than the dinner plate flowers.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Good evening and glad to hear we are in agreement. Well, I do like big flowers but they need to have some shape. Happy growing!

[@lucythecat529]

I am not good at picking favourites. The Sharry Baby is spectacular but so is George king serendipity and the phal peach is gorgeous too. I think I would have to go with Sharry Baby. While watching the footage of the four oncidiums on the table it looked like some fine webbing could be seen. You said there was some discolouration of the leaves. Check for spider mites. Hopefully not. It could be a rogue regular spider. I have been quite frustrated with mealie bugs myself. Mostly on oncidium types. They get in between the leaves of new growths where they are hard to get at. Please video the paphs when they bloom. Lovely collection as usual. Take care and have a great day!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Hi Beverley and thanks for watching and commenting. Spider mite - I wouldn't be surprised. That's why the plants are in isolation. Happy growing.

[@kyrad6543]

I got my first cattleya only recently. Yours are magnificent. And I think I heard you mention a green flower? I'm a complete sucker for a green flower!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Welcome to the cattleya club 😊

[@kencanning4926]

Wonderful collection Rachel and all so healthy and doing well. Great to see

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you, Ken. Have a great evening!

[@defnoz]

Loved the video but can I just say that the fleece over the growlights was a bit scary from a fire safety perspective! Even LED lights generate some heat and some of the cheaper ones are prone to dangerous overheating. I’d try to suspend fleece lower down, over the plants (also you could then be more selective).

[@GardeningatDouentza]

There is hardly any heat eminating from these lights and the vents are not covered. Thanks for watching.

[@souravdas5005]

All orchids are awesome but George King Serindipity touches my heart..😍..love all your collection

[@GardeningatDouentza]

He is a beauty. Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@miche7032]

Great update... The plants are beautiful... King George & the phal behind you at the end of the video are my favorites. Thank you for sharing & happy growing.

[@filthyandgorgeous]

Hi Rachel! I love your orchids, please take care of yourself. Love from Vancouver.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you so much. You take care too 🌼🌺🌸

[@patriciasorchids3999]

George King is lovely. Elegant Peach is lovely as well. I love the spots. Thanks for sharing

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you for watching and have a great evening!

[@David-tz7tn]

orchid bark, try Burnam nurseries uk as they sell by the shop load , best of luck david

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks but Burnham do not ship abroad.

[@mariakarathanasi9799]

Good morning, I love your catts. always me favorite!!! have a great day.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks

[@David-tz7tn]

oncidiums and odontoglossums are very hard to grow i think they need a load of moss in the medium because there is to mutch acidy oil in a bark i have 5 and i have the same problem at the moment but will repot soon , miltonyopsis i have no sutch problems with lol all the best davidc

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Usually I have no problem with oncidiums but we should never speak to soon, eh ;-)

[@Redeleiser]

My favorite Orchid was King George. I love your Videos.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you so much.

[@kenethrandy7412]

Nice and healthy orchids but pliz show me how to repot and potting mix of lady slipper thank you Rachel love u from shillong meghalaya

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Greeting to India. I will see what I can do!

[@kenethrandy7412]

@@GardeningatDouentza wow you know that I am from India yes mam I am khasi I live at mawlai shillong north east india thank you very much

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

That's one of the best Sharry Baby spikes I've ever seen. (I recently dumped my Psychopsis - no growths or roots for nearly 2 years! - now looking for a new decent one.)

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Oh no. Did your psychopsis do downhill after the repot? I was thinking to repot mine but the more I read about it the more I hesitate!

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

@@GardeningatDouentza It was never a good plant - they don't like disturbance. I think if I can get a good one, as soon as I see new roots, it will get mounted. It can then stay undisturbed for years and years.

[@Nulife23]

Amazing collection! Your husband is so Nice! Haha...

[@helenhawkins4054]

Phycopsis, they look so healthy. I'm struggling with my two.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

They can be tricky

[@BBQNBLUES]

*Just purchased Blc. George King 'Serendipity' :) was feeling left out since _Everyone else had one. ha

[@GardeningatDouentza]

It's a good one 😊

[@wandashaw3551]

Love this update. My favorite was your Oncidum Sharry 🚼. Hope you share removal of the kekis when you're ready to do so. 🌸. Thanks again for sharing.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you for watching and I hope to make that keiki video when I can. Have a great evening!

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

Great update Rachel. Your Phals look great, the sharry baby is amazing but my very favourite is the Rynchocattleya George King..., I find her colour very appealling, love it. Funny the colour on your Pinocchio, second time flowering this year isn't it? And your D.comet King is pretty well advanced. Hope you can get rid of those mealys, they are a real pain...

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Good evening, Fernanda. It is funny about Pinocchio's colour change. It should be fully opened by tomorrow morning so I will bring it downstairs for viewing and checking. I think it flowered already this year but can't remember. It's pretty reliable anyway. Yes, mealies. Grrrr! Have a nice evening!

[@vickieescobar163]

Definitely George King! I have 3 buds just breaking sheath... and of course I have to be away 3 days! Ugh! Yours is so beautiful... I’m hoping for the same

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Oh no! Don't miss George King! Sounds like a super plant.

[@rianmilit]

So lovely! Looking forward to many more blooms and updates. I can't wait for an update on your Promenaea, I've been frantically trying to get one myself, but, until then, I will very much enjoy yours.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Good evening. My promenea isn't doing too well. I keep going to throw it out and then it tries a bit harder. If it is still around for the next update I will include it. Happy growing!

[@rianmilit]

@@GardeningatDouentza Good evening :) . Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear. Don't give up on her, maybe she'll recover.

[@kimmatlock2096]

I like the addition of background music and have a question about your Rex begonias. Do they drop leaves and go dormant in winter? Mine are losing some leaves. As always, I enjoy your videos very much.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Hi Kim and thanks for watching. No, Begonia rex doesn't go dormant in winter, as normal house temperatures. As an evergreen it will constantly lose a few leaves and grow new ones but if it is losing lots then something in its culture has changed, which it doesn't like.

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

I've seen a lot of pink Cattleyas, George King is still my favorite. The blooms are just the right size, well shaped and presented and the fragrance is just right for my nose. I wish my plant would bloom from both growths it produces each year (rather than only one), and if it would give me two directions of growth I'd be ecstatic.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

It sounds like you have a wonderful strong and healthy plant. I hope mine can match up some day.

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

@@GardeningatDouentza well, I don't have the challenges that you do (space, light, temperature) for growing Cattleyas, so you've done well growing it on and booming it. My biggest challenge is not having them blow away in a windstorm. 😉

[@judym5388]

King George is gorgeous. I’m definitely interested in seeing a repot of your Cattleya with keikis. I have one that does the same thing and have been wondering how to tackle it. 🙄

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks for the feedback and happy growing.

[@lorettacabral4196]

Did you say the plants suffered burning under your artificial lights...I just started under led......i. Better be careful. Thanks for the tip rachael...

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Yes, be careful. Light, not just heat, can burn!

[@grahamthomas6283]

Neem oil any use !!!!!! GT GT update thanks again for all your time and interest thanks for your time 🐞🐦👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you. Happy growing!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Impossible for me to pick a single favorite orchid. Sorry you’re having a challenge getting orchid bark for potting. I wonder if the bark of any conifer would do? Untreated wood chips-from Scandinavian lumber? Probably you don’t have a local source for coconut 🥥 shells. However, I wouldn’t put it past you to grow your own coconut palm. 🌴

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Haha. Thanks for that and happy growing!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Gardening at Douentza You also!🌿

[@lucianagomessilva3871]

Nossa que linda parabéns 😘

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Gracias

[@David-tz7tn]

rose clear should get rid of all bugs but try on one first incase best davidc

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Wouldn't you think! Because it is systemic. Rose clear 3 is anyway. But it doesn't work.

[@christinenorton2510]

Thank you I've been looking forward to this for some time. As I grow in same style as you,(all round the house) I wondered how often you water. Mine stay so wet,so I'd like to compare. Regards favourites, love em all. Thanks again,worth the wait.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Hi Christine. I am glad you have enjoyed the video. Generally speaking I water my orchids once a week usually, a little later in winter (8-9 days). Hope this helps and happy growing.

[@David-tz7tn]

come over girl in a truck and grab a lorry load lol davidc ps i get a large bag of large sized bark on ebay get the address from that site and phone them

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Well, Burnham used to come to Dublin annually for the Orchid Fair at the Botanic Gardens and they would bring me the big 60lt bag but brexit has put an end to that.