I just recently bought myself 2 phalaenopsis orchids, and they looked rather healthy for grocery store orchids, but I usually repot them as soon as I get them so I can see what condition the roots are in and remove the "Brownie" form the center. As is common, they did have some root rot, and I cut them off with sterilized shears. Now when it comes to cleaning the cut, this time I used normal alcohol that usually everyone has. I took an unused/sterile Q-tip, dipped it into water and then the alcohol or vice versa, and cleaned the cut with it. I think I did use hydrogen peroxide once (upon a time), but this time I used pain old alcohol (aka not the drinking kind and not denatured). I don't know if that is worse or better, but I am a concerned orchid parent that doesn't want to kill the brand-new orchids. P.S. I have had orchids for around five years. I had nine Phalaenopsis, all different colors and 1 blue vanda. Unfortunately, I had to leave them all behind when I moved, and I haven't had one for a little while. Well, I very recently found some large phalaenopsis on clearance at my local grocery store, and I decided to get them and that I wanted to do a better job at taking care of them this time around. For the most part I knew what to do, but I wanted a refresher course on orchids, as well as more information on how to properly care for them besides the very bad, unhelpful and vague instructions "Use an ice cube". So, I started googling tips and tricks and I found your videos here on KZbin. I have to say, they have been very helpful and engaging to watch and I really appreciate what you have to say in each of your videos. It was like finding the mythical pot of gold! Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication!
@XyzeqPalentira2 жыл бұрын
Really excellent and friendly repot lesson video. Best I’ve seen for some time. Thanks Amanda, awesome!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, thank you so much. I appreciate it.
@gracedawes1040 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful rendition! I did a repotting today for the very first time. According to what you did, I did a good job except for using the charcoal, didn’t know about that; next time I will do so. Awesome job madam!
@melissagarber36197 ай бұрын
SHALOM!I JUST GOT AN ORCHID. I'VE HAD ONE BEFORE,BUT IT DIED ON ME. I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF IT. I HAVE STARTED WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS. I'VE JUST REPLANTED MINE. I PRAY IT WILL BE OKAY. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS. WOW!YOU REALLY ARE EDUCATED IN THIS. 🙏💝🫂
@MaureenUhler2 ай бұрын
6:46 EDT. I liked the point you made about keeping the medium away from the orchid in the pot. I was packing it up to now. I also didn't know about the charcoal. Very helpful video😊
@praxediscortina42602 жыл бұрын
Repotting orchids is my favorite thing to do. Thank you for your video!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Praxedis, Thank you for watching! I appreciate it. 😊
@marlenebornman1841 Жыл бұрын
I really needed this today. I discovered a leave had fallen off my phal and the pot looked very dark the moss was also very wet on top and it was suppose to be watering day today .....so i took the plant out of the pot and discovered that it needed to be repotted my roots ended up looking exactly the way yours did just those ?thin stringy strands i had no potting medium on hand so used clay chips. So now i am praying that it survives 🙏🙏
@nadaharripersad78862 жыл бұрын
I like the way you show the repotting which is good please show other orchids I like your
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nada, I have on my list to do a Cattleya repotting next. ;) I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for watching
@eikoqdupree101 Жыл бұрын
Thank You. I Love your affection black kitty. I have 8 and my Marco like to keep me company when I garden. She a treasure ❤️💋❤️
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Hi Eiko, that's awesome!!
@rhondadunn42285 ай бұрын
I just purchased your book and it is so helpful!! Thank you!!❤
@z9622-x8h Жыл бұрын
Thanks !!!👍👍👍👍👍⚘️⚘️⚘️
@JohnnyRecently Жыл бұрын
Magnificent teacher.
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@user-fp1ox5zj7d2 ай бұрын
Your cat is so cute! 😸
@paulaboucher55304 ай бұрын
Hello, I have an orchid that is over 12 years old and has been outside in zone 9B. It blooms every May with a 6 food tall stem, that of sprouts with two or three fragrant woodsy flowers per sprout. The stem of flowers became shorter last May, and it has not bloomed this May. I love this plant and it is the last of my Husband's orchids. He passed 6 years ago, and I so want to save it. It is a 12" huge big bowl of leaves ending in with spoon shaped leaves into the ball and has lots of short thin white threaded roots. It blooms around May 10, my anniversary. It is has not bloomed yet. I think it is a miracle that it still lives. I had to move it from its place under the overhanging roof because of gutter installation. I live within a 1000 feet of the ocean, and it is humid, and dry, depending on the season. Should I separate the ball and how do I do that? Thank you.
@kathrynlu72722 жыл бұрын
hi, thank you for your very informative & educational video. I was gifted phals that were store bought & wants to care for them. a few days ago, I discovered some black spots around the roots of 2 of them. I decided to repot them & follow your step by stem instruction. one of the materials needed is cinnamon. I don't know where & how to use it (?)... thanks again for a very helpful video, I will get all my materials ready. stay awesome!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kellykreig5510 Жыл бұрын
I may have walked away at the wrong time, but what is the cinnamon used for?
@joshuadecker13054 ай бұрын
Cinnamon is used as an antifungal or antibacterial. Its good to use when you break or cut into green roots.
@swapankumardey7246Ай бұрын
You have described with demonstrated very nicely. While repotting I clean the roots and remove damaged roots and then I clean the roots with diluted potassium permanganate and after that I spray with fungicide. Could you please advise what food and how you apply. I use very diluted N:P:K (19:19:19) and seaweed extract. I am staying in eastern part of India, where the minimum and maximum temperature is 16 to 40 degrees centigrade (60 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit). Do I need to keep them under glow lamp? Thanks in advance 🙏
@MarjonoJono9 ай бұрын
Wonderul thank for sharing tutorial
@annermel91217 ай бұрын
Great video.
@rodrigpa762 ай бұрын
What if I didn't know better and replanted all of my Orchids only to find out the media that I repotted them in has gnats? I watched your video on getting rid of the gnats but I just repotted. I didn't use the full repotting that you suggest anyway. My plants are less than a year old and roots are very healthy. I want to restart and do it right, am I going to hurt them more?
@kieuhatch48962 жыл бұрын
Great video, love your cat!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@karengroeniger44274 ай бұрын
If it is time for a spike and has not been repotted over 2years but not spiking can I repot to help it?
@bradleybruvva3021 Жыл бұрын
I have gotten 4 orchids from the store within the last few months and I just decided to repot them all today. They all had a massive chunk of wet moss in the center. A couple of them were starting to get yellow, so I’m using Better Grow Special Orchid Potting Mix. They all had so many dead roots, but I swear, I feel like the leaves and flowers have all perked up already. I’m hoping the mix I got works well, it has fir bark, charcoal, and perlite. The chunks are much bigger than what was originally in them.
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Hi Bradley, It sounds like they'll be a lot better off now. Usually bigger chucnks are healthier for the orchid (more air flow, faster drainage, etc) unless you have a very tiny orchid. If you have a mini orchid, then water it more and it will be fine.
@bradleybruvva3021 Жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria oh yay! Thank you! I'm nervous. I've always been hesitant to get orchids but have always wanted them. I feel much better about buying them now.
@eikoqdupree101 Жыл бұрын
I was using this potting mix. When I notice it doesn't have any moss. The last time I repotted I made my own mixs. So I had a bag of moss that I added today. So glad we were reminded to wet the moss 1st.🪴
@michelleslifeonrepeat2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle! Thank you! I appreciate it so much!
@merz87385 ай бұрын
At the end of the video, you mentioned about watering or not. If I did not make any cuts, then you said, yes, we can. But if I did make some cuts on the roots, when can I water my Phalaenopsis?
@andreelauzier32762 жыл бұрын
🤣 it's a cat it doesn't know better! And it so cute. Love you're videos!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andree, Thank you! 😊
@christinemurphy72042 жыл бұрын
So helpful!!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad the video helped.
@patriciabawan2595 күн бұрын
Do you recommend peat moss for orchids?
@henryliu35432 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I repotted my my Phalaenopsis orchids one year ago. The plants looking healthy, but no blooming, why? Thanks
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Henry Liu, Thank you for watching my video. I appreciate it. There are many reasons an orchid won't rebloom. In this article orchideria.com/when-do-phalaenopsis-orchids-bloom/ I go over some of those reasons. I hope it helps.
@nanettealsop2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos 👍. I'm a beginner (2 years) and am still learning, so your 'pointers' are extremely welcome. Your cat is so cute and, if you can, could you share where you got your eye glasses from please, as I'd love to get a pair just like those 🕶.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nanette, Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate it. 😊 I was in Brazil when I got my glasses, so really I can't recommend a store in the USA. If I find a pair like these near me, I'll send you the link.
@nanettealsop2 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria Thank you 💐
@patriciacasey33468 ай бұрын
This really a question. Should you always repot a newly purchased phal
@mjugalbot2 жыл бұрын
Hi and thank you for sharing on how to repot the orchids.I have three Vanda , and I had them in a lattice wood hanging in the air. Can I repot them in a clay pot and/ or in water in a glass vase. Thank you
@tallybeaverman94622 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving sweetie.😊👍
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tally! Thank you! 😊
@stuartkaufman6131 Жыл бұрын
You didn't water the transplant?? Ok, then when will you water it for the first time? Does watering an orchid with few good roots actually stress the plant more then letting is sit dry for a few days?
@MarichuDoig18 ай бұрын
Did she mention how to use the cinnamon ? Is it an alternative anti fungal ?
@BajaRosie Жыл бұрын
so i went to repot my phal and some of the roots are red/purple??? whats going on??? too much sun??
@AbigailBenni6 ай бұрын
Is it potting media or medium?
@Donna_child_of_God2 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Thank you! Hope you will be doing a video on repotting a cattelaya soon! I had to repot a mini cattelaya yesterday and put it in a much smaller pot as it had a terrible root system. Do you have any suggestions you could give to me for this orchid?
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Donna, I'm glad the video helped. 😊 I don't have a video on repotting Cattleya yet, but it is on my list to make. The one difference between Cattleyas and Phals is the size of the pot. Also, there is a lot more clean up to do around the rhizome. I think next next I'll get that video made. If not, it will be pretty soon since I'm doing a repotting series now. So, you're in luck.
@eldagraves23106 ай бұрын
What about the perlite?
@BK-jp4ys Жыл бұрын
Nice and very informational video. I subscribed ! Excuse me, the last video u uploaded was one year ago. You didn’t quit right?
@billkeys5615 Жыл бұрын
when trying the 5days wet, 2days dry , is the dry time out in the ir or in the vase
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
HI Bill, I keep mine in the vase so the roots are not messed with as much
@user-xv4fy8oq2y Жыл бұрын
Need help, I got gifted an orchid for Valentines day. It’s doing pretty good and still in bloom but since I got it I’ve noticed some faint white hairs on the roots, mostly on gray/dried roots and not the green ones but it’s spreading around the pot. I’m not sure what to do? 😢
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Hi C, I would repot it and cutnoff the dead dried roots. It will probably lose it's flowers, but it looks like the medium has bacteria in it- not the good kind. If you want to wait until it's finished the blooming cycle, that's fine too. Just as long as the white fuzzy stuff isn't growing too rapidly.
@user-xv4fy8oq2y Жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria Thank you! Right now I’m trying to keep the area airy and a little bit of more sun. The plastic container it came in only has one small hole at the bottom and it’s not very airy, the roots are very pressed on the inside as well. 😢 But i’ll keep track of the white fuzz, and maybe do an emergency repotting.
@radhanadeviАй бұрын
have u used onion skin water as a fungicide ?
@twistedelegance_27 күн бұрын
Don't do that. Anything like that will rot and cause root rot for the plant as well. Use fungicides from stores instead.
@mariacatalano52522 жыл бұрын
Hi love your video. I am new to growing orchids and I as given a Venus slipper orchid. The roots are not green but they are not mushy either. Is the plant dead? Thank you.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria, It's hard to know without looking at thw whole plant. Are the leaves strong and firm?
@mariacatalano52522 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria yes the leaves are strong and firm.
@argenebulosan5128 Жыл бұрын
I would like to repot my phalaenopsis because not much space for growing roots but my problem is that they do not stop blooming. Before the flowers dropped off, another spike started to grow. So I am afraid to repot them.
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Hi Argene, Sometimes things are best left alone, untouched. If it's flowering non-stop then I would leave it. You could try to repot it once the last bloom has fallen off, but the orchid won't like it.
@catherinebassett4620 Жыл бұрын
I'm new to orchids. Because you said yours don't stop blooming, can I ask what your set up is and what media /medium is? Thank you in advance
@argenebulosan5128 Жыл бұрын
@@catherinebassett4620 I just bought them from the supermarket last year summer and since I bought them they never stop blooming.
@melissamorales36352 жыл бұрын
I wish you had released this a month ago. I repotted some because I had issues with my first repot where I had quite a lot of root loos on quite a few plants. When I repotted I went with the same size pot as what they were in. Now I’m kicking myself,I should have gone smaller. I\and now because I lost so many roots,they were in a mix like yours originally they are in Orchiata. Bark is just so much easier for me. So since I just repotted them a month ago in huge pots with little to no roots what should I do?
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa, I'd leave them be. If you change their pot again so soon, they will have a hard time recuperating. The larger pot won't exactly hurt them, it just takes longer for the roots to grow and reach the sides. They long for the side if the pot to hold on to, so the grow outward. That's why it's better to underpotted than overpotted. But it won't kill the orchid. Just give it extra time to develop healthy roots, and it will be ok. And make sure the orchid isn't wobbly. That's another problem with the oversizzed pot - lack of stability. If it grows a lot, it might need a tutor or a stake go lean against, jsut so those roots don't die off.
@melissamorales36352 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria I did stake them but they are still a bit wobbly. I think I’m going to move them out of my sunroom and into my living room. My sunroom is only about 63 degrees about 5 degrees colder than my living room.
@judithbarton6562 Жыл бұрын
You can root a new plant with the stem go you tube very interesting.
@monicaregister70212 жыл бұрын
I am a beginner. So I started googling when I first got. I saw it say repot after it dries. So I did but by the instructions on the bags. I put the orchid mix at the bottom and wrapped the roots in the moss. But the leaf is cracking like you said if it dehydrated. Should I repot again. Also if you water how to water? Can I pour water directly on the mix
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi. You can repot, but the orchid won't like it. To water, just keep the water on the media.
@monicaregister70212 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to watch all of the videos. But the stem is also looking kinda yellow on top but dry feeling going down. Do I need to cut it off if so where do I cut it of at. Or will it fall off
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Monica. I have a video about that which would explain better than me trying to type the answer here. If you go the the Playlist page on my channel, you'll see all the videos. Look for the one that says where to cut the spike. I hope that helps.
@monicaregister70212 жыл бұрын
Thank u
@karlaperez30352 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Can I spray Physan 20 on the leaves or just the roots? When I spray the roots, do I rinse after? Thank you 🌸
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karla, I'm glad the video helped. 😊 I spray just the roots since they are the ones most infected with bacteria. If you want to spray the leaves you can, but rinse with water after so they can breathe.
@karlaperez30352 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria Thank you 🌸
@marlenebornman1841 Жыл бұрын
Can i use bark off any tree
@markdale278 Жыл бұрын
Hi Amanda , I used the physan 20 , I did not rinse the roots before putting in the media , is that ok ?
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, Depending on how much you used, I wouldn't think it would be a problem. Physan will wash off when you water normally.
@markdale278 Жыл бұрын
I mixed .25 to gallon
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Then you should be fine 🙂
@Just_Lurking82 жыл бұрын
If I use this type of basket, will It keep the humidity it needs, potted in Monterey Dark Imperial Orchid Mix ?
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Vicky, That depends on your environment. Mine dries out a lot, but I'm a heavy waterer and have the humidifier pointed right at it. So you're right, it does dry out a lot. If there is only bark, then add some sphagnum too.
@Just_Lurking82 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria Thanks, I won’t get root rot using this basket, while using sphagnum In Houston’s humidity. I just reported two of them, can I change the setting ?
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
If I was just a few days ago, then yes, you can repot again. If it was about a month then I'd just leave them alone. It will be more damage to the roots because they have just "settled in" their new environment.
@Just_Lurking82 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria Thanks, good night 🌙
@elmerarellano26742 жыл бұрын
one on one great i have new orchid bloom
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Elmer! Thank you for watching. I appreciate it. Since your orchid is in bloom, don't repot it now. Just enjoy it while it's flowering.
@elmerarellano26742 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria your welcome i have some with no flower try to copy your procedure tommorow
@elmerarellano26742 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria ilove orchid
@elmerarellano26742 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria3 to 4 years that was nice
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Yeah!!! I wish you the best. If you have any questions during the process, feel free to ask.
@ceeteemcdee96802 жыл бұрын
Another good video, thank you :) I'm getting ready to repot one of my Phals ( yaphon oh my God ) because I thought the roots might be rotting. The stem was sticking up way too far cuz she recently dropped 3 leaves in quick succession while in bloom and the tops of the roots looked black. I've got some orchiata bark and other stuff ready to go, but. ... There is a large aerial root that would need to definitely come off in order to plant it deeper like it should be. Is it OK to cut this off since it does have a decent root system below? And should I cut the flower spike as well? It does have a new leaf coming in. She has been a regular bloomer for me so I want to do the right thing. Thanks again!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi CeeTee McDee, There are a few options. I would say it's OK to cut off the areial root, if it's only one, but I'd rather try to push it down in the pot. Even though it's not adapted to being in the potting media and it might die, there is a chance it might not. If it doesn't, then the orchid wins. You can keep the flower spike on, without cutting it. Since the roots are in good health, your orchid may just keep on blooming. This change of new potting media will stress the orchid a lot though, so keep an eye out to know if the leaves are shrivelling or some other indication that it's struggling. If the orchid reacts badly, cut the spike. It is better to lose the floor spike than the whole orchid.
@ceeteemcdee96802 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria Ok, thank you! I'll try that. She was a gift from my hubby and very unique.
@estrellatietz9373 Жыл бұрын
Had you ever tried using terrarium to rehab orchids?
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Hi Estrela, Yes, but it was harder than I anticipated. I found that closed terrariums work but open ones (with no lid) don't. I keep healthy orchids in an open terraium and they do fine, but recovering orchids are harder to manage. That's why I don't recommend it.
@altavisagie Жыл бұрын
Can I repot my Phil in a glass bowl with potting medium