Orchids in Self-Watering Pots - Year 3 Update

[@orchidsbythelake]

Didn’t realize you have using that setup for three years .. that’s a good information!

[@AttainableGreen]

Haha, yea! It didn't seem like it was so long ago, but considering the Onc. Tsiku Marguerite bloomed at least twice in the setup...that's already 2 years! 😁

[@geekgirlD]

Can you please share how you did the self watering setup in bark? Does the wick go up the put to near the surface, or is the bark able to wick from the bottom of the pot? Is the media just straight bark or do you have pummice or other wicking material mixed in? I'm in a cooler climate, so I'm thinking of trying bark with self watering given what you said about it wicking more slowly.

[@wandashaw3551]

Hi, I have a few in LECA self watering that seem to be doing well (2 Phaps and one summer bloomer). I also have a few in strictly moss with bark on top (Phal hybrids) and they are doing well, too. Before the summer is over, I plan on transferring all of my Phal hybrids over to LECA in self watering, this system gives so much freedom as you stated. Good luck with all of yours in these set ups and I love your videos!!

[@AttainableGreen]

Exactly! It really does save time and energy. Good luck with the phal transfer...sounds like it's really working for you! 😁

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Hi, Nice video, thank you for sharing your tips. I do grow lots of my orchids in semihydro and self watering set up. I have noticed cattleyas do very well in the set up. Also my letoriya dendrobiums and encyclical and oncidiums do well. Good luck and happy growing 😀!

[@AttainableGreen]

That's awesome and good to know! Sounds that there are lots of orchid options that work in that setup 😁

[@NicoleDeanna]

I love the way you edit your videos! I have the same experience with summer blooming phals, in that I find leca too cooling and they need a heat mat, so I decided to put all of the summer bloomers in moss.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Cattleyas and Dendrobiums do best for me in self watering / semi hydro. I usually use 100% leca or a mix of lavarock and they tend to thrive.

[@AttainableGreen]

I've seen your S/H and self-watering vids...you've got amazing growth from those catts! Sounds like summer phals react the same to this setup no matter where they're grown. 😁

[@annavoeggia816]

Nice 3 year progress on your self watering orchids. Great info and tips. I use self watering on my Miltoniopsis, Oncidium types and one Zygo type. I've only had them in the setup a year so not sure how well they'll do further down the road.

[@AttainableGreen]

Very cool! Those sound like great candidates for self-watering...they definitely love their water during the growing season 😁

[@Christofblueberry]

My oncidium cant tolerate being in a semi hydro setup. They rot due to being always moist which i thought before doing that experiment will benefit itself since oncidium like moist retaininb media. I used lava rocks as my media and also tried pumice. Im still thinking if using leca will change the result

[@AttainableGreen]

Hmm that’s interesting. Some oncidiums like to dry out a little so maybe that’s what it likes. Good luck!🍀