Phalaenopsis Week 1: Transfer Orchids to Water Culture

[@orchidgarden3124]

I love the logical process you use and how well you explain everything. Excellent!

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Orchid Garden thank you! ☺️

[@brendabreton2954]

Thank you, I am learning so much. My poor orchids have been in those pots for years. I really like this new water system to them

[@ramonafrances4364]

Younger orchids adapt faster & easier than older orchids. Sometimes older orchids don't adapt and consequently are returned to medium.

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Thanks so much for the video. I thought I was the only one with the problem. Just today, I cleaned them up and ,eave them to dry til tomorrow. Some of my orchids were rescued from the store who were about to be thrown away at the end of last summer. I lost some but, I have a few who already bloomed and others who are very healthy. I’m still learning and hopefully watching your videos I will be more aware of their care. Thanks again, it was very helpful. Blessings and be safe.

[@rosemaryboast3414]

Such a help Danielle, to see the different stages and how you deal with problems that arise. Thank you for taking the time to share with us all. Stay well, best wishes. Rosemary.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Rosemary Boast thank you ☺️

[@LifeisaHorrorMovie]

Danielle, there is something so vulnerable and emotionally attuned about you, sometimes you seem almost sad. And then your love of orchids.. I am at the same place as you today, or atleast I feel what you feel. There is such solace in watching something grow roots, something that wasn't much more ancient than ourselves in evaluation. I say this is not easy to Trump even if bark media does come off as the "doctors,' prescription" kind of authoritative go-to..(or leca, moss ete etc). You go girl.. you go... Just do you

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Prachi Mathur I am actually in general a very happy person, I just deal with chronic illness so that probably comes through in my voice sometimes. What you say is true, the plants bring me joy even when I’m not feeling well. I hope they bring you happiness as well! 😊

[@ednalising8924]

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[@terijame]

I've just started my orchids water cultivation and I believe that your videos will provide results

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Thank you!

[@theoilfarmerswife3220]

I am so excited I found your channel!!!! 🙌👏

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Thank you 😊 I hope you enjoy my videos!

[@rosesparks5148]

I love your video and you explain everything perfectly. Especially the details about when an orchid has one long root and a bunch of short ones. Haha! Found myself in that situation once or twice. It's like taking care of an infant lol. Is it hungry, thirsty, does it need a diaper change?! 😂😜 I honestly cant seem to grow orchids in orchid mix/bark/moss. I am a total under waterer and they still get rot. So I decided to switch to water culter n see how it works out. Basically everything you're doing is what I've already been doing. So, I'll keep at it n hopefully we see some new roots 🥰 The only thing I do in addition, is spray the roots and stem with hydrogen peroxide (after trimming) before I let it sit for that 24 hour dry period. I wanted to try it in leca, but after making the move from the bay area CA to zone 7a (massive change) most of my plants dont seem to be happy in leca. So, I spared myself the headache haha. I also tell myself to stop buying orchids from grocery stores. Then I go to buy eggs and I see all the blooms 😭😂

[@ambermyshak1645]

I'm really glad you showed the second mini! I have one with the exact same bloom from the grocery store and recently her roots experienced a burst of white mold so I tried to dry out the mold to kill it, didn't fully work and I had to water her so she wouldn't die. So to remedy the situation before she completely kicked the bucket I unpotted her from the foam-like medium she was in and cut off the far gone roots. I don't have any medium to put her in like moss or leca balls so I opted for water culture and her remaining system seems to be healthy, while there are 2 very long roots currently shaped like little J hooks and the rest are much shorter so you explaining what to do in that case is very useful for me! I'm on day two though so I shouldn't count my chickens before they hatch, crossing my fingers!

[@rosesparks5148]

Hydrogen peroxide helps the mold so quickly. I've been using it forever.

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

Excellent vídeo, procedures so well explained. Thank you ❤️

[@fificorina]

You are so good Danielle, the way you explain is amazing, I am surprised you only have 65K subscribers by now.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

It’s funny about perspective, I am surprised I have so many subscribers! I never thought people would want to hear what I have to say! Thank you for watching!

[@vaniad555]

Love your video, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Thanks for watching!

[@LiamEserda]

Water from the condenser dryer stimulate new root growth. I filter it through a pantyhose slided up a funnel to get it as clear as possible.

[@elbeem20001]

Love the funnel glasses!

[@sharonngo8407]

great information, have a few of my phals in the same situation... will follow what you advised.

[@kimberlyglass5231]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am very new to Orchid growing, and love the idea of water culture. I have cleaned and removed rotted roots. I noticed that on one of my plants, there are 3 new roots growing from the top, which is great, however, the tips are black, what is your recommendation? Thanks again. Great, simple instructions.

[@patriciathibeault5267]

Danielle, thank you for the information I fertilize weekly but i use rain water and add fertilize with Cal-Mag, Seaweed, k-L-N (1/4 Teasp) and sometimes Orchid Love Bueat weakly amounts of all to a gallon of water and they seem to be very happy......

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Patricia Thibeault sounds like you found something to make your plants happy! I try to not focus on what other people do and instead watch my plants for clues as to whether what I’m doing is working. If I notice a problem then I look around for what others have tried and do research to see if it would be helpful in my situation. But as long as my plants are growing and happy I don’t really worry about what others are doing. I still watch other channels because I think the interchange of ideas is great but everyone’s environment is different so I don’t think hard rules work across the board.

[@melissaloos6378]

Hi! Just watched your 1 week update on water culture orchids. Very helpful! I transfered my orchid 2 weeks ago and her roots look good, but her leaves are droopy and leathery. I have her in a SE-facing window and I wonder if it's too much sun. I've been putting an inch of water in vase, letting it evaporate and then leaving dry for a few days. Any suggestions for leaves? Is she still in shock? Thank you for any advice you have! Oh, she is putting out a new leaf, so that's positive😂

[@bobandmaryw55]

Well, i'm trying to rescue ours. They were and still are in bad shape. Thank you for your channel.

[@momepenni]

Paula from Mexico. Where is week two??? That was August 9, now is September 6, 2020. I enjoyed this. I am working on 5 problem children. Learning. I am proud to say they all have new roots growing. My problem children are worse then yours, because they have a really long stems, so the water level was hard to gage. I have very little water in bottom, but I give them a drink with some mild fertilizer water, once a week.

[@dorothycherkas17]

I just transferred 4 of my Phal. plants to water. I will leave them sit overnight to dry. What type of water do you use? Tap water, rain water or distilled water. What type of fertilizer do you use? Do I put it in water and leave for how long? I do appreciate your video’s with down to earth explanations. Hope to see more. 😊❤

[@tuyetvo4353]

I use filter water - drinking water . I have 10 + orchids in tall water vases doing real well - start some new flowers in January. ❤

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

silly question, but why not use a piece of microfiber around those short roots on the mini Phal and have one end of the microfiber in the reservoir to wick up moisture to them? Then you're not having to add and drain water all the time.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Michael McCarthy a very good suggestion and actually something I have done in the past and am currently doing with a Vandaceous type which I will be sharing in tomorrow’s video. If the new roots on the mini Phal don’t grow quickly enough it may become an option for this plant as well!

[@cindyvan635]

I'm actually doing it with my Phal with no roots, and it's getting roots🤗💚🌱

[@elainereilly4686]

Good video as always. Thanks

[@arie_rogers87]

I'm in upstate ny also. im not sure why but I think that is so cool. I need help with my orchid. I got her on clearance at lowes and she's not happy at all. All roots were rotted but maybe 2 so I stuck her in perlite and water like I was told. Her leaves are super wrinkles and im at a loss. Please help. I've watched so many videos and I don't know what else to try

[@patriciathibeault5267]

I only have it on a vanda root system which is not doing well but has some viable roots. I have no bugs on any of my 50 orchids..I check them all the time. My wand is in water culture....

[@evarene07]

I’ve been researching and read that adding a little magnesium and calcium to the water encourages root production. Have you heard of this before? Also, the gel from aloevera plants applied to crown rot apparently sometimes saves the orchid and encourages new growth/spikes. The same with rubbing it on canes; encourages kikis...It would be an interesting experiment wouldn’t it? 🙂

[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

❤ thanks again

[@michellevansandt8707]

iv just put my new orchid into water. I’m sending you a picture to see if I did OK

[@aracelysanchez2591]

Hi I was wondering why would my phal's 3 day old roots get dry when I try to leave it to dry for the 2 day mark. Should I believe she really likes to be wet all the time 1/2 in. of distilled water and right now she is not concentrating on her roots. She is taking out a new leaf and a spike. Should I cut the spike I am planning to cut it off. Don't know if she will keep growing her roots. She is a two months old rescued local grocery store phal big leaves with no flowers no roots.

[@christina9779]

So do you have to dry them for 24 - 48 hours before water culture? I just did one in water and if this works I will continue to do it. But then what do you do during winter season?

[@NinjaOrchids]

Golden Smile 🤩 love the blooms ... my daughter picked one up with the big lip but in pink blush ... we now call it Bubbalicious and I’m hoping it won’t go downhill now that I’ve transferred her into leca. The big lip phals are just gorgeous!

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Ninja_Orchids I agree!!! The Secret Smile that I got with her is also supposed to be a big lip Phal so I am eagerly watching that spike develop. I am surprised you have a problem growing some of your Phals in leca. I would think they would enjoy it! I wonder what they are objecting to. As you know some Phals get so comfortable growing in what they came in they object quite strongly to any change. They can usually be coerced though. 😉

[@smallshebear]

Hey! Just to put my observations in: in semi-hydro with leca some of mine (most, realy 😂) object to have the stem even slightly covered/damp by the media. The roots also object to even a slightly dry top layer (in my environment) - adding a top-layer of non-vicking pebbles (as per Annabel) helped keeping the top more moist and allowed the roots to continue growing. I've transferred or are transferring most of my phals to water culture - and wow they behave differently!

[@brendabreton2954]

🇨🇦 Should they always be put in clear containers? ❤️🇨🇦

[@michellevansandt8707]

here they are

[@franklinforrest8464]

I have watched a lot of videos that have “magic potion” type headings, but i watched my first video of yours a couple days ago and learned so much, so thank you! Now I have a question. I buy orchids from local grocery stores and they do not have names and I would love to know the names. Do you have any resources where I can try and identify them. Thanks in advance.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

I’m so glad you have enjoyed my videos! As I’m sure you know, there is no magic potion to growing plants, it’s patience and paying attention to what their needs are. I answered your question in another comment of yours, I hope it helps 👍🏻

[@Kbear56]

so, you recommend just a small amount of water and not a full container? I found mine on the ground and rescued her (very unhappy) so I brought her home and put her in a cut water bottle full of water on our patio. She has improved since then, (Even in our intense heat and humidity)but I'm wondering how long she will be happy there

[@gabealexander519]

Hello, I'm new to this but do you let them drink for 24 hours then drain it all then fill 1/4 cup of fresh water and leave it for a period of time? Thank You.

[@FernandaGarcias]

Hello 👋 Good vídeo and I have some Phalaenopsis 😊 Kisses

[@jocelynagang191]

Wow...nice is there any solution you deluted in your water culture.and did u put any fertilizer

[@user-pi5bs6gn2h]

great reviews and info.cn you tell me if you use a drying out period or just have a little water at all times.

[@sivanagarajah913]

Why do you leave the flower spike on the poor performing orchids? Just trying water culture with one of my phals. Thanks for the info!

[@susanehlava3808]

How do you treat mould? Love your video

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

I give some advise on mold in my dendrobium video. If you are experiencing mold on Phalaenopsis it is usually because the stem needs to be cleaned of debris like left over root velamen or leftover bits of old leaves. Or the water levels are to high and the base of the plant is staying to wet.

[@martharodriguez1126]

I changed to water and they live in the balcony in hot Florida,so they drink a lot if water

[@gladysmurphy4063]

Hi, . Thanks for being so specific.. yet I still need to ask about an I want to rescue. The cleaning is difficult because I'm afraid to hurt her. The part that covers the roots are very sturdy and have the black parts of whatever soil was used. So as I say they're very strong. So should I keep cleaning these pieces off all at once or Wait hours or daily? 6/2/23

[@kmsbanr]

You can soak a bit then try cleaning to see if more can be rinsed off or removed easily with tweezers. It wint hurt if it takes a while. Just keep an eye on it. After cleaning up you should spray with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to help prevent disease. Cinnamon can be put on areas that were cut to seal the edge and help prevent disease too.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

A little bark left on the roots won’t hurt it and will eventually come off. Clean off as much as you can without damaging the roots. Thank you for watching!

[@catalinacurio]

Can I ask an odd question, is it ok for the leaves to be resting on/ touching the glass?

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Yes, it doesn’t damage the leaves when the rest on the glass.

[@catalinacurio]

@@daniellesorchidranch1591 Thank you.

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

Question...how about air circulation? On those bigger phals do they need side holes in the glass?

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Good question, I have found there is enough air circulation in the vase. That’s why water to air ratio is important and different for each plant.

[@karenlittle562]

When you transfer Phal to water culture are you using just water or is there any nutrition in water?

[@ruaboshoff6850]

What do you put in the water

[@FernandaGarcias]

Your Vanilla is into the water my pretty friend? Thanks.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Fernanda Garcias hello, not yet, still trying to come up with a good way to grow her. I will post a video when I do.

[@ginamccormick2691]

Remind me. After 24hrs in water to regrow roots. How long dry?

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

It really depends on your environment. If it is a really dry environment, you’re going to want to just wait a few days, but if you have a more humid environment, you can go longer than that before you soak it again.

[@Anna_Amoroso]

Hi Danielle, what about winter time? Are the orchids in water all the time too, or maybe you put even less water? Do you treat them the same as in the hot months? Also I have one silly question on miltoniopssi and nothing to do with water colture, so I hope I can ask you anyway. I have one miltoniopsis with two pseudobulbs one is smaller with only 3 leaves one central and 2 on each side , the other one has many more leaves where I had spikes and blooms a month ago and one new spike it's growing now. How do I know. which pseudobulb is the oldest so to understand if I potted it correctly? Thank you so much and have a nice day 💖

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Anna Nicky I grow in water culture all year round. The only difference in winter is I give less fertilizer and since the plant growth slows down they get less water. Usually the oldest pseudobulb is the smallest one unless it’s a division off of a larger plant. Also the new growths have a tendency to come up behind the older part of the plant so where the newest growths are (the one that recently bloomed or are in spike) is the back of the plant and the oldest part will be in the front of the plant. Hope that helps.

[@Anna_Amoroso]

@@daniellesorchidranch1591 yes it does help a lot. Thank you very much for always answering my questions I really appreciate it!😊

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Anna Nicky no problem ! Always happy to help if I can! ☺️

[@patriciathibeault5267]

Danielle do you just use plain water or do you use fertilized water. I have a few orchids in water culture but I use fertilized water in them. What are the pros and cons. Mine are fine and seem happy.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Patricia Thibeault I always use fertilized water. With the exception of when I do a monthly flush. There are some people who say you shouldn’t fertilize newly transferred orchids but I am not sure what their reasons are. I always fertilize and have never had a problem. However I don’t fertilize at really high levels so perhaps that is why I don’t have a problem.

[@katebeedot6964]

Hello and thank you Danielle. I was wondering whether the phal with newly cut roots could dry out by laying it on top of the vase for one night instead of leaving it inside with no water for 18-24 hours or would that that be too upsetting?

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Kate Beedot whatever way works for you is fine 😁

[@katebeedot6964]

Danielle's Orchid Ranch Thank you Danielle, it works but is a bit tricky if you forget as the drying out process is rather quick in dry weather!

[@winniem1989]

the roots of my orchid that are touching the water have a fuzzy fur to them... HELP!!!

[@DNelly256]

What type of water do you use to care for your orchids ?

[@georgelawson712]

what kimd of water do you use to water your orquids?

[@stephtobias7468]

I noticed white fuzzy mold on the root I had in water. Any suggestions for that?

[@soho3016]

I watched another video and she suggested to spray some 3% hydrogen peroxide twice a week and let it dry before put back into water

[@cholyluper]

I have a question, how about if my phalaenopsis doesn’t have any roots ,but the leaves are green and healthy ? Can I put it in water and will it grow roots ? Thank u , in need hear...

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

sol luper I have a video that goes in depth about rescuing Phalaenopsis. I think it would be helpful to you. If you plant has zero roots you can soak the stem a few times a week to hydrate. Be very careful no water gets in between the leaves, just soak the base of the stem and make sure it dries out completely before you soak it again.

[@cholyluper]

@@daniellesorchidranch1591 ok . I will try to look at your video. Thank you ,so much for answering my question .

[@evelyncompetente4380]

Hello I am follower to your care phalaenopsis video. I am from Philippines. I asking you how to fertilizer the water culture phalaenopsis? Hopefully you can give me idea to this. Thank you and God bless.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

I just use orchid fertilizer in a lower strength. I have a few videos on the exact products I use if you want to check them out.

[@lonialam2628]

How do we fertilise them in water

[@aofaigalevi2006]

How often do u change water

[@elbeem20001]

I live in the tropics (Caribbean) and my water is susceptible to getting algae, even with rain water. Is this OK? To be changing the water constantly? Even when my water is not facing too much light. (Even my Brita Water Filter container get algae all the time - and it is not in light).

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Algae in my experience is not a problem as long as it doesn’t take over completely and cover all the roots to the point it suffocates them and as long as the orchid doesn’t object. Most of my Phals don’t mind it so I just rinse the glass once a week and try to get most of it out. However my Vanda and species Phals do not like it so I try to remove as much of it was I can from the roots with a toothbrush when I change the water every week.

[@geneewaleski7811]

Was wondering when or if you fertilize with just water

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Genee Waleski my water is always fertilized. But I don’t fertilize at high levels.

[@geneewaleski7811]

@@daniellesorchidranch1591 ok

[@patriciathibeault5267]

Danielle what causes black tips on roots?

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Patricia Thibeault it could be a number of things. Build up of fertilizer on the roots can cause root burn. If a plant has a set back of loses its vigor because of a nutrient deficiency roots can die back. Some pests like to nibble root tips. There are many possibilities. It’s a matter of observation and eliminating what you know it can’t be and seeing if you can try something to improve it.

[@brendajernigan7642]

What do you do when you go on a trip??

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Brenda Jernigan water everything the day before we leave. I was away for 11 days in March and although some were thirsty when I got back none really suffered. Perhaps that would have been different if I went away during a hotter month.

[@brendajernigan7642]

@@daniellesorchidranch1591 Thank you so much! My only worry. I consider them as babies. Some I have waited to own for a long time. Wouldn't want to loose them.

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

Brenda Jernigan yes I am very attached to my plants too. But most plants have the capacity to handle a short time with no care and still be perfectly ok. Especially if it is in cooler months when they are not doing as much and need less care.

[@idkwhattoputherebuthi153]

U need to water more so leafs on the bottom dont dry

[@daniellesorchidranch1591]

That is actually one of the biggest mistakes people make in water Culture, they overwater and cause root rot, in my experience, less is more.

[@ratnaparth3528]

My all orchids became died after this😢.

[@soniaorquideas1422]

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