How To Propagate & Divide Orchids - Aggregatum, Encyclia, Mitonia, Brassavolae, Cattleya

[@jayimeldalim9765]

For washing mouth to wash the orchids and the orchids are all healthy funny and new ideas good job 👍

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you for watching and for your kind comment! I am hoping you will visit again soon! HAPPY GROWING!

[@yonguyen6420]

Maria! You are doing a good good job to keep those orchids in a very healthy con condition. Thanks for showing.

[@lauragordon2755]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have been searching everywhere for a tutorial on how to propagate orchids that wasn't overly complicated. Now I can confidently repot and propagate my orchids without trouble. :)

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you so much for watching and I am so glad that this video was able to help. Wishing you many happy growing adventures! :)

[@elizabethdasigan4001]

Hi Maria, you’re indeed a very funny, crazy lady. I enjoyed so much of your reporting video & tell yah, I got a dendrobium lindleyi which I am going to repot also to semi-water culture. I hope it will do good. Thanks for the tip & like you I use plastic cups & put holes on them. You are really a certified orchid doctor or whatever they call you. Stay safe & hoping to see more videos.

[@elizabethdasigan4001]

Sorry, I mean repotting not reporting.

[@patriciasholarfreund4964]

Thank you for all your wonderful videos. After watching several of them I had the courage to remove my orchids from the areca palms in my west side yard (they were attached to the trees and not growing) and pot them up. They are now in a north facing location under on my back patio. (They do not receive direct sunlight.) I was thrilled to recently see that they are starting to grow again. I'm sure that they are happier in potting medium that is watered more regularly. And, I get to enjoy them more in their current location. Keep those great videos coming.

[@myleneapuda710]

Great work girl love your dedications❤️💕

[@ingridmarcellin-wiseman7903]

Thank you so much, your tutorial was detailed yet specific and totally comprehensive i will be definitely be trying this since i do have some orchids to propagate

[@gypsyvanneraddict]

I loved this video! It really demystifies how to take care of orchids !

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you and I am so glad that you find it beneficial! HAPPY GROWING!

[@teenathompson4616]

Thank you so much for making this video, I am not afraid to tackle re potting or separation now. Well done you !

[@debdeb3462]

Oh WOW , I just found your video and love how you are so energetic and Thanks so much for showing how to divide and how to get rid of the pesky little crawlers .. by the way for the pots I go to the Dollar tree and get mine as I'd never use real tupperware but to get the fake tupperware is a Great idea and they are cheap cheap at dollar tree and also dollar general ... Thanks again for such a Great video hope everything is growing happy I don't live too too far from you ☺️ I'm in Sarasota fl . I Love Love my orchids and getting ready to do some repotting just waiting till March gets here as I don't want to do it too too early ...

[@mimasgarden1265]

Your videos are always so funny and helpful at the same time...loved the idea of the containers. ...

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you so much for your kind comments and for watching. I have had wonderful results with these propagation and repottings. They all are alive and growing very well and I highly recommend getting your orchids in proper more healthier growing conditions...this was so simple to do and the rewards for doing it were awesome! HAPPY GROWING!

[@djsebism]

Your orchids are gorgeous and very healthy! Really good job yours bubbles are pretty beautiful 😉

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you! :)

[@clifferrebelo7307]

Mm

[@divinachy4880]

I really enjoyed your video. You are really great explaining things. Thank you.

[@PictureMaria1]

THANKS SO MUCH! I am glad that you could join me on my orchid adventures and that you stick around for more! HAPPY GROWING! :)

[@barnabusbites6190]

OMG! I love this video... It seems that everyone is soooo serious when it comes to orchids. You have put a fun but realistic view of how to take care of these beautiful plants. I enjoyed it very much and hope you do more!

[@bubbler891]

This is the first of your videos I’ve ever seen and omg your insane lol 🙈😂 it was very funny and enjoyable to watch your video 👍🏻❤️ great job

[@Rosemary457]

Hi Mara, nice to see you having fun and playing doctor lol. I have a few orchids that are trying to go for a walk, one is about 3 inches out of the pot, our kitten knocked it over yesterday and I though oh no I'm going to have to do something about that soon, but I just put it back in its pot, but now I think i will repot it today and split it, please pray for the plant that i don't kill it,it will need all the help it can get lol I have 7 of oncidium or bulb type orchids and I haven't seen any of them flower yet, not a spike anywhere to be seen, So i would be gutted to loose one, :-)

[@PictureMaria1]

Rosemary457 ...yea although we often times overlook repotting it is important to do. I've damaged some orchids because they were either imbalanced in the pot and would topple over because of the uneven weight...or some would snap off when I carelessly moved them about...so it does help with accidentally harming them...I am praying for strength and endurance for your division and repot...YOU CAN DO IT!!! ... and don't give up on your Oncidiums...some are just specific to their bloom schedules...I just started collecting some myself...I only have 3 thus far...but can feel myself falling in love with them too...especially the fragrant ones! :) I am keeping my fingers crossed that your Onc. start spiking really soon!!! ...sending blooming wishes your way dear friend!

[@Rosemary457]

PictureMaria1 I am beging to think I'm not very lucky with my orchids, I have had 2 phals that put up a spike, And in each case they dropped the rather large buds without even coming close to opening, The only plant that has flowered for me is one of my dendrobiums the nobile berry oda the other is a nobile and so far nothing from her and they are both cared for in the same way, I have a zygo, a cattleya, and nothing from either of them, but they are all growing new leaves, riveting eh, I have to say I'm very disillusioned with my collection of 20 orchids out of which 19 haven't flowered for me. :-(

[@Rosemary457]

Rosemary457 Oh I meant to say, I don't know if i should the repot because it's a lone bulb, 1 of 3, what do you think do it or not, :-

[@manjitnijjar6887]

You are really hard worker,

[@PictureMaria1]

YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN! LOL! Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING! :)

[@emilyallwood2172]

omg I just found your chanel and I love it! youre so funny and cute

[@orchidsadutchy4940]

Thanks for sharing! I really enjoy repotting videos. Your orchids are looking good! And I like a lot the shape of this containers. Great idea to use tupperweare for that! :)

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you my dear for watching...and so sorry for the delay in response...all of these orchids are doing exceedingly well and indeed truly benefited from the divisions and the transitions into the homemade pots. I am hoping all is well with you and that you are having a fabulous time with your orchid adventures! HAPPY GROWING!

[@delmimagbanua9797]

nice tips for Listerine👏

[@blopblop638]

Maria Young I love You so much for Your personality and sense of humor :-D :-D :-D I almost died when You've show off how did You prepared these transparent pots :-D and You did that without permission of Your husband :-D :-D :-D It just make me so loud laugh and almost killed me :-D :-D :-D

[@PictureMaria1]

Ha ha ha! ...and thanks so much for watching and also for your kind and funny comments...it's important in life that we enjoy the power of laughter (medicine for the soul) and delight in our passions. ...and you'd be amazed at all the multifunctional uses that I've found secretly using my husband's belongings for the benefit of my growing my orchids...usually when my husband asks me if I've seen something of his...I sheepishly look off and ask..."why are you asking me?" ...of which he shakes his head and replies... "another one bites the dust"....heeeeeee heeeeeee....poooooor hubby....all he has endured....all for the love of orchids...but at the end if the day...he fully understands that a HAPPY WIFE...equals a HAPPY LIFE!!! LOL!!! ...again thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING! :)

[@rkatika9]

How great they look! Thanks for the tupperware tip, I have a lot of older ones in the attic I just haven't got rid of. Now I found a good use for them! Looking forward to future videos tonsee how they are doing! And eww, I couldn't believe that huge slug survived the peroxide spray down!

[@PictureMaria1]

Hey there Kati...and so sorry for this delayed reply...many times I think I've responded and later find that I did not :( ...did you get a chance to repot your orchids in these type of containers? ...and if so what were your results? ...all of my orchids in this video are doing extremely well and I am so happy that I made the decision to do it....it's been about 6 months and nothing but excellent results so far. Hoping all is well with you...and I miss seeing you around. HAPPY GROWING!

[@rkatika9]

+PictureMaria1 hi Maria, don't sweat it, we are all busy! Yes, all my orchids are in either a clear plastic container with holes, or in semi-water culture or a glass vase. And yes, they are growing extremely well in bark, 2 of them have flower spikes right now.

[@PictureMaria1]

Kati R. YAAAAAAAY!!! So happy to hear it! I've used the semi water culture for some orchids but usually as a rescue method...and I do find it useful and a great way of growing, displaying and providing good watering for them especially indoors...I keep my orchids outdoors so it isn't feasible with the grow system I have. Wishing you a very MERRY Christmas and a beautiful Holiday Season! ENJOY! :)

[@rkatika9]

+PictureMaria1 I also use the SWC for the rescues only :) Unfortunately outdoor growing is not an option for me :) Wish you a Merry Christmas also, and a successful New Year! May all your orchids grow flower spikes! :)

[@markspera5247]

Soldering iron, I use the same thing it works like a charm!

[@PictureMaria1]

Mark Spera ...is that what it is...LOL!!! I guess my husband shouldn't mind me using it then...because he didn't even know what it is...too funny! HA HA HA! I would tell him...but then again I would have to explain how I found out...shhhhhhhhhhhh...keep that on a low down!!! LOL!

[@GageTVNetwork]

Wow, you're so good at THIS

[@markspera5247]

I have to get down to Florida want to go orchid hunting!

[@PictureMaria1]

Mark Spera WHY YES YOU DO!!! YOU'D HAVE SO MUCH FUN...AND WOULD FEED YOUR ADDICTION FOR DAYS!!! LOL!

[@CalebCornwell]

Beautiful divisions!

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you...and I'm happy to say about 6 months later and they are all alive, well and much healthier in their see their home made containers! YAAAAAY! :)

[@adriennecasenaz4029]

Thank you,and HaPPY nEW yEARS.

[@bmell1252]

Dah dah dah DAAAH! Problem Solver: Super Orchid Girl to the rescue! 😆 😆 lol. Thanks though, really really helpful. I’m determined to plant my new tolumnias, oncidiums and brassavolaes in a potting mix that allows me water all the orchids at the same time. (Until I got the new ones last week, I only had phals and dendrobiums. So.... is this possible? Oh! And one more thing... that tool is brilliant. I tried the hubbies drill, yeah, that doesn’t work, but I still used the plastic pots, they were just all cracked with busted holes instead of nice neat holes!

[@gertrudepaulgalbano8366]

Thank you for this detailed video, well explained. Dear I need one help, tell me if I can get a orchid bunch, can I use the cutting and plant. Pls help me as I am despite to hv the orchids in my garden. If possible can you share a video as to how to grow the orchids from cutting..thanks dear..

[@jirapanpitayaprichakul151]

May I please asking you ... my orchid is died all the leaves are gone but I just notice the roots still grow fresh and alive.... my question is .... I just about to throw them out but the roots just stop me from doing it.... if I trim the top right off would the leave will sprout back at all... sorry I know I did ask a silly question but if I don't ask I will never knew and it is good to find out about it..... thank you for sharing your great tips about orchid... that make me want to repot them back again.... thank you for your time

[@PictureMaria1]

Hey there and not a problem, I am so glad that you asked. Any time my orchids show signs are in not so good condition. I will separate them from the rest of my orchids but I never stop taking care of them. I will continue to water as normal and many times they eventually surprise me by coming back to life again! So your orchid still has a chance. Good luck and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it recovers!

[@jirapanpitayaprichakul151]

MY Orchid Adventures thank you for sharing your thoughts

[@abcareless3119]

Hi: Just started having an interest in Orchids and would like to know where to start? Maybe a book, classes or anything with orchid terminology. What's the easiest plant to grow and one with a plentiful root producing for others. Thanks

[@kapilafavorites]

I would like to try my self Thsnks

[@kathardy413]

Thank you your video was very helpful! I am an amateur Orchid owner but am looking to increase my garden. I love your spin on things it makes me feel less "scared". Where did you buy the clear containers?

[@PictureMaria1]

Awesome...I'm glad it was helpful...and indeed I try to keep my videos educational but yet still fun...I believe we shouldn't be too up tight about anything...life is too short...and that also includes GROWING orchids too...LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH is my motto!!! Congratulations on your new found passion...the adventures that you will have with orchids are endless!! HAPPY GROWING and thank you for watching and joining me on my journey! :)

[@PictureMaria1]

+PictureMaria1 Oh and I am sorry I overlooked your last question....the containers I used here are actually regular tupperware that are easy to find in almost any store that sells home and kitchenware...very affordable and easy to transform into orchid pots. :) Hoping all is well and that your orchids are doing swell! :)

[@evangelinesabularse3610]

Good idea baby

[@PictureMaria1]

The media is a combination of bark, perlite and coal.

[@rmcandlelight]

What a geeat video Maria!!!! I learned soooo much!!!! I asked my hubby does he have one of those soldering devices he said yeah but have to look for it. I'm going to look for some clear plastic pots and lysterine from the dollar store. I'll get in touch with you through facebook on messenger when I can meet up with you. Soon my dear soo :)

[@PictureMaria1]

rmcandlelight That tool is absolutely fab!!! It also can make any plastic container and turn it into a hanging container...I am going to get some wire gage material and use it to hang some of my orchids...I want to get some of them off the ground to prevent the squirmy wormies and slugs from getting into them so easily...and indeed looking forward to meeting you in person one day.

[@dilamani]

Thanks for the very well explained instructions. Do you recommend spraying baking soda and Epsom salt on orchids ?

[@sudheesanr2460]

Very good demo of division.

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you for watching! ...and I am hoping much success on your orchid adventures! :)

[@Ellofez]

Ha-ha.. Poor slug . lol I was like bye Felicia! Okay don't even play . lol Hey if your ever willing to sell your back bulbs let me know. I will pay for the shipping also . I have PayPal and Google Wallet . Thank you like I always have a blast watching your videos your too funny . Happy growing babe !

[@PictureMaria1]

Ellofez LOL!!!! ...and yea not willing to sell my back bulbs yet...unless I know that they will definitely produce new growths...but indeed I will let you know. Also thank you for joining me on my orchid adventure...and I try my best to make it entertaining and educational...I think that aspect of teaching or instructing enhances the learning capability...we all know how it is to sit in a boring class or seminar trying to fight off sleep...so I like to add a little firecracker to avoid anyone dozing off...LOL!!!

[@Ellofez]

Lol ! Oh my goodness yes my math teachers and professors you're always very dull . But must say your great honestly. I also love how easy to follow visually your videos are . I'm more of a hands on visual learner here . So thank you again babe . Much love and happy growing !

[@dallasguidroz9350]

Do you think full water culture would be something good to try. I was thinking about it

[@PictureMaria1]

...it would be good to try it...if YOU want to try it. It is a very personal choice and I don't want to steer you in one way or another. If you do decide to do it...try it first only one or two and ones that you are willing to experiment with. Never choose to experiment on any of your highly valued orchids.

[@helenmifsud3707]

Dallas Guidroz

[@happycamper8809]

What product came in the clear plastic pots?

[@mperl4350]

those orchids are beautiful and look so healthy!!! could you please share me your secrets..😊 what fertilizer, how often, etc. thank you so much & God bless!!!

[@PictureMaria1]

+M Perl Thanks so much...I use a regular fertilizer by Better Gro that can be purchased at your local garden center (Lowe's or Home Depot) and I put a teaspoon to a gallon of water and try and feed during every or every other watering...I believe with the combination of fertilizer and warm bright temperatures of the outdoor...they thrive exceedingly well....oh and of course I always spend quality time with them admiring and talking to them. :)

[@mperl4350]

Thank you so much!! I totally agree with you, that they need our attention like our own babies! I think that's why my orchids died. I used to have a lot but when i had my baby, i didn't get to spend time with them and just started dying. After watching your vids, i just can't wait to grow again.

[@vincentganias1658]

M Perl

[@hennyvangemert4173]

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[@Prash1c]

At 4:20, It's a soldering iron, used for electronics. :)

[@PictureMaria1]

LOL! I could not think of what it is...you are like the hundredth person that's told me...so I definitely know now! LOL! THANKS! :)

[@deborahbeaudoinzaki8019]

Thanks because I did not know this either!

[@jullyl]

Prashanth C P

[@deborahbeaudoinzaki8019]

Thank you!

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you for watching! :) HAPPY GROWING!

[@nickrusse7944]

what is the coal used for. what kind do u use?

[@sadiatonni976]

When i repot my aggrigetum orchids.or which season.

[@PictureMaria1]

The time to repot orchids would be during the spring or summer season because that is when it is the prime conditions for the orchid to grow. The best time would be in the spring time or early summer before it gets extremely hot.

[@kunhalankutty6309]

Where do I purchase Listerine in India . Has it an alternative ?

[@jassobadree4576]

will like to know how to fertilise orhids

[@edylganado3083]

May i know the name or insectide spray that u use?

[@blopblop638]

Your husband must be a very happy with You I guess he have lots of laugh every single day :-D I will upload soon my video with one of my Vanda and I would like to ask You to help me to recognise which Vanda is that but I think is a rare Vanda Coerulea but not botanical type because is so difficult to find her in Europe. Do You have botanical type of Vanda Coerulea ? also I would like to buy Dendrobium Chrysotoxum called "Gold Orchid" and Vanda Teres also a very rare species. Thanks for Your help straight away and my kind regards from Poland. Robby Bobby ;-)

[@PictureMaria1]

+Robert Kumorek did you ever make the video on this...I'll try to help in identifying it...and you can also see if Miss Orchid Girl would know as well...she is very good with helping people to identify orchids. I have a regular coerulea and also a semi alba one. I am hoping that you find the orchids that you are in search of...Local nurseries and online would be your best bet on seeking these type of orchids out. HAPPY ORCHID HUNTING!

[@alisonfong6759]

Robert Kumorek i

[@joannekubbernus3316]

How do you deal with air roots?

[@PictureMaria1]

Well because I grow my orchids outdoors I don't have an issue with them. I usually hose or mist them down daily so the orchid along with all of their air roots also get watered.

[@fatherofchickens7951]

Took a sip of cocktail every time the word indeed popped up. I’m hammered now🙄

[@PictureMaria1]

INDEED!!! LOL! One of my fave words can you tell?! I am hoping you are well and wishing you the absolute best in your orchid adventures! HAPPY GROWING!

[@drpk6514]

Nothing wrong with the plant. It is normal for Catt type orchids to produce areal roots. This plant is a epiphyte and new growth grows is grown to its ideal condition. Furthermore it doesnt need a different watering pattern because although the roots started from above but the rest is in the media and gets its water from the same media. Furthermore that part is only an off shoot of the main plant which receives water from the rest of the plant if it want. Best is to leave it the way it preferres to grow.

[@PictureMaria1]

...it is all in the preference of the grower on how they want or need to grow their orchids..climate and conditions also have a lot to do in how a person handles and takes care of their orchids...in my area it can get intensely hot and because my orchids are outdoors some were suffering...so I had to do what was best for my orchids in my environment...I can tell you though that they have all been doing so much better since I did this...so I am happy that I chose to do it. ...and yes they are epiphytic in nature...but I'm not growing them in trees...nor are they growing in jungles and rain forest with constant moisture and humidity... so I have to accommodate them in the best way that I can.

[@jentavoid8840]

Mohammad Karbaschi u

[@indodeze5478]

Arreal roots only happend for one reason and that's if the plant feels it has no oxygyn inside the mediums, then they start to produce arreal roots. now i'm not saying arreal roots are a bad thing, they can thrive very good on arreal roots, but it looks cleaner whitout arreal roots, meaning you've to replant/propagate them

[@TDMoorethanjustORCHIDS]

oh i just saw the schomburgkia in the back my bad..:-)

[@gypsyvanneraddict]

You can also attract toads- they love to eat slugs 🐌 and won't hurt the 🌱 plants:-)

[@PictureMaria1]

I have all sorts of frogs and lizards...and snakes YIKES!!! In my garden and they do help with keeping down unwanted critters.

[@michelleespino9814]

Well thank you I have a friend living in one of my orchids my husband told me to leave him

[@evarene07]

@@PictureMaria1 oh heck no!!! Snakes are out of the question...

[@kimidexi]

my cathlia dont have flowers 😕

[@sudheesanr2460]

Please say the contents of the medium, which is very interesting to see.

[@PictureMaria1]

The media is a combination of bark, perlite and coal.

[@TDMoorethanjustORCHIDS]

So funny...slug heaven...but so gross to watch..yuck..hate them...lol..anyway great video and i noticed you skipped on the division of the schomburgkia which i think was a good idea since in my opinion they need as many pseudobulbs storing nutrients, ie water and fertilizer, so that each successive bulb is bigger and bigger to produce those long long spikes. But overall i think you made a smart decision to repot and divide. Thanks again Maria for sharing

[@PictureMaria1]

TD Moore HA HA HA!!! I can't believe you caught that!!! You have such a keen eye!!! The funny thing was...is I was supposed to include that footage and was so upset that I couldn't find it. My disc kept getting full and I had to change them out...and for the life of me I could not find the footage!!! I didn't think anyone would notice...and then you came along...thanks for spoiling it for everyone!!!!! LOL!!! TOO FUNNY!!! I laughed when I read your comment...oh and I actually wanted to include that footage for the simple fact that it was another type of pseudo bulb...and a lot harder to fight with...just giving different dimensions of how to handle each type of bulb... :) Thanks for watching dear friend. :)

[@TDMoorethanjustORCHIDS]

well i appreciate you for being so thorough and so very helpful as you take us on those orchid adventures...btw...still cracking up so much from the video with you and your husband playing miniature golf...hilarious!

[@PictureMaria1]

TD Moore ha ha ha!!!! I just came across this comment...toooooo funny!!! ....and yes the hubby and I had a blast playing miniature golf...who would've thought you'd be watching a game of golf on an orchid video!!! ...always expect the unexpected my friend!!! LOL! Thank you for watching and sharing in my adventures....indeed I am in good company!!! :)

[@jonmccullum8692]

Holy brassavoly

[@rodrigofariasyeguez7999]

as often flowers as less fungus nor ear elephant on my orchides, how, whends¡''?

[@evangelinesabularse3610]

You dint have orchids cutter

[@grahamjappe1315]

The tool is a soldering iron

[@thatoneguy99100]

That's a soldering iron. It is for soldering.

[@kitty687]

Don't you put name tag on each of them?

[@PictureMaria1]

+kitty687 That's a great habit to have...but I must admit...I don't always do it and later have lived to regret it. In this video I did not but I split each plant into two...so I had a tag on one part of it...so I know what they are...but you bring about a great point...I have to make sure that I do it...because there is never a guarantee that you won't mix them up by accident. Thanks for the reminder. :)

[@kitty687]

Even I put name tag on it accident can happen.i need to wait till it bloom and find out it's ID .sometime no luck as you know.they have many that similar looking.not only name that I put on the tag,I did put potting date,blooming date so I can keep track on them.my brain is too small to remember all

[@PictureMaria1]

All of these propagation were from ones that did have tags...and I kept them together or they were potted in the same pot and although I did not show it in the video I did tag the names on them by writing it on the pot which was my intention from the beginning...also I pot my orchids on a regular bases either 1 or 2 years....and I go based upon my memory, by the growth of the orchid and seeing it needs to be repotted or by the condition of the media...every gardner has their own style of growing their orchids and what may work for one may not work for another...the suggestions you have given are all great tips and lucky for me I guess, have a better memory...LOL!

[@floresnjose57]

You don't kill them just removed them ,they are useful in another area of the garden.

[@PictureMaria1]

+Nelson Flores I am confused...WHO KILLED THEM? LOL!!! They are ALL ALIVE AND DOING VERY WELL with many, many new growths! Do you think I would actually do anything intentional to kill them??? LOL! No worries...as orchid growers there are many different ways we grow our orchids including propagating them...and that is all that I did. Next year with good luck I am hoping all my propagations will bloom for me fingers crossed.

[@Onlythetruth247]

Do you keep your orchids outdoors? Is that why slugs are in your plants! I would be horrified!

[@PictureMaria1]

Yes, I do for the most part. I would absolutely be freaking out if I had slugs inside of my house! LOL!

[@samiunbasir9719]

plz give me some orchid

[@lussierraymond1906]

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[@JoeBostonBruin]

Good video, but nothing "unhealthy" about the growth of that orchid. Good points made, but improper choice of words.