Repotting New eBay Miltoniopsis! Tips for Reducing Transplant Shock and Speeding Up Growth!

[@sunsetvibes556]

How often do you use seaweed or do you use just when repotting. Thank you :) Love your videos, thank you 🌸

[@robgeiger4897]

I never comment online but you are making some quality content and cannot help but remark. Both aesthetically pleasing to watch and very informational. I commend you and look forward to future content! I'm sure it wont take long for your channel to grow as well as your orchids.

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Hi Rob! Thanks very much for the lovely comment, really appreciate the feedback and I'll do my best to keep things interesting 😄

[@franceskasper8716]

You have very healthy orchids. Nice to see happy orchids. thank you for posting.

[@richardlawton1023]

Roots look great.

[@MelissaWalker82]

Can’t wait to see it bloom!

[@patrickmcconnell2410]

Hi again great video I got two last year because I through they were beautiful but didn’t have luck with one and the other I reported in bark. It’s big but yellow tipped. I bought a bag of 100mm synthetic sphag. Haven used it. Are you cutting it into shorter pieces? Also what are you using for self watering wick ? I also like soaking my plants in Dyna Grow KLN and Pro-Tekt when I transplant along with hydrogen peroxide 3%. Thank you Patrick

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Hi 😄 Very much depends on your environment, in warmer climates I think they appreciate as much moisture as they can get, but in cooler more humid climates you'd need to watch out for rot. If the leaf tips are yellow that could be a fertiliser issue or dehydration? The synthic comes pre chopped, this one is also the 100mm variety. The self watering wick is just one I ordered from Amazon, the link should be in the description toward the bottom of the list of things I use 😄 Just fished it out www.amazon.co.uk/watering-Self-watering-Automatic-Watering-Irrigation/dp/B07D22DFH5 . For new orchids I totally agree and H202 and soak in rain mix and seaweed extract, it really helps start you off on the right footing 😄 hope that helps!

[@trishal2223]

I really enjoy your videos! What nutrient solution do you use?

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Hi! Thanks, im really glad you enjoyed it! I use rain mix for all my orchids, I also add silicon and seaweed extract to this for most waterings 😄 more nutrients when they're in active growth, but I give quite a weak dose to new orchids (depending on the orchid, weak for miltoniopsis but stronger for something like a phal or catasetum) or none at all if they don't have any roots. Hope this helps!

[@dancealiasable]

I've struggled with miltoniopsis in semi hydro have done a few and they are doing well for a month then the leaves starts to yellow and die off slowly, not sure what im doing wrong but have ordered another one as im really determine to grow just one in smei hydro and I'll be very happy

[@TheOrchidRoom]

For me they don't grow well in semi-hydro with LECA either- too dry for them in my climate, they lose water through transpiration easily due to their cloud forest adaptations, and have very sensitive roots that dessicate at the top layer. For me they need more moisture retentive materials mixed in and then grow very well.

[@dancealiasable]

@@TheOrchidRoom I got some pumice so going to mix it in and going to see I van get syntax in Australia and copy yr mix to see if it will work for me

[@hillbillyorchids]

I have a Miltoniopsis that has growths that big that are not showing signs of roots yet. Isn't that odd? I do give it seaweed. Any other advice?

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Hi- no it can be different for different miltoniopsis hybrids so don't worry! 😀 This one hasn't started roots from its new growths either. Most of the rest of mine have started roots from small growths but I think it varies alot for different hybrids 😄

[@hillbillyorchids]

@@TheOrchidRoom Ok thanks. I need to repot it but I am waiting for roots to show. Isn't that the best way to do it?

[@TheOrchidRoom]

@@hillbillyorchids Yes that's definitely the ideal time for the repot with the quickest adaptation, as long as you're certain of the potting media in the mean time and no snails are hiding 😄

[@hillbillyorchids]

@@TheOrchidRoom Thank you. Wish me luck. I repotted her and she was very root bound and all the roots seemed very good. Still didn't notice any from the 2 new growths. 🤞🙏

[@TheOrchidRoom]

@@hillbillyorchids Amazing! Glad you had some good roots, I think the new ones should come along quite soon from the sounds of it! I do have one other milt that puts out roots when the growths are bigger so I really think it can vary alot... Keeping all my fingers crossed for your milt! 💗🤞

[@dawnphilip3098]

Dawn Philip Very informative video showing a new medium set up instead of the usual bark and sphagnum moss. Are you going to be putting other types into your the new set up? I have just bought a Militonia sunset and Dendrobium Berry Oda from Burnham nursery, would these be suitable for this set up? I've enjoyed watching your content, look forward to watching more. 3 hours ago

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Hi! So I became a bit obsessed with this media mix and spent a full day last weekend repotting all my miltoniopsis and Nelly Islers into it 😀I've also put a little in some mixes for angraecums and sarcochilus, and some other mini orchids, but lower amounts with more pumice and LECA. I think it's a really good sphagnum alternative but definitely think in my environment best mixed with LECA and pumice to create more airation. It also works really well in self watering pots. So my dendrobiums all do really well in Semi hydro with LECA, especially the kingianum and speciosum hybrids as they're often lithophytes. I can't see any reasons that dendrobiums or miltonias wouldn't like synthic mixes though, dendrobiums probably would need a higher pumice or leca ratio. It really opens up loads of new possibilities! Although maybe I should wait a few months and really get a good feel for it before more repots 😄 Will keep you updated!

[@Rockdoc2174]

Berry Oda is a typical Dendrobium, needing to dry out between watering. I've got mine in medium bark and they're doing well. I tried a more water-retentive medium but they did not like it at all. They took time to settle but, once they did, they have thrown roots out everywhere and are flowering now. I have a Miltonia spectabilis from Burnham's. It appears to like an airy medium but does not like to dry out completely or you get concertina leaves. I water mine as it almost dries and it has two flower spikes emerging.

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Organic media does have very different rules- my miltonia flavescens never dries out in a semi hydro LECA seramis mix, which is the only miltonia I own and obviously have different care to miltoniopsis anyway. I got a berry oda a couple of months ago and put it into self watering with leca/pumice so it never dries. It's chucking out a massive root system and loves it. In my experience dendrobiums are incredibly willing to adapt to semi hydro/ self watering systems.

[@MelissaWalker82]

The Orchid Room I have a berry oda and miltonia sunset in a leca and pumice sh mix and both are doing extremely well. The berry oda has doubled in size in less than a year and is actually my best performing sh plant in the collection. I have gone back and forth with the sunset from sh to self watering and back again. It just wasn’t getting enough moisture in self watering. It definitely prefers sh. Adding the top layer of gravel like Annabel suggests has been the missing link for the sunset. It loves it and is finally hydrated well. Berry oda isn’t fussed either way. I had to up his pot size at the end of summer and his ample root system was tightly wound around all the leca. I personally think these are both great orchids to try sh with. I recommend that you top flush every few days in the beginning if you think they aren’t getting enough water. If they seem hydrated as is, totally skip that. Good luck!

[@TheOrchidRoom]

@@MelissaWalker82 I'm so glad yours are doing well in inorganic constantly wet setups! Thanks for sharing, it definitely helps to hear different perspectives! 😀 I'm super glad the top layer of gravel is working well for you too! 😀😀

[@leannew.1977]

Enjoyed your video!

[@andredumas9547]

I completely agree to keep the old roots on a miltoniopsis first repot when repotting in a completely different medium, let alone a different environment. Miltoniopsis have a mind of their own, they can take months to recover from a repot. I have had some success by keeping them under glass for 3 or 4 months until new roots appear. I have seen Jimmy cut all the roots off and successfully keep the plant happy.

[@TheOrchidRoom]

I dont find miltoniopsis to be too difficult or fussy, and I put them through alot last year 🙂 I think the main issues people have are getting them to adapt to new environments following repots, and potentially damaging old roots, or only receiving small, rootless plants. And underwatering. Otherwise I really don't have issues with them. You can see this one blooming in my last bloom video 🙂 Once they're established they are very resilient!

[@andredumas9547]

@@TheOrchidRoom I have 2 but only had them for the past 12 months, once they become well established I might find them less fussy. Thanks for your encouraging message.

[@pixmahler5859]

When you use seaweed extract, what amount do you use on a tds meter or amount of liquid per liquid amount?

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Hi Pix, Nutrient solution composition is shown in the video below if you want quantities of seaweed 😄 There's a pinned comment with ppm but it equates to around 30ppm. Sometimes I dose higher in the initial soak, depends on the state of the orchid and if it has good roots. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6mciK2Io7KNo8k I didn't add silicone to this initial soak but I have added to subsequent waterings. Hope that helps!

[@pixmahler5859]

Yes, it very much helped. What is and why silicone?

[@pixmahler5859]

Oops, I am going to watch the video you added right away.

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Silicon is essential in cell wall formation so it strengthens new growth and increases leaf resilience / strength apparently. There are some research papers expanding on this more linked in the description of that video if you scroll through the description, if you are interested in knowing more 😄 It is also linked to increasing stress tolerance and nutrient absorption in other types of plants.

[@pixmahler5859]

TERRIFIC. Just what I was wanting to know. I do not know how I missed this video of your. Put it in my SAVED file now to review over and over. You can be “nerdy” any time you want👍👍

[@reneecarlson6156]

Where can the synthetic moss be found in the US? I looked on Amazon and it didn't look the same.

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Synthic is made by a Swedish company called Dusk. It's mainly available in Europe, although their website does list a few suppliers in different continents, I dont know how easy it is to get hold of. I live in the UK so am unsure about US suppliers. Alternatively you could use chopped microfiber fluffy mop strands 🙂

[@reneecarlson6156]

@@TheOrchidRoom Thanks for the reply. I wonder if Ikea would have it, but then they don't carry orchids where I am anyway. I will think about the microfiber.I have a mop that I bought for that purpose but for the s/h properties and it is white and not nice to look at in a pot. Oh well.

[@TheOrchidRoom]

@@reneecarlson6156 Synthic isn't stocked by IKEA, it's only really orchid nurseries here or if you order directly from Dusk. Roellke orchideen in Germany carry it, so I guess if you really want to try it you could look into how much shipping would be. They also do nice plastic stakes. Or you could check Dusks website for their list of international suppliers but I did look for someone before and I don't think the US link works. There might be a closer country though.

[@TheOrchidRoom]

I found a source for synthic in the US, after a comment on my newest video. www.glassboxtropicals.com/Synthic-s/256.htm

[@o_o8203]

I've noticed that there's a difference between the entire root being dead and the velamen being dead 😊

[@TheOrchidRoom]

Yes definitely! when it comes to less vigorous orchids I'd rather not risk chopping, when in fact roots where the velumen appears dead often have the potential to branch... Or that heart breaking moment when you find a 'dead root' and cut and then pull it away to find the end of it is healthy and has loads of branches starting!Done that, felt sick, now if I'm going to cut I obsessively check the whole root!

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

"plenty of horror stories about Miltoniopsis orange rot going round" It seems like this problem has become much more prevalent in recent years, which leads me to believe it is a fault with the mass production rather than the plants themselves. Just my opinion, of course.

[@TheOrchidRoom]

I don't want to say it. But it hasn't happened to me yet... *crosses all fingers, touches wood etc...* But I have seen some horrific stories and images about orange rot on forums and Instagram etc to be aware of the issue.... But Erwinia is most likely found in most of our grow rooms at some point without necessarily becoming evident... so my thinking is it's when the plant immune system goes down that it can really take hold? Open wounds and stress, not enough air movement and stress etc... I havent experienced it but this is my current theory so again, take it as an opinion rather than having factual basis...

[@resilience4lyfe331]

Michael McCarthy agreed

[@ono7077]

I do not grow them . As I know they are cool to cold Lang . We are hot summer tropical monsoon .

[@arlcbalce]

I stole my moms phone and I think she likes orchids more than me now the orchids have betrayed me