Store Bought Phalaenopsis Pt 4 Repotting

[@hildewilkens3772]

Good to see and hear the basics once in a while - thanks Roger

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

You're welcome.

[@planete-saturne58]

Thank you so much for your video. It's one of the best I see on repoting phals. You explain so well many things that I never heard/saw before. What a fantastic teacher you are. 🌼🌸🌻🌺

[@TrishsOrchidLife]

Lorraine Ladouceur I am going to try the waiting a day or so before watering after a repot if my orchid is healthy as I have had problems in the past with watering right away 😊

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

These were well hydrated when then were repotted so I could allow some time before watering again.

[@michellerepass5185]

I love this series, Roger! It's good to get back to the basics. I'm falling in love with phals all over again.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Everyone should have some Phals. - some only have Phals. They may be slower growing, but the blooms last for months.

[@s.d.7902]

Thank you Roger . I am a beginner and learning through your videos how to care and grow orchids. You are a wonderful teachet and I am getting useful information from you.👍👍👍

[@resilience4lyfe331]

Isn’t he wonderful?! Happy growing..💕✨

[@louisegunn2323]

Thank you Roger. You have helped me greatly in understanding phalaenopsis orchids’ growth pattern, correct compost and feeding and watering. I live in Sydney Australia and have 5 Phalaenopsis growing indoors.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

You're welcome.

[@Jojo-nk2qg]

I thought I was pretty good at potting Phals at this point, but I am still learnign from you: Small barks on the top. That totally makes sense. Thank you!

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Helps to stop the top of the pot drying faster than the rest.

[@karlawoods2098]

Thank you 😊

[@CalaVdarivdavd]

I've seen tens of repotting videos and I still learned new things from you. Thank you!

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

You're welcome.

[@ingridfoessl1075]

Thank you very much for this Video.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

You're welcome.

[@richardwilliams3302]

Enjoying your series. Thanks for sharing.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

You're welcome.

[@karentakada4369]

as always, wonderful! I love reppoting´s videos!

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Thanks.

[@miche7032]

Really enjoyed this series. Great tips on the different pot bottoms... I usually look for drainage holes but never look at the different bottom shapes. That was an eye opener.👁Thank you for sharing.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

I have quite a few different pots that the orchids were in when I bought them - cleaned up for re-use when repotting. They've probably come from many different countries originally.

[@helenhawkins4054]

I am still a beginner with phals , so theses vids are helpful. Maybe now they will thrive . I notice from some other comments that I'm not the only one.Here's hoping change is in the air. Useful series , yet again thanks 🙏

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Phals don't do well in my growroom as it's too cold in the Winter but as these are staying in the house, hopefully they should do ok. (I'm really hoping this set of vids is helpful.)

[@kayte13]

pretty. good informative video. I usually pot Phals into moss. that is why I lose them , even though they are planted in moss at purchase. its a warm climate here

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Phal roots work best with plenty of air around them but can be potted in moss if is not compacted. In hot climates, using something like bark can mean VERY frequent watering.

[@lynnw7155]

Roger; by coincidence, my daughter (non orchid person) just found some phals at a DIY stores...it was "pretty blooms, must have", AND "half price" (she bought 4). The thing is, most people won't look in the pot and certainly won't repot them. I pointed my daughter to this series, but she doesn't have the right size pots, and doesn't want to spend money on orchid bark. I know what will happen: she'll take haphazard care of them, keep them in the dark, forget to water them, then give them to me to rescue for her. Sadly, some people never get beyond the "pretty blooms" part to caring enough to keep them alive.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

The 'business model' for the store-bought cheap Phals is to throw them away after blooming and buy another one.

[@yourteacher458]

So relaxing to see you repot!I repotted two this morning cut the spikes on the doomed one(the one with terminal spike you approved earlier)and I was a little sad but listening to you made me feel much better.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Thanks.

[@helenhawkins4054]

I was quite pleasantly surprised ,overall they seemed good plants for the cost. Let's see how they progress under your expert care.😉

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

I'm no 'Phal expert' and these will be placed in the house so not my normal growing environment.

[@resilience4lyfe331]

Hi Roger! I’ve figured out that my environment is too dry for bark only mix. Now, I’m trying to discern which of the mixes is best....(excuse to buy more orchids). All of my plants are either actively growing or in full bloom potted in bark/ moss mixed (except one in pebbles). I bought coconut lined hanging basket for I have no idea yet- maybe Ascda/Vanda later. I reused a bundt cake plastic dome- like case as an ICU for one Phal my great aunt who hates orchids “accidentally” knocked on the floor, breaking it’s decorative pot, aerial roots, one leaf and a flower spike. So much for house guests. Anyway- Heidi (NOID) loved being outside sitting on a pedestal in that case filled at the base with RO H20, lid cover alternates with fan blowing as she immediately got perky & threw out several roots and a new leaf. She’s my first miniPhalaenopsis & favorite color:Purple. Happy growing!💕✨

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

In dry atmospheres, two choices - either use a more moisture retentive media or water more often, As long as there is plenty of air around the roots, whatever media is used should be ok.

[@christrinder1255]

Another great instructive video! I wish these had been produced when I start Phal growing! I buy my bark from spiceotic plants, on eBay in the U.K. and it’s very good quality bark, Sumatran pine, in 5 litre amounts which they sell in differing sizes, small, medium or large. This info is for a grower with less orchids who would find a sack too much. Thanks Roger👏👍😊

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

I've been looking at their bark - maybe when I've run out of the orchiata bark, I'll try some.

[@tess.campbell]

Keep searching for store bought Oncidiums to do a like series.

[@TrishsOrchidLife]

tess campbell this would be a great series as I keep hearing how touchy some oncidium types are and would love to learn more

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Once I've finished with these Phals for a while, I may have a go at some Oncidium types.

[@blancaacosta333]

Hello Roger. I am enjoying these videos as if I were a newbie. Didn't one of the phals come with a label? Repotting, that is how I loose them all the time.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

I'm going to do a vid on 'finding names' for these.

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

I love this repotting video I especially like the idea where you said to twist the pot around so the roots don't break so they sort of find a place as you said. Because I think I may be breaking my roots when I repot my orchids even though I put them in a much bigger pot than they came from the supermarket. I used a clay pot that's made for orchids and I'm just wondering if putting a few rocks at the bottom is a help or a hindrance and those clay pots. Especially like the fact that you said the real Roots is that white cord that's under the vellum. And your explanation that the velum is like a sponge that absorbs moisture and nutrients out of the air and in the medium well done thank you so very very much

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

The rocks will help make the pot/plant stable (as long as they don't block the drainage holes).

[@ralphdecew3749]

Nice video Roger. It’s always a good idea to review the basics and this had many great tips for beginners; although like yourself, I have limited my phal intake a bit😄

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Thanks.

[@kathymacomber4502]

So dry and hot here.. in the middle 90s F so I plant in half bark half moss

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Media should be adjusted according to the growing environment and/or the watering frequency.

[@cathlightfoot9629]

Hello Rogers I really in enjoyed the poting video. I have given up on Phil’s, I have a big orchid I couldn’t get it out of this pot, it got 4 plants in it. The roots are very healthy and very tight together, should l just put it in I bigger pot? In instead of trying to separate it please advise

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

It depends on how good the existing media is. Putting an orchid in a larger pot will mean the old media is enclosed and retained - it will obviously break down sooner than the new media around the edges.

[@tomherbert6792]

Do i water roger after i have repotted please

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

It depends. I repot using dry media so I give the plants a good soaking after repotting.

[@TrishsOrchidLife]

Where are you going to place these beauties?

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Video to follow as part of the series.

[@joananderson7446]

Do you still have the Phaleaopsis orchids in your home?

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Yes - pt16?

[@sueg1968]

I have seen some videos that other people have done where the bark is soaked in water before potting the phal. Is it better to pot phal in dry bark?

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

I prefer to use it dry as wet bark tends to stick together and doesn't 'fall' into all the gaps. It does mean watering more often for a while though until the bark starts to hold more moisture.

[@Rockdoc2174]

I was *very* glad to hear your warning about the toxic fumes from molten plastic. Some plastics give off cyanide-like chemicals. 😳

[@resilience4lyfe331]

Rockdoc2174 no one mentioned that before... very thorough info on this channel!

[@suepetras607]

Hey Roger - Is alcohol enough to sterilize your cutting tool? I thought you also had to flame it to kill everything?

[@suepetras607]

Also, do you repot any time of year?

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

If the alcohol is allowed to dry then it's ok, flaming the blades speeds up the process. I repot when the plant is at the right stage (new roots showing) - any time.

[@nicolegilbert4950]

Hello Roger, i love your videos! I have phal. Orchids (about 14), over the years i've lost some but learned from my mistakes. I gave them too much water during winter they didn't have time to dry. I made some holes in my plastic pots for the air to circulate, since then they are pretty happy. Keep up the good work Roger !!!! Nico from up north Quebec province ,canada.

[@planete-saturne58]

Hello Nicole, I am from Montréal (French speaking). May I ask you what type of bark you are using ? In Canada, I feel it's so hard to find many products that are used in US and Europe. And there is only one orchids nursery in our province which is in Laval and they don't sell anything by Internet.

[@nicolegilbert4950]

@@planete-saturne58 Hello, je prends le mélange avec pépites d'ėcorces de l'ouest, fibre de coco et chaux.

[@annebroder9902]

Lorraine Ladouceur Bonsoir! Pour votre information, on peut acheter de l 'écorce de qualité Orchiata lors des réunions des Orchidophiles de Montréal!

[@planete-saturne58]

@@annebroder9902 Merci beaucoup pour l'information. 🌺 Je voudrais tellement faire partie des Orchidophiles de Montréal, malheureusement je suis une personne avec certains handicaps qui ne peut se déplacer pour les réunions. J'ai fait venir de l'orchiata d'une petite entreprise en Ontario mais bizarrement les racines à l'intérieur et extérieur du pot de mes phals sont devenues brunes. 😳 Je vais quand même trouver votre site web et voir ce qui peut m'aider. Encore merci de votre réponse, c'est vraiment apprécié. 🌼🌸🌺🌻

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Thanks.

[@shivasundari2183]

So.. Good👍. Na... Ithallaam paarththu Vivasayam seithu.. Kaaigal yellaam ungalukku kappalil Anupparen. Athaavathu.. indha cutti cutti dabbavil vivasayam seithu.. 😆 Sari Sari Kovapadathengo.. En Thangamillayo...😙 😍Kovikkalaamo...!?

[@angelbabesuz1612]

Great video, I bought Orchard bark and I also bought Orchid potting soil, maybe that is one that you said to avoid? The orchard bark I have is different to yours so I'm unsure what type to buy or maybe just stick with the one I have as I only have 1 orchid at the moment, I googled Orchid Accessories but couldn't see a website for the guy you mentioned but then again I am in Scotland so I would probably have to order online, so what are the 2 different types of bark you are using, if you don't mind me asking?

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

I use 3 types of Orchiata bark - large, medium and small. These plants had large with a small amount of small around the tops of the pots. The web-site is : orchidaccessories.uk/catalog/index.php/orchiata-orchid-bark-c-44?osCsid=ka1uh0vspeg10ups5mpuj0dah5

[@barbarastewart9977]

I grow all of my phals in water 24/7

[@angelbabesuz1612]

Barbara Stewart, what do you mean by growing them in water?

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

Good luck on the US ever switching to metric anytime soon. As kids, we were told we would change in our lifetime, I really don't see it happening before I die. Sadly, they don't even teach it anymore in school until you start getting into the specialty sciences (e.g. chemistry, physics) which is a step backwards.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

The thing that may swing it is US foreign trade - other places will want Kg/Litres/Metres on the products or they won't buy them.

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

@@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai that has been required on US products for a while. Speedometers on US cars are in MPH and KMH, for example.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

@@michaelmccarthy4077 Many of our cars/trucks/vans etc are exported and many imported so MPH/KPH have been on the speedos for some time now. I remember the first time I drove in Spain and got on one of the toll motorways and the sign said '120' and I went whoopie until I realised it was in KPH (boring).

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

@@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@beadcamel]

My brother was an engineer. I used to be a research scientist. I at one time had a bumper sticker that said “go metric”. I went to visit my brother and he said he was afraid his colleagues would come and tar and feather him and me because of that sticker. Our US engineers are, and were, taught inches, feet, and yards as well as ounces, pounds and tons.