Orchid Care with Gothenburg Botanical Gardens - Ep. 186

[@JJLD94]

“Little snails, without uh the houses” “Oh slugs!” I love her sm.

[@ja-uh9gz]

That was cute!

[@NS-pf7jr]

I loved that to! In sweden we have the same name for slugs and snail, and snail is very similar to that word: snigel.

[@plants_before_people5329]

Yeah in Dutch we call them the same with the difference between snails and naked snails

[@kubanfoodinc.cogaming_hd7397]

@@NS-pf7jr We do in fact have different words for snails and slugs. There's a common misconception that the word "snigel" means snail. The correct name for snail is actually "snäcka" whilst "snigel" instead refers to slugs.

[@NS-pf7jr]

@@kubanfoodinc.cogaming_hd7397 You're right, didn't think of that one! But for me, snäcka is more of a thing you find living in water and not in the garden.

[@weronikajakubczak115]

Summer, can you take us one day to a place where potting soil is made/comes from? Or maybe explain how production looks like? :)

[@chandlerlee3516]

Hello all! Experienced orchid grower here. Just a couple tips for you all. When fertilizing make sure your orchids are watered and saturated first maybe after a heavy rain or after soaking them in a container, then spray your nutrient solution on the roots. This is more efficient and orchids absorb nutrients easily. Orchids prefer slightly acidic water too so if you could treat your water that’d be great. If you’re using water soluble nutrients cut the recommended dose into a quarter and whenever you water use the diluted nutrient solution. Remember to do a weekly flush because salt buildup will burn root tips. Happy growing everyone!

[@cello977]

well i am agree and not. its okay to water orchid with fertilized water without soaking frist, but soaking orchid frist then use fertilized water can help reduce the chance of over fertilizing, but its a slight difference. but both of thoose method still work good, the root still be able to absorb nutrient easily even if its not soaked frist.

[@chandlerlee3516]

huang cello orchid roots absorb nutrients more efficiently when the roots are saturated. Thus saving fertilizer and reducing chemical runoff.

[@cello977]

@@chandlerlee3516 Well, fertilized water will stay on the media untill it dry. and chemical runoff, thats where orchid flushing help.

[@chandlerlee3516]

huang cello indeed that’s why a large flush of fresh water is required to wash away the salt build up.

[@MissyR2538]

Chandler Lee. But, if you water the orchid first, won't the orchid be able to only absorb so much liquid and once it absorbs the water, it can't also absorb nutrients on top of that? Orchids can only absorb a certain amount of liquid and once they do, they stop absorbing. I never water first because I want my orchids to take in all the fertilizer they need and my orchids are very healthy, strong and happy.

[@notfromhawaii]

An abandoned orchid plant I adopted a few years ago keeps blooming each winter. To my delight, this uncomplicated plant will produce 5 blossoms that last to April. Weird, awesome plant.

[@musicalmarion]

What a nice cheerful lady, and some great tips too! I'm delighted to hear Orchids like a cold Winter, I'm sure my house won't disappoint! Thank you Summer

[@icemancometh8679]

Just make sure it's just like a 20 degrees difference.

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

It depends what you’re growing though. And what you probably don’t know is that Swedish homes have free heating and they are generally very very warm over winter.

[@ltgemini1599]

😄😄

[@bethbennett11]

What a charming and knowledgeable young woman. Thank you.

[@3samuel33]

my dream greenhouse. Asa is right, have to imagine what the plant need !

[@jnanathomas6090]

She is such a gorgeous person! Did anyone else just wanna hug her?

[@icemancometh8679]

Her and the other pregnant lady too I'm beginning to think is everybody that nice in Sweden?

[@adelheidsnel5171]

Such a cool visit to Gothenburg!!! Enjoyed every second of it!

[@HerebutNot]

Great vid-always happy when a plant tour is orchid focused 💚

[@armandofernandez6772]

How lovely she is!. I love the way she comunicated her knowledge.

[@LunovaLabs]

Your content is so good for my mental health. 💚

[@sillybeeful]

Ãsa you are an absolute delight 🌱

[@sfd373]

Really interesting video. The lower night-time temperature is definitely something I’m waking up to - and not just for orchids. I’m binging on all these greenhouse tours - what a treat! I hope there is a species tour of the orchid greenhouse too - I get the impression Summer Rayne is much more interested in foliage plants than orchids, but there are many with fantastic foliage (phalaenopsis schilleriana, Paphiopedilum maudiae etc). And when in bloom, unusual orchids are such a talking point for visitors. I have collected a lot of species orchids, and many of them thrive and rebloom in a home, it’d be great to see some of these highlighted, so people can see there is so much more to orchids than just the hybridised phalaenopsis that are seen everywhere.

[@lucastham9328]

At 1:03 there is a very nice Eria multiflora on the right hand side of the entrance, the blooms don't last long so it's quite lucky to catch in flower

[@samanthamartinez1086]

Orchid people thank you for this video! Many people think they are difficult to care for and they are actually easy given the right conditions! 🥰

[@GJWielinga]

The Åsas rock! What a cool interviews. Well done!

[@rnaidoo8349]

Thank you Summer much appreciated.

[@orchidblast1220]

Thanks for posting this! One thing I may add is monitoring the quality of water for the orchids. There are some species the require water with very less minerals in it (Masdevallias, Draculas). It is really vital to know what water requirements your orchid needs.

[@edmondiska7490]

A cute orchid collection. But the best is i think is in Bochum ( germany). Thousands different spezies and all orchids there are mounted on wood. Its amazing there and you can See how they grow in nature.

[@mintusherpa7978]

Summer, you are so inspiring.

[@santiagobydesign]

I've always wanted to go to that botanical garden. Thank you for taking us there, Summer.

[@AngelicaMMcDevitt]

I’ve always wanted an orchid but was always told that they can be difficult. Now, I really want one! Thank you always so much for sharing! 💜

[@pokerange6911]

Difficult but rewarding when they do manage to bloom for you!

[@AngelicaMMcDevitt]

Mario-Ignacio Puentes-Vargas For sure! I can’t wait to get one. I have other plants that I’ve broken the code on so maybe by the advice of this video I can be successful. ☺️🤞

[@sheilabroad8192]

Check out Miss Orchid girl. She’s the best. 💞

[@carlgustafson213]

Orchids in general are incredibly tough plants. The first orchids came from the tropics to Europe on voyages that took a month or more sometimes, no water, no light. They survived and grew. Watering is the most critical thing. More orchids are killed by overwatering, than by underwatering. That's because the roots need air, as well as water. Even the terrestrial ones. Best way to get one is to buy it from an orchid specialist, rather than a big-box store, or general plant seller. Their plants are likely to be in the best condition for you at the start. Or better yet, from someone who grows them. After a while, you have more than you have room for!

[@odid1]

I've found that cotton mop strings are so great for mounting orchids or tying them into the pots. They last surprisingly long and are actually really good at forming a nice microclimate for root growth. I'm in the tropics and all my mounted orchids are tied in place with them.

[@larab5214]

I believe that should be Sharry Baby, not Cherry.

[@MrA10004]

This channel needs a minimum of 1 million subscribers! The content is really good!

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Extremely enjoyed this episode! Really great tips on orchid care. Thanks very much for making this episode. Not to over water after repotting was a great tip for me, since sometimes it happens to me since I'm a heavy handed waterer. Also the nylon stocking band was great too! Thanks for sharing and happy growing.

[@avant-gardeningstudios]

I agree that nylon tights are a better alternative to fishing line when attaching orchids to mounts. The fabric is soft and stretchy so allows for root growth that isn't strangled. Old nylon tights are also good for making little tea bags to fill with slow release fertiliser.

[@SuperVlerik]

I've professionally grown orchids for 40+ years now, and have come to really appreciate 'zip ties' (aka 'cable ties', or in Spain, 'bridas') for mounting on bark or branches. Easy to cinch tighter if the mount shrinks, and easy to snip off once the roots have attached themselves well.

[@7puggiescyndycarruthers193]

This spring/summer, I purchased a tiny orchid mounted on bark which hangs. I have had so much success with it (it is now spiking!), that I have purchased three more mounted orchids, one quite big. They are so interesting, don’t take up too much real estate, and grow so fast. I highly recommend them! Just be prepared to spray their roots every other day.

[@winnifredmalcolm6099]

Thanks for sharing, you are doing a great job..

[@wandashaw3551]

Thank You, thank you for this Orchid highlight. I currently have about 40 orchids in my collection, and am always looking for growing tips! Love the one using a cotton ball! For Bush Snails I use 3% hydrogen peroxide and also for killing some infections. Ground cinnamon for sealing off cuts on leaves, ryezome and pseudo bulbs, helps to prevent for and any possible infection! Happy Growing and please stay safe! 😍

[@Jeuro38]

She's so charming!

[@superfund42]

I can confirm that a cold winter windowsill works - learned it by accident this year!

[@bugsandbrushes]

Yes! Thank you so much Summer, this is just the perfect video to listen to while I water my orchids :)

[@ja-uh9gz]

I love the tips of using a cotton ball to keep slugs from traveling further on a plant....and the nylon stockings used to tie the orchid onto bark. I have one orchid...a typical Phal orchid. I've had it for almost two years. The first blooms died back, but got another flush of blooms later in the year (8 total...now down to 4). I think I'm getting another scape, as I see a little nub popping out where a new leaf formed. I water every 8 days, every other week feed with a weak fertilizer. So far..so good.

[@Dekstr_Dekstr]

Thank you Summer for the content, I don’t always comment because sometimes I watch you on my smart TV while in bed, I am going to go back & like & comment because you should know how much you are appreciated thanks again for sharing knowledge & just in general for being wonderful ❤️

[@evergreen8965]

Lovely!

[@stardoll1995]

Orchids are so beautiful I love their flowers! ♡

[@targetedplantsguy9481]

Loved this video. Thank you.

[@tylere274]

I love orchids i have 150 of them

[@Greenleaves]

Your gardening brings new challenges and enthusiasm, and you always have great respect and respect for how to manage the numerous plants. from Korea, I joined friend

[@ashleygrable]

As always, excellent content, Summer! I've been collecting and growing orchids for four years, and I have learned multiple new tips and tricks from this interview. Thank you!

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Tips I use for mounting my orchids are a bit expensive, but effective. Lowes/home depot, amazon, etc.. sell a variety container of zip ties. Each mounted orchid get one or two, (depending on the size), ties for attaching to a mount. Its clearly my preference. You can get them in several colors. My negative experience with stockings are that they hold moisture for algae and mildew. Happy growing.

[@Melanie-jv9ln]

It's so cool that they are using biocontrol instead of chemicals! 😍

[@glovanajnbaptiste2272]

Thank you for these tips . I have four orchids that are doing well in my care . One in bloom at the moment 🌸🌼🌺

[@yeahivekilledthat719]

I am not an orchid person, but I was totally fascinated by this. Thoroughly enjoyed her orchid hacks.

[@corinalina]

I've found that orchids like the moisture in kitchens and will flower for months, especially when leaving the window open at nights (maybe not in Sweden though...).

[@yoyenshmoyen]

Growing up my grandmother always tied her orchids to any stray tree branch with old stockings and they always grew so well, i always thought it was just about recycling though! Over here in the philippines we crush up egg shells and leave them on the coconut coir cubes we use as potting medium. The temperatures get so hot in the peak summer months and we water our orchids every morning when they are grown outside the house. 🙂

[@barbll000]

Nylons! Great tip. Thanks for this video Summer. :)

[@martynt7645]

Some great tips there. I have used the stocking ties before and it is an excellent tying material for mounts but in the garden also. One other good material is Shirring Elastic used in dressmaking. It comes in a variety of colours with black and green being my favourites. It will decompose faster than nylon and is easier to remove. It will last plenty long enough for orchid roots to get a hold.

[@mel594]

Oh, now I get why others would water their orchids with cool water.

[@sherryporsch9349]

What a great info and lessons. Love to learn new care for plants. Just learned, why an orchid I had about ten years died. The reporting an over watered it. Thanks! 💚😍

[@icemancometh8679]

I have phalaenopsis orchids that I keep in bark with little tucks of sphagnum moss for dampness. I use rainwater to water them when they're dry and until they need that I mist the aerial roots with rain water once in the morning - it works real well.

[@k700i]

Thank you so much!!!

[@stayplanted1093]

Beautiful plants!

[@HungryHungryUni]

More orchid videos, please!

[@resdylfilosopo4939]

i love orchids

[@metalyn]

My orchids and African violets grow best in an aquarium. They've tripled in size and flower a lot and the blooms stay on for months!

[@ronminerosenberg]

What's the type of soil you use on you violets?

[@metalyn]

@@ronminerosenberg Actually there really isn't soil. I had goldfish in my 10-gallon aquarium before I put the African violet and orchids in there and just kept the pebbles that were in there with the fish. I also feed these plants water from my 29-gallon aquarium every time I change the water in it which is probably every 10 days. Any soil around the African violet is what was in the pot and what is around the orchid is just some wood clippings or whatever was in that pot when I moved it to the aquarium.

[@ronminerosenberg]

Thank you

[@Alizardlovesyou]

I love this!! ♥️🌺🥰

[@SuperVlerik]

I visited the Orchid House at Gothenburg Bot Gdns in 2012. I was less than impressed at the condition of the plants. Looks as though many improvements have taken place!

[@sharenvirgin382]

Maybe that was the year after her predecessor retired and she was on the upside of the learning curve.

[@zeraus.w.0512]

I love aroids and carnivores and begonias an d stapeliads and hoyas, but... orchids are the kings of the plant kingdom. End of story.

[@selinaboyd1806]

My favorite!

[@khanzadavlogs1]

Very nice my friend

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Another great vid..im trying to get into orchids to step my game up. I wound up with both of you validating my purchases of beneficial bugs to combat aphids. Just bought some ladybugs for those pesky white aphids. They're all over my 1st floor where I house about 50plants. Luckily they didn't spread to my upstairs but too many plants to quarantine. Do you use beneficial bugs on the regular as preventative care or do u wait until u see a problem?

[@cherylyeo25]

so loving this video. enjoyed the interaction btwn summer and the orchid lady Asa (?) got a few ikea orchid in my past ... always died on me :( :( :( never past 2 seasons ... and NOW i know! sooo insightful! thanks and keep safe @summer

[@eugene1038]

In fact, most epiphytic orchids the are succulents ☝️ they have structures for water storage, they are accommodated to dry out and their roots are expendable and replaceable

[@araujocaetano2643]

Amo tudo issa pra +

[@icemancometh8679]

I read the comments and I just had to come back and say when she said a temperature drop just drop it from 60 degrees to 40 degrees at night, you know, don't put a parka on your orchid and shove it out in the snow! Summer Rayne in a summer rain hmmm.

[@rdelacroixxx]

Biobest is really good !!! I'm surprised to see that I use the same ones as this amazing botanical garden. It is not very expensive and I am preventing spider mites and thrips from colonising my plants with them.

[@Sp3llw0rk]

HQ Plant Channel. Love the quality in your content! Orchid Care Tips by Botanic Garden's Staff - what else can you ask for on KZbin. Thx

[@fredricjevon8778]

This is what I waiting for 😆

[@anacabrera5617]

I love youre Chanel!!!!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lucyzulick]

Oh, didn't ''solve'' the case here hehe but tx for the sox tip, I'll try it. I was almost giving 5 dollars each orchid and tell them to get wtv they want to and then come back home at night, cause idk what to do anymore xD

[@ellenzinner]

Question: If you purchase a Jewel orchid, can you grow it like a regular house plant or does it need to be in a fish tank, sphagnum type house? Can't spell the correct word.

[@LinusCello75]

Tip 1: join your local orchid society (for education and to get more orchids) Tip 2: join an orchid online forum (I like Slippertalk) Tip 3: semi-hydroponic growing method, for orchids that that like that culture (phrags, some cattleyas)

[@haiderabbas7462]

Yes i got the idea how to save my orchids

[@popochavasques9882]

Quiero mas de eso jeje

[@ferrissapalia8891]

Hey Summer, have you tried growing orchid on fern tree fibers? I heard they’re better than the barks or sphagnum moss! I bought a bag, but too scared to use it 😆

[@OwenFriday13]

It's what my mom used to grow her orchids on(the fern tree itself).

[@tylere274]

Also at 3:04 I do believe it's Oncidium Sharry Baby not cherry baby.

[@lindaartressia7146]

Hi I have been watching your KZbin videos.and I've never had house plants before today I went to the flea market and purchased some but do not know the names or how to take care of them. Wondering if you could help me identify they're all on my Facebook page.

[@mariuszbolimowski8517]

👍👍👍

[@milagrosrodriguez3467]

👏❤️

[@sengemson5953]

I have a varigated snake plant... I just dont know if it exist , i have no one to share about my plants

[@farmert9679]

Nylon stockings also give off nitrogen from the air.

[@teodorn.1977]

😍

[@henrytian1923]

i’ve never clicked on a video this quickly.

[@jerrywhidby.]

For slugs just leave out a saucer of beer. They are attracted to it, and it kills them.

[@FredMcIntyre]

😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@WDMurphy]

Orchids would never be able to grow them, this weekend all my plants died. 😞

[@ltgemini1599]

What happened?!

[@WDMurphy]

​@@ltgemini1599 Prescription meds knocked me out for 3 days during a heatwave, so all my potted plants died from no watering.

[@zabisrecipes9038]

Very nice video thanks for sharing ❤ soooo beautiful plants 😍 cm my home ❤

[@daniel19dj]

She is the older version of her 🤣 sisters

[@suethompson6497]

Check out Rick L YT channel for all things orchids.

[@Stevenyoung100]

Summer is hot. 😆

[@checkplease7735]

She rong over watering doesn't cause root rot suffocation of the roots causes root rot .

[@bildahome]

Dear Summer Rayne, you tipped down the most intelligent plant species in the World... but does not do any respect to them ore really help people out. If you want to move on with this theme: there are 3 categories : Cold, Warm and In-between. In these categories you have them with water restoring bulbs, and with no water restoring. In these categories you have them with long-life Leave’s ore leaves for only one year.... but most exciting is that Orchids are the best mimicking plants of animal-live in shape, vorm, group, color, smell and place’s were they grow, just to get poll-unite and make as-soon-as-possible better seeds for the next generation to come.