The DONT’S!🚫 Phalaenopsis Orchid Care For Beginners. What NOT To Do.

[@NinjaOrchids]

I'm here!! But I'm old 👵 I've got hot chocolate but no marshmallows ... public holiday here today, so.. . Mañana 😋 I think I was an orchid in my previous life... i hate cold water as well 😅

[@dannisorchidjourney]

What no marshmallows..? My goodness what would kids think about it?! Lol. I had a pumpkin spice latte this morning. Thanks for coming by Nina 💜

[@garcias2039]

I brought my grandmother to the orchid store, she loves orchids and i ran out of sphagnum moss for my carnivorous plants, my grandmother bought many orchids and pots. The store owner gave us both phalaenopsis orchids as a bonus, i have never taken care of orchids. So, thank you very much for this video.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

That’s great! Welcome to the orchid hobby. 💜 I’ve tried growing carnivorous plants but I kill those FAST 🤣 And I love that you’re going plant shopping with your grandma 💜

[@garcias2039]

@@dannisorchidjourney you gotta always love your grandma.

[@KP-gw5zv]

I have 5 phals and I soak them once to every second week depending when the medium is dryish. I have left my orchids in water when I go on vacation and they did just well. As well I have 2 phals in self watering and they love it. I have them in bloom as well as growing roots and new leaves. I guess that you just learn what will work in your environment. I also soak them i lukewarm tea once a month and they are all thriving. Learned a lot from your videos. I guess that one just needs to learn what works in ones own environment. Have a great day.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Good morning! ☀️ Yes, environment is so important when it comes growing along orchids. The biggest hurdle in growing orchids is learning what works in your environment. Sounds like you’re doing all the right things. 😁 have a fantastic day and happy growing 💜

[@nicolehall2006]

I worked my orchids, checked on it. They are doing, but not thriving. The reason l said that because the roots not growing and it’s less and less after l cleaned out the dead ones. 😨😤

[@AzarAzosh]

There are millions of tea kinds. Which one you use???

[@KP-gw5zv]

@@AzarAzosh Black Tea

[@GirlMomma]

Thank you so much for this video! My daughter gave me beautiful orchids for mother's Day and I know nothing about them. Your video was amazing and told me absolutely everything I need to do!💖 These flowers are so beautiful, and I would have killed them following the directions saying three ice cubes a week if it weren't for you! Something told me that wasn't right so thank goodness I googled and found you!!!🙏💗

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Good morning! ☀️ I’m so happy to hear this! I remember killing so many when I first started growing. So even if you kill one of them that your daughter gave you ( which is so sweet & good taste in flowers ) keep trying. I thank you so much for your kind feedback. Happy growing. 💜

[@GirlMomma]

@@dannisorchidjourney thank you so much, love!! I'm so excited and now want more orchids! 🤗💕

[@bridgetenglish4905]

This video is AWESOME! I love listening to you provide such great information in perfect detail, THANK YOU!!! I feel so much more confident about the not one but two orchids I was gifted this month!

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Congrats on your two new orchids!🥰 I’m glad the video was helpful and that you enjoyed it. Happy growing to you! 💜

[@Orchids365]

Very good informative video for phalaenopsis beginners! I will never get over the ice cube recommendation on those tags 🙅🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Just add some ice cubes!! Lol

[@Bes8406]

I forget about airflow! Thank you just bought another orchid, learning, I was really bummed when my 2 Year orchid died, so took a break, my son bought me another and it too died, so we will see how it goes with this one.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Good luck! 💜💜💜

[@alltheplants5803]

Great stuff Danni. I’ve heard of some beginners potting their in top soil. And the ice adding thing.

[@delanefoster500df]

New subscriber.. My friend just bought me a jus add ice orchid..im so lost,I just figured out from your video that those were roots above the pot.😳. Thanks.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hello! And welcome!! Congrats on your orchid.👏🏻👏🏻🎉 it’s okay. I was lost too when I brought my first orchid home. Learning how to grow is just trial and error. I hoped the video was helpful to you. Happy growing!💜

[@digitaltitan1430]

Thanks for the info, I've just recently obtained an orchid and these little tips I find useful.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hi! Congrats on your orchid. And I’m so happy the video was helpful to you. Happy growing. 💜

[@reneabart1741]

Idk what I’m doing with my orchid, I’m glad I stumbled upon this. I was or was not... maybe giving mine ice cubes. 😅

[@GirlMomma]

LOL I may or may not have been doing the same thing as well. 😆💖

[@KVsPlantsOrchids]

My main problem is rain and snail, l lost two phelonopsis recently, but now rain got over, and lam a beginner, so l console myself. Your video is very informative

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Thank you! I have issues with snails too.

[@1cleandude]

Great video thanks! Just bought our first and hopefully will have it for a long time!🙏

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Great! Happy growing. 💜

[@BlackCat_2]

I was just talking about the just add ice thing with the florist at my local grocery store. She agrees with me as well. :) I stopped giving my orchid distilled water as my first 3 died. I now give them Crazy Water #3 which is the same one I drink. It has natural minerals in it and calcium/potassium. It comes from a Texas spring so I like that even more since I also live in Texas. I even skipped any fertilizer with this one and it is still doing great so far but more testing is needed. Only been a couple of months. That said my other orchids did not survive more than a few months and started showing stress in just a few weeks so I am encouraged how well the fourth is doing. :D - Heidi

[@dannisorchidjourney]

I love using calcium and potassium! The orchid love it. I’ve never heard of Crazy Water #3!! Thanks for your comment and stopping by! happy growing 💜

[@BlackCat_2]

@@dannisorchidjourney I don't think it is sold in stores outside of Texas but might be able to order some online? I buy mine at my local grocery store. They have a few different numbers but #3 is my favorite. Here is a link to the website about the waters and their nutrient breakdown: drinkcrazywater.com/crazy-water-waters/

[@shintaorchidscilacap8800]

Thank you for the information on how to care for orchids

[@Thenaddiwschannel]

Thankful to find this. I have no idea what I’m doin.

[@SarahMariLucas]

Love this video , it has helped me a lot and my confidence as an orchid owner! I have my first orchid that I truly love and hope I can clone one day - but i was clumsy and well - one of the stems with flowers broke off so I’m missing 3 followers now out of 13. Is it possible to grow anything from the flowers that have broken off if one has a node? My plant has a humidifier near it and indirect sun/air - is there anything else to do to keep it healthy?

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hello there! Unfortunately orchids do not propagate like most houseplants. No new plant can come from that flower spike of the flower spike has broken off. Now sometimes a keiki (baby) can grow on a existing flower spike that is still attached to the orchid. It sounds like you’re doing it right, indirect light, airflow, humidity... water it when those roots turn white/silver. If the roots are still green, it doesn’t need watered yet. Happy growing 💜

[@SarahMariLucas]

Thank you so much for the response! I will continue care as usual then and will be more careful! Thank you again for the helpful video!

[@aBeekeepersLife]

Nice list of things not to do 😊 Clear and lovely video. Happy growing 😁

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Thank you! Happy growing to you. 💜

[@gardeningwithvijaylakhera1972]

Beautiful plant with nice information🌹🌹

[@jennykenneth1670]

Great basic info for beginners like myself.

[@marytonna6129]

Beautiful orchids Danni! 🌷🌺🙂

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hello Mary! Thank you 😊 Have a fantastic evening and happy growing 💜

[@nickiescott4865]

🙌🏻👏🏻 informative video For sure. How often do you repot when you have them potted in pebbles or the lava rocks?

[@dannisorchidjourney]

I haven’t reported them. What I do is just stick the pot inside a larger clay pot and some more pebbles and whhaaaLaaa! Lol. Thank you for the question 💜

[@nichedebitetto8550]

That exactly where I got the orchid and almost kill it with an ice Lol ...love your video ❤

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hey, most of us have been there, done that. Lol! Including me! I killed so many phals the first year of learning how to grow. Thank you for your comment and taking the time to stop by and watch. Happy growing 💜

[@orchidwanderer]

This is an Amazing tutorial!!! Thank you 💪💪💪💪

[@thegreenthumbspet9963]

Very nice tips on phals...hope to know some of their id...😀😀

[@annatheswedishorchidhoarde2322]

When I first heard about “the just add ice” I cringed. I had to tell Durrell about 😂 like since when do phals love a nice hailstorm.

[@annatheswedishorchidhoarde2322]

O and your phals are so pretty.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Anna!! Hahaha yes!! And thank you Phalpal! Have a great day. 💜

[@alicenataliamariailarda9046]

How can pepples hold the nutrients? Bark will absorb the fertilized water but stones???

[@pinkladysatchel]

A newbie orchid owner here that made a huge mistake and I do not know how to fix it. When the flowers fell off, I mistakenly cut the spikes to the soil level. Now, I do not have any new spikes growing anywhere. Only leaves are remaining with two completely dried old tiny spikes. Can this be rectified, or will the plant never flower again?

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hello there! It’s okay! It will flower again, don’t worry. These Phalaenopsis flower during the cooler months. A drop in your average daytime temp is what will promote a new flower spike to start growing.

[@cojoestropicals2929]

We loved it and I need these videos for my baby ❤️

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Thank you!! 💜 I made so many mistakes when I first started growing. Killed ALOT!

[@roxanneparker9126]

Great information Dani

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hey Phalpal Roxanne! Thank you for your sweet comment and taking the time to watch. I hope you have a great evening. Happy growing 💜🥰

[@lindajackson8068]

What about licha? Is it OK to plant your orchid in

[@sarahjames912]

I as well enjoy using rocks and stones for my orchid media.

[@jillsmith423]

HI I have black spots all over my phalaenopsis plant . I have had my orchid for 4 years. It was a gift from my son. I tried to spray it with 3 percent of peroxide. I came across a video that said to spray on the black spots. Didn't work. Please help me to fix my orchid and get rid of the black spots

[@dannisorchidjourney]

The black spots could be a variety of things. The best thing to do is buy Physan 20. It’s going to cover all the bases. Unfortunately the black spots it already has, there is no way to get rid of them. But once you treat it with Physan 20 wait and see what the newest growing leaf looks like (hopefully no black spots)

[@arlenereid8919]

What to do with media like foam sponge? Mini orchids from Trader joe's are in this? Should you report? Bark or moss?

[@dannisorchidjourney]

I apologize this responses so late. KZbin does not do a good job notifying me when I get comments on older videos. Yes, I remove the foam sponge. It just rot away too easily. Wether you use moss or bark is up to you and how you prefer to grow and what kind of grower you are. I prefer moss over bark though. Happy growing. 💜

[@treesepiphytes]

Awesome informative video!

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Thank you!! Hope you are having a great evening 💜

[@sharonholmes4444]

Been growing 3yrs. I killed 2 in the first 3mo. of growing. One I forgot to drain the pot and the other I put a big rock on top of media to prop orchid up and it suffocated the plants roots (they really do need airflow) growing in NZ spaghum moss🙄It does take time to learn and some will be lost☹️Az🎋here.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Good morning Sharon! Hope you are having a great Tuesday! Yes! Airflow is the most important I think. I killed so many when I first started growing! Lol heck, I still kill some. 🤭🤣

[@sharonholmes4444]

@@dannisorchidjourney yes, it takes years, seasons, and personal experiences in my opinion to be able to successfully grow these beauties. They are "special plants!"💚

[@blaynesplantvlog7117]

Yes rocks are good but rocks don’t hold water at all so you need to water them like a lot!

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Yes, this is very true. I like using pebbles a lot because I can be an overwaterer. Hope you have a good evening. Happy growing 💜

[@CathyDiggs0805]

GREAT TIPS!!!!

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Thank you! 💜

[@garyallen8745]

I cut my stem too low. Will it grow another one. Newbie grower here.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hi there! You cut the spike too low?

[@garyallen8745]

@@dannisorchidjourney Yes, I did. Will it grow another? It was my first Orchid when they said to cut the spike after the bloom...I cut it at the plant.

[@dorisooi7199]

What type of fertilizer do you use?

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Good morning Dorris. I use a balanced 20-20-20 fertilizer that you can buy at any local nursery or lawn and garden store. I also use epsom salt along with CalMag. I mix up 5 gallons at a time. So I use a teaspoon of the 20-20-20, 5 tablespoons of CalMag and one tablespoon of Epsom salt per 5 gallons. Happy growing 💜

[@johnnythunder4]

Thanks! What is the name of that white orchid with pink/purple? It's gorgeous~

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hello! It’s ID is Phalaenopsis Equestris var coerulea. It’s a fantastic Phalaenopsis to have! Thanks for the question! Happy growing. 💜

[@johnnythunder4]

@@dannisorchidjourney thank you, it's so pretty. im probably gonna get one :)

[@dannisorchidjourney]

@@johnnythunder4 yes!!! 🙌🏻🥰

[@yliberal6355]

Good info, thank you!

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Thank you 💜

[@jojorey6886]

Maybe they tell you to use ice cubes to help you kill it faster so you can go buy another one, and repeat.

[@mildredaliganga9495]

How I wish I will have 1 phalenopsis like yours.

[@sarahjames912]

Oh the ICE!🥶🥺 Great information.

[@tuyetvo4353]

Each time I buy a new orchids- I like to repot to a biger pot.

[@darneittajones8338]

After watering your plants Play "Plant Music" that helps to stimulate them as well.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

I like it!!

[@GirlMomma]

Wait, really??

[@ChandimalManoj]

wow!

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

phals and me have a love hate relationship. Some days Im in love, other days I am shunned by that Phal I have babied, as she rots in her pot and falls apart on me overnight. Crazy. I am learning, trying and crying....lol

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Oh, I feel this comment to the core! I’ve cried over a Phal before too. But it feels so good once we finally get it right. A love hate Rey is a good way to explain it! I hope you have a fabulous day, no crying over any orchids today. 🥰💜

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

@@dannisorchidjourney indeed I think I’m on the positive side today. But then again I am only up for 30 minutes so far. Lol

[@cutecactuspot4098]

Beautiful. I have subscribed you.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@NicoleDeanna]

I've been there with the waterlogged roots getting caught in the decorative pots early on in my orchid growing journey. Killed so many roots. Oops! Lol

[@dannisorchidjourney]

lol!! Meeeee too! Been there, done that! Have a great day Nicole. 💜

[@NicoleDeanna]

@@dannisorchidjourney you too ♥️

[@CheeryOrchids]

Great video Danni!😊

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Thank you! Happy growing Cheery! 💜

[@Cocoadumplin]

Thank you

[@dannisorchidjourney]

You're welcome

[@mamabear9389]

I repot my asap because they usually have death plugs.

[@nicolehall2006]

Yes. It helps. I tried barks, Sphagnum moss, lava rocks, or combinations, my orchids are still not doing well, l did a lot of rescues from video tips. The roots are often dried silvery color or rutted, l have fan to circulate the air movement, lightly fertilizer......... they aren’t doing hot, not dead. It is frustrating. Guess l don’t have orchid thumb. But l am named for green thumb by friends.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Good morning Nicole. ☀️ I’m sorry you’re having difficulty. It’s taken me years to not kill my orchids left and right. 😅 It takes time learning to grow them in your environment. How are you watering them?

[@joannenepia9193]

Thank you so much for your helpful advice... New Zealand first timer.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hello there! Welcome Joanne! 💜 I’m glad you found it to be helpful! Happy growing to you.

[@jennykenneth1670]

The ice method is a marketing scheme in the long run.

[@kringles65]

I see some great info in your video. However, there is some info. that is not correct. Clay pots are not good. The roots will bond to the pot. Rocks are ok in water /hydro culture,but bark is best in pots. You can mist orchids lightly. Yellow leaves need to be removed.

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hello! Sorry for such a late reply. KZbin does not do very well with notifying me with comments on older videos. My apologies. However, I love using clay pots. Especially since I can be an over water and that is what works best for me most of the time. I understand each grower is different and has their preferred pots and media. Which is great because every growers environment is also different which calls for different growing strategies. I do not do hydro because orchids are epiphytic plants and in long turn will decline when in WC for long periods. Yes, misting orchids is fine, pooling water is not, especially with little or no airflow. And yes, you are correct once a leaf if fully yellow it basically removes itself and falls off naturally, without us pulling on it before it’s ready maybe accidentally causing a wound unnecessarily. Thank you for such a great and engaging comment! Happy growing to you! 💜🥰

[@dannisorchidjourney]

@Bushgook LOVE clay pots! 🥰 Happy growing

[@kringles65]

@Bushgook Roots bond to the porous clay and are difficult to remove without damage to the outside membrane. Soaking might loosen them,but not enough. I have grown orchids for over 20 years.

[@tuyetvo4353]

No ice cube.

[@mamabear9389]

They label should say "Just add ice to kill your orchid".

[@parcdeexpositions]

omg girl - get to the point before I die !

[@dannisorchidjourney]

Hey, if a family member reads this.. send the info of the funeral so I can send flowers.