Things They Don't Tell You About Mini-Phalaenopsis Orchids

[@sheilabroad8192]

😻.. perfect presentation. Mine skipped a blooming ( year ) . now it’s in spike. I was really ready to toss it. Patience people patience. 😊

[@Orchideria]

Hi Sheila, Thank you! I appreciate it. Yes, patience is the fundamental factor in orchid care.

[@reneemolony1007]

Amanda, you are an encyclopedia of information about orchids! I enjoy binge watching your videos. It’s like going to college credited class on orchids. Thank you for your generous education of us newbies.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Renee, Thank you! I'm humbled with your words.

[@marlenebornman1841]

I love her videos

[@juansexton9774]

Loved this video. My favorite orchids are the minis although we have a Cattleya that is rather large and getting bigger.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Juan, Thank you for commenting! I apprecaite it. Cattleyas can be quite impressive sometimes when they really start growing. Have you seen the mini version of Cattleyas? They are soooo cute!!

[@ellietobe]

My two minis that I have had for about seven months have each grown new leaves and many new roots but no spikes as yet! I repotted them after they were done blooming into four inch orchid pots. Do not leave a mini orchid in that tiny two inch pot! That is for increased sales only. My minis had not grown anything when I put them into their new pots but they began to grow leaves and roots just a couple of weeks after they were repotted into the four inch orchid pots. I have to say that it was not easy finding an orchid pot that small in the area where I live but I did find some on Amazon. They are actually double pots that have a slotted pot inside a regular type of plastic pot. I wasn’t too sure about them at first but the minis like them so….so far so good. My issue is that my regular size orchids are both in bloom , the new one and the older one. and my minis show no sign of a spike! What is wrong with?? Are minis more difficult to get to spike??

[@Just_Lurking8]

Hi, Amanda love all your videos, but Midnight is the best Kitty 🐈‍⬛. Every time she shows up, I pause it and take a picture !!!

[@Orchideria]

Hi Vicky, I think Midnight loves making videos more than I do. LOL I'm glad she's not that much of a distraction.

[@Just_Lurking8]

@@Orchideria She is probably, a reincarnated KZbinr …

[@colleenmcdonnell5713]

Mini Phals are potted in moss because the pot is too small to accommodate other types of medium such as bark. For a plant this small, you don’t want something that requires watering every day. There is nothing wrong with sphagnum. Place it loosely in the pot and water when the medium begins to dry out.

[@sajeevimahanaga1168]

🥰 midnight 🐈 Thank you Amanda this is a very good video ( not just this all the videos from you is the best )

[@Orchideria]

Hi Sajeevi, Thank you!!! 😊

[@maryhay5082]

Thanks for the video about mini phals. I just got one at an orchid show. One question I have is about using garlic water as a fertilize for orchids. Would you recommend using that as a fertilizer?

[@bettapalfish9057]

Hi Amanda! I am glad you mentioned the amount of roots for mini Phals. My ascofinetia hybrid has more roots than the mini Phalaenopsis. My roots are a nice size and strong. The leaves are numerous and only shed every two years. My question is the leaves are large and starting to lean. Without a large number of roots like a standard Phal what size pot? Currently they are in the carousel pots by repotme,also known as orchitop pots which are 3.75 inches. Mix is Imperial gold from repotme. Great for my environment. What sized pot would you pick?

[@Orchideria]

Hi Bettapal, I'm so sorry about just responding your comment now. For some reason unknown to me, KZbin held your comment for review and I only saw it now. I've had others complain about my comment anti-spammer AI being overly harsh. I'm glad I saw your comment now. Better late than never, right? As for the ascofinetia, I would keep the same size pot. It won't grow much bigger than it already is. There is a technique that is called a Fukiran, which mounts the orchid in a moss ball on top the pot which lets a lot of air through. I'm not sure about your environment, but if it's humid, it might be better than a pot. Even without the large roots and heavier leaves, they won't need a bigger pot. The carousel pots are good at not falling over (if they are the ones I think they are, with a platter-like plate attached to them -- I'll check them to be sure we're talking about the same thing.)

[@gorringeman]

I have the Mini, I bought it with buds on, but they haven't opened in weeks? Good light and watering is under control. What's going on?

[@mandyfair9082]

How do you do know if you have a mini or if it is just a baby Phal? I love your channel!

[@Orchideria]

Hi Mandy, Thank you for the comment and for watching my videos. I appreciate it. A mature orchid will have a flower, even if it is small. In this video about what to expect on online buying, ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGioqpmMj72fraM ) I walk through the stages of the orchid's life in the context of when to buy it. I think that will give you a better idea of how close it is to blooming and if it's a mini or not. It's not an exact answer, but close. I hope it helps.

[@mandyfair9082]

@@Orchideria thank you so much. I also live watching Midnight interrupting all the time. Cracks me up! Keep up the amazing vids and thank you for all of your hard work.

[@XyzeqPalentira]

Thank you. Another great video on unusual subject.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Mike, I'm glad the video was useful. Thanks for watching.

[@sweetcandyapple86]

Mini orchids are thirstier than their counterparts

[@sarahpaci3249]

You said to use the "Cal/Nitrate" once a month during 'growing season', is that during the blooming time??

[@debbie8783]

Growing season is in spring and after the blooming stage. Plant focuses on roots and new leaves

[@go5124]

I have 3 rootless phalaenopsis orchids that I put it alittle water to grow some roots, also they have droopy leaves. Can you tell me approximately how long does it take to recover, to see some new roots, weeks, months, years?? Thank you.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Moonstone, I'm sorry about your orchid. In general, it will take about a month to start growing a new root. You can purchase some root hormone products which stimulate growth, and the results will be quicker. For rootless orchids, I recommend the video about sphag-n-bag, which is a method to raise humidity around the leaves until the roots grow. There is a video about it on my channel. I believe it's under the playlist section under the category "problems".

[@go5124]

@@Orchideria ❤️❤️ thank you for your reply

[@Stumpybear7640]

Hi, can I ask where in the world you are located? Ie temps and humidity x

[@35Rizwan]

Can i use coconut husk for these.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Muhammed, Yes, absolutely! Sometimes coconut has a high salt content, so make sure you rinse it out before hand (as in soak...for a loooooong time). Other than that, it's perfect.

[@marlenebornman1841]

I bought an orchid at a store and was told this is a NOID what would it be if I bought it at a nursery or grower

[@colleenmcdonnell5713]

It would still be a NoID.

[@tammyc1812]

I bought 3 mini orchids on sale on a whim. This sounds way too complicated to me. I'm sure they won't survive, so I'm not going to sweat it. Waaaay too much going on in my life to right now anyway

[@marlenebornman1841]

I see you have lots of pine cones can one pot your orchid in broken up pine cone

[@Orchideria]

Hi Marlene, I've seen it done but havent tried it myself, so I can't tell you for sure that it works.

[@michellevansandt8707]

i planted my orchid and Luka

[@michellevansandt8707]

how does this look

[@michellevansandt8707]

how can i send u a picture