Things to Know before trying Water Culture for your Orchids.

[@wandashaw3551]

Hello, I have been growing quite a few of my orchids in LECA or PON in self watering pots for about the last 4 years, this includes phals, dens and 2 catts. I am sure this is not for everyone but I find it clear and more economical not having to constantly purchase bark, moss, charcoal, etc. I don't think I would try the total water culture, not for me. But I do enjoy growing the majority of my orchids in self water, I treat them as if they are in bark, moss mix, I keep a small amount of fertilizer in their pots and give them a good flush about every 60 days. They are growing very well and have bloomed for me consistently. :)

[@thenaturecompany]

yes and sometimes finding the right quality of bark is difficult so inorganic media can be a blessing that way 💯I sometimes use LECA with charcoal but I add some sphagnum moss to hold moisture and it takes ages to decompose so the mix lasts for a very long time .. and self watering can take the stress when wanting to go on holiday away 💕

[@TammyWorley-p8x]

After more than a year of no growth, I turned to water culture for some of my struggling, troubled phals. But not until I educated myself about the different methods, pros and cons, etc. Thankfully, I can say It was the right decision for them. There was a time of transition, w/o a doubt, and it has been a journey for me as well as them, lol, but so far, I am pleasantly surprised how well it has gone. I am happy w the results, overall. But it's always in the back of my mind that I may have to go back to a standard media at some point in the future. Water culture is not for the faint of heart, LOL or those who are just starting out growing orchids. I appreciate your candid approach to discussing water culture. You have to be in it for the Long Haul, that's for sure! 😊😊😊

[@thenaturecompany]

for sure it can be a difficult thing to get right and keep right . Your patience and skill is commendable 😍I have a very sad history with trying 🤣

[@tim_koch14]

A bubbler in the water reservoir, maybe on a timer, could fix some of the problems by getting more oxygen to the roots, but it would also make the setup even more complicated.

[@thenaturecompany]

for sure then it is making far more work instead of less ... 😉

[@verongan8121]

Hi, the buddha statues are gorgeous, like them so much👍👍👍

[@thenaturecompany]

Thank you! 🫂💕

[@Rufiat99]

Very beutiful information my friend

[@thenaturecompany]

💕 Terima kasih .. dah cuba ke belum ? Saya tidak mempunyai apa-apa nasib sama sekali dengannya

[@AdrianaPayard]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@thenaturecompany]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your feed back it is much appreciated 💕

[@zawmin9546]

Thx

[@thenaturecompany]

pleasure , glad you found it interesting 👍

[@hotdudes802]

water killed my phals ,, looks good but lots of work

[@thenaturecompany]

can only keep trying till it works lol

[@MaryJane-bz5zq]

Me throwing my orchids on top of lava rocks in my aquarium, not caring for them for months now: 🤷‍♀🤞 Orchids: (they grow like MFs)

[@thenaturecompany]

That's amazing they must love the environment you have given them 😍

[@suzanneaji2610]

جيد جدا انني شاهدت هذا الفيديو لقد كنت على وشك استزراع اوركيد صغير بطيء النمو في الماء على ما يبدو علي اعادته للطحلب😢

[@thenaturecompany]

آسف . أنا لا أقترح أبدًا ثقافة المياه. من الصعب جدًا إدارتها في تجربتي.🫂

[@peterbosman1438]

Is Water Culture for orchids all it is cut out to be ?

[@edandpeter]

Slow rot in my opinion

[@juanitahamilton9523]

Thank for the info ❤✨💖💕👍

[@thenaturecompany]

thanks for your support . We appreciate your time

[@thenaturecompany]

some manage it well but it takes a full system to keep them healthy

[@thenaturecompany]

sometime for sure 😁

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[@thenaturecompany]

thank you so much ... Veľmi si vážime vašu účasť v sekcii komentárov 💕

[@cherylpenn4509]

Youre quite right about water culture. Its just sad. Wrong. LOL

[@thenaturecompany]

a difficult thing for sure