Watch me convert a new orchid to water culture!

[@catherinezareba1284]

Thank you sooooo much for this tutorial ! It was like watching over your shoulder 😄 ! I notieced you didn't cut some yellow roots ....are they still useful for the phal ? My boyfriend has just offered me a new one in full bloom and I was afraid of converting it right now.....won't the flowers fall ? Your latest purchase is a pure wonder 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Catherine and thanks so much for your sweet comment! I'm so glad to hear this video helped you! :) The yellow roots are still fine and viable for the plant. They just haven't had any light, so they stay yellow like this until they do receive some light. I've converted many orchids to water culture, and converting them doesn't affect the bloom cycle. Have a great day and happy growing! :)

[@mcadialecticmrs.billis6192]

Dear OW! I just love your videos. They have been most helpful. Our orchids here up North!! ON Canada are double de price and limited in selection. I just purchased one today with lots of roots and leaves and blooms and buds! It came in bark but prepared it all for H2O culture. I did not have calmag and salt for the watering cleaning: hope this will still work. It’s a bit challenging to make the decision if roots are clean enough for H2O but I will give it a try to see. After a week, or two, I will see if rehoming it in bark is best I will do so. I am hoping it won’t die! One I am trying to save from dying: it has no more roots! It’s in bark, in a warm room with lots of humidity and light. It’s hard to see root growth in bark; any suggestions? I am starting! Just this week! But really finding interest in them! Thank you for your book reference and end comment. Also find your crystal crosses so beautiful ;) Yours sincerely, Julie Seeking the truth, goodness, and beauty!

[@aidadiaz5540]

was is the water culture? never heard about it!

[@intaeversone7073]

Aida Diaz its something new for me as well, bur look pretty good👍 ! Just dint catch water ingredients

[@maryrehm7008]

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[@AnggrekKakYusri]

The right planting medium and fertilization will make the orchids thrive, thank you for sharing😊😊

[@marlenebornman1841]

What medium do u use

[@OrchidWhisperer]

I use Orchiata bark and New Zealand Spagmoss.

[@gloriaarcuri7611]

So glad I came across this chapter just whst I needed for my orchids

[@ttschrock7126]

I am turning over my orchids this weekend to water. Studying your videos. God bless....have a great weekend!

[@tmlawson2009]

Love that orange color. I recently found one at Lowe’s for 1$ due to the pot being broken. I happily brought that baby home. Tfs!

[@joannelopez8809]

Thank you so very much for this tutorial. I’m currently living in Korea, where I don’t speak the language and had to take my 4 phalaenopsis orchids I’ve had for the last 3 years (a completely newbie plant and orchid grower) to a local orchid grower for help. With the help of a Korean friend, he’s converted it from moss to water culture and I was really worried. But having watched your video, I’m feeling a lot better, and will watch your other videos to help my new water culture orchids. Your descriptions and focusing in and out on the root system is excellent; and your voice is clear and cues really helpful. Thank you, bless you and continue the great work!

[@aprillethomas7840]

Part of my tools when cleaning moss/media off roots in a pair of long-handle tweers. They work great.

[@artist4peace1]

I just love her so much and very well versed in orchids I could listen to her all day !

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Great tutorial.. I was given my first "Kroger"orchid... So it's totally new to me. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@PIAMUSA]

Beautiful orchids roots are super healthy. Most important for an orchid. Thank you. Can’t wait to see the progress.

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Thank you, my friend! Happy growing! :) Amy

[@caw2161]

This certainly seems to be a wonderful approach in keeping healthy orchids. I've been rescuing mostly phalaenopsis orchids (small variety) from my local grocer, just now saw this video, and decided to do water culture with all of them. Wish me luck. :)

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi and thanks so much for watching! If you're new to the water culture method, I have a playlist that will give you lots of information about it, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHezo4Rva5d9hNE Happy growing and I wish you lots of success!

[@dcxdanny]

Kroger - yes.. I have bought a number of clearance Orchids there, most around $5.99 a piece. They always seem to hide them around the corner, away from the regular priced Orchards. One was at the end of it's flowering, but a few weeks later it started to flower again! Keep up all the great tips, Ms. Orchard Whisperer :-)

[@mog2910]

Thank you so much for the video, my first time to hear how to plan orchids in water, I am very appreciate all of your knowledge to share to us 😍😍😍

[@margaretlake]

I just converted a new Phal this morning and I see I've got more work to do with it. Looking forward to the next step tomorrow.

[@noturbasicorchid5964]

That’s a lovely find looks nice and waxy

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Thanks so much! I was so happy to find this orchid...it's really different from my other phals. Have a great day! :)

[@tanyastelly6243]

That "stringy part" is the actual root. The rest--the fleshy thick part that turns green when watered--is phylum and it absorbs the water and conducts it to the root over time.

[@reneedegrazio7543]

Very true, also, the phylum absorbs the water, but never releases it... not good...happy growing 🌱

[@pineappletime4326]

I've heard the fleshy part is also called velamen!

[@anthonylewis62]

i never grow orchids in soil, always in water, i change the water every 4 to 5 days, works great

[@margovasilj4701]

It was a wonderful demonstration a little time consuming but it is worth it.. Greetings from Orange County, CA

[@missedem]

Attempting to save my orchid by doing this! Even if it doesn't work, I'll try this for my next one. ❤

[@loganriffle9571]

My husband works at Kroger so he comes with $1 orchids all the time!! I’ve recently started converting over to water and they’re so doing so much better honestly

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Wow, $1 orchids! That's amazing!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

I love Orchids, but despite my fairly green thumb on everything else. I kill every single one, so much that I just gave up purchasing them. Perhaps with these instructional. I can try again. Thanks so much!!!😁

[@TheMcKenzieHaus]

Your voice is so calming. I replayed this video over and over while I cleaned my orchid roots and prepared them for water culture

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

Thank you for sharing I just love Orchids but never knew how to do this

[@joannenardoni17]

Please talk more about the water culture

[@livhonestly]

I have 2 Phals thaat haven't bloomed in years and they look dehydrated. So I soak them in water periodically so the leaves get turgid. That's all I can do for now. I just subscribed.

[@wipawatsonFLrealtor]

I'm going to try this!!!!

[@lilytoh3580]

Thanks for the tutorial on water culture.

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Thanks so much for watching, Lily! :)

[@PhilippinesTurkey]

Beautiful orchid with healthy roots... thanks for this tutorial.. really helpful

[@cyrilabiog6756]

That is a beautiful Phal !! 💗 I find it easier to remove the plant out of that kind of plastic pot by cutting carefully 3 or 4 slits at the side the pot using my thinner scissors to avoid damaging the roots. I also use a twizzer or forcep to remove the very packed moss.

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Cyril! Thanks so much for this tip! I need to keep smaller scissors on hand for the minis. Have a great day and happy growing! :)

[@marvajames9656]

Marva. Awsome. Very informative. . Is the treatment good for all types of orchid?.

[@bluedotradio1]

You're a superstar young lady ✨

[@GenomicDNA]

Thank you very much for this very well made and detailed tutorial. I’m going to convert my phalaenopsis orchid in water culture and this will help me a lot! Can’t wait for part 2 of your video 😁

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words and your positive feedback! It helps me to know which videos interest my subscribers, so thanks for letting me know this helped you! Have a great day and happy growing! :)

[@christierella]

Is there a part 2?

[@lucyrickard9182]

That is a beautiful orchid!!! And a steal at $9!!!

[@eliseg2847]

Thank you for.your lovely videos😊I'm an orchid novice, and I find your videos so very helpful. Thank you! x

[@tallulahtwosocks6214]

I found your site today and you inspired me to do a lot more of mine. Thank you.

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Thanks so much for your comment, that makes my day! :) Happy growing! Amy

[@michellecostelo6553]

I found an orchid that has already bloomed for $2! I want to do this to mine. Thank you for all of your orchid info! How often do orchids bloom???

[@AsmithSmith]

Can you post the recipe (measurements per water) that you put in your epsom salts/cal mag mix?

[@maryedwards1241]

I will try the water method, because orchid in dirt was not successful for me!!

[@lilytoh3580]

Notice that she mentions not to allow the stem to touch the water - only the roots. That is why some people's orchids die - the stems were touching the water.

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Thanks for the reminder on this, Lily! That's really an important point! Happy growing! Amy

[@20greeneyes20]

Yes will cause rotting

[@maryaxiaq9523]

How do you decide which phal you put in water culture and which to leave in moss.?Love your videos and appreciate all of your knowledge you give us. Thank you.

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Mary and thanks so much for your sweet comment! This is a really good question...I'll go over this in my follow-up video on this orchid that I plan on doing the next few days. Have a great day and happy growing! :)

[@thukrenz8782]

hoa lan viet nam

[@edmey]

In tropical forests, the orchids are attached to the larger plants and hang upside down where their roots are exposed to frequent rain. They are natural inhabitants of rain forests.

[@user-rd2mb1sr1n]

I love this soooo much!!!!! Thank you for posting this vid!!! 😁

[@ednasotomayor7903]

Hi, can you post this Orchid now, after one year in water culture? I want to see how is it improving after a year. Thanks.

[@orchidlover5858]

Oh my..,so in love with the colour of this one. you really have a gift and talent to share the world. thanks lot for sharing it :) really love your channel!

[@anagilruiz118]

I love this. How do you fertilize them though?

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi! You fertilize them the same as if they were in medium. I have a playlist about water culture with lots of info. Happy growing! 😇

[@MelissaWalker82]

Wow you aren’t kidding about that being packed!

[@yvonneschimmel453]

Spraying the roof with water and a tbsp of peroxide is real good to kill any bacteria the plant might have

[@glennchristianrobinson7334]

I love your videos and your accent!! Keep up the great work.

[@luminosa8742]

Woaw 😯 🤩🤩. Thank you so much for doing this video 🤗🤗🤗 ❤️😍. Can you please let me know what are the measurements of salt and water you're using??

[@areasostasp81]

Brava e bellissima voce

[@ethelrizarri2614]

NICE TUTORIAL AMY , I LEARN A LOT FROM YOU, THANKS AND ALSO CAN YOU DO A VIDEO PUTTING ON LECA MEDIUM PLEASE

[@Mwink1975]

Great vid!! ☺☺🌹🌹

[@Reama54]

Hi I'm new her! thanks for your Vedio I like to learn to grow orchide water culture,what is the one u mix in water 🙏 thanks

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Welcome 👍

[@patriciawhancock9103]

Where do you get the soft liners? What kind of water do you use? I notice you use some out of a jug, just to rinse moss off the roots. If you use distilled water, doesn't that get expensive? Thank you, Pat H., Cordele, GA.

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Pat, the orchid came in this soft liner. I use reverse osmosis water...I have a RO system in my kitchen. Have a great day! Amy😇

[@venuscomb57]

Thanks for sharing, you’re awesome. I want to know the ratio of Edson salt to water per litre.thanks I missed it.

[@katebeedot9052]

1 teaspoon for a litre

[@rashidaahmad6285]

I love that sink,

[@taniarobson7628]

So are the roots kept in water continuously? If so how often do you change the water and is tap water ok?

[@sabrinamachadosgarden3191]

She is a beauty and a great deal too2😍. Is she fragrant too?

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Breena! Thank you so much, my friend! I was so happy to find this phal! (For $9 I couldn't leave her in the store! :) I haven't noticed a fragrance, not yet anyway. She looks so much like a species phal, I'm wondering if a fragrance will develop. I'll keep you posted! :) Have a great day!

[@Blue_Azure101]

OMG!!!!! Only $9.00???? That’s a steal!!

[@CookWalkSweet]

Your video Tutorial ist fantastic😊

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Thank you so much! :)

[@debramatthews7063]

I purchased the same orchid from Kroger. I've detected a slight fragrance and am hoping the fragrance becomes stronger as the plant grows.

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Debra! I keep checking mine to see if it's going to be fragrant! :) Happy growing!

[@justinhampton4606]

What can i do about them when summer over for my roses bushes do icover them when the cold weather come in oct n nov.

[@CraigsOverijse]

Why didn’t you use a craft knife to cut the pot open straight away? Less likely to damage the plant

[@overthemoon9941]

Craig Famly was wondering the same ..I use cheap small craft scissors to remove the plastic pot that u gonna throw out anyway..🙄

[@yunjko]

Or remove from container first then wet the moss. The moss expanded after you water it and make it so hard to remove it. ？?

[@katebeedot9052]

I do too, actually curved nail scissors adhering to the soft plastic in a zig zag fashion carefully avoiding roots even right down to the bottom if there are roots poking out

[@tksixangels44]

Hello, I have a tiny phal that I suspect was a keiki. I thought she was going well in her bark mix but I took her out when I noticed she just wasn't growing like the rest. She has 1 root that is about 1,/2 inch long and another that about 1/8. I placed her in moss and she is doing well. I would like to try her in water culter. I figured, from watching other videos that she needs a strip of cloth placed over the root and the end of the cloth down in the water to hydrate the orchid? I would love to try this . What are your thoughts?

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Kristina! If it were my orchid, I would keep it in moss since it's doing well in moss. I've never tried water culture with a strip of cloth the way you've described, so I don't know if I would do that. If the orchid is happy, just keep doing what it's used to. Happy growing! :)

[@MG-sd2bd]

That's a very informative video.All your videos are, as a matter of fact. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! I am currently keeping my rootless Phal in FWC. And noticing some good change. Whats your opinion about Orchid seedlings that come in flasks? I have a flask with may be 10 Phal seedlings, some are really grown in the flask. But before i deflask them, i need to know all possibilities. I am understanding from different write-ups that, seedlings need a lot of water, need to remain moist. And I was wondering if I could put them in Water Culture!! Pls let me know your opinion. And also, if you could guide me a bit about how to care for them once they are out of their cozy flask! Many thanks.

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Mary and thanks so much for your sweet comment! :) It's always so nice hearing from you! I'm really happy to hear that your Phal is doing well in FWC...I enjoy hearing success stories! :) I have never grown seedlings that come in flasks. All of the orchids I grow are mature plants when I buy them. But I think I would choose New Zealand sphagnum moss to grow them in. It's a great media for baby plants and miniatures. The moss also retains nutrients well, and that is an important aspect of growing baby orchids. I wish you much success with your deflasking, and please keep me posted! This is an interesting topic! Have a great day and happy growing!

[@MG-sd2bd]

Orchid Whisperer thank you so much for your opinion and I will do that! Sphagnum moss it is!!! I'm planning to deflask them when I see the gel is reduced and all the seedlings have good size. I saw a video where the grower leaves the seedlings until almost all gels are absorbed/used by the keikis. I'll keep you updated. Many thanks. Happy growing to you too ! 💟

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Please do keep me updated! Seedlings and deflasking intrigues me! :) I hope they grow really well for you! Happy growing! Amy

[@saratawfik5603]

Shall I keep it in a transparent container or I can keep it in an opaque one ? & when can I start adding powder fertiliser to my orchid after transferring to water? Thanks 😊

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Sara! I have a playlist about water culture on my channel that will help you. Happy growing! 😇

[@ChanChan-wl8mg]

Thank you 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@rashidaahmad6285]

I love that sparking sink ,

[@sophiek8276]

thank you Amy ☺

[@hanafiirvan3408]

Hello.. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Btw, what's the height of your glass pot?

[@tammycsicso7997]

I did this but cut the roots back in less than 8 hours my orchid no longer droopy and the roots turned green and grows fast

[@veraleporini6592]

I have had orchids for years and your video showed me why sometimes I lose one. I learned so much!

[@gloriaarcuri7611]

Do you add fertilizer anything special when u place plant in glass with water to help root better

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Gloria, thanks so much for watching! I have a playlist on water culture with lots of information that will help you. The link is in the description box. Happy growing! Amy 😇

[@lisi7773]

Did you see Emaams youtube with the fertilizer and she also put epsom salt and Cal-Mag+ orchid bloom fertilizer.

[@eirenerighteousness9318]

I took my Phal orchid out of the moss and put it in Miracle Gro Orchid Potting Bark. It has all of it's roots inside the bark.. Should it have some roots sticking out of the top of the "soil".. Like it did when I first bought it?

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Eirene! It sounds like you repotted it just fine. It's almost impossible to repot one the exact same way it was before. Happy growing!

[@eirenerighteousness9318]

Orchid Whisperer thank you. Happy Growing too😘💕!!

[@ariannasearway]

Actually, if you purchase an orchid with roots sticking out of the top and you decide to repot it, try to make sure those roots are still sticking out of the top of the pot once the orchid has been repotted. They are called air roots, and are necessary for the plants survival. Epiphyte orchids use their roots to absorb nutrients from the air. They also absorb moisture and get the carbon dioxide they need to thrive directly from the air. This unique root system uses the humidity around it to get the water and nutrients it needs to survive.

[@alizaheer7471]

Hi I am one of your subscribers I want to know what kind of Fertilizer you are using for baby Orchid and for big Please let me know if you can thanks

[@stephaniesanders1287]

I just repotted several of my orchids in the orchiata and no root shock! My rescue orchid that lost almost all of its roots was trying to grow another Spike so I cut it off because it's still only has about 5 roots and it's newest leaf is deep purple on the back I've given it a soak in Epsom salt but haven't been able to find the Cal-mag locally so I'm going to have to order it would it be safe to do my better grow fertilizer with a little bit of Epsom salt to give it more magnesium or do you think it would be too much salt and burn the roots?

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Stephanie! I'm so glad to hear that your orchids are doing so well in the Orchiata! :) That's great news! I would give small amounts of fertilizer and alternate that with small amounts of Epsom salts with this orchid since it's just now starting to grow new roots. Have a great day and happy growing! :)

[@eccentricoldcow]

Hi when you washed the roots off yo said you used a little bit of epsom salts and what sounded like cowmak? What is that cowmak , never heard of it, but I'm in the UK so it's probably called something totally different.

[@katebeedot9052]

Calmag: commercial name for Calcium plus Magnesium

[@eccentricoldcow]

@@katebeedot9052 Thank you

[@4chappels]

I love your videos. I can't wait to try this. I purchased that same orchid for a friend. What a beauty! I'm confused about what I need to add to the distilled water?

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi and thanks so much for your kind comment! I have a few current beginner's videos for water culture, publish dates Feb 25, 2018 and April 17, 2018. I go over a lot of information in those videos that will help you. Have a great day and happy growing! :)

[@nadiaandrusca8479]

Still missing you!

[@wonderfulmimi28]

Thanks

[@healerssanctuary8819]

Wow she's really exacting- she must really be experienced.

[@jmanzvill79]

Thank you for this. What is the mixture of your water culture?

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi and thanks so much for watching! I have a playlist I created about water culture that will help you, it has my water culture fertilizing routine as well: kzbin.info/aero/PLa27IDqybK0ERRm6sQBo-Pb4pRsUeMYOk Happy growing!

[@YUMMYFOODART]

Great🌷💓👍

[@francisc1854]

Awesome video. I should’ve watched this before I tried converting my new phal to water culture. I lost like 75% of the roots. Leaves still look nice and healthy and hoping it grows new water adapted roots. On my other plants I both converted to water culture earlier, slowly grew back the roots I lost in the bark and one of the orchids roots systems are real thick. Is that a normal occurrence? Anyways thanks for the video.

[@susanharrison3967]

Great video, I only have one orchid in flower at the moment, may give it a try, Sue UK

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi Susan and thanks so much for watching! Just be aware this is a really challenging growing method. If you're interested in this method, I have a playlist that will give you lots of info...here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHezo4Rva5d9hNE Happy growing!

[@LIfeonaSunnyside]

I tried this method with multiple orchids and I just have no luck with that. Roots starts rotten over time or they start to dry out and I ended up with a rootless orchid:(

[@1986KillerQueen]

you should video taking the moss its kind of unsatifying to watch all that and not see it come out - -as an orchid lady that's THE BEST PART repotting the nasty stuff the come in -after that its pretty much looking at the same plant every day

[@ceruleanc505]

So, you can't do this with an older plant? And can you do this with a plant that is in between bloomings?

[@marianabadea9330]

Can you tell me in the spring, how many days you keep in the water

[@OrchidWhisperer]

It's different for everyone's environment. Watch the roots and the leaves, they are your best guide. I have a playlist with lots of info about water culture on my channel. Happy 😇 growing!

[@edithawylie7277]

I have the same problem with my orchid,it doesn’t drains because it’s so packed! Can I transfer it ...there’s still flowers in my orchid.

[@leticiachavez413]

What kind of water are you using?? Regular tap water

[@GREENLIFE_N]

Ну классно , а перевод то где ?

[@Л.Шац]

Да это английский,ничего страшного! Смотрите Орхидеи Георгия Горячевского,он каждый день учит,что делать,как оживлять,наращивать,как сажать,поливать,чтоб цвели,чтоб размножались.Еще есть один вьетнамец,тоже очень быстро и просто всё показывает,очень конкретно,наш Горяческий любит смотреть на себя,обожает поболтать,а вьетнамец всегда очень конкретно,перевод отличный,тк он верно формулирует,очень образованный дядька. Успеха!

[@GREENLIFE_N]

@@Л.Шац благодарю за совет ! Сами уже учить можем 😃

[@gopdeep]

I cut all the stem of my orchids . Will I get the flowers again ?

[@stephaniebach__12-24]

I’ve done the same before I pretty sure and it took awhile but eventually starting growing new stem

[@rubymahajan4235]

What are you rinsing roots with

[@Alicelefay]

Hello, thank you for sharing, could I ask, how much cal mag and epsom salts you use per gallon? in the video you mention 70 parts per million but how much of each (cal mag and epson respectively)

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi! I use 50 ppm CalMag and 20 ppm Epsom salts per gallon. Happy growing!

[@robinr5337]

Can anyone give me regular measurements on this? Like a quarter tsp to a gallon of water...

[@nataliagvazava8399]

Can i ask you a question,please?Is it s good idea to use fertilize osmocote on my orchids? thank you❤️

[@joanmikasha-alexander8771]

How much water do I use? Thank u. Many blessings

[@OrchidWhisperer]

Hi and thank you for the blessing! 😇 I have a video on my water culture playlist about water culture levels...its What You Should Know Before You Try Water Culture. There are lots of topics on that playlist that will help you. Happy growing!

[@Arokhantos]

I have 50 plants or more if never seen transplant shock on plants 😮

[@leslielackey8331]

Love it just not one I can have here right now, one of these days

[@lucethck8240]

So does water culture mean they live in water forever and never get replanted? Sorry im new to this 🙃

[@TheGinamac79]

thinking the same thing?

[@donnettemckinney7620]

Please list the mixture for the water again. Thanks

[@yolilopez1992]

Hi, I have a question ! I need to know what kind of peanuts you use and where do you get them? All I see are biodegradable they desolve in water. Ups has pink biodegradable ones also. If they desolve wouldn't that hurt orchids? Thank you for you help with this😍