When to water Orchids? - Common mistakes & Best practices! | Orchid Care for Beginners

[@MissOrchidGirl]

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[@dynamite6507]

I'm a dude that grows green stuff. But nothing is prettier than a orchid. They are super easy once you know what your doing.

[@SevenFDP]

Thank you! This is something I’ve been struggling with because my orchids (Phalaenopsis) are recovering from root rot,(old medium) and dehydration. I want to make sure they get the water they need without doing too much.

[@keiradevantier7499]

I love how informative but also relaxing your content is. Thank you for making your channel

[@elbeem20001]

As I am from the tropical belt - my orchids are outdoors (away from direct sunlight), but they do get the rain water whenever it rains. Apart from that, I soak them for about 10 mins in a rain water bath to which I add a little weak fertiliser. Every two weeks or so, I flush them with plain rain water (which I collect). If it rains for days on end, I do not bother to water them, and they seem to love it. I have no blooms as yet, as most of them are thriving babies - or dormant. I only started growing orchids from around Sep/Oct last year.

[@robertweekes5783]

How do you provide access to outdoor rain and avoid direct sunlight?

[@elbeem20001]

@@robertweekes5783 - I live in a house with a porch!!😄

[@BluJean55]

Thank you!!! I am just getting into orchids and I find your channel to be a great source of information!!! 💕😍

[@renatecormick7399]

I’ve been growing orchids for over 20 years and have found this KZbin channel the most informative and easy to follow. Believe me, you’ll never stop learning and I can’t think of a better way than to watch Danny, she’s a wealth of knowledge. Cheers and happy growing.

[@BluJean55]

@@renatecormick7399 Thank you Renate!! 😃💕

[@MostlyIC]

Ahha!!!, this gives me courage to try orchids again, last time was 20 years ago and there was no internet and mine were generally in clay pots with bark only, made it impossible to know when they were dry or nearly dry, IIRC I was watering most of them every day, at least in the summer, Yikes !

[@annetteh8399]

I really enjoy your videos! I was given an orchid as a gift so I’ve been watching your videos for help with keeping it alive. I repotted it and the roots were pretty bad. The orchid itself is healthy - firm leaves and no flower drop - but the roots remain awful even after a month. No green, plump roots at all. I’m waiting to see what it does. Wish me luck!

[@jwgjrich300]

Very helpful, learning how to care for my first orchids

[@lutchigurl935]

Thank you! I have some orchids in terracotta pots and sometime I worry I over water them. This video explains some good tricks to use.

[@roymcluen2991]

First off, I have a number of hobbies and am constantly seeking information on all of them. You are by far one of, if not the best, instructional video maker I've come across. Love the detail and depth you go into. I can honestly say I would still be failing miserably at orchids likely were it not for you. Do you have a process for proactive treatment of pests, other than quarantine, on new orchids that you get in? Quarantine is ideal except that I have so many plants there's not really much of an area to quarantine, at the moment. I noticed a couple videos where you spray peroxide on the roots in case they have snails, but my instinct would be to treat the leaves as well just to kill off any spider mites, etc., that may have hitchiked on them. Is there a reason you don't? I'd love to see a video on that subject.

[@erinpeabody8368]

Thanks for all you do for us orchid lovers! I look forward to all your videos. Thank you so much💚

[@timmytravels23]

I love your views about ice. I will never do it that way again.

[@roslynclifford5983]

This is so helpful. Thank you for your video. Your orchids look so beautiful. I hope mine will be like yours soon!😀

[@pinkyssj4]

Can you create video of your hanging mounted orchids? They're so fascinating. 😍

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, type in the search bar 'missorchidgirl mounted orchids' you'll find all my videos on this, including an orchid care for beginners episode ☺️

[@pinkyssj4]

@@MissOrchidGirl thanks 😊 ❤

[@jamieschriver4813]

You are awesome Danny.. I love your videos and plants. That pink bubble gum looking paph is adorable 😍

[@ritafinol8068]

I always get very confused about watering or not when I see condensation on the pot. Since spring began, I started noticing lots of condensation on the pots and so I put off watering for much longer than usual, and now my orchids are definitely dehydrated (leaves are starting to get a bit limpy). The condensation just throws me off. Do you have any advice on this? For now, I think I will ignore the condensation and just look at the medium/roots.

[@txpepper]

Regarding ice cube watering...I always say..."Does Mom-Nature go around watering with ice cubes?" • It totally drives home the point. 😄

[@rz202]

Hail

[@txpepper]

@@rz202 I wouldn't call hail a typical watering situation, maybe knocking them over the head? 🤕. 😆

[@tristanchung8831]

I’m so glad I never bought into the “ice hack” it’s completely illogical and nothing like the native environment of the orchid. I’m glad you’re debunking this misinformation

[@dianaflores8338]

I love your videos and now have enough courage to try different orchids besides phals. What are your average pot sizes? I love how tidy you keep your collection

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, I think the average size is the 12-13 cm (I think 6 inches) ☺️

[@billymacaraeg7761]

I'm so loving the paphiopedilum vanda m pearman 😍😍, super great tips, thanks fpr sharing 😊

[@JudyGoodson]

I always learn something new from your videos. Thanks!

[@TrangHoang-ki6mv]

Hi Miss Orchid, I am so impressed that you can help the beginner learn to take care the orchids. I have a question about my one orchid. What should I do now to save this one. It looks yellow on the leaves.

[@inajaraschuaber1061]

Great video. Beautiful orchids❤

[@msm7611]

Your videos are incredible! So easy to understand and sooo informative. So I've accidentally been growing a BEAUTIFUL orchid in a plastic folgers coffee container, I've drilled holes and water weekly, shes losing her flowers after 2 months of full blooms and growing a ton of new roots, leaves and looks like kekies? lol, I'm just getting anxious leaving her in that container and I've changed the medium maybe once? Should I just leave her be?? Literally my pride and joy lol

[@beverlyyeekee26]

Mom

[@1200times]

I just bought an orchid and the instructions say 3 ice cubes weekly (=1/4 cup). I’m going to try a few methods. Thanks for your help!

[@ktburk5338]

I love your channel Danny ! your beautiful orchids, And your doves♥️🕊️🕊️

[@ChrisHotvedt]

Thanks for all your help. How long does it take for a phal to get new roots?

[@shirleyholt898]

Lots of great information. I enjoyed watching.🤗🌸

[@josephrapp7211]

I truly enjoy and learn from you! Now....my vandas. Do they need high fertilization and to be kept watered all the time?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, Vandas are pretty heavy feeders yes and they need water whenever they're dry ☺️

[@shirleyglover-tay3829]

love your collection, where can I get my hands on some, looking for all the once you shared on this video

[@kenmarcelino1019]

This is what i need to know. Thanks a lot. Im from the philippines.

[@minicat3640]

This video reinforces my chronic underwatering anxiety 🤣. I only have time on the weekends unfortunately, BUT my orchids (~150) stay alive, just maybe dont thrive.🤷‍♀️

[@jenniferlopes7088]

Amazing video! Helped me out a lot.

[@emanuelebergamaschi9424]

A good method to get almost distilled water is to collect water that is produced by the AC unit, it’s just condensation and it’s safe to use with plants (I say almost distilled because I’m not 100% sure if it is actually distilled but it surely is very soft water)

[@sillyNAHcheeto]

Love this! Just got a paph ho chi minh and a mounted sophronitis cernua (very different water demands), so it's helpful to learn about watering. Have you ever tried water culture?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, I'm not a fan of that, I prefer to provide things they're naturally adapted to, rather than push my luck ☺️

[@jstamps9578]

Really like you saying that watering orchids is not a one size fits all situation. I'm going to be so much better at taking good care of mine now. Will be watching so many more of your excellent videos.

[@mish3595]

Just with orchids it's difficult when you can't feel in the center of the pot. Was going to water my work orchid and then i decided to look at the bottom. It has a pot that has goes a bit in to airate it at the bottom. Felt in there and was still wet, but the outside of the pot looked dry. My orchids at home it's become more difficult since i changed the medium, its not as chunky and can't see most of the roots.

[@faribaj.4619]

I have learned a lot from you. Thank you Danny!

[@dawnanderson3614]

I bought an orchid for myself on Mother’s Day with 6 petals. Presently, three of the petals are droopy. I water once week. Will I lose all the petals?? If should I keep the stick part for new growth.

[@Loveofpets]

Thank you.

[@maryyannlandlordcrichton6353]

Whenever I repot a new orchid in moss, bark, pumice...I get little blue dots forming in the pot after a couple days. Are these fungal spores? Or are they harmless :( it's happened so many times. Can you shed any light on this Danny? Help! Sos

[@romalizavicente8596]

I learned a lot from you

[@renesonse5794]

I've learned mostly what I've done wrong.

[@alan_mythicalgnome]

@@renesonse5794 I think every orchid grower is guilty of killing them off in the early days until all that knowledge kicks in and suddenly we can grow them. Keep on trying Rene over time you will be able to instinctively 'listen' to what you orchids need.

[@kellymerrell2611]

New to the channel. Trying to grow orchids for years and I get very few blooms. 😢 Thank you for telling me what I was doing wrong. It just makes so much more sense. 🤦‍♀️ I can't wait to check my plants when I get off from work.🤗🥰❤

[@fairy7599]

Thanks for your vedio. I found it's hard to check my medium is dry or not. I have Phalaenopsis. I used clay babbles and it usually dry on the surface. Middle and bottom look moist not wet. I don't know should I leave it until all completely dry and water it or just spray some water on the top or I xan water it to make whole pot wet? It's difficult.

[@TY-ob7fz]

Just add ice means just add cruelty. I fell for slogan also and roots turned black.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Ufff sorry to hear 😔

[@henry1295]

Just add cruelty. That was good.

[@peque2598]

Orchid girl..!! I really need help on my plant the flowers are dying but my leaves and steams are still super green and strong.. the buds fell off and I’ve been watering and have changed my soil 😫☹️

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, bud blast can occur from various reasons, starting from wild temperature swings, to stress of sorts, or acclimation periid. So just think about what hsppened recently with the orchid and if it had reason for stress. If the orchid is healthy, all is well, it will rebloom next season ☺️

[@peque2598]

Thank you! Ok I will keep an eye on it so I just keep watering as normal?

[@morganle9863]

Hi Danny, after seeing this video I believe my roots may have hard water damage. should I remove these roots?

[@andrewmonteiro4341]

Hi I love watching your videos I was wondering I had bought a den. Anosum and it came with one bud that is developing and it also has new growths should I repot it or wait until the one flower drops?

[@candydan1291]

This is more of a question. My orchid has little mushrooms growing inside. Is that ok or should I take them out?

[@alienrobotcommando]

The medium doesn't dry equally throughout. About what percentage of the medium should be "dry" before re-watering? Or does it matter if some of the medium is wet and some isn't?

[@israelmendoza7734]

Where do you guys buy your orchids online? Newbie here 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@aishadeen1140]

Good video 💛💛💛

[@kennethcross5572]

Very interesting video

[@decembermirakel]

The first orchid in the video, with speckled leaves. What's that called? 😍

[@joannehay9206]

Looks like a Paphiopedilum or slipper orchid. I have one which is named ‘Black Jack’ which has the same mottled, snake like leaves. The leaves are really attractive to look at once the bloom has finished, but it produces only one or maybe two flowers. The flowers do all look like slippers though, which is pretty cool.

[@terryvitalo8272]

What about when roots start coming out the holes?

[@lisa97897]

My phalenopsis has a leaf that just turned mushy and it is just water. So far it has not leaked and the leaf has not been punctured. I think it is due to watering on top of the leaves. Very weird I've never seen a leaf do this.

[@aretiandreou5986]

Sounds like a fungus infection. It happened to mine too, and it died in a few days

[@mrcrowleyoz]

Is purified water good for orchids?

[@jesusconde4317]

I thought that the pot was transparent also to allow light to the roots. Is that right???

[@cindygillies3060]

Thanks!

[@emmawaters8380]

The problem I have with my orchids is that the bottom half stays wet while the top half gets bone dry

[@elizabetrodriguez7778]

I have moss orchard d medium. Stays wet for a days. What soil or medium good for an orchid in a pot and my flower is falling. Only last like 2 months the 5 flowers. What to do????? Thank u

[@caracarlson-roberts6325]

The flowers on my orchid have dropped. I have what must be the best lighting condition for my orchid which is a filtered light in the bathroom which receives the morning sun. I not only get that soft filtered light, but the orchid gets the moisture from the shower. What I really, really need to know is when to transplant my orchid because the beautiful green roots seem to be about to burst the container it is in. What do I do and how do I do it? Please help.

[@marcofiek1453]

Thanks always I like your page

[@monica11760]

Hi Danni! I tried to find this answer on your older videos but had no luck. Can you tell me if (or when) you should cut the canes on a Dendrobium anosmum after they are done blooming? Thank you so much.

[@minicat3640]

I'm not dani, but dont cut them unless they dry up and turn brown. If the canes are still plump and green under the sheaths keep them, they are a good energy reserve for your plant, and may rebloom! It is one of my favorites, I like how the canes hang :)

[@monica11760]

@@minicat3640 thank you so much. I think your voice reminded me of Danni's, and I didn't even think twice to check. I really appreciate your reply and the information!

[@Christofblueberry]

I also noticed the phalaenopsis the is not on active growth are the ones that rots whenever i repot them, i repot them as close to the media type as possible and i water everytime the moss dries but why the rotting of roots continues?

[@apc7716]

Water when is dry you think is dry but maybe not

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, I would look into transplant shock and also consider the quality of the medium you are using. It may be that these orchids are already quite sick when you purchase them, case in wich the old roots may die off, but new, healthy roots will be produced ☺️

[@marynielson8843]

Have you ever put your orchids outside in the shade

[@jondean56]

What is the name of the orchid with the dots on it.Love lt.Need to get one or two of them.

[@jondean56]

But never got a answer

[@m.offord4836]

What are the 2 orchids featured in the beginning of the video??

[@ElenaTanasescu]

The second one I think is Phalaenopsis Sogo Sakura

[@m.offord4836]

@@ElenaTanasescu Thank you!

[@lindsey1707]

what pink oncidium was that in the video at 18:02? so pretty

[@brentonjohnson4424]

Looks like a red Oncidium twinkle, or Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, it's an Oncidium Twinkle Red ☺️

[@lindsey1707]

@@MissOrchidGirl thanks girl 😊

[@luckycarebear9406]

Where do u get your orchids?

[@jeanstewart4857]

Hay I am trying my second arcade plant so it's in a wooden pot can I put it in a glass jar so I can see the roots is it ok . To do so .

[@Christofblueberry]

Danny why whenever i repot some phalaenopsis, the roots keeps rotting..

[@Eryalb]

This could be due to transplant shock, especially if the previous medium was more water retentive than the new medium. If you take it out of sphagnum moss for example and repot it into only bark, then this will be a big change and the roots might desiccate. If you do this kind of repotting, it's best to keep the new medium more moist so the orchid can slowly adjust versus a sudden change. If you can wait until new roots are growing to repot then that will reduce the changes of transplant shock.

[@juliapaust4840]

Hi Christopher, whenever you want to repot a phalaenopsis, try to wait until you see the root tips are actively growing, that is, they look very green or pinkish and shine. Then they will adapt very well. It's also in most times better to repot after the flowers are gone - normally the roots start growing at this point. Just wait for the most roots to start actively growing, then they'd adapt without any problems. You might still loose some old roots, but that's normal. Happy growing!

[@MattKnowsThat]

I keep seeing amazing orchid pictures on instagram with super long flower spikes and 30+ blooms on each spike. How do those commercial/professional growers get such amazing results? Besides living in a tropical environment of course. Thanks. BTW, I've learned a lot from your videos and really appreciate the content. keep it up. wouldn't mind putting a face to the voice too :). Matt

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, first of all there are a few hybrids which can do that, not all of them can produce so many blooms. Then the orchids are not induced for multiple years to get strenght, they get quite a lot of ferts and then, when they are strong enough, they let them get their cooldown. You can type in the search bar 'missorchidgirl sogo yukidian' to see such a floriferous hybrid, in a typical home with yearly inducing. Not quite 50 flowers, more like 20, but it has the potential with that special treatment ☺️

[@lucasdrien9223]

Can we use filterd water

[@kathleenross7412]

What kind of fertilizer are you currently using a few years ago you were using msu are you still using it

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, yes still using the msu ☺️

[@kathleenross7412]

@@MissOrchidGirljust placed an order of the msu thank you

[@chiara7069]

I've got a mini orchid and it is so difficult to know when the medium is dry bc i cant really put my finger in it 😪

[@Eryalb]

You could try inserting a bamboo skewer into the medium. If it has a wet mark when you pull it out, then the orchid probably doesn't need any water.

[@chiara7069]

@@Eryalb yesss i saw till the end, but my comment was more of a vent!! I've got this orchid for some time and I know when the medium is dry just from looks and weight! Thank u for the advice

[@helmiencroucamp3403]

I would love to know the name if the beautiful orange Phalaenopsis towards the end. I haven't seen those in South Africa so far

[@justanotherusername4407]

I'm currently trying to figure out my orchids' watering needs but I'm a baffled because it seems to me that the medium dries within a single day and I find that the roots seem to be dry... Is that even possible? ( I live in Greece so I guess the heat wave that we recently went through might be responsible for that)

[@aretiandreou5986]

I agree!

[@robertweekes5783]

8:30 can you use a wooden chopstick

[@maridebreczeni7924]

Wauuuu Nice very Nice 💕👏👏👏💕🍀🍀🍀

[@larryshannon6791]

Thank you for the video. Now maybe if I change how I water them. I will kill them so fast.

[@mffmoniz2948]

Too little water, too much water... I'm trying to save a phal that was suffering from too little water, but now I'm damaging it more with too much water. The medium I changed it into, is too tiny and stays wet too long for the amount of roots it still has. Poor thing. But it does still have some poor struggling roots and one plump leaf and a dead leaf. There's still hope.

[@lorrihager1057]

What is MSU?

[@empressdabney5131]

columbo

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚🌿

[@xvanilladropzxful]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@perlitabayona8508]

💚🥰

[@spootersply181]

My vandas drink water like how my car drinks gas

[@zearsait2338]

Good videos but if it was little short might be better

[@janesward7863]

You show takes too long Limit time