Zygopetalum Orchids - Update and repot

[@subakuryu]

Sad to hear you et al are not outta the mire just yet. Wish you much strength! Thanks for being such an asset to all of us orchid lovers! Your commitment to the hobby and sharing your experience is so very much appreciated!

[@plantsinthenightflourishin8020]

Thank you for the zygo repotting. I've been looking forward for more videos about these type of orchids. That said, I really really hope Bendy will pull through and you'll get to enjoy him for many many years. I have a parrot and I would do anything to have him healthy and happy. I send you lots of hugs, lots of support and good health vibes sent Bendy's way.

[@therealchickentender]

My zygos are simultaneously the easiest/most vigorous and the most temperamental... but even when they are struggling they always are the hardest to genuinely stress/kill. They seem to be survivors and when they get in trouble it's a slow struggle, never an abrupt crisis like so many other types I have seem to experience. I have one related hybrid that has been *destroyed* a number of times (it's just been unlucky) by our cats (being knocked over) and though it always look haggard, it just keeps on going.

[@jaybudd1617]

Praying for your beloved featherbaby. I Pray he recovers.

[@ylvarw]

Yay for more zygo videos, I love these orchids. I so hope bendy gets well soon, it's never fun to see your small family members sick or hurting

[@chanteuse1978]

Sending love and healing thoughts to poor Bendy from the west coast of the US. I so appreciate your efforts to share your knowledge and experience with all of us, I am a better orchid mom because of you!

[@thejoyfulorchid3295]

Sending you love and yes prayers for your little bird Bendy. My heart just understand the sadness you both must be going through. We all totally want to listen about your beloved Bendy. We care about you and your life not just your orchids Danni Xxxx

[@diannh2894]

Love watching these in the morning! Tysm dani!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Hope your parrot 🦜 will feel much better soon. Enjoyed seeing your Zygo. Just starting to learn about orchids myself.

[@tammyreed6088]

Hey Danny I am so sorry to hear about your baby being sick again I hope everything turns out wonderfully and he gets better thank you thank you for all your help you are just awesome I'll be praying for you guys and your little baby okay have a good day

[@lornablackmore2470]

So sorry to hear about Bendy. I hope you can find the problem and that's easily treated. I was surprised to hear that they have to put him anesthetic to take blood tests though, I have a friend who studies bird malaria and they take blood samples safely whilst they are awake through little glass capillaries through a vein in the wing. She does this with wild birds that are pretty small (~13cm wingspan) without any ill effects. I'm no expert though and hopefully he won't need the blood test but maybe it's worth asking the vet if this is an option if you need to go down that route. Maybe that sample would be too small for the tests to work but worth a shot. We all have our fingers crossed for you that it all works out ok xxx

[@georgevega962]

Positive thoughts to you and Bendy! Hope everything gets resolved soon.

[@joycegee3803]

I’m sorry to hear about Bendy. Hoping it is something treatable.

[@dgatez73]

Danni I'm praying that little Bendi will get better and that you and your bf get some peace of mind. Positive energy and light !!!!

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Zygo glore ! I like their blooms but can't grow them! Thanks for sharing.

[@sandyreinard7031]

Prayers for a good outcome for Bindy.

[@TY-ob7fz]

Gosh Danny. Sorry you're going thru this again. Prayers for Bendy, Mommy and Daddy. Plz keep well and strong for little one.

[@crystalwilder]

I've been absent from your channel for a while and I'm very sorry to hear about your baby. I'm hoping everything goes well and a fast recovery. Love your Zygos!

[@ericaolmos3446]

I am so sorry that you are going through this I a prayer going your way...🙏

[@maureenhauser9423]

Hope everything goes well

[@heatherkather653]

Sending positive thoughts your way. Love your videos 💜

[@Plantsandtoyhorses]

Hope Bindi will recover, I know this is a trying time, I think we would all understand if you needed to take a break from videos for a while. We'll be here :) Thank you for all the great Orchid care tips you give, very comprehensive!

[@miche7032]

I’m using that method to repot my zygo. I do not want to kill it. Thank you for sharing.

[@joshuarichards8065]

I wish more places knew the differences between Terrestrial and Epiphytic Orchid requirements and care. I bought a a Zygopetelum potted in coconut chunks. It shriveled and lost plenty of roots. I am trying waterculture to restore it and now it's recovering.

[@donnacone4714]

Where did you get and what is it called plant support ring. Thank you Denny 💗 flower beautiful. 🙏🏼

[@JoeyR1210]

Prayers for you and bendy! My animals and I are thinking of you guys! 🤞🏻

[@hillbillyorchids]

Prayers for you and Bindy! 🙏🏻

[@heathersgoinnuts]

Hi, I have been searching all over for an answer to my question that I thought you may know. Which orchids benefit from oyster shells and which don't? Nobody has an answer to that. I have seen you use oyster shells in your oncidiums thats why I ask. Thanks so much!

[@jessicahinman1338]

Hi danny! Would you say a cymbidium orchid should be potted in a similar mix to what you use for zygos? Can a sort of terrestrial mix like this be used with self watering pots? I have a cymbidium, it looks to be potted in a bark and coco husk chip mix right now. It is doing fine, but just drinks so much water, I have a hard time keeping up with it. It also has some little grass shoots growing in its pot. I keep removing them but they keep coming back. So I think I just need to repot it. I'm not sure what to repot it in though, as I've never worked with terrestrial or semiterrestrial orchids. Any advice(or maybe a vid on cymbidiums!) is appreciated! Also, I'm sending good vibes to you and bendy! I hope you get figured out what is wrong with him and he gets better!

[@dream.fiiend]

I love the ethereal background music

[@tracylovisone5874]

Prayers for Bindy. I pray he will be ok.

[@Falcao2005]

Wishing the best! Fingers crossed 🤞!

[@p4ul1010]

I send a lot of love, strength, and resilience to Bendy. I know he is gonna be ok, this is gonna end soon and he’s gonna as jolly as ever. ^_^

[@christinerobertson7947]

Would love more zygo videos

[@Mzvemz]

Hi Danny, I just got a Zygonisia Cynosure 'Blue Birds' it was potted in the coco coir I repotted with bark and moss but I recently read that one of the parents likes more boggy conditions do you think I should repot into pure moss ?

[@beccalami4967]

Praying for Bendy! Also, if you need to take another break from videos to take care of him we completely understand. We come to the channel for you and if you need to take a break, or release fewer videos it’s Okay.

[@arsolano90]

Prayers for Bendy and you. It’s never easy when one of our family, which for me includes beloved animal “babies”, gets sick.

[@diannh2894]

Praying for your parrot 🖤

[@charlesmckemie8921]

Prayers for Bendi

[@janegao5747]

What's the size of the pot? My overgrown very crowded Zygo is in a 10 inch pot. I am debating whether I should just repot it in a bigger pot or divide it. What would be your recommendation? It stopped blooming since last summer. It would put off stems but failed to flower. I know I need to do something about it. It is so crowded that it doesn't have any place for new growth.

[@Magyarleanzo]

I’m gonna take a guess… you don’t like peat moss 😆 thanks for the video. Very informative! 🌸

[@diannh2894]

Hope you feel better as well love.

[@terrywaters3062]

Praying for all of you

[@Disabilify]

Dani, I keep hearing zygos dont mind standing in water and want to ask you if you have heard or tried the same. I've had several zygos and just saw them die no matter what I tried. I also have an Ianclarkara which I neglected and just left potted on moss and bark and in a saucer with some water and noticed it put out a lot of growths. So, I'm not sure if this whole "wet feet" method is valid? I'm just scared of fungus. I do have good air circulation and my zygos are in clay pots and my room temperature is about 73 to 75F. What do you suggest?

[@nataliablumke5608]

🙏🏻 I wish Benny well. I hope you figure out what it is and he recovers soon.

[@annie8995]

I hope everything is everything for Bendy! I will pray for him!!

[@andreaorozco9660]

I live in Southern California, sphagnum moss is my trigger. It has killed so many of my orchids!!! Peat moss, bark , and dirt are what works for my dry climate. 😤

[@Justusorjustone]

Hope bendy recover soon🙏🙏,I can totally understand the pain of losing your beloved pets,hope everything will go in bendys favour, and he will soon be ok,#prayers🙏

[@Chickenchics321]

My zygo shows deep green roots at the top near the surface, is that a good thing?

[@lunapansy8260]

I hope he’s getting well soon be positive

[@juanrodarte7691]

I have a zygopabatia dragon kitten purr but I have a question not sure what it’s called but it’s bulbs look wrinkled leaf are ok roots are ok it’s got new growth so I don’t know what wrong I was hoping you could gel me ?

[@sueze3300]

Praying for the three of you

[@nalinikottolli5113]

Hi mam, I am from Bengaluru ,India.U keep all orchids in another pot,will it not curb ventialation to roots?

[@orchidbcn8994]

I’m sorry for bendy hopefully he will get ok soon! My supports Danny!

[@calvinjd1829]

btw, do you mix the hydrogen peroxide 3% directly or do you mix with water?

[@beespencilart8380]

I hope Bendy feels better soon!

[@gunnutz2030]

So have you abandoned the soil on these? To-date what works best the soil mix or this mix

[@waleskagracia4891]

The one on the left I think is a Rhein Moon.

[@chaniwagh6254]

Oh Danny, I'm so sorry about Bendy :(. I will definitely say a prayer for him.

[@Thulaarani]

Praying for Bendy’s recovery.

[@abiraminandagopal5666]

I will definitely pray for Bendy to get well soon...

[@leeheath7011]

Could it be inhalant injury from the Aroxol? From my research it is not safe for birds when aerosolized. I have had parrots for over 15 yrs and it really sounds like it could be the culprit. It doesn't need to be in the same room or that close, not if windows or doors are open (even infrequently) or contaminated clothing is exposed to the bird. It would be similar to Teflon inhalation injury. I don't usually comment, but this worried me

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, thanks for the concern, but it's not Aroxol or Teflon fumes, or perfumes or things in the air, I am careful with that :)

[@QueenBnSD]

I'm wondering how this orchid is doing since the repot? I just bought one. when's the best time to transplant? I believe its after dormancy & once new growth has started... please advice ans sorry about your pet bird

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi Maria, they are actually blooming now :) Zygos don't have a dormancy, so you can repot as you see new roots growing. Typically this happens after flowering, as the new growth matures, but do observe your plant, rather than following the general rule. When you see root tips from the new growth, it's a good time to repot ;)

[@michelledry499]

So sorry you are having trauma with your sweet bird! Just know you are a wonderful pet parent:)

[@jokennedy2943]

Love to Bendy 🐦

[@j.d.8075]

Do you have an actual name or brand for the ring supports you get as they seem somewhat difficult to locate where I am?

[@wilairat26atoady]

If u have in your area Daiso or try Bunnings.

[@carpediem.9]

Oh sorry and sad to hear Bendy's relapsed :( I really hope it's something treatable.

[@rvsanches]

Hi from Brazil!

[@90skid97]

putting oyster shells into orchid medie? Isn't that against all logic? They want it acidic and people even use rainwater as normal tap water can be hard and have minerals in it like calcium. I assume it would neutralize the acidic medium and make it break down faster as well.

[@marissak8]

According to the AOS zygopetalums are true epiphytes. Are you sure that you are remembering this right? Best wishes to you and your family (including Bendy of course)

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, check my video in the description, where we research species and their habitats. AOS makes mistakes in generalizing sometimes as well ;)

[@marissak8]

@@MissOrchidGirl Ok, thanks I will! I recently bought my first Zygo, so if they really are terrestrial instead of epiphytes, then that's pretty important to know. Thanks again :)

[@MissOrchidGirl]

It depends on the species really,some are terrestrial, other epiphytes, others both depending on region :)

[@marissak8]

@@MissOrchidGirl Then now begins my quest of deducing the ancestors of my noID zygopetalum. Thank you for taking the time to reply :) All the best, and good luck with Bendy. I hope your new doctor is right and that they know how to fix the problem.

[@Ceanna]

OH gosh :( :( :( I'm so sorry ((hugs))

[@poncepuertoricoedificioalc4653]

Great information, but the music is very distracting.

[@KAMJKJ]

1st

[@maureenhauser9423]

You have mealy bug in your zygo