Thoughts on Orchids in semi hydroponics - 2 month update | Part 1

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Today we make a 2 month update on how the orchids potted in semi hydro are doing, draw some conclusions and share some thoughts.
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The Phalaenopsis are the first orchids that I switched to this method and are doing very well. They are not the only ones doing great, Oncidiums, Cattleyas and Dendrobiums seem to adapt and actually thrive.
I also managed to resolve some issues I have in my climate, such as layering, by using short pots and play around with the size of the leca.
I prefer white pots because they go well with my brown shelves. I also want to avoid algae as much as possible, so clear pots are not really to my liking.
Part 2 tomorrow!
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@--Paws-- 6 лет назад

I love how you stick to the content of your videos. You don't deviate from your tests and experiments and the presentation is approachable to those who are new to the content, especially to those starting the hobby.

@nancysandoval7211 6 лет назад

Your videos are awesome and with lots of good information.

@KalvynSaayman 6 лет назад

Hi. Nice update. I am currently busy with changing over to semi hydrogen after following your channel. I can already see a big difference in the two plants that is in it for two weeks now. Thanks for all your info. Ps got a Shoenorchis fragranis a couple of days ago. Its a beautiful mini orchid.

@lisapalmiero3527 3 года назад

I think one of the coolest things about semi-hydro in see-through pots is being able to see the root system. Especially with orchids. But I understand what you’re saying about the algae.

@cnpf312 6 лет назад

I am changing my setting to semihidro too. I am doing it mostly because I live in a humid environment and I can never tell if the middle of the pot is wet or not and also because I want to water less often since I travel a lot. Your tips are great and have been helping me a lot.

@prideolea 4 года назад

Very informative. Thank you.

@IAMGiftbearer 6 лет назад

Those orchids have interesting roots! Very good tips about putting the smaller beads at the top to maintain better hydration. I have lemon seedlings in similar pots. I just spray painted my containers black this past weekend.

@PeUrmeleMantuitorului 6 лет назад

Super video! 😊😉😎

@gblankster Год назад

Thanks for the video. I have two right now that I am working on because they were not doing well in my house. I am pretty much doing the exact same thing as you.

@angelarawlins3703 3 года назад

Thanks really informative 👍🏻

@ProgressiveDiscussions Год назад

In order to the moisture up to the surface I have been using this thick cord that I got from the Dollar Tree. I cut it very long where I swirl it at the bottom of the vase going straight up to the top then I pour in the clay balls. I got extra Leca on Amazon but this time the much larger size balls. They allow for aeration.

@yahia114 6 лет назад

I put some layers of absorbent paper on the top of the pot to keep it moist, actually works great

@carpediem.9 6 лет назад

Plants looking pretty good :) I have a few of my plants in semi-hydro as well, including one hoya which loves it. However I wonder whether for Phalaenopsis orchids it's ok to have the roots sit in the water? Dani, in France we have different sizes of leca, small and large. Maybe you can find small sized ones near you.

@lavenderiasis 6 лет назад

hi, would you explain how you water orchid in semi hydro and how you fertilize in this setting ? why you keep the reservoir empty in cherry baby oncidium ?

@birdluvrs 6 лет назад

Can you please tell us where you were able to purchase your white translucent pits? Thanks!

@johnmcneill923 6 лет назад

My oncydiums are out doors with my catlyas and cymbidiums. I am trying to use existing pots so have incorporated trays as my water wells. I think I am going to have to water more often. They look dry.

@alanm9523 6 лет назад

If you have a garden sieve it might help to separate smaller and larger LECA.

@kenjiro2676 5 лет назад

What if you added sphagnum moss to the leca Hydroton call pebbles?

@mellie4174 6 лет назад

Hi, thanks for another great video. I was just curious about the resevoir with your orchids. I noticed that in several places the roots were going in the resevoir. Do you have any thoughts about root rot with this?

@MissOrchidGirl 6 лет назад

+Mellie yes, I will discuss them in part 2 :)

@09csr 6 лет назад

I will be trying leca for one of my phals, I really like the idea of a non-rotting medium. I will probably not go full semi hydro with it, yet at least. As of now, I have standard clear plastic pots with extra holes, and a decorative pot with a bottom layer of leca with a little water. Anything I should think of with this kind of setup? As far as I understand, leca dries out more than bark in this kind of setup, is this correct?

@Micho55 4 года назад

using bigger beads at the bottom would produce more free space due to spherical packing so I think it would have slightly more water in the reservoir than with smaller ones

@enriquejoseguerraaceves8104 2 года назад

Can I use glass marbles instead of clay balls?

@boblaurieg.8649 6 лет назад

Hi Dani, Forgive me if you've already explained this in a past video, but do you have any trouble with the roots that grow down into the water reservoir rotting? I've never tried semi-hydro, but am contemplating it. But this aspect really concerns me. Thanks!

@patriciathibeault5267 5 лет назад

Can you tell us where you purchase you white pots. I would like to use them also. Thanks.

@hollystone8593 6 лет назад

U may have said what the white rock on the top is before but i missed it but what is it called?

@carlhughes6783 6 лет назад

Hi what is the make of the Semi Hydroponics please?

@mayriegrimm7567 6 лет назад

Are the pots you are using actual pots or something else? I'm having trouble finding something like those. Since I am just starting I would like to use clear so I can see the roots.

@reiswang2199 6 лет назад

How often you watering orchid if in semi hydro?

@caseyt4140 Год назад

How do you water? Is the water below the holes?

@vignewood 4 года назад

Can you add a coup,e of wicks to semi hydro to help prevent layering?

@tiffanybruner6002 4 года назад

Whats a wick? If you don't mind explaining that to me

@Dan01554 6 лет назад

Hi Danni. you mentioned about the top layer drying out. Could you use Sphagnum moss for say 2 - 3 cm, Wouldn't that solve the problem. Great video's. Danny.

@missij.7947 4 года назад

Great idea! I’ll have to give this a try

@ayleno3698 6 лет назад

Hi Danny. The space is aerated between the clay beads when the plant is not established. After the development of root system the whole space fills the roots no matter the size of the beads. They dry out less quickly

@MissOrchidGirl 6 лет назад

+Aylen O Hi Aylen, actually it's not quite like that, roots will mainly fill the gaps at the edge of the pot, the middle is clear and aerated. Also roots absorb water, the more roots the faster the pot dries. Leca doesn't biodegrade so it will never retain more water with age like bark :) and also the size of the leca absolutely matters, the bigger the leca the bigger the air pockets, thin roots will fill spaces a lot slower, if ever by the time the orchid overgrows its pot.

@ayleno3698 6 лет назад

Thanks for the reply Danny. I had the same obserrations as you Danny for the development of the roots. :) What I wanted to say is that when the roots grow and touch the water it convey it to the top of the pots. The same way as leca beads. The same as natural water evaporation. That's why I observe that leca beads on the surface of my pots are not so dry. Even if I use big-caliber beads (I do not have any other :)) )

@slimeypineapple1625 6 лет назад

Your orchid roots look so healthy .My question is when you have rotten roots mixed with healthy green ones do you remove the rotten ones or not .looking forward to your reply .thank you

@red_bean5816 2 года назад

You remove them! She talks about it in her reporting orchid video

@ritabarrago812 3 года назад

Bellissimio video, volevo chiederti che tipo di argilla usi e se puoi fornirci il link dove l'hai acquistata, grazie

@cjohnson7180 6 лет назад

What brand of LECA do you use? I can't seem to find a good brand that wicks well.

@SimplyBiohazard 3 года назад

No answer ?

@pattymorrowparkerparker7789 5 лет назад

Do you have a video showing how you prepare your leca? Thanks, and I really enjoy your "lessons" you've taught me a lot.

@edwinmorales1574 6 лет назад

Lovely orchids I have a question I have been looking into this method but I am unsure weather it would work outside when the summer comes back around because I take my orchids outside during the summer and bring them in the winter I have a funny feeling that this method outside will bring all kinds of Critters into your media and destroy your orchid roots thank you and happy growing

@missij.7947 4 года назад

I’ve done semi hydro with my hoya outside. As long as you do regular flushes with clean water it should be fine😊

@Justusorjustone 6 лет назад

Hey,everything is fine in this setup,but what about cold,and when you cant buy heat mat,becuse phal are warm loving,and semihydro decrese temp around roots,then what happens in winter?

@MissOrchidGirl 6 лет назад

+Govind Singh Govind Singh that will be in part 2 :))

@A_R_I_E_S 6 лет назад

Why you dont have flowering orchids on your shelves?

@TexPR1 5 лет назад

Danny I need your help! I tried to set my hydroponic for my orchid that look like it was really dying I put it in the tea and let it absorb water then I put it in some of the clay balls whatever they are. And it just is not doing very well? Should I be more patient? Also can I send you pictures of my, what’s left of my plant?

@samanthaangel5793 3 года назад

How is the light?

@johnmcneill923 6 лет назад

Actually I think it is related to contact surface. Smaller diameter will have more contact surface for capillary attraction of moisture and "lift" water.

@jparks6139 4 года назад

but have they ever bloomed again?

@ronaldyhyo Год назад

You can use oasis on top. The top wil stay moisturised

@ZanesWildflora 6 лет назад

Girl you got me confused :D you say its not the ratio what you minimizing but the total volume of air with the smaller leca. If the ratio stays the same, the total volume of airpockets will be the same as well, since no matter how small or big the spheres are the ratio will be the same. Though like you said the individual pockets will be smaller indeed.

@MissOrchidGirl 6 лет назад

+Zane's Wildflora haha yeah, 30% is the ratio (between air and the other round objects), the smaller the leca, the smaller the air pockets (volume).. ratio still remains 30% :)

@ZanesWildflora 6 лет назад

MissOrchidGirl so youre not minimizing the total volume of air by smaller leca. Okay, i just wanted to clear it up after hearing that sentence in your vid :D Ps i love how the aging washed out the color on your Saint Andre

@tinaengelsen1435 6 лет назад

Zane's Wildflora what is your thoughts on not round leca ? The leca I bought from schwerter is not completely round but in different shapes, it keeps very moist almost too moist, but I'm concerned about the air yet I figure if they sell it, it must be good quality? 🤔

@EllePlowPlow 6 лет назад

Tina Engelsen I would be careful with that as it doesn’t sound like it provides room for air and many orchid roots need air to remain in a healthy state.

@lewpaul276 6 лет назад

Hi. Can you do video on how to fertilize orchids in semi hydro? Im new into this method and not sure if i need to flush out the water after i fertilize..im concerned about TDS accumulation overtime in the reservoir. Thanks.

@MissOrchidGirl 6 лет назад

+Lew Paul Hi, yrs a watering video will come soon :)

@gaylabennettt4393 2 года назад

Has anyone dried an orchid?

@hollystone8593 6 лет назад

Hello where can i order this type of media i love this

@jasonschoewe7286 4 года назад

🤔Amazon? Just a hunch😂

@yuh8946 6 лет назад

When will you do a QnA?

@drphil4ril161 3 года назад

Why don’t the roots rot?

@birdluvrs 6 лет назад

Oops...typo...should read pots:)

@agentcallisto 6 лет назад

I am having a hard time locating the type of pots you have in these videos. All the pots I am finding are regular pots with lots of drainage holes. Any recommendations on where I can find some like yours?

@MissOrchidGirl 6 лет назад

+Agent Callisto Hi, I just use clear cups and containers from the supermarket and white decorative pots from the flower shops or garden centres :)

@agentcallisto 6 лет назад

MissOrchidGirl Thank you, Danny!