Thank you for sharing this video. Hope the Phal loves it's new home and grows leaves as a gesture of Thanking You. Hope you remember I told you about my flask of Phals. We deflasked them on the 16th of this month. Growing them in Moss as you suggested. Lost 2 babies as we were little late to deflask them.(They went yellow) We have 20 baby Pink Phals. Very excited to see them grow. Now the challenge is to keep them happy and help them grow. As a beginner this is the greatest challenge i have. Although my rootless Phal was in water culture, I decided to move it in coal+bark+moss media. Some little nudges are there..but that's about it..That's going to be her home for (hopefully, if she picks herself up!) until her next bloom. I learn a lot from your videos..they are blessings for me. Many thanks for helping me on this wonderful adventure with Orchids.
Hi Mary! It sounds like everything is going well for your baby Pink Phals! Thanks for keeping me updated...this is exciting stuff! :) I hope your other Phal does well in the media mix. Thank you again for your sweet comment and encouragement...I'm so glad my videos help you. That means more to me than you know! Happy growing and have a great day! Amy
You are a sweet lady, and your voice is pleasant to listen to. On my way to bed, I binge watch your videos and your soft voice is indeed relaxing. Thank you for sharing.
I know it must have hard to cut off those beautiful spikes but the health of the plant must come first! I think Sandy will be very happy in her new home. I can't wait to see the followup video showcasing her new leaf! 😊 I have to say I don't think I have ever potted an orchid in a pot that large! She will need her own table!
Hi Caro! It was hard to cut the spikes until I actually did it, and then I was quite relieved! I've had to do that several times in the past, and so it's what you do for the health of the plant, just like you said! The spikes are really beautiful in this vase, so I'm enjoying them. It's funny you mentioned Sandy would have to have her own table....she's out in the sunroom and she has to have her own space! lol! The roots grew so long, I knew if I didn't have a pot that large, she simply wouldn't fit. :)
Orchid Whisperer I bet you'll see a new leaf very soon! One advantage of potting her in such a large pot is how infrequently you'll need to water. Probably only every couple of weeks with a pot that size! How is TLDTC doing? Any more buds open yet? 🌸🌸🌸
Hi Amy thank you for this awesome video on repotting 'Phal Sandy Beach.' I clicked on the link you gave below the video but for some reason it said the video was unavailable. I located the video captured on 11 June 2018. It looks absolutely awesome now in its new mossy blanket and I am keen to see how ' Phal Sandy Beach' is faring in a few weeks time 💝 Once again a beautiful demonstration on repotting. Thank you Hugs for Buddy 🐶🍖
Hi Catherine! Thanks so much for your sweet comment! :) Phal Sandy Beach is doing well in her new home, and I'll be doing updates soon about her! Always wonderful to have you along on the journey, I appreciate you, my friend! Buddy sends his warmest schnauzer regards....;) Amy
I like this advice. Orchids are new to me, so I'm trying to learn as much as possible. I am trying to get away from plastic. Have you (or anyone reading this) had success with the terra cotta orchid pots?
Succulents do super well with Terra Cotta pots, i think it might be because it dries out faster! Be careful with orchids in terracotta pots thought. it can absorb water from the orchid roots and dry them out too much and damage the roots. Best of luck!
Hi Teresa! Thanks so much for sharing. This Phal was in FWC for about 2 years, as well. When they don't grow new leaves, I take that as a sign to repot them. (Or, as you say, when they look tired.) I hope yours grow really well in moss. Have a great day! Amy
I just moved my phal from FWC to moss because she’s growing new leaves but they aren’t getting full size. It barely has roots so I’m hoping moss will help her thrive
I thought orchids love to be tightly packed. A local grower, Houston, told me that an orchid planted in correctly you should be able to pick the plant up by the leaves it should remain in the pot. What’s your thoughts?
Hi! If yours are still growing well in water culture, I would continue to grow them that way. I order this Besgrow New Zealand sphagnum moss online. It's really wonderful to grow in. Happy growing and have a great day!
Hello love your channel. I have a phal in moss growing a new leaf, but today I see another leaf growing on the same phal. The first leaf hasn’t matured yet, is that good?
Hi Janice! I use New Zealand sphagnum moss, which is very long-lasting and a high quality moss. When I repot into a larger size pot, I simply add more NZ sphagnum. (I don't recommend this for regular, brown "basket" type moss, but I do for NZ sphagnum.) Happy growing!
How do you repot a phalaenopsis orchid with big leaves but like 4 roots left in better grow special orchid mix? How do you know what size pot to use for something like that?
Is Cal-Mag and epsom salts all you use when it comes to fertilizing in moss or do you use others as well? How often to you fertilize them? I tried looking through your videos if you already have one on this but I couldn't find anything. Apologies if you have already covered this topic.
Hi! Here's a link to my winter fertilizer recipe: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6rRX4gc97hQ.html Thanks for watching and happy growing!
Hi Orchid Whisperer! I just don’t understand how an orchid can grow in water when orchid roots take in moisture but don’t let it out (well that’s my understanding anyway) and when to much moisture goes in they rot and die. I probably just need to watch more videos to find this answer! I have only ever grown them in bark. Do you think that bark is best to grow in when, like me, you live in England and tbh it’s rarely that hot or warm and so watering isn’t done much. In winter I may only water my orchids once a month. I believe bark doesn’t take up too much water or am I wrong? I’m new to it all but learning fast.
Hi Pam and thanks so much for watching! Since you grow orchids in bark with success I would continue to grow in bark. Water culture is not an easy growing method...it is actually quite challenging. Some Phals like it, and some don't. I love growing in bark and highly recommend it. Just stay on the path you're on with bark, it sounds like you're doing really well growing with it. Have a great day! Amy
Hi Tina! That's a tough question. I would keep an eye on the plant...if it looks like it's in distress, then I would cut off the flower spikes. Have a great day and happy growing!:)
Amy please I really would love to know where you bought that Orchid pot I've been making my own pots. Size out of big Coffee-Mate canisters that are that size but I cannot find clear pots that size. Thank you Amy👉👵👈
Hi Libby! I buy all my pots from Amazon. Sometimes I have to wait a day or 2 for them to get the orchid pots I want in stock, but they usually have them. Last time I ordered, they had 12 pages of different orchid pots...it's really fun to look at all of them. They have them in all sizes. Have a blessed day, my friend! :) Amy
Hi Susan! I have grown my Cattleya in New Zealand sphagnum moss for 13 years, and just keep adding to it when I repot it in a larger pot. (I did a video on the last repotting on Aug 31, 2017.) It lasts for years, and unless it needs to be replaced, I keep it in the same moss. Sometimes I will replace the top portion if it looks like it needs to be, but what's in the pot stays in beautiful condition. Happy growing!
Orchid Whisperer That’s great news! I have a nearly rootless Phal Liadora in water that’s just starting to put out some roots and plan to grow it in New Zealand moss.
It will grow really well in the NZ moss, this is what I recommend for orchids that don't have much of a root system. Keep me posted, and happy growing! :)
Hi Yasin! Species Phals are next to grow on my list. I want to go to an orchid show and choose them, I think the destination will be as beneficial as buying them! :) I do need to research them before I buy, because I know their care is slightly different than the hybrids. Happy growing!
Hi Soklisa and thanks so much for your sweet comment! I released a video today about growing Phals in water culture, it's on this playlist: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zFPrQ962JNo.html There's a lot of information about water culture on this playlist that will help you with the method. It's a challenge! Have a great day!
