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I must add, that what hinders pests in nature are predators. I grew in my previous place a garden that attracted critters that ate thrips, anything really that tried to munch my orchids. Additionally, I had companion plants that were much juicier. It’s a combination. Nature is a combination of different things and if it gets off balance, we have issues.

Great to see you back Rick. Glad that you’re okay. The orchids are looking great as usual. They all look healthy nice and firm leaves. Beautiful rooting. I separate my orchids and gardening to a different yt channel. I focus more on non-plants contents on this channel. Great to see you again.

Wow! I even play with wire and this is fantastic! And i call myself inventive... >_> Noice!!

Wow... So well explained. Wondering ehy im getting dying new growths as in pseudobulbs and roots on my rootless orchids... So much easier for my to see the visual. - visual learner (-L)

Why is it exactly, that orchids never need calcium in the wild, supplemented??? I mean maybe this is a simple question. And i understand to a degree but not plainly. Just because calcium is such a part of animal excrement and organic matter in general? Like even matter that is breaking down? I dont quite get it and youre very good at explaining. Thanks.

I've found the keiki rumor to be false as well. Not necessarily the creating of them, but that it will be too taxing on a plant to account for, especially if the mother plant is stressed.. all of the keikis I have left, end up thriving beyond what I expect and actually even in the case of when the mother plant is dying off, leaving that baby plant, seemed to help their roots communicate andthey seemed to do better when I didn't remove them. And obviously the benefits of leaving them on a healthy plant are obvious. More spikes, more blooms. I would advise anyone reading this that you don't remove them until they are past the point of having decent roots. The longer you have your roots and the more you have the better. And just consider that maybe it's not even necessary?? Sometimes, of course it is, and sometimes it just suits our scenerio better. Do as you will, but worth the thought and very great points in this video. And to Rick, should you read this. I love your honest input. And I am on the regular of agreeing with you or at the least, greatly questioning and researching what it is you mention, or suggest, and often end up taking the advice. Thank you.

Nothing but Little Mongrel Phalaenopsis. Love the phrase because even so, here we are watching, and here you are passionate of your plants and proud, making this video. Glorious all the same, and unique in each their own. God, I love orchids. It's clear you do too. Thanks for all your passion, input, advice, shared experience, and the lovely view of your efforts!! ^_^ -L

bought one leave on eBay, put it in Pon. Weeks and weeks nothing happened . Then i put it under a bright Grow light and within weeks little baby leaves popping up. Now those leave are getting bigger BUT the leaves are yellow. 2 much light ??

People don't actually show this. Thank you. All the products I am currently using because its what I can get. Appreciate your channel so much.

Really nice man I have one about that size. It doesn't have a lot of prongs out, but it has more body with the prongs coming out slowly that accidentally collapse into the back of a bush and I found it yesterday. It doesn't have stunted growth only on the leaves, clearly it's massive just like that one possibly even bigger trying to find a way currently to bring it indoors.

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I like your long-winded explanations. I am a visual learner and I love to research this stuff all of the time and so far your channel has been the only one to completely help me to understand the research I've been doing. When it comes to magnesium, calcium, and potassium. I had a question regarding the garden lime. I've been wanting to try this for awhile so I hung onto an old bag of it for the last two years. But it's a very old bag, probably 5-7 years at this point and it's been in a closed container... Can garden lime go bad or expire? I'm just wondering if you know if there's something I should do to make sure it's okay for my plants. But I will be giving it a try most likely anyway cause I definitely feel I've got calcium and magnesium issues. Thanks in advance, if you're able to get back to me. Sorry for the long comment, haha. Beautiful plants and excellent information! P.S. I have one big phal that now has 12 leaves so I know it's possible to have more than typical but I don't know why this one and not the others.. the only difference is that it's older but also had a previous owner who passed away. I wish I knew her secrets because I imagine it has to be something she did that made it hold onto the nutrients within it and then me having it for the last two years, maybe it just hasn't run out of that yet? I hope it keeps the leaves but it is a monster haha and consumes water and fertilizer like you would not believe. -L

Nekem legelőször földkeverékben voltak a levelek, ,most vizet és kókuszrostos módszert próbálok, és várok a jövő héten 3 db levelet, őket perlit-vermiculit keverékben fogom gyökereztetni.. tudom hogy fajta és időjárás függő is mennyire lassan nőnek, de utóbbinál a föld elég szellős, nem tartja túlságosan a vizet, és a babáknak is gyorsabb lesz az útjuk úgy gondolom .

Is this an elkhorn

Please detail how you have this magnificent staghorn potted? I need to put ours in a larger hanging basket - moving from 14inch hanger to 20 inch i think. TIA

I don't live in America but the UK, do you recommend using lecca beads with usual media for phals ?

Yay it’s always a great day to hear and learn from Rick!! 🎉

Question. When feeding just Cal-Mag and seaweed, what should my ppm numbers be? Should those numbers be different for summer and winter? Also when using Jack’s 5-12-26 alone, what should my ppm be?

What size screws did you use?

Beautiful orchids. Thanks for posting ❤

Beautiful orchid thanks ❤❤

Hey Rick and Jan, we are all busy moving our orchids indoors 😂 The worst part is the day length but soon day will restart growing back. It was nice to see how you've displayed your babies. They look happy ❤❤❤

Hi there! 👋 The Orchids are beautiful as always.

Hi Rick, so glad to see this video. I always learn from you. I am new to orchids. I have dendrobium nobile and 1 phal. I still feed both with seaweed and Cal Mag mix. They seem very happy with excellent root growth. Should I stop feeding now that we have cooler nights, shorter days? I live in SW Florida….not sure if I can just keep feeding. I do feed weakly/weekly. Thank you for all your great information. It helps me tremendously!!

Good day Rick. Now that we have cooler temperatures and you have brought your orchids indoors, how often do you water and also fertilize? Thank you in advance for your response. The Britta suggestion is on target, thank you for that too.

Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for all the interesting and practical information.As a beginner,I learn so much from you.😊😊😊

So happy seeing Your new vid ..!!! Your Knowledge is beyond You sharing that is priceless Thank YOU so much for guiding us to the next level🤗 Loads of Well Wishes from Europe to You and Yours 👍👍👍

Hello Mr. Rick, good to hear from you and see your beautiful collection. 😍

And do you supplement them with grow lights😊

Hi Rick, how many hours do you get out of the south windows? Thanks

Good evening Rick....really enjoyed this video.....your plants are looking fabulous. I also only get 5 months of the year where I can place the plants in the greenhouse, so for the rest of the year I'm having to cope with 160 plants indoors. Haven't seen any sun in this part of the UK for around 4 weeks so artificial light is what they are getting and they have to put up with the 4 rooms I am using as regards warmth or coolness. I have another bathroom which I have switched the heat off but unfortunately it faces due North so gets very little light......the temp varies between 7c and 14c so I have some of the draculas in there. One or two plants are doing OK but most seem to have shut down for the time being. The majority of the paphs are adapting to the lava but they are still lacking root growth......not much happening so I'll say thanks for your video and both of you keep well and take care, Ed.

Hi Rick! Your plants sure are happy! I look forward to seeing your nadosa in bloom. I have to give you some credit to how well my orchids are doing from your advice, thank you! They are thriving! Hope you have a great weekend!

Your plants are smiling, they are enjoying the beautiful light…. Light and good feed makes them grow! Beautiful collection ❤

Hi Rick! Always good to see new videos from you! Your indoor grow space looks awesome...noticed those Sogo Viviens looking wonderful. 😊 Those are a favorite of mine...I knew they would do well in your care. Blessings from East TN! 😇

I’m so glad you’re back! I always look for your videos, thank you! I have a chantilly lace twinkle, have had her about a year and she is about to bloom for the very first time. I’m so excited, cannot wait! I only have phals and catts but I just got my first paph. Have no idea how to care for it so if you have advice please make a video about it! Also- what do you do for humidity when your orchids are inside? I live in a colder environment so the heater makes it pretty dry for 8 months a year.. Hope you are well!🙏

Good morning! Greetings from Miami🌴❤

Hello Rick … nice set up, and everything are just so happy in there as well…. Oh by the way. Remember I told you I will try to use Jack’s fertilizer last time? Well, I did spray them orchids and other plants twice since, and I can see the effect so fast. The orchids are now slowly growing a more beautiful green leaves…. Anyway, please extend my warmest regards to Jan. Stay safe and healthy y’all. 💞🤗

? Rick, my RLC cat leaves have turned soft not as rigid as when purchased 2 months ago. Repotted and put out roots 5-8 new roots, finished the growth that was there. But leaves are soft. I don't know could be wrong? Any suggestions.

I have to bring in my orchid…I use grow lights also..We live in East Tennessee

Thank you so much for sharing the current status quo on your orchids! Always good to see you, amigo 🫶🏼I have had 3 new growths on my Dinard this year, all have a sheath but the conditions in the last 5 weeks have been horrendous here, so if I get lucky, at least one of the growths will bloom. Although the buds are now through the sheath, they are struggling to develop because of the conditions. Vamos a ver. I keep telling myself, as long as 'you live through the winter' we can try again next year. Wishing you a wonderful weekend and please, extend my regards to your wonderful camera lady ❤

Hey Rick, great to hear you and see your update 😊! Looking forward to seeing those lovely blooms in few months. Thanks for sharing the care tips, much appreciated. Have a great weekend and happy growing 😂.

My Catasetums haven't gone "dormant" for the last two years (could be three) and they get watered and fed every time the other plants get. I don't repot them or remove the old roots, which are still growing. One has had its leaves for over two years 😁

Alabama was (is) the deep south I can see the confusion 😁

Hi Rick, very healthy show there. 🌿🎉🌿 My vanda update...they don't like MSU fertilizer here in Arizona anyways. I was losing too many leaves (about one every two weeks 🥴) went back to better grow and no more leaf loss and its been almost two months now. I believe they weren't getting enough nitrogen since its a higher content 🤔 Any pointers...Thanks for your wealth of information as always.

Hey Rick! Man look at those roots! Everyone is looking awesome. I really appreciate your feeding updates, they let me know I’m track with the Jacks. Looking forward to the next update. You guys take care!

Wow plants are looking great. And you sound strong and healthy for the most part. I know, my plants really enjoy sitting in front of those blines. Even with them completely closed, my phonopsis, seemed to do fairly well, thoughit might have been a little dark.

Not many flowers, maybe a bit too much sun, normally they get dappled sun light and some shade in a natural habitat .

everything looks great, rick! thanks for sharing...

I continue to be amazed at how well they all grow in lava rock. Still want to try this but seems like a lot of extra work getting them watered more frequently?? Also, your B. nodosa is impressive! Mine is in a pot with bark and it just now after a year or so, squeaked out a bloom! Gotta try the mounting now for sure. And one other thing- you mentioned a pH of like 5.8 which seems low to me especially considering the research as well as all of your previous vids recommendations. Is this pH your new go-to number?