Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Removing Organic Material 2:05 What to look for when transitioning to semi hydro 3:26 Removing overgrown orchid from basket 3:50 Cutting through net pot to free roots 4:43 Orchid Roots - Alive or Dead? 6:50 Cutting the rest of the net pot 7:35 Root die off in Semi Hydro 8:48 Not forcing orchids into semi hydro until they have good root systems 10:13 Removing stuck bark from roots 11:38 Potting up Seedling 1 into 10 oz cup 12:08 Importance of wicking with Leca - Potting Tightly 13:30 Preventing Dry top Layer 14:34 Air gaps 14:54 Removing stuck tree fern from roots 18:31 Cutting Dead Roots 20:01 Difference between Semi Hydro vs. Self Watering w/ Leca 21:25 Potting up Seedling 2 into Deli Container 22:09 Modifying Deli Containers to use Self Watering 22:44 Tightening up Leca in Pot 23:37 When to not transition into Semi Hydro 24:41 Outro
Very good video. You do awesome repotting. I just recently started using tree fern and I found that the orchids seem to really like it. I’m going to repot my mini Neofinetia in it. Thanks for sharing this video. Have a great weekend. 🥰👏🌺
Thanks so much Shirley ❤️ I've never used it, but the orchids I've unpotted from tree fern look really good. I may consider it in the future. Seems to have good moisture retention as well, but doesn't suffocate the roots which is key. Let me know how your neo does ❣️
That second one is a good example of why bifoliates often dump their roots when you repot them, they break so easily and they will always die up to the break point. Unifoliate roots might crack, but the root will usually survive.
That's a great point. You can also see how much flimsier those roots are in #2! I'm expecting new roots to start pushing through in the next month as it warms up. I timed a bifoliate repot badly once and it sulked for 6 months. I try to do them only in the spring now or when I start seeing many growing root tips.
Why do you need the holes? Couldn't you just draw a water level line with a pen? Sending lot's of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷
What a great informative video Nicole. Question: can the use of Leca/self-watering become heavy over time? You know for those of us old folks who have Uncle Arthur visit? tia..
Glad it was helpful! With the pebbles on top and the water reservoir, I'll say that these can get heavy. With that said, anything in a pot under 6" is fine, but when you get to 7" is heavy! Thanks for watching 💖
Thanks for watching! I don't have one, but I've read that they can be a bit more finicky so I haven't gotten one. You can certainly try, but for beginners, complex hybrids tend to be more forgiving and vigorous.
Buy a deli container? I just reuse the big yogurt containers... they are free...🤔 Oh, they're not clear😵💫.. So maybe splurge and buy some potato or macaroni salad. If I just need one, I've ask the deli man for one with my meat order. Truth is... If you want clear you can use a glass jar... If you want holes there's a special drill bit, but it's all doable. 💖🌞🌵😷
Great video. Looking forward to hearing more about self watering vs semi hydro.
Thank you Vanessa! I should have that up next month. Appreciate you watching 💓
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Removing Organic Material
2:05 What to look for when transitioning to semi hydro
3:26 Removing overgrown orchid from basket
3:50 Cutting through net pot to free roots
4:43 Orchid Roots - Alive or Dead?
6:50 Cutting the rest of the net pot
7:35 Root die off in Semi Hydro
8:48 Not forcing orchids into semi hydro until they have good root systems
10:13 Removing stuck bark from roots
11:38 Potting up Seedling 1 into 10 oz cup
12:08 Importance of wicking with Leca - Potting Tightly
13:30 Preventing Dry top Layer
14:34 Air gaps
14:54 Removing stuck tree fern from roots
18:31 Cutting Dead Roots
20:01 Difference between Semi Hydro vs. Self Watering w/ Leca
21:25 Potting up Seedling 2 into Deli Container
22:09 Modifying Deli Containers to use Self Watering
22:44 Tightening up Leca in Pot
23:37 When to not transition into Semi Hydro
24:41 Outro
Thank you! Very helpful to understand different semi hydro setup options.
I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching 🌺❤️
I am very instructive, I am waiting for the rest of your videos
Thank you 🤗
Great video Nicole nice repot video looking forwards to updates on those orchids 😘👍
Thanks so much Stephen! Today I made it to #89, almost done 🎉
@@NicoleDeanna great news Nicole nearly there 👍
As usual excellent video on repotting in lecca. Thanks for the update. Love it very thoroughly done. Happy growing. Thanks and blessings 🙏🙏💕
Thanks so much 💖 I'm on repot #89 today. I'm almost done!
Good morning and thanks for sharing.
Thanks Michelle ❤️
Very good video. You do awesome repotting. I just recently started using tree fern and I found that the orchids seem to really like it. I’m going to repot my mini Neofinetia in it. Thanks for sharing this video. Have a great weekend. 🥰👏🌺
Thanks so much Shirley ❤️ I've never used it, but the orchids I've unpotted from tree fern look really good. I may consider it in the future. Seems to have good moisture retention as well, but doesn't suffocate the roots which is key. Let me know how your neo does ❣️
Very good and helpful 😮
That second one is a good example of why bifoliates often dump their roots when you repot them, they break so easily and they will always die up to the break point. Unifoliate roots might crack, but the root will usually survive.
That's a great point. You can also see how much flimsier those roots are in #2! I'm expecting new roots to start pushing through in the next month as it warms up. I timed a bifoliate repot badly once and it sulked for 6 months. I try to do them only in the spring now or when I start seeing many growing root tips.
Why do you need the holes? Couldn't you just draw a water level line with a pen? Sending lot's of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷
@@suzisaintjames TYSM for your comments and support ❤️ The holes are to be able to flush the orchid and get the salts out:)
What a great informative video Nicole. Question: can the use of Leca/self-watering become heavy over time? You know for those of us old folks who have Uncle Arthur visit? tia..
Glad it was helpful! With the pebbles on top and the water reservoir, I'll say that these can get heavy. With that said, anything in a pot under 6" is fine, but when you get to 7" is heavy! Thanks for watching 💖
They look very nice!Do you maybe have experience with sopronitis?Recently renamed Sophrocattleya. If so, do you recomend them to begginers?
Thanks for watching! I don't have one, but I've read that they can be a bit more finicky so I haven't gotten one. You can certainly try, but for beginners, complex hybrids tend to be more forgiving and vigorous.
Buy a deli container? I just reuse the big yogurt containers... they are free...🤔 Oh, they're not clear😵💫.. So maybe splurge and buy some potato or macaroni salad. If I just need one, I've ask the deli man for one with my meat order. Truth is... If you want clear you can use a glass jar... If you want holes there's a special drill bit, but it's all doable. 💖🌞🌵😷