Thank you for recording this very informative lecture! Mr. Tokunaga is so generous sharing his knowledge and plants! I learned so much from this video!
Aloha Eileen I’m so happy that you enjoyed it! Yes he was very generous to allow me to record and post this video. I’m glad that people are enjoying his lecture as much as I did. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Dear Mr. Tokunaga, I would like to thank you for the most informative presentation, I really enjoyed listening to your expertise and learning a lot. I am a hobbyist and live in Toronto, Canada and I can only dream of having the most beautiful orchids like you are growing in Hawaii because of our climate. Several years ago I visited your nursery and I’m still amazed and taking about it. I still remember the most beautiful Cattleya Amethystoglosa I saw in GH ad still wish I can order some. Thank you, thank you for making the world a better place to live. We are visiting Oahu in December and I would love to visit your nursery again. Sincerely, Vicky Stojmenov
Aloha Vicky! If I run into Mr. Tokunaga I’ll definitely pass this on to him. It’s cool that you had the opportunity to visit their nursery, I haven’t had the pleasure because they are now closed to the public. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Hi Kelly! This was sooooooo good! I loved everything he said. So true all about the water quality. Rain is the best water for orchids. I believe that’s a huge part of my success Ian growing orchids in South Florida. Lots of rain and humidity. Although too much rain is terrible for your orchids due to fungus. It the water itself is perfect. Collecting rain water is a great idea for orchids that are indoors or inside greenhouses. Great show! Thank you for holding that camera up for one hour. You’re a trooper for your viewers. 😊
Aloha Nelson! I agree! I was so “engaged” 😂 I could’ve sat there listening all night! He really is a great speaker and he has so much knowledge to share. Im so glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully I’ll have another opportunity to attend one of his lectures.
I have the Rustic Spots orchid from Akatsuka, but I guess it's originally from H&R? Alot of my cattleyas have Brassovola Nodosa in their parentage. The tap water here in Connecticut after using a Brita water filter is 90ppm. I want to start collecting rain water, but I'm worried about bugs and bacteria. Bottled water might be too expensive, but I watered some of my orchids with organic coconut water a couple of weeks ago. 😆 I could probably flush the pot with bottled water once a month though. 🤔 I always see the Roy Tokunaga Dendrobium on Nelson's channel when he goes to orchid shows. 52:55 Interesting way to keep the flowers by cutting the cane, but the audience was like 😱🫣
Aloha Stephen, I really enjoyed listening to him speak. I’m so glad he gave me permission to record it so that I could share it. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Hello there from Japan!😊🤲💖I enjoyed watching. I have been adding white vinegar to my water for 2 years now to keep the ph at 5. This keeps roots and medium healthy as in nature.
Aloha! My daughter is actually traveling to Japan in a couple days! Hopefully I’ll get there one day, I’d love to attend the Tokyo Orchid show 💕 That’s very interesting about the vinegar. Mahalo for sharing 🤙🏽
@@newmanmansell760 Thank you! Our orchid club president attended a few years ago and shared some pictures and videos with us and it was so beautiful. There’s also videos on RUclips and it’s just amazing 😍
It’s good to hear what he has to say… it is a bit unfortunate that it was a bit hard to hear clearly but still caught lots of information. Thank you for sharing.
Aloha Yoshi! Yes that was one of my concerns when I got home and watched it back, if the audio came through okay. It wasn’t as clear as I would have liked but I did up the volume a little when I was editing. Im glad you were able to get some information out of it though. I really enjoyed listening to him. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Thanks for sharing, very informative. When my plants get rainwater they do so much better. Unfortunately, it doesn’t rain here for months. Glad to hear the confirmation re light fertilizing. I have been fertilizing 1/2 strength for over a year now and I can see the difference.
Aloha! You’re very welcome! Mr. Tokunaga is such a great speaker with so many years of experience. I’m glad he gave me permission to record his lecture so that I could share it with everyone. Where I live, it hardly ever rains also and I don’t have RO but I still found everything he said, very interesting. Mahalo for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, I always enjoy chatting with fellow orchid collectors! Hope you’re having a great weekend 🤙🏽
Aloha Roslyn, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I sat there holding my phone the entire time, I was so into everything he was saying. I’m so glad he gave me permission to record and post it so that everyone can learn from his experiences. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
@@orchidsinparadise2438 you need a little stand to put your phone on so your arm doesn't get too tired! It is a really lovely talk from an expert. Thank you🌟
Do you belong to any orchid societies? It’s a great way to meet others who share in our passion for orchids. I hear there aren’t many people in Hawaii hybridizing orchids anymore so it’s nice to hear that you’re interested in learning. 💚
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to hear him!!!!
It was my pleasure Mary! Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Thank you for recording this very informative lecture! Mr. Tokunaga is so generous sharing his knowledge and plants! I learned so much from this video!
Aloha Eileen I’m so happy that you enjoyed it! Yes he was very generous to allow me to record and post this video. I’m glad that people are enjoying his lecture as much as I did. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Dear Mr. Tokunaga, I would like to thank you for the most informative presentation, I really enjoyed listening to your expertise and learning a lot. I am a hobbyist and live in Toronto, Canada and I can only dream of having the most beautiful orchids like you are growing in Hawaii because of our climate. Several years ago I visited your nursery and I’m still amazed and taking about it. I still remember the most beautiful Cattleya Amethystoglosa I saw in GH ad still wish I can order some. Thank you, thank you for making the world a better place to live. We are visiting Oahu in December and I would love to visit your nursery again. Sincerely, Vicky Stojmenov
Aloha Vicky! If I run into Mr. Tokunaga I’ll definitely pass this on to him. It’s cool that you had the opportunity to visit their nursery, I haven’t had the pleasure because they are now closed to the public. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Yay! This is such a cool idea. I hear shipping den. Fresh cut flowers to the mainland in the future as part of my orchid business plan.
Wishing you all the best in your orchid business! Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Hi Kelly! This was sooooooo good! I loved everything he said. So true all about the water quality. Rain is the best water for orchids. I believe that’s a huge part of my success Ian growing orchids in South Florida. Lots of rain and humidity. Although too much rain is terrible for your orchids due to fungus. It the water itself is perfect. Collecting rain water is a great idea for orchids that are indoors or inside greenhouses. Great show! Thank you for holding that camera up for one hour. You’re a trooper for your viewers. 😊
Aloha Nelson! I agree! I was so “engaged” 😂 I could’ve sat there listening all night! He really is a great speaker and he has so much knowledge to share. Im so glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully I’ll have another opportunity to attend one of his lectures.
I have the Rustic Spots orchid from Akatsuka, but I guess it's originally from H&R? Alot of my cattleyas have Brassovola Nodosa in their parentage.
The tap water here in Connecticut after using a Brita water filter is 90ppm. I want to start collecting rain water, but I'm worried about bugs and bacteria. Bottled water might be too expensive, but I watered some of my orchids with organic coconut water a couple of weeks ago. 😆 I could probably flush the pot with bottled water once a month though. 🤔
I always see the Roy Tokunaga Dendrobium on Nelson's channel when he goes to orchid shows.
52:55 Interesting way to keep the flowers by cutting the cane, but the audience was like 😱🫣
Excellent lecture. Great to hear him speak again. Thanks for posting!
Aloha Stephen, I really enjoyed listening to him speak. I’m so glad he gave me permission to record it so that I could share it. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Yow your contents are always my favorite ❤️ my mom said hello 👋 have great day ❤❤❤
Mahalo to you and your mom for watching! Glad you enjoy the content 🤙🏽💚
Hello there from Japan!😊🤲💖I enjoyed watching. I have been adding white vinegar to my water for 2 years now to keep the ph at 5. This keeps roots and medium healthy as in nature.
Aloha! My daughter is actually traveling to Japan in a couple days! Hopefully I’ll get there one day, I’d love to attend the Tokyo Orchid show 💕 That’s very interesting about the vinegar. Mahalo for sharing 🤙🏽
I wish her a great time! Oh, I've never been to any Orchid event yet. Maybe in the future
@@newmanmansell760 Thank you! Our orchid club president attended a few years ago and shared some pictures and videos with us and it was so beautiful. There’s also videos on RUclips and it’s just amazing 😍
Very great, useful lecture! Thank you so much for sharing! :D
Aloha! Thank you so much for subscribing! He definitely gave a great lecture, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
It’s good to hear what he has to say… it is a bit unfortunate that it was a bit hard to hear clearly but still caught lots of information. Thank you for sharing.
Aloha Yoshi! Yes that was one of my concerns when I got home and watched it back, if the audio came through okay. It wasn’t as clear as I would have liked but I did up the volume a little when I was editing. Im glad you were able to get some information out of it though. I really enjoyed listening to him. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
Thanks for sharing, very informative. When my plants get rainwater they do so much better. Unfortunately, it doesn’t rain here for months.
Glad to hear the confirmation re light fertilizing. I have been fertilizing 1/2 strength for over a year now and I can see the difference.
Aloha! You’re very welcome! Mr. Tokunaga is such a great speaker with so many years of experience. I’m glad he gave me permission to record his lecture so that I could share it with everyone. Where I live, it hardly ever rains also and I don’t have RO but I still found everything he said, very interesting. Mahalo for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, I always enjoy chatting with fellow orchid collectors! Hope you’re having a great weekend 🤙🏽
He is a wonderful speaker. Only a third of the way through and I have learnt quite a bit!
Aloha Roslyn, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I sat there holding my phone the entire time, I was so into everything he was saying. I’m so glad he gave me permission to record and post it so that everyone can learn from his experiences. Mahalo for watching 🤙🏽
@@orchidsinparadise2438 you need a little stand to put your phone on so your arm doesn't get too tired! It is a really lovely talk from an expert. Thank you🌟
@@roslynclifford5983 yes I just ordered one from Amazon smile. I learned my lesson after that one! 😂 My right hand was numb for hours!
I’m starting a horticulture degree online from CSU. I’m looking for a Mentor to help me master orchids. I am interested in breeding hybrids as well.
Do you belong to any orchid societies? It’s a great way to meet others who share in our passion for orchids. I hear there aren’t many people in Hawaii hybridizing orchids anymore so it’s nice to hear that you’re interested in learning. 💚
Roy is so much older.... He better start spewing this secrets and knowledge. Might as well help the new generation of orchid people.
I totally agree!
RO is terrible for water usage, my unit takes 4 gallons of tap to make every gallon of RO
Yikes! Thank you for sharing that information 🤙🏽