Hello Matthew. I think I have named my orchid. It came as an orphan, no name. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge on Australian orchids. I talk about this orchid on my podcast this week on RUclips Bondi Crafter.
I watched the video, then when out and repotted 4 of mine from tiny pots - but now I have 5 as an offshoot with good roots came off in my hand! I think they already look happier.
This was very useful, thank you! I need to repot my hartmanii that I unfortunately nearly killed 2 years ago. It's getting better and growing new roots so I think it's time for it to go to a slightly bigger pot.
@@helloplantlovers Yes, the pot it's in was Way too small. I wasn't sure what I was doing with it and it had no roots at all, now it doesn't fit, so it's definitely time 😊
The Sarco Marta, the first tag is the registered name, the second is the cross. I've never been successful at growing Sarcos, the roots always fail. Grow them drier, the roots desiccate, grow them wetter and they rot. Can't seem to find the right balance.
It actually IS fungi! Not anti! You can find it here: biostim.com.au/shop/myco-gold/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4WxtdCQ7g4Pcgu_EasnxD1sxAwZK0MzNmNhb0M_wOF0pLTpqbP3ROSEc0aAkqCEALw_wcB
Hi Matthew, this was well timed as I have 5 on their way to me but their structure is very different to the other orchids I grow and it was very useful to know things like what do you do with the aerial roots when repotting and should those roots be watered and fed like the buried ones? I have one little one already which doesn't seem to be growing very quickly so perhaps it needs more light or feed ?
Hi Matthew, after watching a number of you videos on Sarcochilus and falling in love with them, I did purchase one on eBay. After about 2 weeks it did start to have leaves turn yellow and some parts wrinkled. It has been sitting on a North East window sill. Anyway, I was getting rather concerned that I was about to kill my first Sarcochilus. What to do I thought? So yesterday, I pulled it out of its tiny pot and found that there are hardly any roots at all. There was a bucket load of slow release fertilzer in the media so I removed all the media and replaced it wither new media. Fingers crossed that it will survive. Any advice you can give would be appreciated, Cheers, Helen from Sydney
Oh no! Well I think you've done the best thing. Hopefully the new medium is a free draining one? And then I would allow it to dry out a bit between waterings to avoid rotting the plant. You could use a diluted seaweed solution - like Seasol - to water it which will help with with root development. (Dilute it more than the recommendation on the bottle - it needs to be fairly week.) l Don't worry, they are tough and easy to bring back from the brink! Good luck!
@@helloplantlovers Yes the potting mix is free draining. I do have Seasol so I will give that a try in a few days. Thanks for your advice. I would love this little plant to survive and then flower in the years to come. P.S. I love your channel. Cheers.
@@helloplantlovers so far there are 2 registered hybrids. Both using with Rhyncostylis. I have 1 of the hybrid and hope to breed with it onto my vanda group. sarcochilus ceciliae looks promising too but I have yet to locate a plant.
Hello Matthew. I think I have named my orchid. It came as an orphan, no name. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge on Australian orchids. I talk about this orchid on my podcast this week on RUclips Bondi Crafter.
Well thank you for finding me!
I watched the video, then when out and repotted 4 of mine from tiny pots - but now I have 5 as an offshoot with good roots came off in my hand! I think they already look happier.
There you are! Thanks for watching!
Hello Matthew, Its Friday again and not seeing a new post from you. I'm hoping you are well. From another orchid fan
...it's Thursday!
Weather similar to Barcelona 🥰
Thanks for watching!
Would like to try one one day. The blooms look beautiful!!
Go for it! They are very easy!
This was very useful, thank you! I need to repot my hartmanii that I unfortunately nearly killed 2 years ago. It's getting better and growing new roots so I think it's time for it to go to a slightly bigger pot.
Thanks for watching - I haven't re-potted mine in years - I would only re-pot if it was vital. Good luck!
@@helloplantlovers Yes, the pot it's in was Way too small. I wasn't sure what I was doing with it and it had no roots at all, now it doesn't fit, so it's definitely time 😊
@@Rasa.Lewis22 Good luck!
Repotting my 2 this afternoon. I am going to use charcoal and lava rocks. I live in Southwest Florida so, very hot in humid, specially in summer😍
Good luck and thanks for watching!
The Sarco Marta, the first tag is the registered name, the second is the cross.
I've never been successful at growing Sarcos, the roots always fail. Grow them drier, the roots desiccate, grow them wetter and they rot. Can't seem to find the right balance.
That's a shame - they are a very easy orchid in my climate - thanks for watching!
I loe all your videos! What is the antifungi product you added?
It actually IS fungi! Not anti! You can find it here: biostim.com.au/shop/myco-gold/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4WxtdCQ7g4Pcgu_EasnxD1sxAwZK0MzNmNhb0M_wOF0pLTpqbP3ROSEc0aAkqCEALw_wcB
And can you tell me why you use terracotta as opposed to slotted plastic orchid pots ?
Because I prefer it aesthetically and environmentally.
Hi Mathew, guess what i just received 10 plants from the grower you mentioned in this video 😊
Oh WOW! Good luck with them!!
@@helloplantloversmay I know what size
Sorry accident, actually want to ask what size is the pot you use to repot? Thanks
@@sandychan7406 I would select a pot that the root system just fits into.
@@helloplantlovers thank you Matthew
Hi Matthew, this was well timed as I have 5 on their way to me but their structure is very different to the other orchids I grow and it was very useful to know things like what do you do with the aerial roots when repotting and should those roots be watered and fed like the buried ones? I have one little one already which doesn't seem to be growing very quickly so perhaps it needs more light or feed ?
I wouldn't over feed it, but I would give it strong light - good luck!
Hi Matthew, after watching a number of you videos on Sarcochilus and falling in love with them, I did purchase one on eBay. After about 2 weeks it did start to have leaves turn yellow and some parts wrinkled. It has been sitting on a North East window sill. Anyway, I was getting rather concerned that I was about to kill my first Sarcochilus. What to do I thought? So yesterday, I pulled it out of its tiny pot and found that there are hardly any roots at all. There was a bucket load of slow release fertilzer in the media so I removed all the media and replaced it wither new media. Fingers crossed that it will survive. Any advice you can give would be appreciated, Cheers, Helen from Sydney
Oh no! Well I think you've done the best thing. Hopefully the new medium is a free draining one? And then I would allow it to dry out a bit between waterings to avoid rotting the plant. You could use a diluted seaweed solution - like Seasol - to water it which will help with with root development. (Dilute it more than the recommendation on the bottle - it needs to be fairly week.) l Don't worry, they are tough and easy to bring back from the brink! Good luck!
@@helloplantlovers Yes the potting mix is free draining. I do have Seasol so I will give that a try in a few days. Thanks for your advice. I would love this little plant to survive and then flower in the years to come. P.S. I love your channel. Cheers.
The plant structure is so much like a vanda. I wonder why not more hybrids are done between sarcochilus and vanda types...
Interesting! Would be a fabulous cross if it could happen!
@@helloplantlovers so far there are 2 registered hybrids. Both using with Rhyncostylis. I have 1 of the hybrid and hope to breed with it onto my vanda group. sarcochilus ceciliae looks promising too but I have yet to locate a plant.
@@PlantVisionz Interesting! You occasionally find ceciliae on Ebay - it's tricky though!
@@helloplantlovers keeping my eyes peeled
Hi Mathew
What’s the brand of micro powder you use?
I use this one: biostim.com.au/shop/myco-gold/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r012KJcjL2liVMcBMdNzJPT2_GvN5bLWmh-0d4R_ywl1XeywChf-YUaAk6oEALw_wcB
Thankyou ❤️
Hi Mathew, your audio was too low. It as hard to hear.
Unwatchable due to audio.
Maybe turn up your volume. Mine is perfect
@@marlenebornman1841 might be on a DTV, but hopeless on a laptop. I hope Matt takes note of this and turns up the mic in his next vid.
I'm watching on my tablet also checked it on my mobile phone. No problems
What orchid books do you recommend
The only book I regularly look at is Orchids Of Australia by W.H. Nicholls - out of print and quite expensive second hand.
Hey Matthew, where to buy orchid seeds?
You don't! It's a long story but orchid seeds are tiny and require specialist labs to germinate.
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Yay Matthew!
Thanks for watching!
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