I had a beautiful orchid collection. My orchids went through a lot with me learning how to care for them. I had orchids that practically died but during time of just letting nature take its course i saw a few revive themselves and they lived. I learned names climate what to use for media and I came to your channel almost everyday to learn. Just the other day I noticed 2 orchids that were alive a growing on this small tree I put it on. I got very happy and I was goi g to do a video so others can learn what I did that orchids are very resilient plants and they really fight hard to stay alive. Well. I went outside today to check on these 2 orchids and the branch that I put them on was cut down by the maintenance man who cuts all the plants bushes and trees down to nothing and never lets them grow. My orchids are gone and I was upset and very sad. This was a great learning process for me and I wanted to make a video.
Hi Donni, I’m am a relatively new orchid grower and have learned so much from you. Today you helped me understand that all orchid plants won’t grow, not matter what you do. I’ve had several that just sat doing nothing for a year: no growth, no roots just sitting. Tried putting them in intensive care. Nothing. So Bye-bye. However, I have used your intensive care procedures and saved several plants. Thank you so much!!!
I have a couple of my phals (different from yours) that has a problem starting this year. I’m sorry you have trouble, but I guess it makes me feel better knowing someone with so much experience can have a problem too. I appreciate you sharing!!!
Hey Dani. Mini Mark never again for me, of the 6 I had through the years, they all had growth issues after a while. Usually it starts with a new leaf attempting to grow in a 90 degrees rotation from the axis of the others and end up almost squared, then they just stop growing after weakly trying to push further leaves and start to slowly fade away.
Both Phalaenopsis philippinensis and Phalaenopsis fuscata prefer low light intesity. During my PhD thesis period, I have killed the Phalaenopsis philippinensis due to high light intensity.😞😞
It's nice to see that I'm not the only person who has an orchid that gives them issues. I was gifted my first orchid (a Mini) about 7 years ago and over those year I've have given it the nicknamed Problem Child. It's fitting since it likes to start wilting over every little thing it doesn't like. Examples, it likes early morning sun, not after noon or evening sunlight when when the sun is partially or fully obscured later in the day, it still hates it. It hates cold water, i have to soak it in room temperature or luke warm water. If the house is too warm, it wilts, if its too cold, it wilts. Even when i move it to different areas of the house to accommodate it's needs (ex moving it closer to the heat pump in winter and farther way in summer). And it only blooms on even years not odd. And the blooms last maybe 2 weeks at best even when given food. It is thee only orchard I have that acts like this.
I love how you started this video! 😂 I clicked because I was curious about orchid viruses, but the way you just said "there orchids are just...not...having it." It was perfect! You're perfect!!
Hi Dany Actually I am also living in Cyprus and I wash my catasetum and cycnoches bulbs this spring and it’s worked. I clean all old leaves and clean them all so I didn’t let anything hold the water. I wash them lets say deep them in the water for 1-2 minutes and take them out after 5 minutes I dry them with kitchen towel and I check after 2-3 days if nothing is swelling I repeat the same until I see eyes swelling. After 2-3 times they start swelling. Good luck with yours ❤
I received a Mini Mark in Jan it had 2 buds, it looked good. The top leaf was small and curled a bit. Approximately 6 weeks later the buds blasted. I figured I did something wrong. No big deal I’ll get leaves to grow and flowers next yr. The top leaf seems to have curved a bit more and has barely grown. There is no sign of another leaf coming. I decided I wanted some flowers and they had another type,so I had my daughter get me a Mini Mark “Holms” Micro Nova x philippinesis . Wow what a name. It was blooming both sides, the pink spots on the flowers and the top leaf was normal. That was ~10 weeks ago. Now the top leaf is curling, there is not another leaf growing. Both were from the same nursery. Also note because the buds blasted on the Mini Mark I don’t know if the flowers have the pink spots or not. Time will tell what happens. I’ll keep you posted. ♥️Carol
Fuscata is native in my region. They grow on lime stone. Raise the pH of water when watering and feeding. Or do dolomite top dressing. Unlike other phals they don't like mild acidic environment.
Some of mine was like those..I washed the plant with dawn dish soap and rinsed really well, then I mixed some miracle grow soil in with the orchid growing medium then I watered and let them soak for 5 hrs , drained and now all are fabulous, one even grew a baby on the stem..and the blooms are absolutely beautiful..so basically they got a good bath, roots trimmed repot with some some miracle grow potting soil mixed in just a teaspoon per plant..❤
I also have Phal. Jia Ho 'Summer Love'. Its flowering beautifully with tall spikes. (One spike this time and double last time). I've had it for about 15 months and noticed the leaves are growing smaller with each new growth. Its put on three leaves since I purchased and the newest are about half the size of the original.
Greetings from Cyprus 🇨🇾 😊 yes, my Jia Ho Summer Love also has undeveloped looking leaves, though right now it has a flower spike- first time in two years after I’ve bought it. It has lots of roots, grows in a mixture of bark and sphagnum under the growth light
Glad to hear you say some orchids do so well 😊then poof. 😢nothing or they start to wither away. I don't do anything different. I guess sometimes they just get tired. Love all your vids. Thank you for every one! I live in northern central Florida, USA
I feel so much better! I thought my Phal 'Jiao Ho Summer Love' hated me. The leaves are small and the roots grow a couple inches then stop and no flowers. It's getting another repot this summer in hopes it can do better. Also, I think mosaic virus or something similar has been attacking my Brassada orange delight 'Hilo Sunrise' and may have to dispose of it. Your video has helped me temporarily accept that sometimes it's not my fault. And it feels great!
So glad you made this video. I'm on my 3rd Mini Mark and they do the same as yours. Also the Phal. Jia Ho Summer Love seems to not do well either. Also can't grow the Cattleya Iwanagara Apple Blossom - I've had 4 of these. Everything else is doing fine. If an orchid doesn't bloom for a few years even though it is a huge and beautiful plant, it goes outside to experience the seasonal changes. When the temp gets to lower 60s (F) at night, I bring them in and then usually get blooms at their blooming time.
i'm having the same issue with a couple phals too. in my opinion, it's time to "Cut The Rhizome" to promote new growth! some of my phals are quite old and need to be jump started again...??
I have the same issues with some orchids, Dani. I also live in a very hot climate and though most of my orchids thrive, I DO have those that die or fail to thrive for no apparent reason. They will do fine, then just start to fail for no apparent reason. I’m glad to know about your problems with mini mark, because I’ve been wanting one. My problem children have been Phal. Celebenensis, Renanthera, Epicatt Rene Marquez (two of them!), Phals Bellina and Violacea. No idea why. 😢
Hi Dani! I was told mini marks like to be mounted. I know you don’t like mounting but it seems like they were right. She’s great. Also I’m in Miami and grow outside with lots of humidity.
I have Phalaenopsis Jia Ho Summer Love for around 7 years now and it looks exactly like yours. It has nice root system but what is happening above potting medium is under performing for me for ever. It also did put out a keiki, which bloomed during first year but both mother plant and keiki appeared to be least vigorous than every other phal I owned.
Mini Mark - I had one and just died because of some damage in the crown for absolutely no reason and she died. Now I have second one, she seems a bit healthier but even if she's hydrated, her two bottom leaves still remain a bit wrinkly... It's weird but I'll give her time to decide, either live or die 😂 If you are interested in this kind of things I could recommend you using aloe vera for one of your weak orchid, just as an experiment. If you aren't into that, its okay, I won't mention it again 😁
I have a very limited experience. However, the phals that I got in the end of 2023 seem to be growing fine, except Mini Mark which has almost no growth and looks unhappy. I had to repot it twice because of my concern that the problem was related to the potting mix. The plant seems to be better now, but its growth is still rather slow.
What is the medium you ended up potting your mini mark into. I was so excited to finally get my hands on a mini mark and I’ve had the same problem as you. It’s now in moss in a sealed up plastic bag after about almost 2 years of trying different growing media. Any help would be appreciated.
I just got a mini mark this past month aaand .. it came with 2 large leaves and 2 tiny leaves on top .. I was taken aback because it has clearly not been doing well .. I repoted it and the top leaf has started growing like crazy .. soo my hypothesis at this point is that mini mark really needs to have a suuuper airy media setup refreshed quite regularly .. I am really interested how it will go with that one, because the flowers are just amazing, so I hope it will be good for me :)
I’ve been thinking about your conundrum for the weaker orchids. Hybrids are indeed challenging, especially if they have parentage of species that was expected to give more vigor. One commenter suggested the light intensity. That could be a factor, but I read a study about day length… that orchids originating near the equator don’t seem to have much change in the day length through out the year compared to those further away. It has me playing with my light timers, maybe giving more in summer than in winter for some hybrids, and shorter more even day length year round for the ones I have that are struggling. The jury is out, but the shorter day length seems to help my Mini Mark…
I just received my Mini Mark, tiny tiny maybe a seedling. Before I could repot it the leaves started withering so when I repotted it the roots looked good. I’m hoping it will bounce back 😞
I purchased 2 Clowesia Grace Dunn from Floralia. Mine is doing just the same - doesn't want to wake up still and July is near. So I really really hope your suspicion turns out right - she's not seasoned yet 🤞
With struggling orchids take them out of the pot and stand the roots in rain water and liquid orchid feed. They re- hydrate and the roots quickly start to grown.
@MissOrchidGirl ..it honestly works . It gives the roots light and air, and they rehydrate. I wouldn't leave them there for long periods of time obviously. I do it with struggling orchids only or rescues.
Hey Danny, thanks for all your useful advice. I was visiting Cyprus for 3 weeks with my boyfriend, and I brought 3 bricks of New Zealand sphagnum moss and MSU fertilizer for you, but we never got to connect. Hopefully I’ll have better luck next time.
All 3 of my Phalaenopsis, are finally doing GREAT, and are now just sending out Leaves! But, all 3 of mine, are SLOW sending up the leaves, at First!! I think it’s more focused on the roots system. The one with the Dark Edges, I have a Purple White version, and that’s the one that just putting out leaves now. Have you tried 2 minced Cloves of Garlic, for your plants that have a Virus?!? Place in a Liter of Water for an hour, and use that to water them.
Hi Dany, I saw that orchid (the bushy one, in the purple pot) at the bottom level of your shelf, just right behind you once in a tour. I don’t remember the name, could you please tell me, thanks!
I have Vandaenopsis Pulcherrimin (Asc. miniata X Phal. pulcherrima) it does very well for me, I got it July 2023 and it’s bloomed twice already. I have mine potted moss/bark in my Milsbo. It’s a prolific rooter. My Mini Mark ‘Holm’ was in continuous sequential flower from June 2023 until May 2024 when it started a second spike but I cut them both to let it rest. Hope it continues to do well for years to come.
Aprox 2 years ago, I bought Phal. bellina var. coerulea. It had flower buds. Bu never bloomed. Later, odontoglossum ring spot virus (ORSV) symptoms appeared on its leaves. I cooked it in the pressure cooker for half an hour and threw it in the trash.😞😞😞😞😞
My Summer Love also grows “weird” and habe the same issue with the roots stopping even though they are inside the pot. I purchased mine from Brookside Orchids in 2021. She has bloomed several times but she does grow weird. So I do not think it is you😅❤
That's too bad. I have a Jai Ho Blueberry that couldn't be any more perfect. It's in bloom right now, incredibly healthy. Hopefully, you can find a good one to love. 🌺
My 2 Mini Marks behaved exactly the same way! I was so puzzled why I can't make a simple Phalaenopsis grow! No more. Have you done a haul from Secret Garden? I've had lots of issues with the orchids I've bought from them. Many don't grow or die soon after I've unboxed them (without a long transport). Also, I suspect virus issues with their supply as the leaves are strangle spotted and have damage also in the new leaves. Not buying from them anymore. And it's a shame as they have quite good prices and lots of variety.
I've ordered twice from there and both time several orchids (Phalaenopsis, cattleya, dendrobium phalaenopsis....). The second order I placed because I wanted to see if the quality was consistently bad or just a fluke. Well, the quality is consistently bad (or I'm very unlucky with the orchids I get). They were mostly rootless but also poor leaves and some immediately got crown rot so goodbye..Some never grew so aren't very vigorous just like Dani's orchid. .I made a reclamation but they said that I should have reclaimed within x days from shipping but when I got the orchids the time to reclaim had already expired. They gave me no discount and were rude and didn't write back anymore. I ordered to Germany. Never again from this nursery.
@@toughcookie8025 OOOHHH NO! I was hoping you just ordered once and only one species of orchids e. g. Phals and not all different types of plants. Miracle Orchids made several unboxings back in the day and the plants looked great. I experienced the same with Orchid Garden, also 2 orders, you know... a 2nd chance but the output was not better. I tried my best but some plants died within short, e. g. just rotted. So I also reclaimed but got the same quite rude reaction for not complaining immediately. The worst were a few Vandas which first dropped most of their roots and then the leaves too (stamrot) and it also was good weather, not cold or hot while transport... just frustrating. Many thanks for your reply 😘 You definetly saved me a lot of money! Wish you a relaxing weekend!
I have a hybrid that I've purchased two times, and she has died both times. Prone to fungal infections. Phals. Kaleidoscope. The first time, she came to me sick. The second time, I was treating her with Physan20 to prevent fungal infections just in case. I still lost her after a year and one blooming. 😥 Have you had her, Danny?
Dani, do you ever use a product called Physan 20? It is supposed to be virucidal. Just a thought, or what are your experiences with it if you have. Thank you for all the content!
I just lost a cattleya orchid plant. They’re out on the balcony, it’s been very hot, noticed spots on the leaves, it was the scale pest, tried water and white vinegar, the leaves got black. I have a new plant that is getting a bloom growing in the sheath but this one gets tiny ants. Which insect control can I use, and should I bring the plants inside for the hottest months ahead? Thank you.
Hi 👋🏻 from Southern California! Thanks for a very helpful video. I have the same types of stunted orchids as you’ve shown and it’s so helpful to know sometimes it really is something going on with the orchid. I also have 2 Vandopsis types…both are not good growers and for the last several years just linger. And my Phal pulcherrima var laotica always looks horrible with dry leathery leaves. It grows a ton of beautiful roots but always looks dehydrated. I’ve had it for over 2 years. Who really knows but definitely they’re dysfunctional! I was wondering if you have any Cochleanthes type orchids? I know you love fragrance and these are amazing! I was worried growing in my warmer climate but they are doing great in self watering setups. Just a suggestion if you haven’t gotten into them yet. I often think as I’m enjoying their fragrance and ease of growing how MOG would love these! Bye for now..best wishes on your move and thank you for sharing your expertise. I’m going to buy your puzzle too…I LOVE puzzles. ❤
I got mini mark from schwerter and mini mark full peloric (2 plants!) from orchid deluxe this year. The normal mini mark starts to grow new leave and roots for me, but the mini mark peloric shows not much growth except roots 🙃 I lost one of the mini mark peloric due to stem rot eventhough it is potted the same way.... (Still trying to revive it as I saw some video that shows possibility to revive phal as long as roots system are green and good still)... Finger crossed for me 😢
I think we are just having bad luck. It is always the one we want the most :( that does the worst. My mini mark is withering away too. It got a keiki as well and now that one is not doing so well.
Hi my current minimark came from a italian breeder and so far is happy and healthy many years. But my previous mini's did the same... I think most are bad clones or bad stock from breading.
😂 well I am laughing and this is because of jia ho summer love I love this orchid but is so weird!! have it for 5 years now once bloomed don't know what I did right! it has a power scent and long last bloom period ...though if I breath a it around her she bud blust if I move her bud blust if cold same if staring same and so on.....😂😂😂😂 I think can go on lower light same with roots they grow to an extent and then stop...we live for the difficulties!
12:45 - I bought a Cattleya from a nursery, and it arrived looking like this, but on all the leaves. I suspected virus and lo and behold, it tested positive for Cymbidium Mosaic Virus. I sent pictures of the test and the plant... Only to be told that instances of virus from plants imported from Taiwan were to be expected, and that I could send the plant back for a refund. I couldn't believe it. I was like "why would you want it back? Are you going to sell it on to the next unlucky buyer?" I chose to destroy the plant, let them keep my money, and make certain NEVER to recommend said nursery to anyone.
@@anndwandner3664 I'm not sure what the consensus is in the orchid hobby. If you have a bad experience, is it okay to publicly tell on it? It was one bad experience, but it did shake my confidence in said nursery to the point where I won't be using them again. I wouldn't blame a company for selling a plant with an undetected condition - some plants are symptom free, and you can't expect nurseries to waste a 10 dollar kit on every single plant. My issue was that they sent me the rattiest looking plant, and when it did indeed test positive, they had the gall to ask me to send it back. The only acceptable response IMO would have been: "Our apologies. Please destroy the plant. Would you prefer a refund or a replacement?"
@@Meskarune Sorry to hear it. If it is indeed virus, then it won't recover from it. It might even infect the rest of your collection. If it's a very special plant and you have the option, you could spring for a virus test kit. If it is something inexpensive and easily replaced, I would simply err on the side of caution and get rid of it.
@@anndwandner3664 I made a long response in which I didn't name the nursery but questioned whether or not to do so, but it seems it got deleted. I stand by my stance that the nursery's request was extremely untrustworthy. I.e. requesting I send back a ratty looking plant which had tested positive for Cymbidium mosaic virus (and possibly selling it again), rather than simply ask me to destroy the plant and offer compensation.
I ran across someone who has an original Mini Mark. Makes you wonder if it’s either the specific clone that’s an issue or something happening in the cloning process. Mine seems to be doing ok, but I’ve only had it a year.
Hi, not sure what an original Mini Mark is supposed to be? Theoretically there is only 1, the one registered in 1992 by Breckinridge.. and I don’t know if they still have it really lol 🤭
@@MissOrchidGirl oh. Sorry. A plant from the original batch of seedlings. Which makes you go “hmm” in light of how many reporting their clones not thriving long term.
Off topic question.... I was gifted an orchid with two stems of white flowers. It has now rebloomed but the flowers are a beautiful crimson with white edges. Any idea why it changed?
I don't know if your equipment changed, RUclips's compression changed, or my internet provider changed but your hair is a blocky compression mess and it didn't used to be. I don't think it's the hair's fault, it looks more like a tech issue somewhere down the line. If I could see what your hair looked like I'm sure I would think it looked great 🤩
Oh, I’d dig the minecraft feel 🤭 if the video settings on your page under the video are set to 4K, then all should be normal and if they are.. enjoy the minecraft vibes ⛏️
Hi, depends on the pest :) hydrogen peroxide 3% on snails, oily solutions for most others (look up horticultural mineral oil for plants), mineral oil leaf shine for spot treating, spinosad for thrips, isopropyl alcohol for mealy bugs again spot treating some areas… that’s about it :))
What kind of bugs? If it's tiny, white and jump around when you move the pot, it could be springtails, those are actually beneficial as they eat molds and decaying materials.
I’m using cinnamon water to spray and what a difference. Water boiled cooled and powdered cinnamon stirred in and then filtered to make a caramel color.
Hey Danni. Now that you have your very own RUclipsr EU parlament member in Cyprus I would love to hear your opinion. I don't know much about the situation in Cyprus other than they are not big fans of the Turks. Is he a breath of fresh air or a disaster? 😅 I happened to know of him before and I am not impressed.
Hahaha Fidias well, I can’t say anything bad about him, he’s a good kid, despite his choice of videos. I know enough about him to have faith at least 😊 I honestly haven’t got the slightest clue about the politics in Cy (except the occupation part, married into a family of refugees) we don’t really discuss these things and I’m not that interested 🤷🏻♀️ also I’m Romanian, I know more about that.. too much, I’d rather forget 😝
@MissOrchidGirl Good to hear. I just saw him as one of these youtubers that as an example went to Japan and just caused chaos everywhere (a group of people I dislike intensly), other than that he seems like a sweet and goofy guy. I know the Romanian situation is not ideal to say the least, hope you and your inlaw family both have settled comfortably where you are now. As a Dane I can't complain here, just hope the best for EU so Europeans continually can travel freely and shop (orchids) without too much hassle.
Maybe the small leaves on some orchids are caused by the pH being too high? I saw an article from @therightpaph and he observed that when he lowered the pH to, I think... 6 , that leaves of his Phal. Schilleriana became bigger. I did this and wow the difference it makes is magical 😂❤
High pH issues are possible with a potting mix of bark and coconut coir, but unlikely to occur with mostly sphagnum moss, it's much more likely to go the other way around and becomes too acidic at measure that the mix decays
I’ve always had trouble with Phal Las Vegas. For me it grows insanely slow if at all, or gets a virus and then just dies. I’ve had 3 now in the last 3/4 years and finally got one that’s actually showing progress fairly fast🥹🥰
I love the glasses and red ponytail vibe
I had a beautiful orchid collection. My orchids went through a lot with me learning how to care for them. I had orchids that practically died but during time of just letting nature take its course i saw a few revive themselves and they lived. I learned names climate what to use for media and I came to your channel almost everyday to learn. Just the other day I noticed 2 orchids that were alive a growing on this small tree I put it on. I got very happy and I was goi g to do a video so others can learn what I did that orchids are very resilient plants and they really fight hard to stay alive. Well. I went outside today to check on these 2 orchids and the branch that I put them on was cut down by the maintenance man who cuts all the plants bushes and trees down to nothing and never lets them grow. My orchids are gone and I was upset and very sad. This was a great learning process for me and I wanted to make a video.
Hi Donni, I’m am a relatively new orchid grower and have learned so much from you. Today you helped me understand that all orchid plants won’t grow, not matter what you do. I’ve had several that just sat doing nothing for a year: no growth, no roots just sitting. Tried putting them in intensive care. Nothing. So Bye-bye. However, I have used your intensive care procedures and saved several plants. Thank you so much!!!
I have a couple of my phals (different from yours) that has a problem starting this year. I’m sorry you have trouble, but I guess it makes me feel better knowing someone with so much experience can have a problem too. I appreciate you sharing!!!
Hey Dani.
Mini Mark never again for me, of the 6 I had through the years, they all had growth issues after a while. Usually it starts with a new leaf attempting to grow in a 90 degrees rotation from the axis of the others and end up almost squared, then they just stop growing after weakly trying to push further leaves and start to slowly fade away.
You have taught me how to care for orchids and I appreciate your content! ❤
Both Phalaenopsis philippinensis and Phalaenopsis fuscata prefer low light intesity. During my PhD thesis period, I have killed the Phalaenopsis philippinensis due to high light intensity.😞😞
It's nice to see that I'm not the only person who has an orchid that gives them issues. I was gifted my first orchid (a Mini) about 7 years ago and over those year I've have given it the nicknamed Problem Child. It's fitting since it likes to start wilting over every little thing it doesn't like. Examples, it likes early morning sun, not after noon or evening sunlight when when the sun is partially or fully obscured later in the day, it still hates it. It hates cold water, i have to soak it in room temperature or luke warm water. If the house is too warm, it wilts, if its too cold, it wilts. Even when i move it to different areas of the house to accommodate it's needs (ex moving it closer to the heat pump in winter and farther way in summer). And it only blooms on even years not odd. And the blooms last maybe 2 weeks at best even when given food. It is thee only orchard I have that acts like this.
I love how you started this video! 😂 I clicked because I was curious about orchid viruses, but the way you just said "there orchids are just...not...having it." It was perfect! You're perfect!!
Hi Dany
Actually I am also living in Cyprus and I wash my catasetum and cycnoches bulbs this spring and it’s worked. I clean all old leaves and clean them all so I didn’t let anything hold the water. I wash them lets say deep them in the water for 1-2 minutes and take them out after 5 minutes I dry them with kitchen towel and I check after 2-3 days if nothing is swelling I repeat the same until I see eyes swelling. After 2-3 times they start swelling. Good luck with yours ❤
Oh awesome! Will try it for sure 🤭
I received a Mini Mark in Jan it had 2 buds, it looked good. The top leaf was small and curled a bit. Approximately 6 weeks later the buds blasted. I figured I did something wrong. No big deal I’ll get leaves to grow and flowers next yr. The top leaf seems to have curved a bit more and has barely grown. There is no sign of another leaf coming.
I decided I wanted some flowers and they had another type,so I had my daughter get me a Mini Mark “Holms” Micro Nova x philippinesis . Wow what a name. It was blooming both sides, the pink spots on the flowers and the top leaf was normal. That was ~10 weeks ago. Now the top leaf is curling, there is not another leaf growing.
Both were from the same nursery. Also note because the buds blasted on the Mini Mark I don’t know if the flowers have the pink spots or not.
Time will tell what happens. I’ll keep you posted. ♥️Carol
Fuscata is native in my region. They grow on lime stone. Raise the pH of water when watering and feeding. Or do dolomite top dressing. Unlike other phals they don't like mild acidic environment.
Some of mine was like those..I washed the plant with dawn dish soap and rinsed really well, then I mixed some miracle grow soil in with the orchid growing medium then I watered and let them soak for 5 hrs , drained and now all are fabulous, one even grew a baby on the stem..and the blooms are absolutely beautiful..so basically they got a good bath, roots trimmed repot with some some miracle grow potting soil mixed in just a teaspoon per plant..❤
My Mini Mark faded off as well. I kept it in spite of the crown growth dying - but it didn’t survive my move this summer.
I also have Phal. Jia Ho 'Summer Love'. Its flowering beautifully with tall spikes. (One spike this time and double last time). I've had it for about 15 months and noticed the leaves are growing smaller with each new growth. Its put on three leaves since I purchased and the newest are about half the size of the original.
Greetings from Cyprus 🇨🇾 😊 yes, my Jia Ho Summer Love also has undeveloped looking leaves, though right now it has a flower spike- first time in two years after I’ve bought it. It has lots of roots, grows in a mixture of bark and sphagnum under the growth light
Glad to hear you say some orchids do so well 😊then poof. 😢nothing or they start to wither away. I don't do anything different. I guess sometimes they just get tired. Love all your vids. Thank you for every one! I live in northern central Florida, USA
I feel so much better! I thought my Phal 'Jiao Ho Summer Love' hated me. The leaves are small and the roots grow a couple inches then stop and no flowers. It's getting another repot this summer in hopes it can do better. Also, I think mosaic virus or something similar has been attacking my Brassada orange delight 'Hilo Sunrise' and may have to dispose of it. Your video has helped me temporarily accept that sometimes it's not my fault. And it feels great!
So glad you made this video. I'm on my 3rd Mini Mark and they do the same as yours. Also the Phal. Jia Ho Summer Love seems to not do well either. Also can't grow the Cattleya Iwanagara Apple Blossom - I've had 4 of these. Everything else is doing fine. If an orchid doesn't bloom for a few years even though it is a huge and beautiful plant, it goes outside to experience the seasonal changes. When the temp gets to lower 60s (F) at night, I bring them in and then usually get blooms at their blooming time.
i'm having the same issue with a couple phals too. in my opinion, it's time to "Cut The Rhizome" to promote new growth! some of my phals are quite old and need to be jump started again...??
I have the same issues with some orchids, Dani. I also live in a very hot climate and though most of my orchids thrive, I DO have those that die or fail to thrive for no apparent reason. They will do fine, then just start to fail for no apparent reason. I’m glad to know about your problems with mini mark, because I’ve been wanting one. My problem children have been Phal. Celebenensis, Renanthera, Epicatt Rene Marquez (two of them!), Phals Bellina and Violacea. No idea why. 😢
Hi Dani! I was told mini marks like to be mounted. I know you don’t like mounting but it seems like they were right. She’s great. Also I’m in Miami and grow outside with lots of humidity.
I have Phalaenopsis Jia Ho Summer Love for around 7 years now and it looks exactly like yours. It has nice root system but what is happening above potting medium is under performing for me for ever. It also did put out a keiki, which bloomed during first year but both mother plant and keiki appeared to be least vigorous than every other phal I owned.
Mini Mark - I had one and just died because of some damage in the crown for absolutely no reason and she died. Now I have second one, she seems a bit healthier but even if she's hydrated, her two bottom leaves still remain a bit wrinkly... It's weird but I'll give her time to decide, either live or die 😂
If you are interested in this kind of things I could recommend you using aloe vera for one of your weak orchid, just as an experiment. If you aren't into that, its okay, I won't mention it again 😁
For C. maxima, that might be the cool grower type. Try giving it conditions same as your V. falcata. 🙂
I have a very limited experience. However, the phals that I got in the end of 2023 seem to be growing fine, except Mini Mark which has almost no growth and looks unhappy. I had to repot it twice because of my concern that the problem was related to the potting mix. The plant seems to be better now, but its growth is still rather slow.
What is the medium you ended up potting your mini mark into. I was so excited to finally get my hands on a mini mark and I’ve had the same problem as you. It’s now in moss in a sealed up plastic bag after about almost 2 years of trying different growing media. Any help would be appreciated.
Heeey, I'm from Brazil, and my Catasetums are all just starting their dormancy... I feel like it is going to take a while!
I just got a mini mark this past month aaand .. it came with 2 large leaves and 2 tiny leaves on top .. I was taken aback because it has clearly not been doing well .. I repoted it and the top leaf has started growing like crazy .. soo my hypothesis at this point is that mini mark really needs to have a suuuper airy media setup refreshed quite regularly .. I am really interested how it will go with that one, because the flowers are just amazing, so I hope it will be good for me :)
I’ve been thinking about your conundrum for the weaker orchids. Hybrids are indeed challenging, especially if they have parentage of species that was expected to give more vigor. One commenter suggested the light intensity. That could be a factor, but I read a study about day length… that orchids originating near the equator don’t seem to have much change in the day length through out the year compared to those further away. It has me playing with my light timers, maybe giving more in summer than in winter for some hybrids, and shorter more even day length year round for the ones I have that are struggling. The jury is out, but the shorter day length seems to help my Mini Mark…
Haveing a slow grow ,bought in june with two stem now no change, waiting for roots to grow, need patience
I just received my Mini Mark, tiny tiny maybe a seedling. Before I could repot it the leaves started withering so when I repotted it the roots looked good. I’m hoping it will bounce back 😞
I purchased 2 Clowesia Grace Dunn from Floralia. Mine is doing just the same - doesn't want to wake up still and July is near. So I really really hope your suspicion turns out right - she's not seasoned yet 🤞
Hi Maya! Well if yours is doing the same thing, then I think it’s highly likely it’s just a seasoning thing, let’s stay calm haha 🤭
With struggling orchids take them out of the pot and stand the roots in rain water and liquid orchid feed. They re- hydrate and the roots quickly start to grown.
Hi, no I wouldn’t do that 🤭
@MissOrchidGirl ..it honestly works . It gives the roots light and air, and they rehydrate. I wouldn't leave them there for long periods of time obviously. I do it with struggling orchids only or rescues.
Hey Danny, thanks for all your useful advice. I was visiting Cyprus for 3 weeks with my boyfriend, and I brought 3 bricks of New Zealand sphagnum moss and MSU fertilizer for you, but we never got to connect. Hopefully I’ll have better luck next time.
All 3 of my Phalaenopsis, are finally doing GREAT, and are now just sending out Leaves! But, all 3 of mine, are SLOW sending up the leaves, at First!! I think it’s more focused on the roots system.
The one with the Dark Edges, I have a Purple White version, and that’s the one that just putting out leaves now.
Have you tried 2 minced Cloves of Garlic, for your plants that have a Virus?!? Place in a Liter of Water for an hour, and use that to water them.
Hi Dany, I saw that orchid (the bushy one, in the purple pot) at the bottom level of your shelf, just right behind you once in a tour. I don’t remember the name, could you please tell me, thanks!
I have had similar experiences with Mimi marks, which is so sad, because it’s one of my favorite phals.
Same!
I have Vandaenopsis Pulcherrimin (Asc. miniata X Phal. pulcherrima) it does very well for me, I got it July 2023 and it’s bloomed twice already. I have mine potted moss/bark in my Milsbo. It’s a prolific rooter. My Mini Mark ‘Holm’ was in continuous sequential flower from June 2023 until May 2024 when it started a second spike but I cut them both to let it rest. Hope it continues to do well for years to come.
are you in the uk?
@@Daniella121 I’m in the US zone 6
Aprox 2 years ago, I bought Phal. bellina var. coerulea. It had flower buds. Bu never bloomed. Later, odontoglossum ring spot virus (ORSV) symptoms appeared on its leaves. I cooked it in the pressure cooker for half an hour and threw it in the trash.😞😞😞😞😞
Even vandanopsis never went well with me.. over almost 4 years, it just survives, thats all.
My Summer Love also grows “weird” and habe the same issue with the roots stopping even though they are inside the pot. I purchased mine from Brookside Orchids in 2021. She has bloomed several times but she does grow weird. So I do not think it is you😅❤
I bought a Mini Mark after seeing yours in a video a few years ago and, it is very weak and very slow grower😩. But, oh boy, are the blooms pretty😍
I’ve had nothing but bad luck with multiple Phal Jia Ho!! I’ve heard the same from a lot of other people as well. Such a shame because it’s gorgeous!
That's too bad. I have a Jai Ho Blueberry that couldn't be any more perfect. It's in bloom right now, incredibly healthy. Hopefully, you can find a good one to love. 🌺
I have issues with Chantilly lace..the new growth just blackens and dies out.not like over watered and rots
My 2 Mini Marks behaved exactly the same way! I was so puzzled why I can't make a simple Phalaenopsis grow! No more.
Have you done a haul from Secret Garden? I've had lots of issues with the orchids I've bought from them. Many don't grow or die soon after I've unboxed them (without a long transport). Also, I suspect virus issues with their supply as the leaves are strangle spotted and have damage also in the new leaves. Not buying from them anymore. And it's a shame as they have quite good prices and lots of variety.
May I ask which plants you have bought as I consider an order? Thanks in advance and many regards from Vienna!
I've ordered twice from there and both time several orchids (Phalaenopsis, cattleya, dendrobium phalaenopsis....). The second order I placed because I wanted to see if the quality was consistently bad or just a fluke. Well, the quality is consistently bad (or I'm very unlucky with the orchids I get). They were mostly rootless but also poor leaves and some immediately got crown rot so goodbye..Some never grew so aren't very vigorous just like Dani's orchid. .I made a reclamation but they said that I should have reclaimed within x days from shipping but when I got the orchids the time to reclaim had already expired. They gave me no discount and were rude and didn't write back anymore. I ordered to Germany. Never again from this nursery.
@@toughcookie8025 OOOHHH NO! I was hoping you just ordered once and only one species of orchids e. g. Phals and not all different types of plants. Miracle Orchids made several unboxings back in the day and the plants looked great.
I experienced the same with Orchid Garden, also 2 orders, you know... a 2nd chance but the output was not better. I tried my best but some plants died within short, e. g. just rotted. So I also reclaimed but got the same quite rude reaction for not complaining immediately. The worst were a few Vandas which first dropped most of their roots and then the leaves too (stamrot) and it also was good weather, not cold or hot while transport... just frustrating. Many thanks for your reply 😘 You definetly saved me a lot of money! Wish you a relaxing weekend!
I have a hybrid that I've purchased two times, and she has died both times. Prone to fungal infections. Phals. Kaleidoscope. The first time, she came to me sick. The second time, I was treating her with Physan20 to prevent fungal infections just in case. I still lost her after a year and one blooming. 😥 Have you had her, Danny?
Dani, do you ever use a product called Physan 20? It is supposed to be virucidal. Just a thought, or what are your experiences with it if you have. Thank you for all the content!
Hi, no this product is prohibited in the EU as far as I know, so I’ve never tried it :)
The doritis vanda hybrid, try placing it near the vanda falcata you have. Maybe it wants a cooler condition?
I just lost a cattleya orchid plant. They’re out on the balcony, it’s been very hot, noticed spots on the leaves, it was the scale pest, tried water and white vinegar, the leaves got black. I have a new plant that is getting a bloom growing in the sheath but this one gets tiny ants. Which insect control can I use, and should I bring the plants inside for the hottest months ahead? Thank you.
Hi 👋🏻 from Southern California! Thanks for a very helpful video. I have the same types of stunted orchids as you’ve shown and it’s so helpful to know sometimes it really is something going on with the orchid. I also have 2 Vandopsis types…both are not good growers and for the last several years just linger. And my Phal pulcherrima var laotica always looks horrible with dry leathery leaves. It grows a ton of beautiful roots but always looks dehydrated. I’ve had it for over 2 years. Who really knows but definitely they’re dysfunctional! I was wondering if you have any Cochleanthes type orchids? I know you love fragrance and these are amazing! I was worried growing in my warmer climate but they are doing great in self watering setups. Just a suggestion if you haven’t gotten into them yet. I often think as I’m enjoying their fragrance and ease of growing how MOG would love these! Bye for now..best wishes on your move and thank you for sharing your expertise. I’m going to buy your puzzle too…I LOVE puzzles. ❤
Hi, never had a Cochleanthes but it sounds like I should take a look 🤭 hope you enjoy my puzzle and thanks for the support! 🧡
@@MissOrchidGirl hi I went to buy the puzzle but it’s not showing in your store. Did they sell out?
Oh you sent me the link in another video response…you may disregard this request. Yay…puzzle!
The link to my shop is in the description on all my videos, you can also check it out here mogbymissorchidgirl-2.creator-spring.com/
I got mini mark from schwerter and mini mark full peloric (2 plants!) from orchid deluxe this year. The normal mini mark starts to grow new leave and roots for me, but the mini mark peloric shows not much growth except roots 🙃 I lost one of the mini mark peloric due to stem rot eventhough it is potted the same way.... (Still trying to revive it as I saw some video that shows possibility to revive phal as long as roots system are green and good still)... Finger crossed for me 😢
Just quick note, be safe if things get nuts over there.
I think we are just having bad luck. It is always the one we want the most :( that does the worst. My mini mark is withering away too. It got a keiki as well and now that one is not doing so well.
Hi my current minimark came from a italian breeder and so far is happy and healthy many years. But my previous mini's did the same... I think most are bad clones or bad stock from breading.
😂 well I am laughing and this is because of jia ho summer love I love this orchid but is so weird!! have it for 5 years now once bloomed don't know what I did right! it has a power scent and long last bloom period ...though if I breath a it around her she bud blust if I move her bud blust if cold same if staring same and so on.....😂😂😂😂
I think can go on lower light same with roots they grow to an extent and then stop...we live for the difficulties!
I have 2 Orchids and I just repotted them but they look so unhappy what am I doing wrong?
12:45 - I bought a Cattleya from a nursery, and it arrived looking like this, but on all the leaves. I suspected virus and lo and behold, it tested positive for Cymbidium Mosaic Virus. I sent pictures of the test and the plant... Only to be told that instances of virus from plants imported from Taiwan were to be expected, and that I could send the plant back for a refund. I couldn't believe it. I was like "why would you want it back? Are you going to sell it on to the next unlucky buyer?" I chose to destroy the plant, let them keep my money, and make certain NEVER to recommend said nursery to anyone.
Please tell us which nursery to avoid
I think I have an orchid with this 😢
@@anndwandner3664 I'm not sure what the consensus is in the orchid hobby. If you have a bad experience, is it okay to publicly tell on it? It was one bad experience, but it did shake my confidence in said nursery to the point where I won't be using them again. I wouldn't blame a company for selling a plant with an undetected condition - some plants are symptom free, and you can't expect nurseries to waste a 10 dollar kit on every single plant. My issue was that they sent me the rattiest looking plant, and when it did indeed test positive, they had the gall to ask me to send it back. The only acceptable response IMO would have been: "Our apologies. Please destroy the plant. Would you prefer a refund or a replacement?"
@@Meskarune Sorry to hear it. If it is indeed virus, then it won't recover from it. It might even infect the rest of your collection. If it's a very special plant and you have the option, you could spring for a virus test kit. If it is something inexpensive and easily replaced, I would simply err on the side of caution and get rid of it.
@@anndwandner3664 I made a long response in which I didn't name the nursery but questioned whether or not to do so, but it seems it got deleted. I stand by my stance that the nursery's request was extremely untrustworthy. I.e. requesting I send back a ratty looking plant which had tested positive for Cymbidium mosaic virus (and possibly selling it again), rather than simply ask me to destroy the plant and offer compensation.
I sprayed my orchids with superthrive and they all burned :( a lot of black parts maybe they didnt like that
Oh my god i have had the Schokoladenprinz as well and it died 2x 😢
I love your hair!!!
I ran across someone who has an original Mini Mark. Makes you wonder if it’s either the specific clone that’s an issue or something happening in the cloning process. Mine seems to be doing ok, but I’ve only had it a year.
Hi, not sure what an original Mini Mark is supposed to be? Theoretically there is only 1, the one registered in 1992 by Breckinridge.. and I don’t know if they still have it really lol 🤭
@@MissOrchidGirl oh. Sorry. A plant from the original batch of seedlings. Which makes you go “hmm” in light of how many reporting their clones not thriving long term.
Off topic question.... I was gifted an orchid with two stems of white flowers. It has now rebloomed but the flowers are a beautiful crimson with white edges. Any idea why it changed?
According to Danny, many orchids can do the magic trick of changing like that.
@@davegrimstead8289 Thank you. I much prefer this color.
Thank you for showing that you struggle too.
You mentioned that you got rid of thrips, how?
With spinosad :)
I don't know if your equipment changed, RUclips's compression changed, or my internet provider changed but your hair is a blocky compression mess and it didn't used to be. I don't think it's the hair's fault, it looks more like a tech issue somewhere down the line. If I could see what your hair looked like I'm sure I would think it looked great 🤩
Oh, I’d dig the minecraft feel 🤭 if the video settings on your page under the video are set to 4K, then all should be normal and if they are.. enjoy the minecraft vibes ⛏️
@@MissOrchidGirl Oh wow I just tried 4k, I was on 720p! RUclips changes my settings, usually turning on closed captions all by itself.
Oh your hair looks gorgeous btw!
What do you use to treat pests on orchids?
Hi, depends on the pest :) hydrogen peroxide 3% on snails, oily solutions for most others (look up horticultural mineral oil for plants), mineral oil leaf shine for spot treating, spinosad for thrips, isopropyl alcohol for mealy bugs again spot treating some areas… that’s about it :))
Danny and many others have videos on treating all kinds of pests/bugs. I just used what Danny suggested on my mites. Worked great. Saved my plants
antique or antic?
I have had an infection of tiny little bugs that seems to be breading in the orchid bark. How can I get rid of them?
What kind of bugs? If it's tiny, white and jump around when you move the pot, it could be springtails, those are actually beneficial as they eat molds and decaying materials.
@sjusovare no they are tiny black flying bugs, like fruit flys
Fungus gnats perhaps, is the bark old? If so a report could help
@sjusovare no, the bark is new. I think the nats seemed to have come from the new bark.
I’m using cinnamon water to spray and what a difference. Water boiled cooled and powdered cinnamon stirred in and then filtered to make a caramel color.
Hey Danni. Now that you have your very own RUclipsr EU parlament member in Cyprus I would love to hear your opinion. I don't know much about the situation in Cyprus other than they are not big fans of the Turks. Is he a breath of fresh air or a disaster? 😅 I happened to know of him before and I am not impressed.
Hahaha Fidias well, I can’t say anything bad about him, he’s a good kid, despite his choice of videos. I know enough about him to have faith at least 😊 I honestly haven’t got the slightest clue about the politics in Cy (except the occupation part, married into a family of refugees) we don’t really discuss these things and I’m not that interested 🤷🏻♀️ also I’m Romanian, I know more about that.. too much, I’d rather forget 😝
@MissOrchidGirl Good to hear. I just saw him as one of these youtubers that as an example went to Japan and just caused chaos everywhere (a group of people I dislike intensly), other than that he seems like a sweet and goofy guy. I know the Romanian situation is not ideal to say the least, hope you and your inlaw family both have settled comfortably where you are now. As a Dane I can't complain here, just hope the best for EU so Europeans continually can travel freely and shop (orchids) without too much hassle.
Digital jigsaw puzzles? 🤔😏
No, a physical one ☺️
@@MissOrchidGirl ouch!!
You look gorgeous today. Love the red hair and glasses!
O my goood now I know why my Jiaho hasnt flower at all, since my purchase on Scweter 4 friking years agoooo 😮🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
It is growing tons of roots but not one spike not in a spring, not in a faul 😂😂😂
Maybe the small leaves on some orchids are caused by the pH being too high? I saw an article from @therightpaph and he observed that when he lowered the pH to, I think... 6 , that leaves of his Phal. Schilleriana became bigger. I did this and wow the difference it makes is magical 😂❤
High pH issues are possible with a potting mix of bark and coconut coir, but unlikely to occur with mostly sphagnum moss, it's much more likely to go the other way around and becomes too acidic at measure that the mix decays
I’ve always had trouble with Phal Las Vegas. For me it grows insanely slow if at all, or gets a virus and then just dies. I’ve had 3 now in the last 3/4 years and finally got one that’s actually showing progress fairly fast🥹🥰