AWESOME! Glad to see you doing another video brother! That cattleya will take off now! 😊 Thanks again for the shout out! I appreciate it so much! So many came over to may channel and it was wonderful! I have had some great conversations with a few already! Some are learning my southern talk but its funny cause I don't feel like I have an accent. Sorry about you loosing Angus. I lost both my pups the end of last summer a couple months apart. Midge was 18 and DD was 19. Just heart breaking. 😢 I keep telling my husband I need another dog. Love the peaceful backyard brother! Hope you have a wonderful week! 🤗🩷🌹
@rickl.orchids Hey hon and big thing is I enjoy helping others! I have had many nice people come back and say I did it with your help. Makes me feel good. 😁 it's enjoyment for both involved. Have a great evening brother.
@@hillbillyorchids I'm just glad you did what you could. I'm so happy Rick is posting again. I'm gonna give you two subscriptions even though I don't normally subscribe to other channels with this one.
@fishyplantman5254 Aww I appreciate that so much! That means alot to me. Rick got me growing like I did. I owe my whole collection to him. So that's why I had to be there for him, even if he couldn't message me back, I understood. I just wanted him to know I was over here thinking about him and sending him prayer's, good vibes, healing thoughts of the universe. 😁 I knew he needed it. I'm glad it helped him and brought him back to us. It has made my year! 😂😂 again, thanks so very much!
Rick! I have an orchid channel!! 🎉🎉 I got so happy when I saw you’re were coming back. I’ve prayed for you and Jan b/c I felt that you are a genuine good soul and always put such helpful solid information out there for us. Thank you for that. When you were gone I watch most of your videos. I’m a teacher and YOU are such a natural teacher that I never get tired of listening. 😊 thank you!!
......Melissa....thank you......your channel is wonderful....and your collection is a testiment to good care......I look forward to catching up on your videos.....
Hi Rick, very happy to watch this video. I am using lava rock and river stone too. They are my favourite medium. You Said it right, with inerts we have Control and it's clean, no need to worry about acidity. I remember Angus, so sorry you lost him. I also lost my two german shepherds but the house looked só empty without them that I had to get a new one. So, now I have a naughty puppy, also a german shepherd, Íris. She is 8 months now. Take care, Rick 🥰🥰
.......Ive said it so many times before.......a good grower can grow orchids in just about any type of media......thank you so much my dear friend!.....I love that you have pups in your life again......
Hey Rick 🤗🤗🤗!!! I just done mowing the property and I almost dropped my phone when I saw I got a notification from Rick L. My husband thought something bad happened to me lol😂. It is so wonderful to see you upload a new video, and of course to see you in RUclips. I learned so much from you. Thank you so much for sharing a new video, you made my day. I’m not tired no more… LOL Please extend my warmest regards to Jane ❤… stay safe and healthy y’all.
@@beanoto2879 .......Thank you so much.....I prefer pieces of lava around the size of a pecan nut......I use larger and smaller too.......River rock the same or smaller.......an orchid with smaller finer roots like an oncidium.....I will use smaller stone.......large root orchids such as a cattleya ......larger rock or lava.....
WHAT? Oh, today's gonna be an amazing day! Rick L. Is back in town!! Hell yeah! You have no idea how happy seeing this video, makes me! Rick! You have been so missed.in the orchid community. I discovered you about 8 months ago, and have binged all of your videos several times, wishing you would come back. Through your tutelage, I have managed to keep a sizable collection alive! Thank you so much! The orchid hobby has really improved my life. So glad to see you back here on you tube and so glad you're feeling well enough to do it again.
@@rickl.orchids YOU have improved my life. It's amazing how much orchids have improved my day to day, and you have taught me everything I know! (admitting I've watched your videos so many times, over and over again, is embarrassing) I'm so grateful to you.
I think we all have Margaret in our minds but I found that whenever a channel goes silent we too easily forget and go on with everyday stuff we're used to do. We lost a lot of channels over the years and no one talks about it. It's strange but also very human
......so right my friend.....she was one that really stuck out with her kindness and gentle ways.....she also came off as a tough lady too......I just want her to get better and get this stuff behind her.
@@rickl.orchids Well she did an update and although she sounded fragile her spirit shone through, Keith deserves a lot praise he's doing a lot (more then we will know)
@@rickl.orchids see if you can rescue one. I dont think you'd like the puppy digging and destroying at this point. I rescue labbies over and over. Good luck, he/she will have a great home.
Paula has been such a blessing as my friend. Also Margaret… I was shocked when I heard that but she is such a strong person. I haven’t been watching videos lately since I have been so busy but always trying to watch all of theirs and your videos. Thank you for sharing.
......wonderful to see you here......thank you.......Paula has been a big inspiration to me.....and a dear friend as well........Margaret and Keith are dear people......we are praying for her recovery......
What a treat to open RUclips and find another video from you! Thank God you're doing so well, and I pray you continue to improve! I've been following Margaret for years and she has faced this challenge head on with a bravery that amazes me. I pray for her healthy return as well. xxo
I had a bad grow room for two years, no light at all, until I moved myself into the old grow room and my orchids in the living room, which also functions as my work space. I have plants that hadn't flowered since i got them five years ago and are in spike now (and boy what spikes they have 😁 I still grow intuitive and do a lot by touching the plants, if it feels wrong it's usually wrong. Main reason is the fact that my grow room is like no other. Good to have you back Rick
Dear man 🫂 I was moved to tears by the sound of your footsteps 🤷🏼♀️ your Dachsi and faithful helper news nearly did it, but it was your footsteps 🥹 I’m gonna keep on thanking God for you, He needs you down here !!! 🙏✝️
Hi Rick! I have an orchid channel! You have been a great mentor. I've been using rocks for media for over 4 years now. As per your advise. It works great. I really enjoy and refer back to your videos on fertilizer and calmag, magnesium, ppm, etc. could you please do more asap. 😊 Your the Best!
Hi Rick L. I have been watching your channel for about 2 years now. Lynn Brooks turned me on to you. Firstly, it is nice hearing your voice, being an American living in Perth Western Australia ( for that last 11 years)....you sound like my Dad, accent wise. That is comforting. Secondly, I have learned alot about growing orchids from your channel and wanted to Thank you. So, thank you. Welcome back to RUclips. Looking forward to learning more from your channel. I have a channel if you are interested. Kind regards. julie
........thank you Julie.....look forward to checking out your channel.....I love Australia......My great great great uncle was Peter Lalor......of the rebellion
I have never grown in river rock or lava rock but I am going to give it a try. I live in New Hampshire so it's a totally different climate so we'll see what happens. ❤🤞🌹
Thank you so much! I do have a channel too. I grow orchids for about 20 years now, but never had as much as I have currently, and I do grow them in semi hydroponic for the last 6 years. I use pumice and pebbles as a top layer. I love working with inorganic media too. I hope you and Jan have a wonderful weekend. ❤
......EJ......what a inspirational collection you have.......to me the large specimen plants are the best.......cant wait to sit down and look over your collection and watch more of your videos......
Seeing and hearing you Rick is just wonderful!! Margaret is wonderful. I know your kind words and thoughts will mean a lot to her and to Keith. They are very special and lovely people. So glad to hear Jan is doing well. Please send my best to her. Thank you and hope to see you again real soon. It’s been a fabulous treat!
Hi Rick! Wonderful to see a video up so soon! 🎉. I started growing orchids three years ago and started learning from you. I was heart broken to hear you weren’t well and had to give up your plant collections. But you’re back and we are all here to learn once again. You take care and take it easy too…..
I used to be called Ephy's Orchids and Cats. I went through some health issues of my own, and lost quite a few of my orchids and houseplants. I only have 10 orchids left and haven't made a video in a long time. I still love to watch videos though! I'm so glad you're back!
I encourage you to get back to videos. Everyone needs a reason to get up out of their sick bed and be creative, be one with nature and be with your community. (Even if you are healed, it's easy to "take the day off" and do nothing because it's comfortable.) Isolation is not your friend. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵 USA. Take care of yourself and each other 😷
Such a treat to watch this video after a busy day. Thank you for that! I just love how the green leaves contrast with the browns of the lava rock and the pot. 😍🪴May all who are struggling receive love, healing, peace and strength. 🙏💐❤️
Hey Rick! So glad you and Jan are doing well. Thanks for the video on potting with Iava rock. I have stuck using bark and perlite with having to keep it light due to weakness from stroke. Prayers my friend!
......sorry to hear of your struggles......will keep you in our thoughts and prayers also......you have to grow with what works best for your situation....lots of media works just as well.....keep growing.......god bless.
Morning Rick, I’ve never been successful with Cattleya but after seeing your video I bought cattleya white bridal ‘yuki’ yesterday from an orchid show that needs potting up. For root reasons I normally use clear pots but wonder what your views are for clay pots ? Doesn’t the roots secure themselves to the clay making it difficult to repot at a later date ? Hugs
I am sooo overjoyed you are back. When I found your channel, I spent a couple days just watching all of your videos. I have learned so much from you. Again, I am so glad you are making videos again and look forward to the next one.
Good morning Rick. We had a Dachshund when i was in highschool. He lived to 18 years. In the northwest in my sunny window i split most of my Cattelya 50% lava rock,20 percent coco husk chunks,10 % large charcoal and 10% jumbo pearlite... the mix changes based on the orchid and me trying to get as many orchids to need watering at the same time. All in red clay pots. Most are vented. I use Peters Excel Cal Mag Special with Black Iron along with some supplements. Glad your back. God Bless
......Richard.....thank you......18yrs.....wow I hope we get that with Hoagie......I love to hear of other growers and thier experience with growing in these medias........a cup of coffee with you would be a great afternoon talking growing....blessings back my friend
Rick Wow!!!!! I never comment, but I just had to say how happy I am to see you're back at it. I watched from when you started, every video at least once. I find myself going back to your old videos quite often, especially your nutrient videos. I am an old guy that started the orchid addiction about the same time as you. Fellow orchid lovers ask me how I can grow such beautiful plants and do it so quickly. I tell them, "If you are really interested watch Rick L Orchid." Thanks Buddy. I couldn't haven't done it without you. I am in Central Florida with approx. 220+ beautiful plants because of you.
Nice repot. You get the hang of filming again in no time. I'm sure of it. And to hear your voice again sharing your knowledge put a big smile on my face. .Hope you and your wife are doing fine and hope you have a lovely weekend. Cheers!
Thanks for another great video, Rick. I'm glad Jan is doing well and that your stag has a lovely new home where many can appreciate and enjoy its beauty. Hearing about the scientific research will be very interesting. I've always appreciated your thought provoking videos, whether backed your experience, logic, science, or all three. I can't wait to hear more.
Youre videos are such a breath of fresh air Rick. And I love the birds singing in the background. Still too cold up here in WI for the birds to be that happy yet.
So comforting to hear your voice again with your tutorials on repots, etc. You always make repots seem so easy and effortless. I grow mostly in LECA but also use lava rock for some orchids. I aspire to be at least half as good as you when growing orchids. My orchids are all inside right now (I live in Pennsylvania) and l long for the day when I can move them outside for the Summer! Thanks and as always I wish you good health! 💜
So, I potted up my Corona Green Genie Cattleya in lava rock, charcoal and pebbles. Im excited to see it grow and bloom. Im a confessed copycat. I copied your method. Lava on the bottom. I put my pebbles and charcoal on top. Genie is in one of those octogonal wood baskets. Thank you, Mr. Rick. Again, glad you are back and doing well...and Jan. Hogie is the cutest. My son has an old dog, 15 years old. He had what my daughter called a "senior moment", and got lost. He was found down the street. Safe.
.......Thank you my friend....Im sure it will do well for you.......Good filtered light, Calmag and a good soak in nutrients is all they need......Im so glad they found your sons dog....we have coyotes here and they will grab any stray they find......please let me know how it does for you.......have a great weekend.
Looks great hope she’d be happy for you. Yes my husband had cancer kidney cancer and lung cancer but in a mission at the moment just takes every day goes by he’s in his 70s doing okay. Fingers crossed. Hope your wife is okay too
❤😊Rick L., it is such a wonderful blessing to hear your voice and to see your hands work with orchids again! I'll be praying for Margaret and her husband in the U.K GOD BLESS YOU and JAN..🙏🙏
.......that was kind of Roger to recommend my channel.....he was one of the first really good channels that I found early on......he has lots of knowledge to pass on.
I'm so happy to see you back and enjoying the orchid life! I started watching your fertilizer videos about 6 months ago and I cannot tell you how helpful they are. I am going to experiment with lava rocks, it makes so much sense. I'm in Illinois so we're just starting to see spring, perfect timing for this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, ever grateful! 🙌
Really enjoyed watching this video this morning. I am so happy that I discovered that you were back on RUclips with your orchid videos. It was always a pleasure to share my interest in ordhids with you.
So happy to hear you are both doing well and that Jan is cancer free. I love your channel and your comments about other orchid channels. Some I just dismiss straight away but a few others, like yours, just seem to resonate so I stick with them and don't look at any more lol. After following what you guys do my phals and dendrobiums are doing the best ever. So huge thanks. You're just so down-to-earth (or scoria) lol
So glad to see this new video, to hear you sound so well, and to hear that you’re growing orchids again! Rick, have you grown oncidiums in lava rock or other inorganic media? I wonder if their thin roots would get too dry in it? I might give it a try if you have advice on how it worked. 😄
......they love the lava rock and other stone I grew them in....look back at my older videos....they bloomed so well and were getting huge........thank you for the question.
Ed of Ed's Orchids mentioned you in his video today regarding planting Paphiopedilums in lava Rock, so I went searching in my subscriber list and you weren't there 😢 Maybe it's because I changed my channel name, but I have rectified that by re-subscribing. I have also visited Paula's channel. Thank you for the shout out Rick. Tears flowed, not tears of sadness, but tears of happiness. You and Jan take care.
......my dear friend....warms my heart to see you and your words here in my comments....Ed is a treasure to the orchid community......we are here for you with support, prayers.....and all the love and kindness we can give......stay strong.....keep fighting till this is all behind you........
Hi Rick, I came across Paula’s channel (Hillbilly Orchids) when she post a card you and Jen card sent her and yes she replied to comments including mine 😊, since then I’m her subscriber 👍🏼
Hi Rick, Hope you are doing well and happy to see another upload from you. I have watched a lot of your videos and didn't see many Paphs or Phrags in your old collection. Wondering if you have tried growing those? So excited you are uploading again.
That's why I couldn't figure out why it didn't show that i've watched this. Anyway, I am sorry about your dog. He was a good one. The little one still looks good, though. I've lost all of my phalanopsis. I do have one again, but the Thanksgiving Cactus are getting the best value right now for the channel and are currently in bloom.
@rickl.orchids Yes, but I had to go without power for a bit, and they crashed. I'm trying to be patient and wait for life to get easier before I restock. The cycle is still going without the fish. So between that and the Marine aquarium salt, the plants are happy. Life has been kicking me a little bit, but it's okay. It's been harder, and I came out just fine. I'll do it again.
I'm a bit late commenting on your long awaited video Rick. I've been a little upset as my best friend passed away......although it was expected with throat cancer. Anyhow Rick it's so nice to hear your strong voice again and to see you haven't changed your opinion on lava rock. Over here we don't get the weather you have in Alabama and if the temperture reaches 75f it's considered to be a heatwave!!!. I'm going to try and find some red lava rock and I'll give my Cattleyas a treat and hope for the best......I'll blame you if it doesn't work!!!!!! Take care both of you....take care...keep wel Ed.
Welcome back master!!! Have a question about jack’s2 part fertilizer..hillbilly recommends for cooler days 125 ppm with ratio 3:2 …for the summer since days are hotter we can do total 200ppm..how about calcium for the summer ? Can we increase calcium like 3:2 or even 3:1 ratio? Since orchids are calcium hawks what’s the highest we can go? 🙏 thank you!
........thanks John....I keep nitrogen and calcium at a minimum 1:1 ration or a bit more Ca if you can.......the warmer the temps and more growth will dictate how much to give....media will also dictate how much......in my inert media I can water more often so I feed smaller amounts at each feeding( around 125-150ppm)........in bark or moss you may have to increase your PPM .....due to feeding less often......keep in mind different genus have varied needs......also the warmer it gets the more K will be required to help move water thru the plants tissue......feed ylour plants and watch for reactions and growth......let that be your guide........great question
Dig six inches by six inches in that fence corner and put sand there going to the left. Keep your fence from going bad on the bottom there. Bag babies are always nice. Lot of choices now. Hail from conecuh county.
Thank you, Rick! I’m so happy that you are back. I trust your methods of growing and appreciate your guidance. I’m thankful that your and Jan’s health is so much better. Overall, I love your channel.
Thank you for introducing me to growing in rock and pebbles. I have not used lava rock before,but im going to repot my Dendrobium in a lava rock mixed with pebbles. Its in pebbles right now. Been growing in it for 2 years. It was a free scrap. Not bloomed yet but it has 3 big canes. 🤞
Hello Rick…. It’s so good to see you on your channel again. This was just to say that Margaret Easts channel is now called Orchids and Gardens in England.
Hi Rick! So sorry to hear you lost your furry family member! I am sure he had a great life with you and Jan. The little guy looks so sweet. It is so kind of you to think of Margaret. She and Keith have had a rough time recently with her Chemo treatments. They are strong and amazing people like yourselves. I was so glad to see that she posted a video recently. I look forward to seeing the progress on your cattleya. It probably won’t be too long before you will have her in bloom! Take care of yourselves!! 😊
My son lives close to the foot hills in NC. God knows what other critters live out there. 😂 I know we have bears. My brother's dog was malled by a bear a few years ago in the Southeast on our farm. Today, Green Genie is looking good. The peudobulbs were really swiveled from the dry ride here. They have plumped up, looking better that yesterday. So i know the root system is working. No new roots showing yet, but im happy just seeing the bulbs plump up. Ok, thanks a bunch.. I'm talking too much. Have a great weekend ☺️!
........any will work....I prefer the 2" pieces or smaller.......a hammer will adjust the size for you.......give them a good rinse off ...and your ready to use.
Wow Rick it is a blessing to seen you doing what’s you like to do my prayers for you for God to keep you safe and healthy for many many more years ❤blessings
Hi Rick, It's good to see you are doing what you love! ❤ I enjoyed listening to you talk and watching your video. I can't wait to see you increase your orchids collection again.
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AWESOME! Glad to see you doing another video brother! That cattleya will take off now! 😊 Thanks again for the shout out! I appreciate it so much! So many came over to may channel and it was wonderful! I have had some great conversations with a few already! Some are learning my southern talk but its funny cause I don't feel like I have an accent. Sorry about you loosing Angus. I lost both my pups the end of last summer a couple months apart. Midge was 18 and DD was 19. Just heart breaking. 😢 I keep telling my husband I need another dog. Love the peaceful backyard brother! Hope you have a wonderful week! 🤗🩷🌹
......I hope many more will follow your channel and see your huge collection.....you have so much information to help others with......
@rickl.orchids Hey hon and big thing is I enjoy helping others! I have had many nice people come back and say I did it with your help. Makes me feel good. 😁 it's enjoyment for both involved. Have a great evening brother.
@@hillbillyorchids I'm just glad you did what you could. I'm so happy Rick is posting again. I'm gonna give you two subscriptions even though I don't normally subscribe to other channels with this one.
@fishyplantman5254 Aww I appreciate that so much! That means alot to me. Rick got me growing like I did. I owe my whole collection to him. So that's why I had to be there for him, even if he couldn't message me back, I understood. I just wanted him to know I was over here thinking about him and sending him prayer's, good vibes, healing thoughts of the universe. 😁 I knew he needed it. I'm glad it helped him and brought him back to us. It has made my year! 😂😂 again, thanks so very much!
The orchid I have is growing in Pon small lava rock, perlite no drainage, there's a reservoir to keep filled. I look forward to seeing your videos !
Rick! I have an orchid channel!! 🎉🎉 I got so happy when I saw you’re were coming back. I’ve prayed for you and Jan b/c I felt that you are a genuine good soul and always put such helpful solid information out there for us. Thank you for that. When you were gone I watch most of your videos. I’m a teacher and YOU are such a natural teacher that I never get tired of listening. 😊 thank you!!
👋🏼😍 its like a Reunion!! Woohoo!!
Hi Nina!!!
......Melissa....thank you......your channel is wonderful....and your collection is a testiment to good care......I look forward to catching up on your videos.....
Hi Rick, very happy to watch this video. I am using lava rock and river stone too. They are my favourite medium. You Said it right, with inerts we have Control and it's clean, no need to worry about acidity. I remember Angus, so sorry you lost him. I also lost my two german shepherds but the house looked só empty without them that I had to get a new one. So, now I have a naughty puppy, also a german shepherd, Íris. She is 8 months now. Take care, Rick 🥰🥰
.......Ive said it so many times before.......a good grower can grow orchids in just about any type of media......thank you so much my dear friend!.....I love that you have pups in your life again......
Hey Rick 🤗🤗🤗!!! I just done mowing the property and I almost dropped my phone when I saw I got a notification from Rick L. My husband thought something bad happened to me lol😂. It is so wonderful to see you upload a new video, and of course to see you in RUclips. I learned so much from you. Thank you so much for sharing a new video, you made my day. I’m not tired no more… LOL
Please extend my warmest regards to Jane ❤… stay safe and healthy y’all.
I'm delighted to see you're back. Life is good!
.......I sure will pass it on.......many thanks my friend!
So good to see you again Rick!!! What size lava rock and river rock do you use?
@@beanoto2879 .......Thank you so much.....I prefer pieces of lava around the size of a pecan nut......I use larger and smaller too.......River rock the same or smaller.......an orchid with smaller finer roots like an oncidium.....I will use smaller stone.......large root orchids such as a cattleya ......larger rock or lava.....
WHAT? Oh, today's gonna be an amazing day! Rick L. Is back in town!! Hell yeah! You have no idea how happy seeing this video, makes me! Rick! You have been so missed.in the orchid community. I discovered you about 8 months ago, and have binged all of your videos several times, wishing you would come back. Through your tutelage, I have managed to keep a sizable collection alive! Thank you so much! The orchid hobby has really improved my life. So glad to see you back here on you tube and so glad you're feeling well enough to do it again.
........I love hearing how orchids have impacted someone's life.......such beautiful plants......Thank you for the kind words.
@@rickl.orchids YOU have improved my life. It's amazing how much orchids have improved my day to day, and you have taught me everything I know! (admitting I've watched your videos so many times, over and over again, is embarrassing) I'm so grateful to you.
I think we all have Margaret in our minds but I found that whenever a channel goes silent we too easily forget and go on with everyday stuff we're used to do. We lost a lot of channels over the years and no one talks about it. It's strange but also very human
......so right my friend.....she was one that really stuck out with her kindness and gentle ways.....she also came off as a tough lady too......I just want her to get better and get this stuff behind her.
@@rickl.orchids Well she did an update and although she sounded fragile her spirit shone through, Keith deserves a lot praise he's doing a lot (more then we will know)
So lovely to see you again, sending you and Jan loads of love. Much love Ju xxx
Thanks Ju......much love back!
Look at Hogie. Hes gorgeous!!!! So very sorry about Angus. Heartbreaking to lose either of them.
.....we miss him......but already thinking about another large breed pup....they are great family members
@@rickl.orchids see if you can rescue one. I dont think you'd like the puppy digging and destroying at this point. I rescue labbies over and over. Good luck, he/she will have a great home.
Paula has been such a blessing as my friend. Also Margaret… I was shocked when I heard that but she is such a strong person. I haven’t been watching videos lately since I have been so busy but always trying to watch all of theirs and your videos. Thank you for sharing.
......wonderful to see you here......thank you.......Paula has been a big inspiration to me.....and a dear friend as well........Margaret and Keith are dear people......we are praying for her recovery......
What a treat to open RUclips and find another video from you! Thank God you're doing so well, and I pray you continue to improve! I've been following Margaret for years and she has faced this challenge head on with a bravery that amazes me. I pray for her healthy return as well. xxo
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.......what a wonderful kind soul she is......prayers can heal.....Jan and I both are proof of that
I am so happy and thankful you are back Rick.
.......thank you!
I had a bad grow room for two years, no light at all, until I moved myself into the old grow room and my orchids in the living room, which also functions as my work space. I have plants that hadn't flowered since i got them five years ago and are in spike now (and boy what spikes they have 😁 I still grow intuitive and do a lot by touching the plants, if it feels wrong it's usually wrong. Main reason is the fact that my grow room is like no other. Good to have you back Rick
......I love that...."if it feels wrong it's usually wrong"....wish we were closer....hanging out....talking growing would make for a great day
@@rickl.orchids If I ever get to the States Alabama is on the list (together with Virginia and Florida) 😁
Dear man 🫂 I was moved to tears by the sound of your footsteps 🤷🏼♀️ your Dachsi and faithful helper news nearly did it, but it was your footsteps 🥹 I’m gonna keep on thanking God for you, He needs you down here !!! 🙏✝️
Isn't it amazing!! I am so glad to see him back ... moved to happy tears as well 🫠
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.......such kind loving words......cant thank you enough!
Thank YOU 🫂
Hi Rick! I have an orchid channel! You have been a great mentor. I've been using rocks for media for over 4 years now. As per your advise. It works great. I really enjoy and refer back to your videos on fertilizer and calmag, magnesium, ppm, etc. could you please do more asap. 😊
Your the Best!
👋🏼 I am subbed to you and was wondering when you would post again! hope you are doing well!
........we will always talk about nutrition.... especially calcium importance......Thank you so much
@@rickl.orchids hehehe last 3 days calcium nitrate was the focus on the patio. 🥳
Hi Rick L. I have been watching your channel for about 2 years now. Lynn Brooks turned me on to you. Firstly, it is nice hearing your voice, being an American living in Perth Western Australia ( for that last 11 years)....you sound like my Dad, accent wise. That is comforting. Secondly, I have learned alot about growing orchids from your channel and wanted to Thank you. So, thank you. Welcome back to RUclips. Looking forward to learning more from your channel. I have a channel if you are interested. Kind regards. julie
........thank you Julie.....look forward to checking out your channel.....I love Australia......My great great great uncle was Peter Lalor......of the rebellion
I remember Angus eating that fig off your tree, Rick. That was a first for me, stuck in my memory, lols.
.......such a wonderful memory to share......thank you so much my friend!
Yohoo you're back 😊😊
thank you so much Kate......
I have never grown in river rock or lava rock but I am going to give it a try. I live in New Hampshire so it's a totally different climate so we'll see what happens. ❤🤞🌹
Its the bees knees and I am sure you won't regret it! 👍🏼
.......its very easy to use.......very forgiving....and gives you alot of control.......no matter the climate or location........thanks for watching
Enjoy ed the video as usual glad to hear your voice God bless❤👍
........many blessings back......thank you
Thank you so much! I do have a channel too. I grow orchids for about 20 years now, but never had as much as I have currently, and I do grow them in semi hydroponic for the last 6 years. I use pumice and pebbles as a top layer. I love working with inorganic media too. I hope you and Jan have a wonderful weekend. ❤
......EJ......what a inspirational collection you have.......to me the large specimen plants are the best.......cant wait to sit down and look over your collection and watch more of your videos......
Nice to see you again Rick and thank you for spending more time with us orchids growers.
You’re inspiring
Thank you kindly
Thank you Rick, I think we all had to deal with so many sickness issues but glad you are doing good
........your correct.....everyone has thier struggles.......kindness and support goes along way.......thank you
I’m so glad you’re back Rik….Actually overjoyed!! You sound really good. Looking forward to your informative videos 💕. Thank you!
......get stronger everyday.......thank you
Thank you 🙏🏼 So glad to hear you're voice again 🥳
You are so welcome
What are those birds??? Sounding amazing.
......i was trying to tell......was several singing.....wonderful to hear.
I’m so glad you’re back and making new videos!
.......its great to be back......thank you.
Great to hear your voice.Luv the video.I’am trying this method right now myself.I just add some charcoal.😊
.....thank you......charcoal is a great edition.
Seeing and hearing you Rick is just wonderful!!
Margaret is wonderful. I know your kind words and thoughts will mean a lot to her and to Keith. They are very special and lovely people.
So glad to hear Jan is doing well. Please send my best to her.
Thank you and hope to see you again real soon. It’s been a fabulous treat!
very kind of you Lisa......thank you
Hi Rick! Wonderful to see a video up so soon! 🎉. I started growing orchids three years ago and started learning from you. I was heart broken to hear you weren’t well and had to give up your plant collections. But you’re back and we are all here to learn once again. You take care and take it easy too…..
😍👋🏼 woohoo!!
@@NinjaOrchids And then I turned to Nina……
So nice of you
I used to be called Ephy's Orchids and Cats. I went through some health issues of my own, and lost quite a few of my orchids and houseplants. I only have 10 orchids left and haven't made a video in a long time. I still love to watch videos though! I'm so glad you're back!
......so sorry to hear of your struggles......but so glad your still here and still growing.....
I encourage you to get back to videos. Everyone needs a reason to get up out of their sick bed and be creative, be one with nature and be with your community. (Even if you are healed, it's easy to "take the day off" and do nothing because it's comfortable.) Isolation is not your friend. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵 USA. Take care of yourself and each other 😷
When I saw on Ninja orchids that you were back . I was so happy.🎉🎉 .
.......very kind.......what a great channel Ninja orchids has.....such great information!
I am so happy to see you back making great videos again. I wish you all the bests in these coming years.
very kind.....thank you!
Such a treat to watch this video after a busy day. Thank you for that! I just love how the green leaves contrast with the browns of the lava rock and the pot. 😍🪴May all who are struggling receive love, healing, peace and strength. 🙏💐❤️
.....such wonderful sentiments for all........thank you
Hey Rick! So glad you and Jan are doing well. Thanks for the video on potting with Iava rock. I have stuck using bark and perlite with having to keep it light due to weakness from stroke. Prayers my friend!
......sorry to hear of your struggles......will keep you in our thoughts and prayers also......you have to grow with what works best for your situation....lots of media works just as well.....keep growing.......god bless.
So lovely to have you back, missed your dulcet tones.
Your garden sounds beautiful ☺️
Sending hugs from UK
.......thank you.....hugs from Alabama...
Morning Rick, I’ve never been successful with Cattleya but after seeing your video I bought cattleya white bridal ‘yuki’ yesterday from an orchid show that needs potting up.
For root reasons I normally use clear pots but wonder what your views are for clay pots ?
Doesn’t the roots secure themselves to the clay making it difficult to repot at a later date ? Hugs
I am sooo overjoyed you are back. When I found your channel, I spent a couple days just watching all of your videos. I have learned so much from
you. Again, I am so glad you are making videos again and look forward to the next one.
.....thanks Robin.......means alot!
Good morning Rick. We had a Dachshund when i was in highschool. He lived to 18 years.
In the northwest in my sunny window i split most of my Cattelya 50% lava rock,20 percent coco husk chunks,10 % large charcoal and 10% jumbo pearlite... the mix changes based on the orchid and me trying to get as many orchids to need watering at the same time. All in red clay pots. Most are vented.
I use Peters Excel Cal Mag Special with Black Iron along with some supplements.
Glad your back.
God Bless
😍👋🏼
......Richard.....thank you......18yrs.....wow I hope we get that with Hoagie......I love to hear of other growers and thier experience with growing in these medias........a cup of coffee with you would be a great afternoon talking growing....blessings back my friend
Thank you so much. You are truly an inspiration..in more ways than you know. Thank you.
.....such kind words.....thank you so much.
Rick Wow!!!!! I never comment, but I just had to say how happy I am to see you're back at it. I watched from when you started, every video at least once. I find myself going back to your old videos quite often, especially your nutrient videos. I am an old guy that started the orchid addiction about the same time as you. Fellow orchid lovers ask me how I can grow such beautiful plants and do it so quickly. I tell them, "If you are really interested watch Rick L Orchid." Thanks Buddy. I couldn't haven't done it without you. I am in Central Florida with approx. 220+ beautiful plants because of you.
........I love hearing that........220+....that sounds wonderful.....your too kind....thank you
SOOOO good to see a video posted and hear your voice. Glad you’re spending time with us. And Hoagie is adorable. Love the puppies!
.......wow Morgan.....how wonderful to see your words.....hope you are doing well my friend......thank you
Nice repot. You get the hang of filming again in no time. I'm sure of it. And to hear your voice again sharing your knowledge put a big smile on my face. .Hope you and your wife are doing fine and hope you have a lovely weekend. Cheers!
......feeling a bit rusty....awkward in front of the camera.....cheers my friend
So happy to see this video Mr. Rick. Best to you and your dear wife!
......thank you so much.
Thanks for another great video, Rick. I'm glad Jan is doing well and that your stag has a lovely new home where many can appreciate and enjoy its beauty. Hearing about the scientific research will be very interesting. I've always appreciated your thought provoking videos, whether backed your experience, logic, science, or all three. I can't wait to hear more.
........thank you so very much!
You introduced me to lava rock..now I’m not afraid to experiment. Thank you
.......we will talk more about growing in stone, lava, etc down the road......its very easy media to use.
Awesome, back to back videos!! Go Mr. Rick!
🙌🏼🤸🏼♀🥰 I am so happy as well!!
.......too kind thank you
Youre videos are such a breath of fresh air Rick. And I love the birds singing in the background. Still too cold up here in WI for the birds to be that happy yet.
.......spring is coming....thank you for the kind words.!
So comforting to hear your voice again with your tutorials on repots, etc. You always make repots seem so easy and effortless. I grow mostly in LECA but also use lava rock for some orchids. I aspire to be at least half as good as you when growing orchids. My orchids are all inside right now (I live in Pennsylvania) and l long for the day when I can move them outside for the Summer! Thanks and as always I wish you good health! 💜
......very kind Barbara......cant wait to put mine outside in a month or so.
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
.....thank you Tess!
So, I potted up my Corona Green Genie Cattleya in lava rock, charcoal and pebbles. Im excited to see it grow and bloom. Im a confessed copycat. I copied your method. Lava on the bottom. I put my pebbles and charcoal on top. Genie is in one of those octogonal wood baskets. Thank you, Mr. Rick. Again, glad you are back and doing well...and Jan. Hogie is the cutest. My son has an old dog, 15 years old. He had what my daughter called a "senior moment", and got lost. He was found down the street. Safe.
.......Thank you my friend....Im sure it will do well for you.......Good filtered light, Calmag and a good soak in nutrients is all they need......Im so glad they found your sons dog....we have coyotes here and they will grab any stray they find......please let me know how it does for you.......have a great weekend.
Love your dachshund. Sorry for the loss of your other dog 😢.
thank you.......we miss him....but remember the wonderful time we had with him.
😮You are back!!! I've missed your videos ❤
thank you......happy to be back
This made my day! Wonderful to have you back 🙏🌻
.....happy to be back.....thank you.
So wonderful to see that you are back, Rick. Thought of you and Jan so many times😊
thanks Kayte......means a lot.
Thanks for your uploads man, it’s really helpful for people entering the hobby
thank you.......when I started growing...I struggled looking for good growing information.......hope I can help answer a few questions
Looks great hope she’d be happy for you. Yes my husband had cancer kidney cancer and lung cancer but in a mission at the moment just takes every day goes by he’s in his 70s doing okay. Fingers crossed. Hope your wife is okay too
.....thank you so much.......will keep prayers for his continued good health.....
It’s so great to see you back!!! You were missed.As a beginner I learned so much from you.Looking forward to more videos.❤
Thank you so much!
Oh my! Really miss your videos! Hope all is well with you and the family !
Missed, past tense! Praise God 🙏✝️
thank you.....we are doing well.
❤😊Rick L., it is such a wonderful blessing to hear your voice and to see your hands work with orchids again!
I'll be praying for Margaret and her husband in the U.K
GOD BLESS YOU and JAN..🙏🙏
thank you ......and thank you for Margarets prayers......I'm proof of prayers healing ability....
So glad you're back
.....thank you so much.
This is great All your knowledge is going to be out there again. 🎉
........thank you very much!
Welcome Back Rick 🙏💗
......thank you very much!
Thanks for the video. So glad Roger suggested your channel.
.......that was kind of Roger to recommend my channel.....he was one of the first really good channels that I found early on......he has lots of knowledge to pass on.
I'm so happy to see you back and enjoying the orchid life! I started watching your fertilizer videos about 6 months ago and I cannot tell you how helpful they are. I am going to experiment with lava rocks, it makes so much sense. I'm in Illinois so we're just starting to see spring, perfect timing for this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, ever grateful! 🙌
.....so sweet.....thank you so very much......I lived in peoria for a time years ago.....also Galesburg.....good times .....some great people.
Welcome back! Wonderful to see you!
.....very sweet ....thank you
Glad to see your back and doing much better. I am looking forward to more of your teaching videos. 😊
.....thanks Cathy......
Really enjoyed watching this video this morning. I am so happy that I discovered that you were back on RUclips with your orchid videos. It was always a pleasure to share my interest in ordhids with you.
Thank you so much!
Glad to see you back Rick
......thank you Tom!
Enjoy listening to you
Glad to see a video from you. Learned a lot from your channel.
.....thank you
Great video
thanks for watching.....
Great to see you back! Where do you buy your lava rock?
.....mine came from Lowes Hardware store.......there are many places that sell it.....as long as its not treated with anything.....your good....
Lovely to c u on u tube again God keep your family and u well
.......thank you ....blessings to you
Your dog is a cutie , but sorry about Angus . So glad you are back Rick !
.....thank you.......we never forget the ones we loose......but remember the wonderful times they gave us.
Good to see you back bro
......thanks for watching.....
So happy to hear you are both doing well and that Jan is cancer free. I love your channel and your comments about other orchid channels. Some I just dismiss straight away but a few others, like yours, just seem to resonate so I stick with them and don't look at any more lol. After following what you guys do my phals and dendrobiums are doing the best ever. So huge thanks. You're just so down-to-earth (or scoria) lol
.....thats so very kind......and makes me so happy to hear of your orchids doing so well.......
So glad to see this new video, to hear you sound so well, and to hear that you’re growing orchids again! Rick, have you grown oncidiums in lava rock or other inorganic media? I wonder if their thin roots would get too dry in it? I might give it a try if you have advice on how it worked. 😄
......they love the lava rock and other stone I grew them in....look back at my older videos....they bloomed so well and were getting huge........thank you for the question.
Awesome video. So glad you're back doing videos.
........thanks Mary
Ed of Ed's Orchids mentioned you in his video today regarding planting Paphiopedilums in lava Rock, so I went searching in my subscriber list and you weren't there 😢 Maybe it's because I changed my channel name, but I have rectified that by re-subscribing. I have also visited Paula's channel. Thank you for the shout out Rick. Tears flowed, not tears of sadness, but tears of happiness. You and Jan take care.
......my dear friend....warms my heart to see you and your words here in my comments....Ed is a treasure to the orchid community......we are here for you with support, prayers.....and all the love and kindness we can give......stay strong.....keep fighting till this is all behind you........
I had not heard about Margaret. I’ll definitely go to her channel.
.....thank you so much.....support and little bit of love can mean so much to those struggling!
Hi Rick, I came across Paula’s channel (Hillbilly Orchids) when she post a card you and Jen card sent her and yes she replied to comments including mine 😊, since then I’m her subscriber 👍🏼
......wonderful to hear.......she is such a kind caring person.......thanks for supporting her.
Rick what a surprise to see you again. Welcome back. Seeing you around again made my day.
thank you....
Hi Rick, Hope you are doing well and happy to see another upload from you. I have watched a lot of your videos and didn't see many Paphs or Phrags in your old collection. Wondering if you have tried growing those? So excited you are uploading again.
....Logan.....yes I have grown some....not many ...but a few.....if you look back in my older videos you will see them.....Thank you
That's why I couldn't figure out why it didn't show that i've watched this. Anyway, I am sorry about your dog. He was a good one. The little one still looks good, though. I've lost all of my phalanopsis. I do have one again, but the Thanksgiving Cactus are getting the best value right now for the channel and are currently in bloom.
......thank you my friend......you still have the fish tanks i hope.
@rickl.orchids Yes, but I had to go without power for a bit, and they crashed. I'm trying to be patient and wait for life to get easier before I restock. The cycle is still going without the fish. So between that and the Marine aquarium salt, the plants are happy.
Life has been kicking me a little bit, but it's okay. It's been harder, and I came out just fine. I'll do it again.
I'm a bit late commenting on your long awaited video Rick. I've been a little upset as my best friend passed away......although it was expected with throat cancer.
Anyhow Rick it's so nice to hear your strong voice again and to see you haven't changed your opinion on lava rock. Over here we don't get the weather you have in Alabama and if the temperture reaches 75f it's considered to be a heatwave!!!. I'm going to try and find some red lava rock and I'll give my Cattleyas a treat and hope for the best......I'll blame you if it doesn't work!!!!!! Take care both of you....take care...keep wel
Ed.
so very sorry to hear Ed......are thoughts are with you......I believe with your experience......you could grow in any media......
Welcome back master!!! Have a question about jack’s2 part fertilizer..hillbilly recommends for cooler days 125 ppm with ratio 3:2 …for the summer since days are hotter we can do total 200ppm..how about calcium for the summer ? Can we increase calcium like 3:2 or even 3:1 ratio? Since orchids are calcium hawks what’s the highest we can go? 🙏 thank you!
........thanks John....I keep nitrogen and calcium at a minimum 1:1 ration or a bit more Ca if you can.......the warmer the temps and more growth will dictate how much to give....media will also dictate how much......in my inert media I can water more often so I feed smaller amounts at each feeding( around 125-150ppm)........in bark or moss you may have to increase your PPM .....due to feeding less often......keep in mind different genus have varied needs......also the warmer it gets the more K will be required to help move water thru the plants tissue......feed ylour plants and watch for reactions and growth......let that be your guide........great question
Thank you !
So nice to hear from you again. Thanks for videos. The cal/mag. has helped my orchids so much. God bless!!
Sending you love, wisdom and happiness.
thank you so very much.......wonderful to hear of your success
Dig six inches by six inches in that fence corner and put sand there going to the left. Keep your fence from going bad on the bottom there. Bag babies are always nice. Lot of choices now. Hail from conecuh county.
........great tip.....thank you Brian
Thank you, Rick! I’m so happy that you are back. I trust your methods of growing and appreciate your guidance. I’m thankful that your and Jan’s health is so much better. Overall, I love your channel.
thank you Hanna.....it means alot.
My favorite orchid channel is back!
.......such kind words.....thank you.
@@rickl.orchids The knowledge I've learned from you is unmatched, but more than anything I love your spirit.
Thank you for introducing me to growing in rock and pebbles. I have not used lava rock before,but im going to repot my Dendrobium in a lava rock mixed with pebbles. Its in pebbles right now. Been growing in it for 2 years. It was a free scrap. Not bloomed yet but it has 3 big canes. 🤞
.......thank you for the wonderful feedback......I love to hear about others success.......
Hello Rick…. It’s so good to see you on your channel again. This was just to say that Margaret Easts channel is now called Orchids and Gardens in England.
......you are correct.....she is such a incredible lady with a huge heart......her strength is just beginning to be shown.....
I’m definitely going to try lava rock for my catt, i love to water my orchids.
Hi Rick! So sorry to hear you lost your furry family member! I am sure he had a great life with you and Jan. The little guy looks so sweet.
It is so kind of you to think of Margaret. She and Keith have had a rough time recently with her Chemo treatments. They are strong and amazing people like yourselves. I was so glad to see that she posted a video recently.
I look forward to seeing the progress on your cattleya. It probably won’t be too long before you will have her in bloom!
Take care of yourselves!! 😊
...Thank you for the kind words....we are praying for Margaret and Kieth.......she is such a kind soul.....she is in good hands....
Yay!! Enjoyed your video!
Thank you!
My son lives close to the foot hills in NC. God knows what other critters live out there. 😂 I know we have bears. My brother's dog was malled by a bear a few years ago in the Southeast on our farm.
Today, Green Genie is looking good. The peudobulbs were really swiveled from the dry ride here. They have plumped up, looking better that yesterday. So i know the root system is working. No new roots showing yet, but im happy just seeing the bulbs plump up. Ok, thanks a bunch.. I'm talking too much. Have a great weekend ☺️!
Glad you’re back! Do use different sizes of lava rock for different types of orchids? Or just grab whatever is handy?
........any will work....I prefer the 2" pieces or smaller.......a hammer will adjust the size for you.......give them a good rinse off ...and your ready to use.
Wow Rick it is a blessing to seen you doing what’s you like to do my prayers for you for God to keep you safe and healthy for many many more years
❤blessings
......such kind words.....thank you for the blessings
Hi Rick, It's good to see you are doing what you love! ❤ I enjoyed listening to you talk and watching your video. I can't wait to see you increase your orchids collection again.
Thanks so much
Absolutely lovely to see you again. 🎉🎉❤❤