How to grow Phragmipedium orchids with specialist grower Michael J. Coker.

As promised, this week Plant Lovers, another video with Michael J.Coker, President of The Orchid Societies Council of Victoria - oscov.asn.au/ And this week we're going to be talking all things Phragmipediums! Which I have to say I've kind of steered clear of after killing one. But after making this video with Michael I MIGHT be tempted to try ...one!
Michael's key tips: plenty of water - use distilled or rain water | regular application of dolomite lime solution | twice weekly fertilising ALL year!
Michael's Ebay handle is BOUTIQUE ORCHIDS and he often sells at the Orchid Species Society of Victoria's sales day and you can find out when that is here: oscov.asn.au/
This is one of the fertilisers Michael uses: bellarineorchidfarm.com.au/pr...
The other is his father's old recipe!
If you want to see the de-flasking video I made with Michael you can here: • How to de-flask orchid...
And you can find Ed's Orchid channel here: / @edsorchids

[@EdsOrchids]

Thanks for the 'shout out' Mathew. A very watchable video with plenty of information for Phrag growers so the next time you meet him thank him for letting the viewers into his greenhouse..........and your interviewing was remarkable. I also use dolomite lime but I only sprinkle a little on top of the medium.....I'll try and spray the next time I feed and see if there is any movement in the plants growths. Hope all is well with you Mathew......take care and enjoy your weekend,
Ed.

[@helloplantlovers]

Thank you Ed!

[@KimonFrousios]

If their main fuss is water amount and type, that inspires me to give one a try. The colours and shapes of them are so nice!

[@helloplantlovers]

Yes me too! I've bought a mega cask of distilled water...here I go!

[@mesandz2623]

Thank you for this presentation. My phrap I av for 5yrs an no blooms, so this advice is very handy

[@helloplantlovers]

Good luck!

[@galecunningham1250]

What an enjoyable discussion of phrags. Thank you both for explaining so well. I wish I had known this about this genera before I killed my one and only. Time to begin again, but where can I find a pot like the one you showed? Also, Matthew, thank you for showing Fahrenheit readings. It helps this American a lot!💜💚💖

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching! I'd try googling 'orchid supplies' and see what you can come up with in pots sections.

[@annareiter952]

'Not the easiest to start with' Great! We had our annual show here in Vienna 14 days ago. Guess what... bought a Phrag. besseae, in flower, second bud is growing. So your video and your visit to Michael came just in time. Thanks to you both and many regards!

[@helloplantlovers]

Well good luck with it!!

[@dianecollins2735]

Thank you for a very interesting video together with Michael. I look forward to Fridays! It highlights for myself the need to be aware of the conditions of species orchids in the wild.

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@wandashaw3551]

Wonderful advice and his collection is beautiful!! Thank you both for sharing the information.

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheVerdantTurf]

First Comment! Turning on notifications is really great! Will focus on the video right now hehe
Edit: I find this quite informative and enjoyable! Unfortunately though, Phragmepediums aren't common here in our country since I think the climate here is not really for Phragmepediums. And for me, I think I'm not that patient for phragmepediums! I really like the red and orange varieties!
Thank you for taking us with you, Matthew! Happy growing! 💚

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaeln3125]

Fabulous plants, fabulous greenhouse ! Thanks both !

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@lucythecat529]

Enjoyed your video! You and Michael are both easy to listen to

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@loribadgero1035]

Good luck with your next Phrag attempt, Matthew! I think you’ll be a success. 😊

[@helloplantlovers]

We'll see......!

[@loribadgero1035]

What a beautiful greenhouse!!😮😲🫠❤🪴💯

[@helloplantlovers]

Isn't it! Thanks for watching!

[@angiebarnston6946]

Amazing information. Thank you Mathew 🎉🎉🎉

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomfurmby88]

thanks mathew. I have also found you can give orchids far more light than most normally would. Only if one wanted to house different ones together for example. The one thing the lower light orchids cannot handle well is the heat of the sun, otherwise more light generally produces more growth. Good video.

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@invzbldog]

Excellent! Please do more videos with him.

[@helloplantlovers]

I'll try! Thanks for watching!

[@ceebeeeebee]

Fantastic! I've been struggling with my phrags so this is perfect. I'll adjust some care and see what happens. Thank you!

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@LizE2654]

Just got my first phrag so this is a very helpful video!

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@beckyschlegel6777]

Great video! It’s hard to find information about Phrags.

[@helloplantlovers]

It is isn't it! Thank for watching!

[@joannah.3684]

Wonderful greenhouse ❤️🌱 Greetings 👋🏻

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@tinajordan6591]

Very informative video Thank you. How much and how often does he apply the fertilizer?

[@helloplantlovers]

Hi there - I mention this in the text: twice a week with a diluted liquid fertiliser.

[@jossue9120]

Amazing video and very Big and nice collection, Wish youbcoul ask Michael which species or hybrid he recomends for beginners and some that could withstand 4-6°C or 40°F, LOVE your Channel

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching! I think his suggestion was ANY hybrid would be an easier first start for a beginner! And he does mention the more cool tolerant options in the video.

[@K2dot]

we have really hard water where I live and I've had to resort to tap water this winter as I only have a bit of rainwater left from the fall. I'll go back to rainwater in the spring. Wondering if adding dolomite-lime would be overkill for me?

[@helloplantlovers]

Hmmm....not sure! The lime is about maintaining the PH level of the soil...so it would depend what your tap water PH is? Not my area of expertise I'm afraid!

[@justinsdutchtropics]

Nice video, love those phrags😊. They do get big though😅

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@lilyflower5895]

I wonder whether I can mix a regular potting mix (soil) with bark and leca for these guys to preserve moisture. Perhaps even adding perlite for extra air pockets.

[@helloplantlovers]

Hi there - I wouldn't be adding regular potting mix - unfortunately you just have to water them often!

[@suede1980]

Can u give the hydrangea “pinker” to other orchids?

[@helloplantlovers]

Only to ones that want that PH level. So none of my other orchids will get it.

[@Joe-nj3bb]

Here's a list of cool growing paphs:
insigne, fairrieanum, druryi, exul, gratrixianum, hirsutissimum, villosum, spicerianum, and venustum.

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for the list!

[@miftachulrahman2511]

You both look like a twin 😅

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@rustystork7477]

G🔥🔥D L🔥RD Michael J. Coker

[@helloplantlovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@siegristsi]

Where to buy the Anova pot?

[@helloplantlovers]

Hi there - I would try online - google it and see what comes up. Good luck!