Oh my goodness! I can’t believe you’re back! I missed you so much when you stopped being able to make videos, and I couldn’t help but think of you when I took care of my plants. I don’t get on You Tube too much anymore, but I happened to be scrolling through this morning. I was so happy and surprised to see a recent video from you! I’m glad to hear you and Jan are doing well…and who could forget Mr. Jackson! Sad to hear about Angus passing, he was such a beautiful dog, and I remember how you would talk about him looking over and helping you. I’m just so happy to see you back. It really means a lot to me. What a wonderful blessing and surprise! 😊
Rick, you were meant to grow orchids! You have the magic touch and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with all of us. I have learned so much from you in the past and am excited to continue to learn from you in the future. Good luck, great health, and God speed!
Down the Dendrobium research hole we go! Love that their medicinal, God is good! I love seeing your grow, Rick, it's the best. The orchids look beautiful, you sound awesome, and I truly look forward to getting to see your garden go go go with your tlc!
Your enthusiasm is pretty contagious... I'm sure it's not only your orchids that will benefit, but also those of all the folks following your channel. Keep it up dear orchid friend...
Great video! All of your orchids look wonderful. Thanks for the interesting information about dendrobiums. I like lava rock to grow orchids, but to me it’s challenging to keep them watered over the long winter that we have. Anyway, it’s so nice that you are back!
......thank you Judy.......do you let your orchids sit and soak.....or spray them.......I grow inside during winter also...when I do water.... I let them sit and soak for 20 minutes......the pot soaks up water, the lava rock soaks up water.......and they stay damp for several days......then several dry days and I repeat the cycle......example....if I water on a Monday......I will water again on Thursday or Friday
Watching this video for about the 4,th time! I know it must have broken your heart to part with all your orchids. Last summer, I had to be in the hospital away from home for 2 weeks. When i came to myself in the ICU all i was worried about were my orchids. I have about 10. They all held on until i was well enough to get them to the sink! My precious daughter did her best,spritzing them everyday 😂. So glad to see you are back. All your orchid babies are just beautiful. Im leaning towards growing in lava rock mixed with pebbles. Since i started growing in pebbles 2 years ago, i have lost only 1 orchid. I have virtually no root rot. Thanks for getting back out and speading the knowledge, making all of us better orchid growers. 😊
......its the wonderful viewers like yourself that made me want to come back......I missed interacting with all of you...and answering the great questions.......I really missed growing orchids, and I'm having a great time doing it again.......thank you so very much for such kind heart touching words....
And we are back!! With roots, beautiful new structures coming and yes, when the season starts they do respond fast and you could not have picked a better time to start this collection. They clearly are lucky to have landed in your hands! Have a beautiful day, amigo, and warm hugs to you and your beautiful camera lady! ❤ thank you so much for the shout out!! Much needed and so appreciated!!
OMG - I just couldn't believe you are BACK. So many of us have missed you so much, even folks overseas as well - you are so popular. Keep on posting 😍😍🙏🙏👍👍
Hi Rick, haven’t heard from you for a long time. Happy to hear you again, orchids are doing great you really have the magic touch. Thanks for sharing with us. God bless 🙏🏿👍🏿❤️
Absolute breath of fresh air hearing your soothing voice. I love seeing what you are growing and how you’re taking care of these orchids. Still a little too cool at night up here in WI for taking plants out doors 😁
I changed mine to lava and some to rock after watching your videos years ago and I can't believe the size (thickness) of the roots. Following your feeding regime too. So happy to see you back. You and your lovely wife must be doing well.
Good morning my friend......first I'd like to apologise for my late addition to your comment section.......I've been so busy lately with my 26year old grandson being diagnosed with Evans Syndrome.....not good!! ......I hope that my plants, which are virtually under your direction, will continue to show the results I am expecting......love your videos Rick.....just keep them coming every week or so.......take care and keep well...... Ed.
oh my friend Im so sorry to hear....take care of family and your orchids will be fine......if there is anything I can help with please reach out.....thoughts and prayers for you and you family.........Rick & Jan
Hello Rick, so good to hear that you are feeling stronger and better! Your collection is looking so good, happy that you are so excited about our hobby again. God Bless and take good care.
Dear Rick, I am so so happy you are back. I couldn't believe in my eyes that there is an update video. Thank you for all of the knowledge I have learned from you. It's such a blessing to hear your voice.
Hi Rick, you have been sorely missed. I have learned so much from you over the years and I always looked forward to you sharing your research with us. It has been several days since i watched this video and I would love to have you do an in depth video on growing in in-organics. As Roger's Orchids always say's "the ancient texts and scrolls" as well as a lot of big growers tell us that you need to re pot your orchids in the same media that they came out of or you will substantially set them back. You sir are proof that it is not true! You have re potted in a completely different media and they are doing great. Could you do a future video as to why you believe changing media in not an issue. I trust your success and would like to be able to not have to re pot for many years. Welcome back!
I thought orchids we're slow until I started with bonsai trees, you snip off two twigs and you're done for the year 😁makes orchids look like a high speed hobby
I guess I have some binge watching to do. It’s nice to see you back! I started watching your channel a little less than a year ago, then you disappeared. I’m very sorry to hear about your troubles, and am happy to hear you’re feeling better. You’re right, there are a lot of channels to watch. You gain a bit of knowledge from everyone, but then someone strikes the right chord and it all comes together. That’s what I’ve found anyway. I’m sure there are a lot of pearls in your history. This will be time well spent, and thank you, ahead of time.
Hi Rick, glad to see your new beautiful collection and how its growing well. Enjoy your orchids and be blessed! Joy comes from the simplest things in this world, and it fills you up inside... permanently. 🙌
@@rickl.orchids aww... thank you Rick, what a blessing to have you following us. Be blessed and keep up the amazing work you do. Have a wonderful weekend.
If it’s really your passion there’s nothing you can do. Almost 30 years ago, before I migrated here, I have so many orchids in the Philippines on big drift woods. When I moved here, I thought that was it , I was done with my orchids. I thought I couldn’t afford them anymore and the space here in Silicon Valley is exorbitantly expensive. But now there’s no saying no to orchids again. I found a way to make my passion a reality. Regards
Glad you're doing well. Having orchids again , caring for them. growing them. Seeing them doing so well, is cleary good for you and for your soul. But like you said ' slow and steady' . You're still recovering . Cheers!
They do start to grow absolutely! Wonderful… and the leave color does change too. Very nice green colors. I call them ‘strong colors’ , because of the strength of the plants is really showing. Thank you so much for the update and shoot out the my channel! ❤ I hope to see you soon again.
So good to hear your voice again. I've learned so much from you. I too would love to send you an orchid as thanks, whenever you're up for expansion. I truly understand how difficult it is for you to do videos on a regular basis. My husband also had a Parkinson's plus illness. You do amazingly well and I truly appreciate it.
so very kind.....thank you......so sad to hear of your husbands struggle.....when ever someone says they know or had a loved one with PD......my heart goes out to you....
Great to hear from you, Rick! Your collection is looking healthy and happy. I'm glad you're feeling better. Thanks for sharing your tips and findings about nutrients and growing these plants. It sure helps. Your advice on retaining the green phal spikes has payed off with my phals. Take care and happy growing!
Hi Rick. Beautiful to hear your voice 😂and see your new collection beginning. Love the baskets. And Jan too with her new collection. I know what you mean when you say you have missed your orchids. Do not get much lava rock where I am. We get clay balls but would love to try lava rock. Welcome back. You have been missed.
......thank you so much Diana.....I also use smooth river rock or what they call pea gravel....the media is just something to hold them in the pot......give them something to hold onto....with good nutrition you can grow them in in bare pots with out media.
It's always so good to see you upload a new video. I know I learned so much to your old videos and will learn more for sure. I am so happy you're back Rick and also so glad to hear that you and Jan are both doing great. May God always bless y'all good health. Stay safe healthy. Let's start growing more orchids again together. 😃
My heart jumped with happiness when I saw you had another video out! Mabel Kanda is my Grandfather Shimamoto crossing! I can’t wait to see the flower. He would be so honored that your growing it💕
Thanks for the shout out Rick. I just hope it doesn't attract too many people 🤣I've been keeping it small on purpose all these years. More people means more demand and I'm so incredibly lazy 😎
So happy you're back sharing all your information on orchids. How often do you water in the lava rock? I need to go back and watch your other videos. Missed you ❤
......a great ....and often asked question......I only water a few times a week......they soak for 20 min.....they stay moist for several days,....with inert media I can water as often as I want.....which means I can feed them as often as I want....
Hey Rick! I love listening to you talk about your orchids!! I’ve mentioned you on my channel because I have learnt a lot from you!! 🎉 thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! ❤
........Richard thank you....blessings back my friend.....please keep in touch......catasetums are an orchid I really want to dive into......I believe there is a lot of bad info out there on growing them....
💌Rick, hearing you delights my heart. To see your babies is a treat. I blame YOU for my Cattleya addiction.😂 I need to put CalMag on order. I'm cleaning off my tall outdoor orchid plant stand. Whoo! Hoooo!!! Question. Why do you think the big box centers never offer any spotted-leaf orchids?🤔💞💝💖💕💞🫶 🙏🙏🙏Prayers for you all from Columbus, Georgia
.....thank you my friend......if you mean mottled Phals.....its a $$ thing I'm sure....the only place I have found them is at Trader Joes.....and even that is rare....I'm sure there are some places you can find them easier......get that Calmag and get those beauties outside to enjoy the sun........happy growing.!
Hey Rick, We are blessed as well with your knowledge and how you can explain things so everyone can grow better plants. Can't wait for more nutrient posts. Think I've watched your mobile an immobile post over 20 times and have the sheet in my greenhouse. Keep going brother we all appreciate you
hi rick, your plants are beautiful! we are new to the yt orchid thing, but just recently found your channel. its great to see you're back growing...thanks for sharing
Rick, it is so good to have you back on a regular basis! The growth on your plants is inspiring. I am getting more growth on my orchids thanks to your nutrient suggestions. Thank you and God bless!
Hi from South Africa. Always great to see a new video. Your orchids looking great. We are slowly going towards winter here so end of the growing season now for us.
......Im actually using a few different products at the moment......I will get into the types in a video soon......but Im feeding 125-175ppm most feedings......and I flush with clean water every 3rd feeding......flushing those pots is super important......
Don't worry. I don't cut green phalanopsis spikes. I even have a very good example of why you shouldn't. I have a branch starting at the very top node just under the last flower node. I also just put both plants in gravel. Gee, I wonder who's influenced that is?! It's wonderful to see you as always.
Whoopee Rick I just found your new video and I’m so glad you’re back in the game with the orchids and doing so well healthwise. God bless you you’re an inspiration to his whole.
Your orchids looks amazing, Rick! I can hear the joy and excitement in your voice! We are so blessed to have you back to share you orchid growing journey! How often are you fertilizing now? And what is the strength of your mix? Thank you and God bless! :)
.......Tobiesmom.....love the name......thank you so much.......I feed several times then flush......flushing them with clean water is super important to keep salt build up from fertilizer building up on your roots and media.....I feed somewhere around 125-250ppm.....I adjust the nutrients so they get a more varied feeding of nutrients......Calcium is with all feedings as well as with flushes.........great questions.......hope that helps.
Your orchids look so healthy. Just so beautiful. I have learned so much from your channel and looking forward to your new posts. Love from South Africa 💐
......not much to demonstrate.......planting them in inert medias, river rock, ....lava rock....pea gravel etc........ gives a grower control of the orchids.....
I love Nodosas, and dendrobiums! Everything is looking great! Would like to know what Hoyas Jan has in her collection and what care she's giving them. I have a few Hoyas. Keep doing well Rick, it's great to see this video from you!
I can relate to your comment about not cutting phal spikes after the flowers have gone. I left an old spike where the buds had blasted. After a few months I now have two little growths. They look more like new plants than a new spike, but I'll take it!
thanks Diane......Research shows......when phals go into reproductive mode and start spiking they require lots of potassium.......if they are not being fed enough potassium [K]......they will take it from lower leaves....the lower leaves start yellowing and die........by leaving the green spikes on the plants, we are helping them to maintain their K levels better.....
So good to see your videos again. Your 20 orchids look so healthy. Need your help, l grow my phals, cats and dendrbiums in 90% leca, 10% charcoal & a bit of pulp. Last month I changed to your Jack's A&B mix. I live in SE FL., grow under a screened patio that faces North. It's getting HOT now, 95 with feels like temp 110. My questions are: Growing in 90% rock how do l know when it's time to water? I use a bamboo stick & it's dry in 2-3 days How long should I soak at each watering? I use rain water and Jack's A&B at 150ppm. CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR NUTRIENT VIDEO WITH PAULA! You talking over the phone was not a problem for me. You & your wife are in my prayers. Bill R in Ft Lauderdale
.....Bill thanks for the kind words....when I water I let them sit and soak for 20 minutes....even more......they will stay damp in thier pots for several days......and then a few dry days....then I repeat.....so Im watering maybe every 4-5 days.....they can go a few days more.....but I love to water them.....make sure to flush them after every few feedings.....
Very interested video and some lovely plants you have there to. I have just started growing in lava rock coming up for three weeks and they’re doing well. Hope they do as well is yours😊
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Oh my goodness! I can’t believe you’re back! I missed you so much when you stopped being able to make videos, and I couldn’t help but think of you when I took care of my plants. I don’t get on You Tube too much anymore, but I happened to be scrolling through this morning. I was so happy and surprised to see a recent video from you! I’m glad to hear you and Jan are doing well…and who could forget Mr. Jackson! Sad to hear about Angus passing, he was such a beautiful dog, and I remember how you would talk about him looking over and helping you. I’m just so happy to see you back. It really means a lot to me. What a wonderful blessing and surprise! 😊
......my subscribers are the very best......thank you for such kind caring words.....Angus will always be in our hearts.....we miss him dearly.
You’re a great mentor! You know so much! Really happy that you are back!😊😊😊
thank you so much.
Hearing your voice and seeing your new collection is such a blessing. Your orchids look amazing.
thank you nightingale........
Dear Rick, orchids love you too and they are growing fast to please you. Those new roots look gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️
.....ohh thank you so much my dear friend.....
How are you sir, can't believe you posted a video. Happy to hear you are doing good
........thank you Dr.Nedu.....I'm doing well......
Rick, you were meant to grow orchids! You have the magic touch and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with all of us. I have learned so much from you in the past and am excited to continue to learn from you in the future. Good luck, great health, and God speed!
thanks Barbara.....I'm loving the orchids again.
I feel like a kid on Christmas morning seeing an upload
......such a nice thing to say.....thank you so much!
I'm so happy to see your videos again which means that you are well enough to continúe your orchid hobby. Lots of blessings to you and your wife.
....thank you my friend, very kind words....
Down the Dendrobium research hole we go! Love that their medicinal, God is good! I love seeing your grow, Rick, it's the best. The orchids look beautiful, you sound awesome, and I truly look forward to getting to see your garden go go go with your tlc!
thankyou .....Im going in slowly.....but im loving having orchis again and seeing them grow.....
Your enthusiasm is pretty contagious... I'm sure it's not only your orchids that will benefit, but also those of all the folks following your channel. Keep it up dear orchid friend...
Thank you so much.........
I couldn’t believe my eyes!! It’s so wonderful to see you back!! How we’ve all missed you!!🤗🤗
thank you Tiffany........very kind!
hey Rick!!! you're back!!! so nice to hear your voice again! Blessings to you and Jan.
thank you very much.
Great video! All of your orchids look wonderful. Thanks for the interesting information about dendrobiums. I like lava rock to grow orchids, but to me it’s challenging to keep them watered over the long winter that we have. Anyway, it’s so nice that you are back!
......thank you Judy.......do you let your orchids sit and soak.....or spray them.......I grow inside during winter also...when I do water.... I let them sit and soak for 20 minutes......the pot soaks up water, the lava rock soaks up water.......and they stay damp for several days......then several dry days and I repeat the cycle......example....if I water on a Monday......I will water again on Thursday or Friday
@@rickl.orchids Thanks, Rick!!
Watching this video for about the 4,th time! I know it must have broken your heart to part with all your orchids. Last summer, I had to be in the hospital away from home for 2 weeks. When i came to myself in the ICU all i was worried about were my orchids. I have about 10. They all held on until i was well enough to get them to the sink! My precious daughter did her best,spritzing them everyday 😂.
So glad to see you are back. All your orchid babies are just beautiful. Im leaning towards growing in lava rock mixed with pebbles. Since i started growing in pebbles 2 years ago, i have lost only 1 orchid. I have virtually no root rot. Thanks for getting back out and speading the knowledge, making all of us better orchid growers. 😊
......its the wonderful viewers like yourself that made me want to come back......I missed interacting with all of you...and answering the great questions.......I really missed growing orchids, and I'm having a great time doing it again.......thank you so very much for such kind heart touching words....
And we are back!! With roots, beautiful new structures coming and yes, when the season starts they do respond fast and you could not have picked a better time to start this collection. They clearly are lucky to have landed in your hands! Have a beautiful day, amigo, and warm hugs to you and your beautiful camera lady! ❤ thank you so much for the shout out!! Much needed and so appreciated!!
......thank you my friend.....have a wonderful week!
OMG - I just couldn't believe you are BACK. So many of us have missed you so much, even folks overseas as well - you are so popular. Keep on posting 😍😍🙏🙏👍👍
thank you Nanette........I'm sure going to try.
Hi Rick, haven’t heard from you for a long time. Happy to hear you again, orchids are doing great you really have the magic touch. Thanks for sharing with us. God bless 🙏🏿👍🏿❤️
So nice of you
Absolute breath of fresh air hearing your soothing voice. I love seeing what you are growing and how you’re taking care of these orchids. Still a little too cool at night up here in WI for taking plants out doors 😁
Thank you so much!
I changed mine to lava and some to rock after watching your videos years ago and I can't believe the size (thickness) of the roots. Following your feeding regime too. So happy to see you back. You and your lovely wife must be doing well.
yes we are doing well.....thank you.....makes me smile to hear about your orchids......
It's so addicting to see green root tips and new growths!
Rebecca......I couldnt agree more!
orchids are the best!😍😍👌👌
Good morning my friend......first I'd like to apologise for my late addition to your comment section.......I've been so busy lately with my 26year old grandson being diagnosed with Evans Syndrome.....not good!! ......I hope that my plants, which are virtually under your direction, will continue to show the results I am expecting......love your videos Rick.....just keep them coming every week or so.......take care and keep well......
Ed.
oh my friend Im so sorry to hear....take care of family and your orchids will be fine......if there is anything I can help with please reach out.....thoughts and prayers for you and you family.........Rick & Jan
Very many thanks Rick......take care,
Ed.
Hello Rick, so good to hear that you are feeling stronger and better! Your collection is looking so good, happy that you are so excited about our hobby again. God Bless and take good care.
thanks Wanda......very kind.
Dear Rick, I am so so happy you are back. I couldn't believe in my eyes that there is an update video. Thank you for all of the knowledge I have learned from you. It's such a blessing to hear your voice.
......so very kind, ....thank you so very much.....
Hi Rick, you have been sorely missed. I have learned so much from you over the years and I always looked forward to you sharing your research with us. It has been several days since i watched this video and I would love to have you do an in depth video on growing in in-organics. As Roger's Orchids always say's "the ancient texts and scrolls" as well as a lot of big growers tell us that you need to re pot your orchids in the same media that they came out of or you will substantially set them back. You sir are proof that it is not true! You have re potted in a completely different media and they are doing great. Could you do a future video as to why you believe changing media in not an issue. I trust your success and would like to be able to not have to re pot for many years. Welcome back!
.......thank you so much.......I will talk about my media choices and why......with good nutrition you can grow them in about anything.......
@@rickl.orchids I am looking forward to my continuing education. Dave
Thanks Rick, I'm from Australia, you're a great inspiration to the world and we appreciate you coming back so much
aww...Shanan....such kind words.... thank you so very much.......
So happy to see you back !! 💙
thank you so much Paula....
I thought orchids we're slow until I started with bonsai trees, you snip off two twigs and you're done for the year 😁makes orchids look like a high speed hobby
😁
@@alisehuisman9842 😁
I am very glad that there are films with your participation. Orchids are always beautiful! Greetings from Poland.😊😊😊
thank you,,,,,
It’s so wonderful having you back. 🙏🏻 for your health . We enjoy hearing your knowledge. Take care.❤️🥰👏
......very kind thank you
Hey Rick and Jan! “Rooting” for ya! Glad you posted.🎉🎉🎉
........great comment.....thank you very much
I guess I have some binge watching to do. It’s nice to see you back! I started watching your channel a little less than a year ago, then you disappeared. I’m very sorry to hear about your troubles, and am happy to hear you’re feeling better. You’re right, there are a lot of channels to watch. You gain a bit of knowledge from everyone, but then someone strikes the right chord and it all comes together. That’s what I’ve found anyway. I’m sure there are a lot of pearls in your history. This will be time well spent, and thank you, ahead of time.
......thank you so much.....
Hi Rick, glad to see your new beautiful collection and how its growing well. Enjoy your orchids and be blessed! Joy comes from the simplest things in this world, and it fills you up inside... permanently. 🙌
......so true so true......thank you for the kind words.......just subscribed to your channel.....look forward to catching up on your videos
@@rickl.orchids aww... thank you Rick, what a blessing to have you following us. Be blessed and keep up the amazing work you do. Have a wonderful weekend.
So, so happy to listen to you once again! Look forward to watching your orchid 2.0
........I'm having a great time growing again........thank you
Hello Rick
I am glad you came back.I wish you and
Your wife the best 🙏🙏🙏
......very kind Eduardo.........thank you my friend.
So excited to see you posted this- I’ve learned a lot from your videos- thank you!
Glad it was helpful!......thank you
Hi Rick Hi Jan.
Keeping you Rick in my prayers for good healing.
God bless.
🙏🙏🌱🕊️🙏🙏
.......means so much......thank you!
If it’s really your passion there’s nothing you can do.
Almost 30 years ago, before I migrated here, I have so many orchids in the Philippines on big drift woods. When I moved here, I thought that was it , I was done with my orchids. I thought I couldn’t afford them anymore and the space here in Silicon Valley is exorbitantly expensive. But now there’s no saying no to orchids again. I found a way to make my passion a reality.
Regards
so happy for you......orchids are so beautiful and attract the best growers....Im sure you miss your Philippines colection.......
Wow Lovely Plants ~
Thank you for good sharing 😊 LIKE 489
My friend, have a good relationship 😊
Glad you're doing well. Having orchids again , caring for them. growing them. Seeing them doing so well, is cleary good for you and for your soul. But like you said ' slow and steady' . You're still recovering . Cheers!
.......i'm taking things very slow.........thank you so much!
I’m so happy you’re back
very kind Peter....thank you
Rick, thanks for the update! New roots are my favorite part of orchid growing 😁 So happy to hear you’re feeling better with each day!! That’s AWESOME!
......your very kind thank you so much......new roots rule!
They do start to grow absolutely! Wonderful… and the leave color does change too. Very nice green colors. I call them ‘strong colors’ , because of the strength of the plants is really showing. Thank you so much for the update and shoot out the my channel! ❤ I hope to see you soon again.
.....thanks EJ.....
So good to hear your voice again. I've learned so much from you. I too would love to send you an orchid as thanks, whenever you're up for expansion. I truly understand how difficult it is for you to do videos on a regular basis. My husband also had a Parkinson's plus illness. You do amazingly well and I truly appreciate it.
so very kind.....thank you......so sad to hear of your husbands struggle.....when ever someone says they know or had a loved one with PD......my heart goes out to you....
You really are an orchid whisperer! Those orchids look great! 😍
........such kind words........thank you for watching.
Great to hear from you, Rick! Your collection is looking healthy and happy. I'm glad you're feeling better. Thanks for sharing your tips and findings about nutrients and growing these plants. It sure helps. Your advice on retaining the green phal spikes has payed off with my phals. Take care and happy growing!
thank you so much.....I love hearing of others success.......Phals are so misunderstood......
All our prayers for you Rick!!!! We miss you so much.
......I'll take prayers all day......thank you so much
Nice re-start. Your ‘babies’ are all so healthy, so beautiful
.....thank you!
Hi Rick. Beautiful to hear your voice 😂and see your new collection beginning. Love the baskets. And Jan too with her new collection. I know what you mean when you say you have missed your orchids. Do not get much lava rock where I am. We get clay balls but would love to try lava rock. Welcome back. You have been missed.
......thank you so much Diana.....I also use smooth river rock or what they call pea gravel....the media is just something to hold them in the pot......give them something to hold onto....with good nutrition you can grow them in in bare pots with out media.
It's always so good to see you upload a new video. I know I learned so much to your old videos and will learn more for sure. I am so happy you're back Rick and also so glad to hear that you and Jan are both doing great. May God always bless y'all good health. Stay safe healthy. Let's start growing more orchids again together. 😃
......."lets grow more orchids together''......I love that........thanks Leah
Your orchids are looking fabulous. I also love Hoya... a sneak peek and Jan's Hoya would be great. I'm so happy you're back!
.......thank you my dear friend.....Jan will be on soon.......
So glad you are doing better!!! I often think of you while I care for my orchids.
Matthew.....very kind words.....cant thank you enough.....and you guys sang so beautiful together!.....wonderfully comforting.
My heart jumped with happiness when I saw you had another video out! Mabel Kanda is my Grandfather Shimamoto crossing!
I can’t wait to see the flower. He would be so honored that your growing it💕
........how wonderful to hear........I would have loved to sit and talk growing with your grandfather.......thank you for the kind words.
Thanks for the shout out Rick. I just hope it doesn't attract too many people 🤣I've been keeping it small on purpose all these years. More people means more demand and I'm so incredibly lazy 😎
.....lol.....I doubt that.....
@@rickl.orchids 😁
So happy you're back sharing all your information on orchids. How often do you water in the lava rock? I need to go back and watch your other videos. Missed you ❤
......a great ....and often asked question......I only water a few times a week......they soak for 20 min.....they stay moist for several days,....with inert media I can water as often as I want.....which means I can feed them as often as I want....
Great that you are back keep talking about nutrients l appreciate it very much👍
........thank you.......understanding nutrients are key to growing these beautiful plants
Dear Rick, it is always a great pleasure to listen to your stories about orchids!!! May God bless you!! Greetings, Ralf
.....blessings back Ralf......thank you so much.
Hey Rick! I love listening to you talk about your orchids!! I’ve mentioned you on my channel because I have learnt a lot from you!! 🎉 thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! ❤
.......thanks Melissa......I'm really enjoying your channel.......your collection is beautiful....and your enthusiasm for orchids is wonderful.......
Looking good Rick. Always great to watch your videos. I learn so much. God bless you and your family. Happy to send you a Catasetum.
........Richard thank you....blessings back my friend.....please keep in touch......catasetums are an orchid I really want to dive into......I believe there is a lot of bad info out there on growing them....
Rick! I'm so glad you're back! God bless you and your family.
.......thank you.... blessings back Ann.....
Rick I am so glad you doing better. Thank you for the video and look forward to many more. You and Jan keep getting better in Jesus name.🙏🙏
aww.....such kind sentiments.....thank you so very much!🙏
💌Rick, hearing you delights my heart. To see your babies is a treat. I blame YOU for my Cattleya addiction.😂
I need to put CalMag on order. I'm cleaning off my tall outdoor orchid plant stand. Whoo! Hoooo!!!
Question. Why do you think the big box centers never offer any spotted-leaf orchids?🤔💞💝💖💕💞🫶
🙏🙏🙏Prayers for you all from Columbus, Georgia
.....thank you my friend......if you mean mottled Phals.....its a $$ thing I'm sure....the only place I have found them is at Trader Joes.....and even that is rare....I'm sure there are some places you can find them easier......get that Calmag and get those beauties outside to enjoy the sun........happy growing.!
So healthy plants Rick ! Very promising start of your new collection! So glad you are doing good.
......very kind thank you!
Hey Rick,
We are blessed as well with your knowledge and how you can explain things so everyone can grow better plants. Can't wait for more nutrient posts. Think I've watched your mobile an immobile post over 20 times and have the sheet in my greenhouse. Keep going brother we all appreciate you
Thank you so much......if you understand mobile and immobile nutrients ....it makes diagnosing issues so much easier.
hi rick, your plants are beautiful! we are new to the yt orchid thing, but just recently found your channel. its great to see you're back growing...thanks for sharing
........thank you......I just joined your channel.......I look forward to catching up on your videos.......
@@rickl.orchids thanks rick! keep up the good work!
Rick, it is so good to have you back on a regular basis! The growth on your plants is inspiring. I am getting more growth on my orchids thanks to your nutrient suggestions. Thank you and God bless!
thanks Paula.......blessings back my friend.
Hi from South Africa. Always great to see a new video. Your orchids looking great. We are slowly going towards winter here so end of the growing season now for us.
thanks Albert.......end of growing season is start of blooming season for many orchids......hope you get lots of blooms.
@@rickl.orchids yup checking the Cattleya sheafs often and autumn Cymbiums pushing spikes.
Rick, talk to us about all the different fertilizers that you use and ratio
......Im actually using a few different products at the moment......I will get into the types in a video soon......but Im feeding 125-175ppm most feedings......and I flush with clean water every 3rd feeding......flushing those pots is super important......
Hi Rick, I'm very happy to see that you're back. I'm looking forward to lots of nutritional videos 🙂
.......thanks Scott..........me too.
Nice to see your video. I enjoy your videos on orchids a lot.
.....thank you very much
It's great to hear your passion and enthusiasm for orchids again. Yours sure are responding well to your feeding and care. Keep it up!
........thank you Amy....
Always wonderful to see you again.Your orchids love you.Are you planning to post a feeding video? I would appreciate it.❤
....thanks John....yes,......we most definitely will be taking about feeding and nutrients.
Happy to see you back mate
thank you very much.
Love to see your orchids growing fast & healthy ❤many blessings to you, my friend ❤
......so great to hear form you again my friend........blessings!
And by the way it’s good to see you back and thank you for your support and sharing your experience with us
My pleasure!
Thanks for sharing . I am very glad you're back. Hello from Slovenia.
......thank you so very much for watching....and the kind comment!....
Don't worry. I don't cut green phalanopsis spikes. I even have a very good example of why you shouldn't. I have a branch starting at the very top node just under the last flower node. I also just put both plants in gravel. Gee, I wonder who's influenced that is?!
It's wonderful to see you as always.
......aways good to see you my friend........
Hi Rick, the orchids look very healthy. I love to hear you talk about nutrients. See you soon👍🏻❤️🥰11:52
thank you Maria......I love to talk about nutrients
Thanks to your advice on orchid fertilizer, I have 14 orchids in flower spike! I’ve never had orchids grow like this before! Thank you so much!😘😘😘
.......wonderful to hear......so proud of you......great work.....and thank you so very much!
I really miss your nutrient talks . I have watched some of your old videos several times .
........you make me smile with your comment.......thank you!
Whoopee Rick I just found your new video and I’m so glad you’re back in the game with the orchids and doing so well healthwise. God bless you you’re an inspiration to his whole.
.......thank you Bobbie.....blessings to you as well.....
Im
Just blown away with your skills, those roots and growths are amazing
.......I'm amazed as well.....thank you
Happy Times watching You and Your Growths , all Your Orchids are so lucky to have You , blessings on You and Your Family 😁❗❗👍👍👍🍀💨☀️💨💚💨🙋
Thanks so much
@@rickl.orchids You are so Welcome 💨💪💨🍀💨☀️💨😘💨👍👍👍😁
Joy is the best medicine rick...and your orchids give you lots of joy...take it slow just like you said keep well!!!
Thank you, I will
Your orchids looks amazing, Rick! I can hear the joy and excitement in your voice! We are so blessed to have you back to share you orchid growing journey! How often are you fertilizing now? And what is the strength of your mix? Thank you and God bless! :)
.......Tobiesmom.....love the name......thank you so much.......I feed several times then flush......flushing them with clean water is super important to keep salt build up from fertilizer building up on your roots and media.....I feed somewhere around 125-250ppm.....I adjust the nutrients so they get a more varied feeding of nutrients......Calcium is with all feedings as well as with flushes.........great questions.......hope that helps.
@@rickl.orchids Thank you, Rick. I have to admit that I don't flush as often as I should. Tobie was the name of my Cocker Spaniel! :)
Mr Rick I'm so happy to see you,my ❤️ 🎉😂❤my love give God thanks
......Im very blessed ....thank you so much!
Great to see you are slowly returning to the orchid growing. Wish you steady recovery and lots of new exciting orchids for the collection!
So nice of you.......thank you
You are an inspiration to many of us. You and Jan remain in my prayers.
so very kind ....prayers always appreciated
Your orchids look so healthy. Just so beautiful. I have learned so much from your channel and looking forward to your new posts. Love from South Africa 💐
.......so very kind......your words make me smile!
Wow orchids growing on rocks? Unbelievable!!! Can you please demonstrate how it's done?
......not much to demonstrate.......planting them in inert medias, river rock, ....lava rock....pea gravel etc........ gives a grower control of the orchids.....
I love Nodosas, and dendrobiums! Everything is looking great! Would like to know what Hoyas Jan has in her collection and what care she's giving them. I have a few Hoyas. Keep doing well Rick, it's great to see this video from you!
.....thanks Shirley.....there is a Hoya Wayetti.....and a Hoya Curtissi.....very common, but they too are growing well
The collection is looking great!
thank you Miguel......
I’m glad to hear you voice
.......it feels great to be heard........thank you!
Orchids growing on rocks… unbelievable! I see it for the first time 😮
.......if you understand nutrients and how they use them.....they grow on about anything......thank you!
I can relate to your comment about not cutting phal spikes after the flowers have gone. I left an old spike where the buds had blasted. After a few months I now have two little growths. They look more like new plants than a new spike, but I'll take it!
thanks Diane......Research shows......when phals go into reproductive mode and start spiking they require lots of potassium.......if they are not being fed enough potassium [K]......they will take it from lower leaves....the lower leaves start yellowing and die........by leaving the green spikes on the plants, we are helping them to maintain their K levels better.....
Slow is the best way to go. Thanks for the video tour. Love from Wisconsin
.......thanks Tess.......slow is my best speed these days!
@@rickl.orchids slow is a fine speed...
So good to see your videos again. Your 20 orchids look so healthy.
Need your help, l grow my phals, cats and dendrbiums in 90% leca, 10% charcoal & a bit of pulp. Last month I changed to your Jack's A&B mix. I live in SE FL., grow under a screened patio that faces North.
It's getting HOT now, 95 with feels like temp 110.
My questions are:
Growing in 90% rock how do l know when it's time to water? I use a bamboo stick & it's dry in 2-3 days
How long should I soak at each watering? I use rain water and Jack's A&B at 150ppm.
CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR NUTRIENT VIDEO WITH PAULA!
You talking over the phone was not a problem for me.
You & your wife are in my prayers.
Bill R in Ft Lauderdale
.....Bill thanks for the kind words....when I water I let them sit and soak for 20 minutes....even more......they will stay damp in thier pots for several days......and then a few dry days....then I repeat.....so Im watering maybe every 4-5 days.....they can go a few days more.....but I love to water them.....make sure to flush them after every few feedings.....
I cant wait to hear about your feeding recipe
thank you Kayte.......I'm trying some new things ......multiple fertilizer options would be better for subscribers that are located all over
Very interested video and some lovely plants you have there to. I have just started growing in lava rock coming up for three weeks and they’re doing well. Hope they do as well is yours😊
......they should.....you let me know if they dont.......please dont be shy about asking questions.......
Tour orchids are amazing!
.....thank you Naomi