Today we talk about when Orchids really need water, how to tell it is time to offer water, how they adapted to tolerate lack of water and more!
🦋 More info below! 🦋
Traditionally, people tell beginners to water orchids once a week, but that is one of the most wrong answers to give. Just as easy we can say they should be watered when they are dry and that would be quite a lot closer to the correct answer.
Tips to water Phalaenopsis orchids https://youtu.be/NhPvFIxJtys
What are epiphyte plants https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphyte
Because many orchids can store water, they can remain dry for quite a while without problems. The medium will benefit from this as well, especially organic media.
Root adaptation to lack of water https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velamen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_cuticle
More about CAM photosynthesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crassulacean_acid_metabolism
When lacking water, plants can regulate their respiration https://kids.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/frym.2017.00058
Plant respiration and photosynthesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photosynthesis
How I recovered sick Phalaenopsis orchids https://youtu.be/6Dx3lVq8dow
Do you enjoy these seminars and learning more about Orchids through these subjects? Let me know in a comment!
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Subtropical climate, hot summers and mild winters
60-90% humidity, always breezy
Growth space is kept at min 17C and max 29C
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🌸 What I use in my Grow Room:
Media:
LECA - Pokon or IKEA
Various organic mixes from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Dmu9mW
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx or http://bit.ly/2WOF1D7
Fertilizer and supplements:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)
Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Slotted pots from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Ds488b
Lighting:
LED shop panels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA + 4000k LED bulbs (various brands)
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T
Shelf units:
Shirley's Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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