Today I will tell you about 6 Orchid mistakes that I sometimes wish never happened! so time to learn :D 🦋 More info below! 🦋
1. Not rinsing and disinfecting orchid roots
All I did was perpetuate snails and whatever was in the old medium :P but one day I realized it was a mistake!
This is also interesting
2. Sharing water
Since orchids are watered differently generally, I reused the water from one pot to another and spread all sorts of things, including snails!
Get rid of snails
3. Make sure to have supplies
3 years ago I changed my location.. literally, I moved countries! and the medium took too long on transport, thus my orchids lived on a tarp for a few weeks :(
4. Not test medium enough
It's always good to test things on a few orchids first! Sometimes we are just pressured by time and money to make a decision, but if we have a choice, it's better to use what we know.
5. Clay pots
Wonderful pots, but horrible at the same time if they are not compatible with you. Here are my final thoughts
6. Insecticide and again.. sharing water
I don't like insecticides, full stop. No point in trying, I accept what I am. If I had any doubt sharing water is bad, after this experience I was convinced
And
Simple solution against spider mites
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🌸 My environment:
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
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow or
Fertilizer and supplements:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water
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
Wooden Vanda baskets
Slotted pots from rePotme
Lighting:
LED shop panels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA + 4000k LED bulbs (various brands)
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs
Shelf units:
Shirley's Simple Shelving
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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