Amenda I see that the banana fertilizer work faster for my orchid than the chemical fertilizer, I use the chemical fertilizer so many years, my orchid went big but Wil not rebloom, sinds I see your program, I try it and I see progress, Amenda keep on going with your good work I love it.
@rinihaque29462 жыл бұрын
what is banana fertilizer? how do u use it?
@Jasen-M74Ай бұрын
Too cute at the end. Thanks for the advice. -J.
@NinjaOrchids3 жыл бұрын
The teabag method has worked for me really well, however I have not used it as fertilizer... ive soaked rescues in diluted brewed tea with a little lemon, just to help them along... 80% of the time with success
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ninja Orchids! Thank you for your comment. By the way, I'm loving your channel and learning a lot, too. :)
@suzisaintjames3 ай бұрын
I love your videos because you give the science behind your method. Thanks!
@shirleyguy71522 жыл бұрын
Just found you…so excited You explain content so well, a beginner gets what your saying 🙏🏻
@mariofaggiano82473 жыл бұрын
Your information is great, but most of all you have a great sense of humor which is great to see its funny and enjoy your videos. Thank you for you great humor and information.
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! :) I apprecaite it
@elbeem200013 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for clarifying the "Tea" method. I do have a couple which are in ICU, (those I "rescued" from a Nursery) and the tea soak is what they need (I think). Thanks a mill!!
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
They'll love the tea soak!
@user-vh5go9kh4o Жыл бұрын
Amanda, I really appreciate your scientific approach to orchid care. The more I research, the more confused I get. I will come to your site for questions from now on. Before reading your information on using banana skins for fertilizer, I baked then powdered banana skins and sprinkled the powder on my plants. Within weeks everyone had a bloom spike. In two years I had never had a re-bloom so I was thrilled. Now I fear I have hastened the death of my "girls." What should I do? Also, I have bacterial black spot on two leaves of a Dancing Lady Dendrobium that has just finished flowering. I have her isolated and in low light. Should I just remove the two leaves rather than treat with Physan 20? Thanks, Frances
@binusamsonvarghese7962 Жыл бұрын
I started watching your videos recently after I got interested in Orchid plants, I really like the simplicity you have in all your videos,,,
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate your comment.
@sandybeach67432 жыл бұрын
This year I used an orchid plant feed from the garden centre. My orchids have just about flowered once this year compared to up to three times a year using tea bags as a fertiliser in previous years. I went back to feeding with a teabag and low and behold my orchids are beginning to flower.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandy, I’m sorry it took so long for me to write you back about your comment. I was on vacation and didn’t log onto my KZfaq. Thanks for commenting on my video. Oh wow--three times a year! That is great news! I'm so glad that this worked and that you shared your experience with tea bags. That's fascinating.
@irinadumitru90882 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria I m literally stunt!
@irinadumitru90882 жыл бұрын
Sandy Beach can you please share what type of plant you used as tea to fertiliseorchids?
@souldancersbyjennifer9 ай бұрын
Wow... Would love to know what kind of tea you use too
@susankerr80742 жыл бұрын
Sue from NZ. My Orchid has just finished flowering, so I will definitely give the tea bags a go. I have the white variety and always looks so nice. Thank you for your guidance. I will let you know how it grows.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Susan Kerr, I’m sorry it took so long for me to write you back about your comment. I was on vacation and didn’t log onto my KZfaq. Thanks for commenting on my video. I appreciate it and was glad it helped.
@yraydahernandez77132 жыл бұрын
I am going to start using this for my orchids.♥️ thank you !
@TWOCOWS12 жыл бұрын
just add a few banana peels to the tea over night, and you ll get all the stuff the orchids need.
@loramassegee24632 жыл бұрын
Due to inexperience I am still learning what to do with orchids. I have killed a number of them due to this fact. I have been watching several of your various videos on how to care for orchids and am going to try some of your methods that you have provided in this video and others. Thank you very much for your insight.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lora, I'm glad the videos helped. 😊
@thepeacemaker35843 жыл бұрын
Lol..your bloopers are so cute. Today i am going to try the cal mag/epsom salt fertilizer ive heard so much about. My orchids are doing so well im kind of afraid to...well...if it aint broke, dont fix it scenario but instead of my reg store orchid fertilizer will kick it up a notch. .i do have a vanda thats been trying to commit suicide for like 6-7 monthes now ( long story) but i think i will try the tea bag for it. I wont let her die!! Thank you for a great video..i like that your not so serious about stuff lol. Have a great saturday!!
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) Yeah, if your orchids are doing well, then it's best not to change your care methods and just keep doing what you're doing. If you happen to try a new method, then use tiny doses and see how they react. As for the Vanda, how much light does it get?
@micheler30113 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this info, will be trying this hint to fertilize mine. God bless and stay safe!
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michele, Thank you for leaving the comment. I appreciate it. :)
@kcbknitter2 жыл бұрын
Hello, my question has nothing to do with tea. What is the name of that beautiful paphiopedilum? It so pretty. Thank you for the information on how to use tea. Our well water is quite acidic, is tea a good option for me? It’s been a while since I’ve checked, but it’s in the 5.5 range.
@edithvallejo69513 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your tips.. what is a good fertilizer?
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Edith, Thank you for commenting. I recommend watching a video on my channel about NPK ratios and what they mean. This will help on deciding what fertilizer to use. Also, there is another video about 5 fertilizing techniques that you can use. If you can't find a good product in your area, try to look for a garden fertilizer that has 20-20-20 ratio.
@saltlifegull40912 жыл бұрын
Which tea is best? Black? I'm a little confused on soaking or sprinkling. Help
@karolinap612 жыл бұрын
same, she talks a lot but doesn't clarify
@barbarahornbach4921Ай бұрын
Never knew tea could be used as a fertilizer
@user-sg9bu6re6n2 жыл бұрын
A lot of information, All we need to know about orchids thank you very much.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped. 😀 Thank you for leaving a comment
@rvictoriarojo58223 ай бұрын
I appreciate the information
@tinykitchenbigflavor71422 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of orchids that are in dire need of some TLC. I have researched but, unfortunately everything I have come across that could probably help is in another language lol, which even after watching it I wasn’t able to understand and gave up, so imagine how excited I was to come across your channel!!! Thanks for sharing
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tiny Kitchen Big Flavor, Thank you so much for your comment. Made my day!
@aida0872 жыл бұрын
Hi Amanda, all of your Orchids are GORGEOUS but your Pink Lady Slipper Orchid is BREATHTAKING!! Based on your "water culture" video, I finally have about three of my Orchids in full water culture. Once has already grown 5 roots which was shocking. One is a rescue Orchid that's finally grown two roots, and one is a large one with a green spike that already flowered so it's cut back and I'm hoping it reblooms. I want to start fertilizing them with more natural fertilizers like tea, Epsom salts etc., so thank you for this video.💕🥰🙏🏼
@anahub207816 күн бұрын
Hello, thanks for your videos, can I use the third method together with orchid fertilizer?
@dianabonilla63613 жыл бұрын
I will try the black tea...lightly.
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Diana, It does seem strange at first, but you're right at going slow (lightly). See how they react and if they show positive signs, keep increasing. The first time I heard of using tea I was like... yeah, right... But I was positively surprised.
@caringibuna33033 жыл бұрын
Well explained thanks a lot.
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Caring Ibuna, Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it.
@NU2UTX11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the very informative video.
@adelinedile32503 жыл бұрын
Hi dear sis! I'm orchid lover❤️ It's good to hear what you are sharing because it's very informative. Can we use chamomile tea for the orchids? Thanks and hope to have your reply 🙏🙏
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Adeline. I haven't used chamomile, but what I've read is that it is the same as a herbal tea, with a pH around 7. So the same effects will still apply.
@iant.gilchrist42643 жыл бұрын
Great information as always! Thank you.
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, Thank you for leaving a comment! I appreciate it.
@melissarushing25383 жыл бұрын
Lol, your videos make me laugh, you're so cute and sweet. Yes, keep these vids coming, they're very helpful. Even though I've been growing plants for years, I just recently started growing orchids and really appreciate the time you take to share what works for you and you're pleasant on top of that. God bless you!😇
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa, Thank you so much for your comment. :) I appreciate it.
@melissarushing25383 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria Hi, darlin! You're very welcome, my dear.😇
@elizabethconroy76652 жыл бұрын
Drink lots of tea so this is going to be excellent for me Thanks dear,Amanda
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for watching!
@danigali6172 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructions! thank you so much
@michaelfrazer80882 жыл бұрын
Thank You for sharing. Did not know this. Thank You! Have a fantastic day
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for watching.
@brandy91622 жыл бұрын
Oh, my how beautiful what type is that orchid, the first one? It's beautiful!!!
@ElegantPaws01 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@mauxanhngocbich58482 жыл бұрын
will try thank you
@aida0872 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Amanda!❤️🥰❤️🥰
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aida, Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
@BeHappii111 ай бұрын
Love your videos!!! Could you please show a video on how to use molasses. Thanks😍😍😍
@paulineer53646 ай бұрын
Hi Amanda, my orchid is in good health but would like to give them some tea. Is unflavoured black tea good for them? And how often can I do this?
@yurii67653 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the interesting video.
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lizreeves86542 жыл бұрын
I got so much out of this video. You covered everything I wanted to know about using tea with orchids. Will all orchid varieties benefit from tea?
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Liz, I’m sorry it took so long for me to write you back about your comment. I was on vacation and didn’t log onto my KZfaq. Thanks for commenting on my video. I appreciate it and was glad it helped. So far, I haven't had too many orchids complain about the tea. Some orchids have more sensitive reactions to changes in nutrients and don't like to vary much, but they didn't fold up and die, or even crinkle. Catasetums are one example. They just didn't develop as much as others. So it didn't hurt them, but didn't help them either.
@MaliaEmpowered2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing very informative
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Malia Empowered, I like your username. Very creative. 😊 Thanks for watching my videos. I appreciate it.
@elisabethsule70732 жыл бұрын
I use used tea bag.my Orchids are grow so well.ii apply to my Orchids for years.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Elisabeth Sule, I’m sorry it took so long for me to write you back about your comment. I was on vacation and didn’t log onto my KZfaq. Thanks for commenting on my video. I appreciate it and was glad it helped.
@irinadumitru90882 жыл бұрын
Elisabeth ,what plant is that tea?
@michellevansandt8707 Жыл бұрын
i just transferred my orchids to water your new and I think I did it right I hope I need to get some kind of food for the orchid. What do you recommend?
@VolleyballNow13 жыл бұрын
Greetings! Do you know what form the Ca and Mg are in the tea? I am asking to confirm that these elements are soluble in water and available for the roots to absorb and the orchid to use. Thanks!
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi VolleyballNow1, That's a good question. From what I researched, most all forms of Calcium are water soluble, so when you use tea, which has mostly calcium carbonate and calcium citrate, they will be absorbed. I am not sure about the Magnesium, but will look into it.
@terrywereb76392 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria magnesium is probably just as soluble as the calcium and phosphorous, it is one of the essentials people are looking for when they make bone broths.
@rareandwonderfull2 жыл бұрын
....... Your comment about calcium is very valuable to me. My fertilizer DOES have all micronutrients, but NOT calcium, so, tomorrow, I shall be preparing egg shells, thank you!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rare and Wonderful , I’m sorry it took so long for me to write you back about your comment. I was on vacation and didn’t log onto my KZfaq. Thanks for commenting on my video. I appreciate it and was glad it helped. I love your username, by the way.
@serenarobinson66692 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amanda 🤗🤗🤗
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Serena, Thank you for watching. I appreciate it. 🙏
@sajeevimahanaga1168 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Amanda 😘for midnight
@wagimansvenn19953 жыл бұрын
HI Amenda I have good news, that banana peel fertilizer work good for my vanda orchid and my phal, I have a lot of vanda orchid and phal. that never rebloom sind I bought them, al
@wagimansvenn19953 жыл бұрын
Sinds I use the banana peel fertilizer I see a spike on one of my vanda Orchide that will never rebloom sinds I have it, I hope it is a spike and not a root, it is close to the krown, and my phal, I see that the roots starts to grow, its about six weeks now sinds I use the banana fertilizer
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Svenn, Thank you for the update! I am working still on writing an article about banana water and it's still not done. Your input is so encouraging to read.
@wagimansvenn19953 жыл бұрын
Amenda if I use banana fertilizer on my orchid, after how many time I will see result on my orchid?
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Svenn, I am still studying about the banana water, so I don't have an answer for you. What I can prove, is that any fertilizer needs at least three weeks to show small improvements, but it needs to be long term to have any real effects. So if you choose to use this method of fertilizer, only one application won't be enough.
@MsSomaria Жыл бұрын
Hi I am just starting out I just wanted to know if decaffeinated tea will also work?
@minijadebonsai4642 жыл бұрын
Amazing collection 😍
@ellenrittgers9902 жыл бұрын
Does this apply to terrestrial orchids as well? Like a Jewel orchid?
@elizabethhestevold13402 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much.🌅🤔🇩🇰🇺🇸💙
@elizabethhestevold13402 жыл бұрын
Following your advice ,thank you. Have one Orchid about to Bloom again. Is a beautiful Pink blossom.🤗🙏🇺🇸🇩🇰🌅
@jillsmith4232 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try it with black tea. Do I use one cup of warm water and then add the water to my orchid. Awesome video 😇🙏
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jill, I let the tea come to room temperature first. Hot water can be just as harmful or more harmful than the warmer water can. Even though warn water won't hurt, the hot water will. I'm not very good with measurements, but I just dilute it as best as I can, because in orchid care less is more. Please keep me updated to know how your orchids reacted.
@estevangonzalez27443 жыл бұрын
I have a question: Does bark media needs to be fertilized even if the plant has been recently repotted with fresh bark media? Another question: As the media breaks down does it produce NPK? And thank you so much for all your very informative videos!!!😀
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Estevan, Some barks have been fertilized while other brands have not, and it's just the pure wood chips. In either case, I would wait a week or two after repotting just so the orchid doesn't get an overload of nutrients. It's already adjusting to the change, so adding fertilizer ontop the fertilized bark may do some harm. It won't kill the orchid, but it may turn a few leaf tips brown.
@berta55142 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much ❤️
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Berta, Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.
@aartidhopawkar46112 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info! Loved the bloopers. What a fun!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha... I had fun making this video. :)
@sandrastone58473 жыл бұрын
What do you think of putting ground egg shells in the growing medium? I grind egg shells and pour them on my other flowers
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandra, Thank you for watching my video. I appreciate it. I was sold on the eggshell method years ago, but am slowly changing my mind. I had used eggshells and had positive results, but I think that my orchids were a bit calcium deprived. Since I switched over to using Cal-Mag, Ive had better results. They work, but only as a fine powder. I made a video a while back about it that you can watch here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7l5rbypttPSiX0.html but I would really crush those eggshells well. The part I changed my mind was about the size of the eggshells pieces. The powder would have better results, more so than bigger chunks.
@littlebudsvlog67232 жыл бұрын
Very informative
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Little BuDs Vlog, Thank you! I appreciate it.
@DinaTinyworld3 жыл бұрын
Hi dear, can you show banana peel water….how and when I can use in my orchid in water culture….plsss
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dina's Tiny World. Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. I appreciate it. The banana peel water is actually on my list of videos to make. It's been something I've been wanting to do for a long time now. I should have it done next month. :)
@kristieengle46462 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all the facts that you did! Your video was the most helpful I've watched, out of what felt like hundreds, So I thought you Deserved a Special THANK YOU!¡!¡! °☆•Much Appreciated!!•☆°
@pbk8082 жыл бұрын
I own one orchid. What are your feelings about watering the orchid from water from a fish tank (I keep several freshwater tanks) as a means of fertilization?
@mandyhayes50052 жыл бұрын
Water from a fish tank should be high in nitrogen, so I'd think it was fine.
@subhabratadeb8806 Жыл бұрын
Calicium nitrate give very good result.
@Chris-op7yt3 жыл бұрын
If all you're after is calcium and magnesium--which are usually supplied separately to NPK--then just use CalMag. Get the farm grade CalMag instead of the hippie horticulture one, as it will have the correct calcium to magnesium ratio and is much more concentrated. A five litre bottle will last for a long time and you can do all your plants and garden with it. That analysis quoted in the video is actually quite variable and not to be relied upon. Some imported teas contain amounts of heavy metals that will accumulate in potting media over time. Not too worried about those but, this kind of "hack" approach to fertilizing is likely to produce all sorts of results. What is the effect on the orchids on the long term use of tea as fertilizer, considering the large amounts of polyphenols and tannins in tea? You're still missing the macro nutrient sulfur and supplying unknown (if any) trace elements. The point of fertilizing plants is to use the right amounts of specific nutrients as per plant needs. This video is right along the lines of using various "things" instead of using complete and balanced nutrients of known composition in known form. Many a plant suffer from this kind of approach. I dont see camelia sinensis or derivative human products (tea) as a fertilizer for orchids in nature, so using tea makes less sense than using real fertilizer made for plants to grow.
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. I use CalMag and am aware of it's components. My orchids have always reacted well to it. I wrote the article and made the video about this because some growers don't want to use chemically produced fertilizer supplements and this is a way around that, kind of like a hack.
@Chris-op7yt3 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria : that's what i thought this is about. Using "things" because anecdotal evidence that pleases the irrational modern organics crowd. the foundations of modern organics movements are not legitimate and represent an irrational response to certain companies prescribing too much NPK to farmers, for pure profit. This was decades ago and agro-tech and growers have become a lot wiser. This synthetic vs not, is a complete mis-representation of real issues. When you use tea as some sort of fertilizer with unknown full analysis, it sets you up for that rollercoaster ride of organic camp hacks that have no substantive efficacy evidence. Wastes of time and money doing things the wizard brew way. If you havent done this regularly to orchids, you're using the unsuspecting viewers to be guinea pigs. Orchid owners want correct information that results in predictable outcomes. Not to hurt their orchids, as long as using non-synthetic inputs. Tea producers use NPK synthetic fertilizer, as part of growth nutrition. Whilst generally little if any chemical processing of tea is required; it's not a natural process and neither is consumption of this product by brewing the invented product.
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
I didnt say I haven't done the tea method regularly, just that I am aware of CalMag. The tea method works. Suggesting that I am using viewers as guinea pigs is a bit much. If you don't like the tea method, than that's ok. Each to his own.
@Chris-op7yt3 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria : When you said "i use CalMag", i thought you meant that that is your regular calcium and magnesium input. Now you say you're aware of it. So i'm confused. Sorry about my wording regards guinea pigs. It has negative connotations, so i should have used more neutral wording.
@bffentertainment78482 жыл бұрын
@@Chris-op7yt I appreciate the information in this thread. I had never heard of Call Mag., will look into using it. Thank you both for sharing.
@thusharagunasena55883 жыл бұрын
Is it OK to use consumed tea leaves.How beneficial it for ORCHIDS.
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Thushara, I haven't tried tea that way with my orchids. My guess would be that it is too strong, since you'd just want a small amount of tea and not the full tea as used when consumed. In my experience, the tea method is excellent.
@gazellecarlson65438 ай бұрын
nice
@annazelenyj50343 жыл бұрын
Black tea
@christinachen11522 жыл бұрын
How about use used teabags n make some more tea? Shd b very dilute!
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Christina Chen, I’m sorry it took so long for me to write you back about your comment. I was on vacation and didn’t log onto my KZfaq. Thanks for commenting on my video. I appreciate it and was glad it helped. Used tea bags will work extremely well, too.
@user-fd4jw6mp6o2 жыл бұрын
интернетовкие советы,от чая будут мушки
@alexzylstra67052 жыл бұрын
I have tried everything to get my lady slipper orchids to bloom.. In our old house they were in a south facing window and bloomed a couple of times a year, now in our new house we don't have south facing windows and they haven't bloomed in the past 4 years. what should I do.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, Usually with lady slippers they need a more humid potting media and lots of humidity. Since they haven't bloomed in for years, I would try to change your fertilizer. Some lady slippers won't do well in a lower pH either, so if your water is 5.5, try to get that to 6.5 or closer to 7.
@WanderingBobAK Жыл бұрын
To answer the lighting issue ... you simply need to add a light source. There are many smaller table top lightings available. Or ... you can do what I do when I'm home. I take them for walks. Move them from window to window as needed.
@fantastica16522 жыл бұрын
I usually water my orchids every 10 days for 10-15 minutes and fertilize once a month. Can I soak them in tea instead of water?
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Fantastica, Tea is a good substitution but not all the time. It would be good to use it sparingly, maybe at most once a month. If you are soaking your orchids, I'd use even less than that. Also the tea doesn't have all the nutrients that your orchids need, so even if you use the tea, you still have to keep up your fertilizer schedule. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.
@ouridatagnit88202 жыл бұрын
Ised tea bags right?
@RadhikaDeviSingh-is4sn7 ай бұрын
I' got deodumins for three years It's healthy but not flowering Wat do I use
@joyceflowershed2 жыл бұрын
I use banana skins to fertilize ..
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joyce Flower Shed, Thanks for commenting. I have tried banana peels and have had some good and bad results. I made a video about it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbOXipN6vJyzd2Q.html I hope it helps.
@robertdouglas5433 Жыл бұрын
Can you use tea from bags that hasn't been used.
@Orchideria Жыл бұрын
Yes, just dilute it until it's very light
@barbaramilbradt21882 жыл бұрын
I read it was the tannins in tea. ? And it had to be black tea. Who knows.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Barbara, I guess that's where it comes down to who you read and their sources. On my website listed in the link to the videos, I list the sources that I used to find this information.
@MakiGirl20103 жыл бұрын
I sprinkled a bit of a (black)tea bag content on the bark: all it did to me is the soil got moldy!! :S
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Oh no... That wasn't supposed to happen! I'm so sorry!
@MakiGirl20103 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria No worries! I've tried it, it didn't work for me! ;) ...maybe it's the irish climate or the tea brand... I just wanted others to know that it can happen so be careful...
@annulmer68303 жыл бұрын
What is the best use for "used" tea left in bag? 🌿
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ann, You can you the leftover tea bag in your water cycle. Even though the tea bag has been used, if it still can give off a little tea coloration, then you can still use it. Let the tea bag soak in water just until the water slightly changes color. After you take the bag out, use that water. That way you don't have to open the bag.
@annazelenyj50343 жыл бұрын
I heard you should use ice to water them is that true
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Anna, Ice cubes are a way that some commercial orchid sellers found to sell their orchids. It wont kill the orchid but it will not be the best water for it. Since most orchids grow in tropical and subtropical climates, they've never seen a cold day in their life. The cold water actually doesn't hydrate the medium as it should. Where the ice cube leaned against the stem is where the majority of the problems occur. The temperature change kills the plant tissue when in direct contact. So stay away from ice cubes.
@melissarushing25383 жыл бұрын
@@annazelenyj5034 Ice cubes burn the roots, trust me, I know that by experience. 😇
@theclearrag3 жыл бұрын
If you make too much then don't worry as I believe you can drink it. ☕😀
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gareth, That's true!! ☕ Thanks for watching my video!
@maureensmith49933 жыл бұрын
You are so gorgeous. 👍👏👏👏👏👏
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hehehe.... uhm... Thank you.
@sandragauder2772 жыл бұрын
Can I repot an orchid that's in bloom
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandra, It's best not to do that because it can cause a lot of stress and sometimes weak orchids will give up the bloom to combat the stress. Having said that, I've repotted before in bloom and nothing happened. Depends a lot on the plant, how much you have to mess with the roots and so on...
@sandragauder2772 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria thank you so much ...two of mine are in full bloom which will likely last til end of May and they're growing sideways no out of he pot so I've been watching them but their blooms are lovely right now
@joycejoachim21472 жыл бұрын
Used tea bags or unused tea bags
@emericklamontagne36522 жыл бұрын
Are you using used tea or fresh tea?
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Emerick, Either one is fine because you're using a very, very diluted version. I know the concentrations are different with fresh or used, but either way, it's so diluted that either one is fine.
@emericklamontagne36522 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria Living on the Big Island of Hawaii, orchids really do very well here. Many orchid farms. Must me the fresh lava soil and cinders. Mahalo and Aloha from Hawaii!
@nabihahabibullah15773 жыл бұрын
💐😊 A little bit complicated so I prefer not to use this method, thanks.
@Orchideria3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nabiha, Thanks for leaving a comment.
@mandyhayes50052 жыл бұрын
It us pronounced Polly- pro-puh- lean.
@esterrios39982 жыл бұрын
It would help if only she would get to the point!
@syllekesitsme2 жыл бұрын
This is a old remedy with the tea for the orchids.
@Orchideria2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sylleke, Sometimes the old remedies are the best. 😊
@syllekesitsme2 жыл бұрын
@@Orchideria it is indeed🥰
@micheler30113 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this info, will be trying this hint to fertilize mine. God bless and stay safe!