WATER CULTURE | The WET / DRY CYCLE without media for bare root #vandas

#OrchidsinWaterCulture #SemiWaterCulture #FullWaterCulture
My preferred set up for growing orchids, is 100% leca in a self watering set up. In summer I have very hot and dry air to contend with, and I do not use any humidifiers etc to supplement the dry air. I grow 80% of my collection outside from the months of March - November, and only sporadically bring my collection inside as and when needed, So, when is water culture an option for growing my orchids, and which ones? In this video, I briefly touch on the subject of water culture, advantages and disadvantages of this growing method. During the video, I discover a problem with my Rhyncostylis, so... plans changed. The link to a great channel dedicated to growing orchids in water culture is below. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video. If you would like me to elaborate further on this subject, or have any questions, please leave me a comment / question(s) and I will be happy to address it /them.
Abbreviations commonly associated with Water Culture:
WC = Water Culture
SWC = Semi Water Culture
FWC = Full Water Culture
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RECOMMENDED PLAYLIST:
Beginner Guides: shorturl.at/fxR38
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CHANNEL MENTIONED:
Danielle's Orchid Ranch - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlUwMWKzloajqQ8WUiCyJg
Danielle's Phalaenopsis WC Video - https://youtu.be/ANscK7U3ZWY
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Water Culture
00:07 - Vanda denisoniana Dark Chocolate 'Star'
02:37 - Vanda Chao Praya
04:41 - Vanda Greenhopper
10:20 - Rhyncostylis gigantea 'Big Spots'
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Instagram: @ninja_orchids
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My environment:
Mediterranean climate, hot summers and mild winters
45% - 85% humidity, with regular airflow
Summer temperature range: 20ºC-35ºC
Winter temperature range, exterior: 5ºC-20ºC
Winter temperature range, interior: 16ºC-23ºC
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Music: Lazy Boy Blues - Unicorn Heads
Intro / Outro Image: Bodum.westernscandinavia.org
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Orchid growing supplies:
Pots Outer Mask: Artevasi
Pots Inner Pot: TeraPlast
Media: Siro Leca, Lava Rock 2cm-4cm, Besgrow Sphagnum Moss, Perlite,
Seramis
Water: Reverse Osmosis
Fertilizer: MSU, CalMag, Mg, KelpMax, Silicone
General PPM: 300 Summer, or in active growth
150 Winter, RO Water and KelpMax only
General PH: 5.8 / 6.0
Hygrometer: BADLR Wireless with Exterior Sensor
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My equipment:
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Phone Holder: PGYTECH, DJI Osmo Pocket
Computer: MacBook Air
Editing Software: iMovie