Specimen Dendrobium Hybrid almost Succumbs to Thrips | Reset Repot Fresh Start & 🤞🏼 #ninjaorchids

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Get ready for an intense orchid rescue! In this video, I'm taking on one of my most challenging orchid repots yet: my beloved Dendrobium Neifert's Alexpoly. This incredible Dendrobium orchid is a vigorous bloomer, but she's fallen victim to a relentless thrips infestation and, believe it or not, a curious wiener dog!
Join me on the patio in Southern Spain as I attempt to save this stunning fragrant orchid that usually thrives in the cold, blooming for 6 weeks with a hint of rose scent. You'll see the shocking state of her canes and the incredible fight she's putting up with multiple new growths trying to emerge.
Watch as I: Diagnose severe thrips damage on orchids and share my ongoing battle with this frustrating orchid pest. Dissect a massive orchid root ball and remove dead pseudobulbs, carefully preserving vital new roots. Repot a struggling orchid with a plan for recovery before winter sets in. Divide an orchid to give the smaller section a chance at survival, despite its challenges. Discuss the resilience of Dendrobium orchids and why this particular Dendrobium hybrid has such a vigorous, branching root system. Share my strategy for using LECA for orchids to promote airflow and gas exchange in the pot. This video is a raw, honest look at the realities of orchid care when things go wrong. Learn from my struggles and triumphs as I work to bring this precious Dendrobium back from the brink. Despite the setbacks, my hope for her recovery is strong! Will she make a comeback? Join me on this challenging orchid journey! If you've ever dealt with severe orchid pests or unexpected damage, you'll relate to this video. Please give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more orchid adventures, and share your own experiences in the comments below! Your support helps me keep the patio and my orchid collection thriving! #orchids #orchidee #orchideen #orchideenpflege #orquideas #tips #tricks #tipsandtricks #tutorial #repot #repotting #care #guide #beginners
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Music: Like It Loud - Dyalla