The special Orchids Updates – Vanilla, cucumber Orchid, variegated Cattleya & more!

Today we take a look at some orchids which I find special and not usually found in flower shops, or even nurseries
More info below!

1. Vanilla planifolia, one of the most popular new orchid available, is finally doing great! Just take a look at its history:

Potting the cuttings https://youtu.be/altCs4PWqfc
Trying different trellises https://youtu.be/Xud-0w2YWGk
Some fails https://youtu.be/jR6Ta5Am1Hs

2. Comparettia Oberhausen is pulling through, after being flattened on transport! https://youtu.be/97p8_trVhd0

3. Barkeria spectabilis x Epidendrum criniferum is looking very visually appealing, due to the Anthocyanin pigment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthocyanin This is how I received it https://youtu.be/VH2YrqPpMQw

4. Epicattleya Veitchii is growing well and we will have some flowers soon! I also have the Sophrocattleya Chester in buds Learn more about the Epidendrum radicans https://youtu.be/t8tN1yk97xg

5. Dendrobium cucumerinum, the cucumber orchid, is growing more and more.. cucumbers I think it’s a special orchid to have and it doesn’t take up space!

6. Cattleya Moscombe, the variegated Cattleya, is making a very slow recovery. I find it to be a very finicky one, compared to its cousins and I would really be careful with light!

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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 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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