Orchid Species for beginners (easy to care for!) #1 – Aeranthes, Dendrobium & more!
Watch Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/b6Vz3Dv3GHk
Today we start a new series which will focus on Orchid species that are easy to care for in most cases, in a home environment!
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1. Aeranthes grandiflora, a monopodial orchid from Madagascar, which likes warm temperatures and intermediate light. Mine is currently in spike!
More about this orchid here http://www.orchidspecies.com/aeranthesgrandifolia.htm
Culture notes https://www.orchidweb.com/orchids/angraecoid/species/aeranthes-grandiflora
2. Brassavola nodosa is a famous warm growing sympodial orchid, which is known for its night time fragrance and ease of care!
More about this orchid here http://www.orchidspecies.com/brassavolanodosa.htm
My care tutorial https://youtu.be/EuBYSXsqqb4
3. Epidendrum radicans, some consider it a weed as it can grow very vigorously in warm conditions!
More about this orchid here http://www.orchidspecies.com/epiradicans.htm
My care tutorial https://youtu.be/t8tN1yk97xg
4. Dendrobium spectabile is a wild looking orchid, easy to care for and forgiving!
More about this orchid here http://www.orchidspecies.com/denspectabile.htm
My care tutorial https://youtu.be/glLWi4yuAZE
More on Latourias http://www.aos.org/orchids/orchids-a-to-z/letter-d/den-sec-latouria.aspx
5. Dendrobium bigibbum, the common parent of all Dendrobium Phalaenopsis on the market.
More about this orchid here http://www.orchidspecies.com/denbiggibum.htm
My repotting https://youtu.be/Q1ZElRfms7M
Care tutorial for Dendrobium Phalaenopsis https://youtu.be/HmGmNMTCSAk
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Music:
Geographer – After All
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Orchid Nature
P.O. BOX 29002, CY-1620, Nicosia, Cyprus
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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
Bark mix NoName + Coconut coir IKEA
Sphagnum Moss – Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx
Fertilizer and suppliments:
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
Decorative Tolumnia pots http://bit.ly/2NbOfY4 (affiliate link)
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Lighting:
LED shop pannels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA
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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https://www.youtube.com/user/MissOrchidGirl/playlists