Orchid Species for beginners (easy to care for!) #2 – Oncidium, Vanda, Cattleya & more!
Today we go through 5 more orchid species which are easy to care for!
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1. Oncidium sotoanum, the parent responsible for the famous Sharry Baby and the Twinkles! Learn more about it here http://www.orchidspecies.com/oncsotoanum.htm and here is my care guide https://youtu.be/DgmoGimzjLQ
2. Ludisia discolor, a lovely terrestrial orchid which is mainly grown for its foliage. learn more about it here http://www.orchidspecies.com/ludiscolor.htm and more about this orchid in bloom here https://youtu.be/Ih6r4p6y3TA
3. Euanthe (Vanda) sanderiana, one of my favorite Vandas! Learn more about it here http://www.orchidspecies.com/euanthesanderiana.htm
Vanda care tutorial https://youtu.be/0azzxh8CuOM and how I water bare rooted Vandas https://youtu.be/jLW4Qf7CGnc
4. Cattleya mossiae, the Catt with the biggest flower in my collection! Learn more about it here http://www.orchidspecies.com/cattlmossiae.htm
5. Ceratostylis rubra, a new acquisition with small orange flowers! Learn more about it here http://www.orchidspecies.com/ceratostylusrubra.htm
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Music:
Ikson – Up Here
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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
Paph and Phrag Imperial Orchid Mix http://bit.ly/2QlWY87
Oncidium Imperial Orchid Mix http://bit.ly/2CLwNDZ
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
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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✿ See my video playlists!
https://www.youtube.com/user/MissOrchidGirl/playlists