NinjaOrchids

#orchids #rescue #fail After years, in some cases, of trying to get orchids to recover, trying to rescue the orchids that are leaving the patio after this video, I have to say that I am done! I left my tolumnias without supervision for too long and most of them suffered a scale infestation that I only saw too late. 2 years later, I lost the fight! There is a case of fusarium in a cattleya which was detected in the summer of 2023. Then we have a vanda that arrived in the collection with suspicious black spots, possibly a fungus, but I was unable to shift it, unable to get rid of it, so 5 years of trying, I prefer to not have to deal with this orchid anymore. #orchideen #orquideas #orchidcare #failure #sad HOW & WHEN NOT TO USE GARLIC INFUSED ALCOHOL FOR PEST PREVENTION & WHY: https://youtu.be/CrLlv6g1xVE

#tillandsia #bromeliads #airplants This ultimate guide will make you want to grow tillandsias, even if you think that you do not have a green thumb! Explore the fascinating world of air plants, understanding their unique requirements for thriving indoors. Master the art of watering air plants, from soak sessions to misting techniques, ensuring optimal hydration, exploring various methods and ideal humidity levels. Learn the ideal light requirements for different tillandsia varieties, promoting healthy growth and vibrant color. Understand the preferred temperature range for tillandsias to keep them happy and thriving. Discover the best practices for feeding your air plants, maximizing nutrient uptake without overdoing it. Learn proper techniques for maintaining clean and healthy air plants, including removing dead leaves and flower spikes. Explore the diverse world of tillandsias, selecting the perfect variety for your space and preferences. Display Inspiration: Discover creative ways to showcase your air plants, adding a touch of botanical beauty to your home. Troubleshooting Tillandsia Troubles: Identify and address common air plant issues like browning leaves or lack of blooming as well as how to protect the blooms from fading too fast! The one thing I have found to be a real issue, if there are any issues when growing tillandsias, and that is to avoid pests like scale at all cost! Embrace the wonder of air plants! Watch now and unlock the secrets to cultivating healthy, thriving tillandsias #airplantcare #tillandsiacare #airplantwatering #airplanthumidity #airplantfertilizer #airplantlight #airplanttemperature

#cattleya #cattlianthe #orchids This is the first time this orchid has bloomed for me and she is something special! This Cattlianthe Astraea, Cattleya loddigesii x Guarianthe skinneri, was gifted to me by @The Orchid Room in 2020 when Brexit had not taken effect yet. Back then, we were sending each other orchids and divisions, it was so much fun! I found The Orchid Room because of the set up. She grew her orchids the same as me, with leca and self watering where it worked best for orchids. So, we had something in common straight away and connected on a very special level! I will never not love #TheOrchidRoom and hope that she is doing well ❤️ I call her Ariel, for reasons that are clear when you watch her videos ❤️ #orchideen #orquideas #tips #blooms #fragrance #orchidcare #orchideenpflege

#dendrobium #ansellia #cattleya Take a moment to sit down with your favorite beverage and enjoy the beautiful colors of orchids in bloom compiled in this video! Know that I appreciate your company, as we geek out over these blooms together. It was so nice to film the orchids in bloom video with you in mind! #angraecum #oncidium #orchidcare #orchids #orchideen #orquideas #orchideenpflege #blooms

#orchids #orchideen #orquideas WHEN TO USE CALCIUM NITRATE FOR YOUR ORCHIDS: https://youtu.be/yuPQx3oNrio RESULTS OF CALCIUM NITRATE AFTER 4 WEEKS: https://youtu.be/K9AQ4lRLB54 THE BENEFITS OF CALCIUM NITRATE ON PHALAENOPSIS: https://youtu.be/BjUpgNW6W0Y Excited to try a new product on your orchids? Hold on! Before you jump in, learn the crucial steps to safely test and protect your precious plants. In this video, we'll guide you through a simple, step-by-step process to ensure you're experimenting responsibly. Discover how to: Choose the right test subjects: Learn which orchids are suitable for product testing. Prepare a controlled environment: Isolate your test plant to prevent unwanted effects on others. Dilute and apply the product safely: Minimize risks with proper dilution techniques. Monitor your orchid closely: Watch for any negative reactions or changes in health. Document your findings: Keep detailed notes for future reference and sharing. By following these steps, you can confidently test new products on your orchids while prioritizing their safety and well-being. Don't risk harming your precious blooms! Watch this video before you test anything new. #orchidcare #newproducttesting #orchidsafety #diy #experimentsafely #stepbystepguide #orchideenpflege #testing #tutorial #tipsandtricks #tips #tricks

#youtube #susbcribe #subscribers This is a Call To Action 📢 IF you feel that I am worthy of your efforts📢 to reach a target that I had set for the channel since the first video was uploaded on 4th April, 2020. Unfortunately, I thought I had set a realistic target that I would not need to reach out and ask for your help, again! However, with 4 weeks to go to reach the 4 year YouTubeversary of Ninja Orchids, I can see that I will not reach that goal of 10k subscribers under my own steam. I sincerely hope that you can find it in your heart to help me reach the goal. It would be amazing not to fall short, but I am a realist. There is only so much anyone can do on their own, and for that reason, perhaps the more I can mobilize, the higher the chances of still getting to the target. Trust when I say that, I wish I could have made it without asking for help... but here we are! Thank you so much for even considering to help out 🫶🏼

#angraecum #xxl #orchids ONE more Angraecum Shuffle before they go outside!! When my big angraecums bloom, I flip them around so as to have the blooms facing me and make it possible for me to enjoy them to the fullest while they are around. NOT just visually but fragrance wise as well. The delicious fragrance of Angraecums at night with the stronger Jasmine note sitting above faint vanilla and clean soap is such wonderful company to have. Seeing as the spikes grow toward the light, as with any orchid, the blooms would be crowded by the orchids that occupy the shelf in front of them. So, 2x / winter, I flip them, once to face me and then again to face the direction of light. No more shuffling my angraecums until the night temperatures permit me to move them outside. 🙌🏼 #orchideen #orchidcare #orquideas #orchideenpflege #tips #tipsandtricks #indoorgardening

#orchids #orchidcare #nutrients IF you want a DOUBLE FLUSH of NEW ROOTS on your phalaenopsis orchids, WATCH this video because after 3 years of reducing the pH to ensure maximum nutrients and fertilizer absorption, I have good news to share with you! How I made it happen that my example phalaenopsis schilleriana stopped dropping older leaves when she came into active root growth, or started growing a new leaf is all revealed in this update video. #fertilizer #calcium #magnesium #orchideen #orquideas #orchideenpflege #tips #beginners #tutorial

#dendrobium #blooms #fragrance Prepare to be mesmerized by a breathtaking display of exotic Dendrobium orchids in various stages of bloom! The patio is already becoming Dendrobium central with fragrant blooms celebrating the start of spring! This captivating video takes you on a sensory journey as we explore: A dazzling array of Dendrobium varieties: Witness the unique forms, colors, and textures of these stunning orchids. From delicate buds to vibrant blooms: Watch the fascinating transformation of orchid spikes as they burst into colorful flowers. Aromatic delights: Immerse yourself in the enchanting fragrances of each Dendrobium variety, from sweet and citrusy to honeysuckle and molasses. There are so many things happening now, some will develop fast, and some dendrobiums are still a ways off to being in full bloom. But, what is a spike, what is a nubbin and what will produce buds on which dendrobium orchid cane? Find out this and more in this video! #orchids #orchideen #orquideas #orchideenpflege #orchidcare #beginners #nubbins #spikes #newgrowth

#orchids #repotting #styrofoam Packing Peanuts!! We love them because they protect our orchids when they are used for shipping our new orchids, but then what? Styrofoam packing peanuts can be biodegradable, but more often than not, they are not! How can we use Styrofoam packing peanuts effectively in our orchid pots? Are there disadvantages when using Styrofoam packing peanuts in orchid pots? How to effectively use Styrofoam packing peanuts with orchids. When not to use Styrofoam packing peanuts for orchid cultivation. Pros and cons of using Styrofoam packing peanuts are packed into this video. Can Styrofoam be used as a mount for growing orchids? I will tell you what and what not to do if you would like to use Styrofoam as a mount for orchids. #orchideen #orquideas #orchidcare #tipsandtricks #tips #tricks #beginners #orchideenpflege

#cattleya #laelia #orchidcare 🌸🥷🏼UPDATE RUPICOLOUS LAELIAS & MORE: https://youtu.be/aNfBuZdr__Y This is FUN! Going through a collection of orchids from an Orchid Ninja and pulling the orchids we have in common to show a comparison specifically tailor made based on the Orchid Ninja collection (channel member) This is a variety of orchids that are due an update, so we are going from the orchids that failed, and why they failed, to the orchids that were rescued and how I rescued them, to the orchids that are growing well, all with a plan for what I will be doing in 2024 to make things right, when and where I can 🤞🏼 #orchids #orchideen #orquideas #orchideenpflege #tips #tricks #tipsandtricks

#orchids #orchideen #orquideas If you are in doubt about watching this video, it is a MUST WATCH! Welcome to a paphiopedilum primary hybrid repot video in which I am going to talk about how to care for paphiopedilums in leca and a semi hydro set up in form of self watering. Semi hydroponics has several different forms to it, as long as it has a reservoir allowing the roots of the orchid permanent access to water and nutrients, no matter if it comes in form of an outer pot or drainage holes. In my example, I have my paphiopedilum in leca and self watering. Why does semi hydroponic culture work so well for slipper orchids, paphiopedilum and phragmipediums alike? Watch this video and find out! Make every future repots you have with your houseplants, successful by watching this repot video full of valuable and best tips for successful growing and health of your plant. #slippers #repotting #plants #houseplants #orchidcare #tipsandtricks #tips #tricks

#orchids #mounts #orchidcare How to mount a phalaenopsis orchid. Debunked! Mount your phalaenopsis orchid upside down because that is how they grow in nature. No! Phalaenopsis orchids do not grow upside down in nature! As a matter of fact, monopodial orchids grow in the direction of the main light source and if that light source is coming from above, they grow upright towards that main light source. If a phalaenopsis orchid is on a tree branch attached on the side of the tree branch, it will start growing left or right depending on where the main light source is coming from. This does no only apply to phalaenopsis orchids. Phalaenopsis orchids are monopodial orchids and all monopodial orchids will grow toward the main light source. Watch this video and see what happens when a phalaenopsis orchid was mounted upside down without the main light source coming from below! #orchideen #orquideas #orchideenpflege #tips #tricks #tipsandtricks #beginners #debunked #viral

#easy #safe #watering How many different ways are there to water orchids? More than 10, that is for sure, but I have these 10 methods that I do on the regular and each one serves it's purpose. The method of watering orchids can vary based on set up, media, climate and growth habit of the orchids in question. In this video I discuss show and tell the 10 different methods that orchids can be watered, but I also provide valuable tips on when each method of watering orchids is more favorable compared to the other method of watering orchids. I also discuss the pros and cons for each method of watering orchids, so that you can make a calculated decision what is the best method of watering your orchids based on your circumstances and what the orchid is doing in form of active growth, potted vandaceous or bare root. #orchids #orchideen #orquideas #tipsandtricks #orchidcare #tips #beginners Winter Watering Tips: https://youtu.be/aDt7b1Rv0o4 Which Semi Hydro Set Up When & Why Tips: https://youtu.be/QFVRrRb4tzk Semi Hydro Pot Alternatives Pros / Cons: https://youtu.be/KbeGNz5Q3CE Is Flushing Overrated?: https://youtu.be/KJDdF2R56V0

#repotting #orchids #tips REPOT WITH ROT SAFELY EFFECTIVELY: https://youtu.be/4nPCIXdnvPM So, every repot is the same? I tend to disagree, but there are many tips and tricks to repot an orchid that pretty much can be applied in any repot. If not all of them, then quite a number of tips and tricks can be applied in different repots, in different variations. It all depends on the repot, the condition of the orchid's root system which tips and tricks will be relevant during a repot. I hope that you find this video useful with the 10 versatile tips and tricks for repotting orchids that I show you throughout the repot of my Zygopetalum! #orchidcare #orchideen #orchideenpflege #orquideas #leca #semihydro #tricks #tipsandtricks

This is FUN! Going through a collection of orchids from an Orchid Ninja and pulling the orchids we have in common to show a comparison specifically tailor made based on the Orchid Ninja collection (channel member) This is a variety of orchids that are due an update, so we are going from the orchids that failed, and why they failed, to the orchids that were rescued and how I rescued them, to the orchids that are growing well, all with a plan for what I will be doing in 2024 to make things right, when and where I can 🤞🏼 #orchids #orchideen #orquideas #orchideenpflege #tips #tricks #tipsandtricks

#phalaenopsis #orchids #keiki Woohoo!! Excite! But also, yikes!! It is high noon to rescue my Insolence before the only keiki she managed to grow to the point of getting roots, is lost due to dehydration. This phalaenopsis came with a terminal spike and that usually means the orchid is not going to survive unless the orchid grows a keiki or another plant at the stem. This phalaenopsis orchid also came with a major deteriorated almost non existent root system, so growing a plant from the side was just about impossible energy wise. Here I show you what the next step is when it comes to how to save a keiki growing from a phalaenopsis flower stem. #orchideen #orchideenpflege #orquideas #beginners #orchidcare #rescue 5 TIPS WHEN NOT TO REPOT: https://youtu.be/EphgbRtlocc 5 TIPS WHEN NOT TO REPOT CORRECTION: https://youtu.be/YhjNcyMj9R4 UPDATE: Unfortunately the keiki developed stem rot because the old desiccated spike was absorbing water and being so close to the stem of the keiki, it transferred to that and with that, this keiki did not make it! So, please, if you can, remove the keiki from the any flower spike it is attached to to avoid any moisture transfer to the stem of the keiki!

#dendrobium #laelia #angraecum I AM SOOO HAPPY!! 🙌🏼🤸🏼‍♀️🙌🏼 I really hope that you take a moment to sit and join me because I have so much to show you. The orchids outdoors and indoors are defying the winter season! I have some very special first time bloomers in spike and need your help to keep fingers crossed that they will in actual fact bloom out for us 🤞🏼 very excited to share what is happening with my private orchid collection and what we can expect from them in the coming months! #orchids #orchideen #orquideas #collection #private #orchidcare #tipsandtricks #beginners

#orchids #repotting #climber I had a plan to repot my Coelogyne Lyme Bay in such a way that I could get the new roots into the pot so that they would reach the substrate. Well, during the course of this video, I had to rethink the best course of action because repotting this orchid at an angle would expose too many roots that are already established in the pot. Instead, I chose to divide the orchid but now we have a 3 bulb orchid division that is totally dependant on the new roots that are growing from the new growth. The procedure was pretty straight forward, the dividing went without any issues, but how do you repot an orchid that is a division with new roots only, and keep it secure in the pot? That is what I will show you in this video! #orchideen #orquideas #orchideenpflege #orchidcare #beginners #tipsandtricks #coelogyne 🌸

#stemrot #collarrot #crownrot What to do if your phalaenopsis orchid has lost the crown while the stem is dry! If you find your orchid is dropping leaves at the stem, and you feel as though you are certain that no water got into the crown and still, you have crown rot, then your phalaenopsis probably was exposed to too cold and humid conditions at some point! If the area around the stem is dry and you do not have any wet tissue leading to the base of the stem, then do not cut into the area. Cutting into the stem, for aesthetics to clean up your phalaenopsis could possibly open a wound that you do not have at the moment. Keep the area dry, and keep a close eye on your phalaenopsis. If at any given time you see that the stem of your phalaenopsis is turning soft, that is when you have to intervene by cutting off all the soft tissue and treat with cinnamon. #orchidcare #orchids #orchideen #orchideenpflege #orquideas #beginners #phalaenopsis

#cattleya #laelia #blooms South America is famous for being THE Cattleya headquarters of the world. I currently have 2 orchids in bloom that could not be more different from each other. Size wise! I have, however, found that the Cattleya maxima and Laelia crispilabia have so much more in common that the difference in size is cancelled out. Incredible to have Cattleya maxima and Laelia crispilabia in bloom at the same time to bring you this video! Enjoy the colors, the details and the similarities between the large size Cattleya maxima and the darling miniature orchid Laelia crispilabia. #orchideenpflege #orchideen #orquideas #orchids #miniature #tipsandtricks #orchidcare #orchidflower #brazil

#orchidcare #blackrot #fungalinfection Today, I'm diving into a crucial topic for orchid enthusiasts - Black Rot. In this first of a two-part series, I am going to break all aspects of Black Rot down; exploring its origins, causes, symptoms, and most importantly, prevention strategies to keep your orchids thriving! Black Rot, caused by the Phytophthora group of pathogens, is a fungal infection that targets orchids, thriving in warm and wet conditions, but not exclusively. It often enters through wounds or cuts on leaves and stems, and poor drainage can create a perfect environment for these fungi. To prevent Black Rot, proper orchid care is essential. Maintain a well-ventilated environment, avoid overwatering, and use sterilized tools. If you're in a tropical or rainy climate, consider moving your orchids during extended periods of rain to prevent continuous exposure to moisture. With early detection and appropriate measures, orchids can recover from Black Rot. Healthy orchids with good cultural practices are more likely to resist or recover. Stay vigilant, observe your orchids, and act promptly if you notice any symptoms. #orchideen #orchids #orquideas #orchideenpflege #tips #tricks #tipsandtricks #fungi INFORMATION BLACK ROT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: https://youtu.be/oK_L65-tH6k

#orchidcare #blackrot #fungalinfection Today, I'm diving into a crucial topic for orchid enthusiasts - Black Rot. In this first of a two-part series, I am going to break all aspects of Black Rot down; exploring its origins, causes, symptoms, and most importantly, prevention strategies to keep your orchids thriving! Black Rot, caused by the Phytophthora group of pathogens, is a fungal infection that targets orchids, thriving in warm and wet conditions, but not exclusively. It often enters through wounds or cuts on leaves and stems, and poor drainage can create a perfect environment for these fungi. To prevent Black Rot, proper orchid care is essential. Maintain a well-ventilated environment, avoid overwatering, and use sterilized tools. If you're in a tropical or rainy climate, consider moving your orchids during extended periods of rain to prevent continuous exposure to moisture. With early detection and appropriate measures, orchids can recover from Black Rot. Healthy orchids with good cultural practices are more likely to resist or recover. Stay vigilant, observe your orchids, and act promptly if you notice any symptoms. #orchideen #orchids #orquideas #orchideenpflege #tips #tricks #tipsandtricks #fungi

#orchids #semihydro #orchidcare In November 2023 I embarked on a repot for Laelia lundii. Laelia lundii was doing great in leca and self watering for a good part of 3 years. The creeping rhizome of laelia lundii makes her the perfect candidate to be grown mounted. However, in my climate, the mount would now have to be enormous because laelia lundii has done really well in leca and self watering. The repot was filled with apprehension, it was late in the season and laelia lundii starts her new growths in the fall, with new growths new roots are on the way in the winter. All very dicey when the conditions are not controlled as per the orchid's preferences. Better to update how my laelia lundii is doing in semi hydroponics while I have something to show! #orchideenpflege #orquideas #orchideen #rupicolous #tipsandtricks

#dendrobium #cattleya #laelia With these conditions, I am surprised that I could actually film a recap video 😂 so much going on, while I can't do much because most of the orchids could not leave the indoor grow space due to low low temperatures and overcast days. But, the outdoor orchids are busting some moves 🥳 #orchids #orchideen #orquideas #orchidcare #tipsandtricks #spikes #blooms #plants