Organic Media switch Inorganic Media for Orchids | How & when to transition fine rooted orchid

#oncidium #dendrobium #transition
A detailed tutorial for the successful transition of a fine rooted orchid that was in a pot of seedling bark. What is the best timing for transitioning an orchid into inorganic media. Semi hydroponics or self watering! In this video I address options, if leca and orchids is not something you want to try out. Can you start the transition process while the orchid is still in the old pot? How to stop old roots from dying after transitioning orchids from organic media to leca or any other inorganic media. Pre orchid transition care for roots to not die.
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#ninjaorchids #transitioning #orchids #leca #lavarock #pumice #selfwatering #semihydroponics
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Transitioning a fine rooted oncidium orchid from seedling bark to leca
01:02 - Alternative inorganic media for orchids that is not leca
01:53 - How to know what size inorganic media to use for transitioning an orchid
03:07 - When is the best time to transition an orchid from organic to inorganic media
04:07 - When is the best time to transition an orchid from organic to inorganic media
08:19 - How to assess the size of inorganic media based on the organic media in the pot of an orchid
08:54 - Unpotting oncidium orchid from organic media
10:06 - Different climate considerations for transitioning orchids into inorganic media and self watering
12:48 - How to care for an oncidium orchid in seedling bark pre transition care
14:51 - Why do orchid roots die when they transition into leca and self watering
16:07 - Can I transition my orchid into leca and self watering during the winter?
16:44 - Is it necessary to cut of all dead roots from my orchid to pot her up in leca and self watering?
17:43 - What is the right pot size for an orchid transitioning from organic media to leca and self watering
19:39 - What is the best position for my orchid in the pot?
21:50 - How to work with micro fibre for maximum water distribution in a self watering orchid pot
23:42 - Positioning the orchid in the pot and filling with small leca
24:28 - How much water should be in the reservoir after the orchid is potted up in self watering set up?
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My environment:
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45% - 85% humidity, with regular airflow
Summer temperature range: 20ºC-35ºC
Winter temperature range, exterior: 5ºC-20ºC
Winter temperature range, interior: 16ºC-23ºC
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