What are CAM Orchids? What is CAM? Why do orchids have CAM? How does CAM work? #ninjaorchids

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Ever wondered how some plants, including orchids, manage to endure months without water? Unlock the secrets of orchid survival with this video! Join me on a fascinating journey into the world of CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) and discover why it's a crucial adaptation for certain orchids. In this deep dive, I explore the significance of CAM in orchids like Cattleyas, Epidendrums, Dendrobiums, and Phalaenopsis. CAM allows these orchids to absorb and store carbon dioxide at night, minimizing water loss during the day—an essential survival strategy, especially in arid conditions. Join the orchid geek-out session as I answer the questions: What is CAM, and how does it work? Why do orchids use CAM photosynthesis, and how does it help them thrive? Explore the fascinating relationship between altitude and CAM expression, shedding light on why certain orchids exhibit CAM traits. Discover how CAM plays a vital role in acclimating your new orchids to their new environment. Uncover the resilience of orchids with CAM adaptation and the link between altitude and water-saving strategies. Stay till the end for a bonus tip on identifying CAM orchids in your collection based on leaf characteristics. This video is your go-to resource for understanding Crassulacean Acid Metabolism in orchids. #CAMPhotosynthesis #adaptations #tips #beginners #orchideen #orquideas #questions #answer
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - What are CAM orchids? What is CAM? Why do orchids have CAM? How does CAM work?
01:49 - What is CAM?
03:25 - What is the purpose of crassulacean acid metabolism in plants orchids?
04:24 - Why do orchids use CAM photosynthesis?
04:45 - How does CAM photosynthesis help an orchid survive?
05:12 - What is the benefit of CAM adaptation?
05:23 - What is the purpose of CAM orchids?
06:40 - Which orchid genus exhibit CAM in orchids?
09:09 - How CAM affects the acclimation process of new orchids
11:08 - higher altitude can influence an orchid to exhibit CAM
11:26 - How variable conditions and altitude can influence an orchid to exhibit CAM
11:41 - How epiphytic habitats and altitude can influence an orchid to exhibit CAM
11:55 - How altitudinal gradients can influence an orchid to exhibit CAM
12:13 - How species specific adaptations at altitude can influence an orchid to exhibit CAM
12:42 - Easy CAM orchid break down
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My environment:
Mediterranean climate, hot summers / mild winters
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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