Hi all, in today’s video I’m going to share my approach to how I keep up with watering my collection. I have a collection of over 200 Plants and Orchids so I constantly have to stay on top of watering, and can’t rely on a schedule. I’ll discuss how I go about this labor intensive task.
IG @nicoledeannaorchids
Growing Conditions & Climate:
Almost all orchids grown indoors
Eastern Exposures (4-5 hours direct early morning sun) & LED Grow Lights
- Most orchids grow under the lights
- Only cool growers & orchids in bloom grow under my Eastern facing windows
- Grow space doesn’t get any additional sunlight other than the LED’s
Zone 7a - Humid Subtropical
All of the products I use are linked below. *Disclaimer* I may earn a small commission on any of the Amazon Links that you use. Thanks for your support!
~Pots I use~
Organic / Non Self Watering:
6” White Pots With Saucer: [ Ссылка ]
5” Pots With Saucer: [ Ссылка ]
5.75” Pots with Saucer: [ Ссылка ]
4.25” Pots with Saucer: [ Ссылка ]
3.5” Round Ceramic Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits 2” & 3” Repotme Pots)
5.5” Round Ceramic Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits most 5” Inner Pots)
4.7” Round Ceramic Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits most 4” Inner Pots)
Clear Inner Pots:
4” Clear Inner Slotted Pot: [ Ссылка ]
3” - 6” Clear Inner SlottedPot Assortment: [ Ссылка ]
Cheap Swap: 16oz Deli container is the same size as 5” Repotme pot, just shorter
Self Watering / Leca:
7.5” Self Watering Pots (New): [ Ссылка ]
7” Self Watering Pots (New): [ Ссылка ]
5” Square Self Watering Pots (New): [ Ссылка ]
4” Square Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ]
6” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits 6” Repotme Inner Pot)
4” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits 4” Repotme Inner Pot)
4.5” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits 5” Repotme Inner Pot or Small Deli Container)
7” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
6” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
~Materials I use for Repotting~
Self Watering / Leca:
LECA: [ Ссылка ]
Pebble Top Layer: [ Ссылка ]
Wicks: [ Ссылка ]
Organic:
All Purpose Monterrey Bark Mix: [ Ссылка ]
NZ Sphagnum Moss: [ Ссылка ]
Coconut Husk: [ Ссылка ]
Horticultural Charcoal: [ Ссылка ]
~Fertilizers, Supplements & Pest Control ~
Naturalyte Insect Control: [ Ссылка ]
Bloom City Clean Kelp: [ Ссылка ]
SuperThrive: [ Ссылка ]
Neem Oil: [ Ссылка ]
Calmag: [ Ссылка ]
MSU Fertilizer: [ Ссылка ]
MSU Slow Release Fertilizer: [ Ссылка ]
PH Control Kit: [ Ссылка ] (I use the test vial to measure the PH)
~Lights & Equipment~
Wifi Smart Plugs: [ Ссылка ]
Power Strip with Timer: [ Ссылка ]
Levoit Humidifier: [ Ссылка ]
Shelf Liners: [ Ссылка ]
Shelves (3 Foot): [ Ссылка ]
Shelves (4 Foot): [ Ссылка ]
Monios Lights: [ Ссылка ] (Have bloomed Cattleyas for me)
Kihung Lights: [ Ссылка ] (Good for Medium & Low Light Orchids)
Continuous Water Mister: [ Ссылка ]
Orchid Hobbyist Lights: [ Ссылка ]
