My BIG Vandas +2 | Roots in Trouble | Update #ElaineReilly

#Vandasuavis #Vandacristata #Vandadenisoniana
My big #vandas are -2 in the past 6 months, 1 was lost due to a puppy deciding it was a good chew toy for him, the other,.... well water! The effects of the global cooties make it impossible for me to tax my #reverseosmosis filters, so, I have had to resort to using well water for their tub. 150 litres / 40 gallons every week.... that is a lot of RO water and my filters would have to be changed a lot more. I have noticed a blackening of the velamen on the #roots and whatever is in my well water, it is making the roots stop functioning, resulting in the death of the orchid.
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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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Point Green Getdown - Craig MacArthur
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Orchid growing supplies:
Pots Outer Mask: Artevasi
Pots Inner Pot: TeraPlast
Media: Siro Leca, Lava Rock 2cm-4cm, Besgrow Sphagnum
Moss, Perlite, Seramis, Akadama
Water: Reverse Osmosis
Fertilizer: MSU, CalMag, Mg, KelpMax, Silicone
General PPM: 300 Summer, or in active growth
150 Winter, RO Water and KelpMax only
General PH: 5.8 / 6.3
Hygrometer: BADLR Wireless with Exterior Sensor
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My equipment:
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Mic: Saramonic SR-XM1
Phone Holder: PGYTECH, DJI Osmo Pocket
Computer: iMac
Editing Software: iMovie