DEEP DIVE ROOTS & SEMI HYDRO - 10 KEY FACTORS to consider when transitioning. #MargaretEast

Taking roots, the potential rotting dangers with the #semihydro growing method, and dissecting 10 key factors to keep in mind. Semi hydro is always getting the flack for roots rotting while transitioning into the new media and growing method. In this video, I 'root' around the issues that can be overlooked in the process of transitioning orchids into semi hydro. My thanks to Margaret East, for requesting a more in depth look at 'why do roots rot in semi hydro'. I hope that this video is useful to everyone who lands here and watches it! If you have any additional nuggets of experience to add, please let us know in the comments below! I love hearing from everyone! True Story!
#SemiHydro #Leca #Orchids #HowToSemiHydro

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Deep Dive Roots & Semi Hydro
00:20 - Colmanara Masai 'Red'
01:38 - Cattleya crispilabia
05:20 - Dendrobium Roy Tokunaga
08:16 - Epidendrum Rene Marquz x Brassavola digbyana
11:29 - Rothara Yokosuka Story
14:54 - Catyclia Atrowalker
18:12 - Laelia Zip
20:06 - Brassocattleya Jairak Kiku
22:05 - Beallara Peggy Ruth Carpenter 'Morning Joy'
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Instagram: @ninja_orchids
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My environment:
Mediterranean climate, hot summers and 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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Music: Point Green Getdown - Craig MacArthur
Intro / Altro Image: Bodum.westernscandinavia.org
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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
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 / 6.0
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: MacBook Air
Editing Software: iMovie