HowTo Repot a HUGE Cattleya Orchid with Creeping Rhizome | Containing Rhizomes #ninjaorchids

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Welcome to my orchid repotting video, where I showcase an enormous cattleya orchid with a creeping rhizome and share expert tips on how to successfully contain and repot such a large and unique plant. If you're a passionate orchid grower looking to optimize the growth and health of your creeping rhizome orchids, this guide is a must-watch! In this comprehensive tutorial, I provide step-by-step instructions on repotting an orchid with a creeping rhizome, ensuring that it remains contained within its pot while promoting optimal growth. The creeping rhizome is a remarkable characteristic of some orchids, allowing them to spread and produce beautiful blooms along their winding stems. As an experienced orchid grower, I understand the challenges of managing a large orchid with a creeping rhizome, especially when it comes to finding the right potting technique. In this video, I reveal my top tip for containing these magnificent plants, ensuring they have the support they need for healthy growth. Throughout the demonstration, I discuss the essential tools and materials required for this repotting process. I highlight the importance of selecting a pot that provides ample space for the rhizome to grow while offering stability and support. Additionally, I demonstrate the correct use of high-quality potting medium, such as a well-draining mix with suitable nutrients to promote vigorous root development. By following my expert guidance, you'll learn how to carefully remove the orchid from its current pot, untangle the creeping rhizome, and position it within the new potting medium. I emphasize the significance of maintaining a balanced environment for the orchid's roots and discuss the appropriate watering and feeding techniques for optimal growth. #orchidrepotting #creepingrhizomeorchid #orchid #orchids #orchidpottingguide #repottingtutorial #orchidgrowth #orchidcare #expert #maintenance.
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CHAPTER:
00:00 - HowTo Repot a HUGE Cattleya Orchid with Creeping Rhizome Containing Rhizomes in the pot
01:40 - Preparing the stage for a massive orchid repot
01:50 - Getting a large cattleya out of a pot without damaging new roots
06:28 - Cleaning up a large cattleya orchid root ball removing dead roots without breaking roots tips
10:11 - How to contain the rhizome of a large cattleya before potting up
14:11 - Potting up a very large cattleya orchid with a creeping rhizome into leca and self watering
17:46 - How to predict where new growths emerge on a cattleya orchid with a creeping rhizome
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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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Music: Basa Basa Beat - Nana Kwabena
Bubinga - Quincas Moreira
Thumbnail / Outro Image: Bodum.westernscandinavia.org
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Orchid growing supplies:
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Media: Siro Leca, Lava Rock 2cm-4cm, Besgrow Sphagnum Moss, Perlite,
Seramis, Akadama
Water: Reverse Osmosis - https://amzn.to/32li2n0
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General PPM: 300 Summer, or in active growth
150 Winter, RO Water and KelpMax only
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