Rescuing Brassavola Orchid Lava Rock vs. Leca for Optimal Growth | Step-by-Step Guide! #ninjaorchids

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Discover the top reasons behind my decision to switch from Leca to Lava Rock as the ideal substrate for my orchid's health and well-being. 🌿 In this informative video, join me as I embark on a rescue mission to save my beloved Brassavola orchid from the detrimental effects of Leca and self-watering due to evaporative cooling. 🌱 🔍 Are you struggling with the same issues of Leca and evaporative cooling impacting your orchids' roots? Look no further, as I share my firsthand experience and extensive research on how Lava Rock matches up to traditional bark as a game-changing substrate. 📚 In this step-by-step guide, I demonstrate the entire process of transitioning my Brassavola orchid to Lava Rock, highlighting the benefits and positive outcomes that await your orchids with this simple yet effective change. 🌟 🔥 Say goodbye to the evaporative cooling effect of Leca and embrace the natural goodness of Lava Rock to unleash your orchids' full growth potential! 🚀 Whether you're a seasoned orchid enthusiast or a beginner, this video has valuable insights to help your orchids thrive. 🌺 Join me on this exciting journey of rescuing my Brassavola orchid with Lava Rock and get ready to witness the transformation! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to be a part of our thriving orchid community. 🌸 Let's take our orchid care to the next level together! 🌈 #orchideen #orchid #orchids #orquideas #repottingplants #rescue #tips
THE DYNAMICS & GROWTH HABIT OF BRASSAVOLA ROOTS: https://youtu.be/4VuAlfATagU
DENDROBIUM TETRAGONUM VAR. GIGANTEUM CARE GUIDE: https://youtu.be/5zxG5IhhTUg
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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: Rain Drops - TrackTribe
Thumbnail / Outro Image: Bodum.westernscandinavia.org
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Orchid growing supplies:
Pots Outer Mask: Artevasi - https://amzn.to/32iBKj5
Pots Inner Pot: TeraPlast - https://amzn.to/3uT9jEQ
Orchitop: https://amzn.to/33lely1
Media: Siro Leca, Lava Rock 2cm-4cm, Besgrow Sphagnum Moss, Perlite,
Seramis, Akadama
Water: Reverse Osmosis - https://amzn.to/32li2n0
Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/3xhYmPb
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General PPM: 300 Summer, or in active growth
150 Winter, RO Water and KelpMax only
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General PH: 5.8 / 6.3 https://amzn.to/3x4Csiq
Hygrometer: BADLR Wireless with Exterior Sensor - https://amzn.to/3tr9RS7
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