Orchid Rescue: Reviving a Declining Plant with Lava Rock | Step-by-Step Guide #ninjaorchids

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Join me in this video as I embark on a mission to rescue an orchid that has suffered due to improper care in LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) and self-watering set up. Using a tried-and-tested method with lava rock, it will be years before the orchid has fully recovered, but with the start of a new root system and the lava rock not having any evaporative cooling characteristics, Cattlianthe Sagarik Wax 'African Beauty' should be on the road to recovery! In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, I'll share essential tips and techniques to rescue and rejuvenate your orchid. Learn from my experiences as I address the challenges faced by this orchid and guide you through the process of transitioning it to a healthier growing medium—lava rock. Discover the benefits of using lava rock as a growing medium for orchids. Its porous nature promotes excellent drainage, allowing excess water to quickly pass through while retaining optimal moisture levels. Watch as I demonstrate the proper preparation and conditioning of the lava rock to create a supportive environment for the orchid's roots. Together, we'll create an ideal environment to help your orchid recover and thrive. Unlock the secrets of successful orchid rescue and witness the remarkable resilience of these beautiful plants. Follow along as I guide you through the process, ensuring that every step is optimized for the orchid's well-being and future growth. Don't miss this video that combines expert guidance, practical demonstrations, and a touch of inspiration. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more engaging orchid-related content that will elevate your orchid-growing experience. Orchid rescue, reviving declining orchids, LECA failure, self-watering system issues, lava rock as growing medium, orchid care tips, orchid root health, optimal orchid drainage, transitioning orchids, orchid recovery, orchid revival techniques.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - How to rescue an orchid that declined in leca and selfwatering using lava rock
01:26 - Why my orchid declined in leca and self watering and why I am switching to lava rock
04:05 - What size lava rock is best to pot orchids up in?
06:41 - Orchid Root system clean up tips of potting up in lava rock
10:21 - Potting up orchid in lava rock
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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: Done Running - RW Smith
Freedom - Dan Lebowitz
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
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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
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