Do this right after purchasing orchids to ensure longevity!

Why orchid plants do not last long enough after being brought home from store. I am urging you to take these steps immediately to insure your new orchid plants longevity. If you think, it is appropriate to leave orchid as it is, in the store package, so very soon, maybe at around a week time you will notice that some of the flowers will dry out prematurely and leaves will start to develop yellowish spots. After maybe another week or two your orchids might loose the crown or some leaves and shortly after, if you won’t do anything it will end up in waste basket. What is the reason behind severe orchid crown rot. One of the main reason, that can cause this roots suffocation. #orchids #OrchidsForBeginners #OrchidsCare #phalaenopsis #PhalaenopsisOrchids #orchidsneverdie #orchidaceae #orchidrepotting #orchidroots #orchidspecies #wateringplants #growingorchids #terrarium

[sharynflanagan]

As a former floral merchandiser who worked inside a grocery store, I can tell you the plastic sleeves protect the flowers from the manhandling that customers give them. They also protect the orchids somewhat from the cold temps in the produce department where floral is ususlly located and allow the orchids to survive the trip home in your vehicle.

[SarahTheShrink]

Personally I just use chunks of bark as a substrate and grow the orchid in a pot where all of the water can drain out. I water my orchids by checking the colour of the roots that are within the bark. If they are grey, I pour slightly warm water over the roots and leave it to fully drain out before putting the orchid back in its decorative pot. I’ve rescued a nearly dead orchid that way. It’s my first rescue plant. If roots are green then don’t water. If leaves go yellow or shrivel up, that means you’re giving them too much water. If leaves go yellow, then they may be getting too much sun.

They like a bright place but somewhere where the sun doesn’t shine directly on them

[Peterrdee]

I’ve been saving some of the orchids that my neighbor just throws out after they bloom. I’m so excited to have a bunch that all bloom at the same time omg

[debmidas]

I received my very first tiny orchid plant for Mother's Day. I scoured the internet and watched everything I could find on caring for orchids. I repotted to a pot with multiple holes and placed in a sunny location. I love orchids! I now have 5. All doing well with watering weekly to 10 days, fertilizing monthly and now have grow lights nearby and and a mister going ( I live in a dry climate). Thanks for your information.

[AH-slje]

I’ve been putting mine in water and it’s been thriving. When I figured this out, I went from 1 plant to 15 different orchids now. They are doing great next to windows in glass jars

[stalagnight]

I was given an Orchid last Christmas. After the flowers died I left it on my veranda and more or less ignored it. It now has lovely blooms and I intend to follow advise given to enhanse it's growth.

[margaretpratt]

As the person who worked in the big box store, I unpacked hundreds of orchids. The packaging was to protect while shipping and the container for stability on the wire shelving. There is no training of the staff regarding nursery stock. There was a watering video, but it really applied to the outdoor stock. Plant info is on the label or stake. There may be a scan for more info. Turnover of employees is too great to invest in real training. This applies to every department. YouTube is really your best source for info, I used it constantly and recommended it to my customers.

[OldJoeBlows]

Orchids are so easy to save. I personally cannot use moss because I overwater, obviously because I love them so much. I repot them with bark into pots with holes. Once a week they get a storm in the sink and then back to their spots they go.

[ladypluuto]

Wow! I've had mine a whole year in the store container and she bloomed for me multiple times, super healthy leaves and all. But I will still be re-potting her soon to be sure she is happy :)

[colleenmcdonnell]

Great video and you are obviously an expert grower. In my experience, I would not immediately repot an orchid in spike or bloom after bringing it home. There is danger of breaking the flower spike or setting the plant back in other ways. In many cases, it will be the first orchid for someone with no experience with repotting. I’ve had mini phals thrive in the original clear plastic, and only repotted when the roots outgrew the pot. If the roots look healthy, just be careful with watering and don’t let the roots rot, and repot when the plant is out of bloom. If the clear plastic pot doesn’t have a drainage hole, it’s easy enough to make one without disturbing the plant. I think common sense would tell most people to remove the outer packaging, just as they would with any purchase houseplant. I’m not a fan of moss and use it sparingly, but I noted that you went from moss to more moss when you repotted, and did not trim the dead roots, which is a recipe for disaster. Another video on repotting without rushing through it might be helpful.

[rockyroad]

I have an orchid that was gifted to me seven years ago and it still blooms! I intuitively watered and drained the plant and kept it in my bathroom that has a skylight. I noticed when I changed the container to a clear glass after about three years, it got even happier! I have several orchids in my bathroom now😅 it's the best place as the get some natural humidity from showering and indirect light from the skylight. I love the information you shared and feel validated. I also really like the display you created with the bark piece. Thanks!

[nanvolentine]

I rescued a lot of orchids from the nursing home where I worked and brought them back from the brink of death. First thing I did was take them apart and put them in fir bark, with a quick soak once a week or so. I still have three of them, all have bloom spikes and I'm looking forward to the show. I'm no expert, but this system works for me. I never "just add ice" I believe ice is hard to come by in the tropics!

[lilqueeniescraftingismypassion]

Here I am over ten years later staying away from them thinking I was kill them, and here you show me its not really my fault its the way they were packed, thank you so much because I just bought two and now know they have a wonderful chance to grow.

[pamelaj.s.]

I took this advice and sadly killed my orchid...I've since learned to leave it be for a month as it acclimates, in an isolated area to make sure it has no pests. The only thing I do is remove the sleeve and water when the roots are dry silver.

[ayodeler]

Also, have you tried setting the orchid roots inside an empty coconut? I recall it was my aunties in the Caribbean’s pride and joy. Balconies full of orchids hanging in coconut shells.🤔.

[mariafletcher]

I luv orchids. My daughter brought me a orchid for mother's Day. I've had it 4 years next month. my orchid came in a pot just like you've got. First thing I did was repot it to a bigger one I brought some proper orchid compost soil for orchids like gravel mixed with very light compost not to high in nutritions otherwise the roots will die. then special feed 10 drops in tepid water. the roots are not buried. I cut bad roots off which doesn't affect it. I have 3 flowers some times 4 every year. The leave are green no tears or discoloration what so ever. I'm surprised its still alive. I'm usually never good with plants. really that's all I've done. I got 3 flowers speckled pink and White on it right now. from 🇬🇧👍 an old cockney gal

[ununuh]

Thanks so much for this! My son gave me what must have been an expensive orchid plant for my birthday. I found the perfect exposure for it but I was worried about the pot…no drain holes. After watching this video I found an orchid pot I already had on hand to repot the plant into. I had no idea that inside the rather fancy pot the orchid roots were tightly jammed into a plastic pot full of wet moss! I was able to free the roots so they can now spread out into an orchid pot with plenty of room for air circulation. My plant still has some buds to open and I hope to enjoy it for a very long time! How sad it would have been to watch it slowly die!

[millefolium]

Finally a video that explains what ive been saying to people so many times! Orchid roots need air and light! I see sooo many people suffocating their orchids, and i keep repeating myself in facebook plant groups almost daily. Now i can just share this video!😊
I just keep mine in glass jars though. In time the orchid will fill the jar with roots and support itself.

[barbarawardlow]

I've been growing orchids for many years with what I would describe as great success but one of the prettiest ones I ever purchased was such a dark purple, it was almost black. Unfortunately, it started to die a couple of days after I brought it home and I didn't know what to do to save it. Wish I had seen your video back then.

[devilmecare]

I recently bought an orchid from the grocery store. I left it in the pot 3 days so it could acclimate to my environment. It was in a silicone sleeve inside the tiny pot. I repotted it in moss and bark. The grower sends them that way for transport. The florist unpacks them. It is doing great. My first one ever.