Using inorganic media with Orchids - Seramis & Hydroton

After some years of bark, sphagnum moss, coconut husk and other organic media for orchids, I feel it is time for a change.. for the better. I am switching to full inorganic media.

The two products I will use are Seramis and hydroton clay pellets. Both are clay based, non toxic and non bio degradable. This means no more repotting due to broken down media, no more tannin, no more burned roots due to acidity!

Seramis is very water retentive and very fast absorbent, it wicks water like nothing I have ever seen. Here are some past experiments:

Hydroton clay pebbles are widely used for hydroponics, but paradoxically are not as water retentive and not as fast absorbent. However they provide loads of ventilation and act as a filler, Seramis isn't the cheapest thing on the market.

Combining them can result in a very favorable medium for orchids, as it will let you control the air/moisture levels according to your environment, orchid and pot.

[luvlyhorchid]

Hi Dani thank you so much for your great videos. I love watching the new ones & re-watching the old ones everyday... hehehe, I'm obsessed with your videos. Anyway, because of you, I just ordered seramis & plan on mixing it with my leca. You have such an influence to people like me, that I even ordered some orchids that you have :-)
Love your greenhouse, new camera, love the sink, etc. You're Awesome Dani !!!

[JohnJohn-hvef]

They look so neat and pretty in the ceramis and the clay pots. I think the ceramis will work wonders during the summer time.

[swanky]

I see you have a lovely new sink and amazing new accessories to go along with it.

[OrchidudeBcn]

Hey Danni, I made the switch about 5 months ago to inorganic media and converted my entire collection to semi hydroponics. For me, and with the environmental factors where I live, it works amazingly! Much less maintenance and fuss, and a much more stable and uniform environment for the roots to grow and flourish...you're gonna love it! ps - I like the new intro to your vids and you've definitely stepped up your game with more professional demonstrations...nice work! 😊👍🏼

[summerrobinson]

Loved this video, I am constantly unpotting my orchids to check on them. I know I am not supposed to, but I am very gentle with them. This media, I like the seramis, will make it so much easier! And it doesn't look like bugs or mold will be a problem with these types of media. Thank You :)

[GardeningatDouentza]

Cool. I will watch how this works for you over the next 6 months to a year. Thanks for sharing.

[jobettongol]

such an interesting video! I really love the new style you presented your video -very detailed. I'm looking forward to your orchids and your videos specially for succulents! have a great day

[river]

I've used until now the seramis brand with bark and it was perfect. I will try only seramis due to the summer coming, I think it will be perfect. I will keep you updated ! :)

Oh and please look this plant: Coelogyne pandurata!
I received this orchid a few days ago and maybe the flower could catch your interest! I love you, continue like this as always

[judithsarcochilus]

You have convinced about Seramis, if only we could get it here!

[Misslou]

Camera quality is now EXCELLENT! Hurrah for that!😉 And wonderful info! I'll have to revisit seramis visits to see what types of orchids may work with it! or...
have you done that video?

[diegopineda]

This video reminds me of an infomercial, but it in a good way. The video is well formatted, and I can tell you did your research:) and your greenhouse sink is so elegant too! I could only imagine what the rest of the house looks like :) have fun repotting Danni !

[--Paws--]

This is like a commercial, a detailed one.

[wernerempleo]

The Improvements of Ms. Danny is doing great... #DreamGreenhouse

[mysticshining]

Wow, nice Dani :) We see the GH lIttle by little... I like your sink! hehe :D Yes, great examples of wicking and absorption rates.

[johnbenedictorchids]

It sure appears to be "...a change.. for the better." in so many way. Good luck..! :)

[LoulousCorner]

Awesome videos! Thanks for taking the time to go into detail about it, there isn't so much info out there on this product. I have just got a big bag of the small granual seramis which is the houseplant mix, but I also got the special orchid substrate from seramis! Waiting for it to arrive which should hopefully be Monday. I'll make a video about it as I'm gonna try converting my orchids to inorganic. Having such sucky luck using the bark mixes I can get locally and now I have fungus gnats! So pretty much done with organic medium at this point, it's beyond frustrating.

[thescentofbliss]

Hi Danni!
Great video! Thank you so much!
Tracy (Canada)

[cillaestevinho]

as always I will keep eye on you and see how it goes, might replace it all as well in long term. best of luck on the new place!💗

[alanm]

I am in the process of moving to inorganic media as well (bark attracts too many insects for me!). I have started with semi-hydro as an experiment but I would prefer to water the way I used to. I would love a video showing some Seramis/hydroton potting mix recipe suggestions for common genera like cattleya, miltoniopsis, oncidiums and phals to help an inorganic media beginner get going - not much online about this. I intend to conduct some experiments in my home too, as doing this seems to have worked wonders at making your set up work for you.

[miss]

Hello! You have given us so many great ideas and tutorials over the years. Congratulations on acquiring HD recording equipment. The visual quality is excellent.
I also want to know if larger granule pumice is on par with seramis.