How to Save Orchids With Root Rot

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
  • I bought this orchid at **Lowe’s (not HD) & didn’t notice how bad the root system was until I was about to water. There are a couple of good roots that will hopefully support the plant until new healthy roots grow in. fingers crossed! I love rescuing orchids, so I’ve done this process before, but I reallyyy love these flowers so I don’t want it to die! Also wish I didn’t have to pay full price for the plant lol
    The orchid tag is “Dtps. Fuller’s ‘F89303’” but I can’t find it anywhere online
    Time Stamps
    0:00 -- hi
    1:20 -- examining root system
    3:39 -- removing rot
    9:27 -- potting orchid
    11:52 -- potential future growth
    12:56 -- thx 4 watching :-)
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Komentáře • 83

  • @rhondafisher72
    @rhondafisher72 Před 2 lety +18

    I was given an Orchid for Mother's Day and it is beautiful. I did repot it right away it was sopping wet and packed tight with peat moss. It now has open 10 additional blooms since then. I have lots of houseplants and this was my first Orchid and I love it.

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety +1

      Wow it sounds like it’s absolutely thriving 😍

    • @s.sflower
      @s.sflower Před 2 lety

      How wonderful!

  • @binteboston5685
    @binteboston5685 Před měsícem

    Best video for reviving orchids that APPARENTLY LOOK GOOD!

  • @OpinionatedChicken59
    @OpinionatedChicken59 Před 2 lety +1

    Those flowers are so beautiful!

  • @_soton7553
    @_soton7553 Před 2 lety +1

    I love all your videos!

  • @Joeschmo13
    @Joeschmo13 Před rokem

    Wow!! Beautiful!!! .... And the orchid too..

  • @mayareddy80
    @mayareddy80 Před 6 měsíci

    Very happy with the video. Please bring more videos like this ❤

  • @johncha4495
    @johncha4495 Před 2 lety +1

    Music is very relaxing , thank you 🫰🏼

  • @mamalongsplants1559
    @mamalongsplants1559 Před rokem

    Thank you my dear ♥️ I've been with you a long time Erica 😍

  • @heathertroynak9041
    @heathertroynak9041 Před 2 lety +3

    Good luck, little plant! Grow strong!

  • @michaeld1726
    @michaeld1726 Před 2 lety +3

    Erica: loved this video! ❤️ Been through the same with some of my orchids. Have to work on the layering more effectively. Orchids definitely require patience for the long haul. Aloha! 🪴

  • @zeibunismail1952
    @zeibunismail1952 Před 2 měsíci

    Flowers are so healty

  • @sandrabitting6821
    @sandrabitting6821 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for the information. I'm trying to keep my orchids alive.

  • @manuelawiederkehr9167
    @manuelawiederkehr9167 Před 2 lety +2

    Hello Erika, thanks for sharing this video. It helped me. I had the same problem with an Orchid from Ikea. Now I know what to do the next time. Greetings from Switzerland. Manuela

  • @bigtomatoplantslover6205

    Lovely flowers
    LIKE 278
    My friend, thank you for good sharing

  • @SefSufi
    @SefSufi Před 2 lety

    At Last, Pure Joy to see you Erika... My experience with this Orchid is that they enjoy bio-char / charcoal for a potting mix... Spray daily in Summer multiple times and keep in as high humidity as possible/

  • @mamalongsplants1559
    @mamalongsplants1559 Před rokem

    Thank you dear I'm still here 👍😘

  • @EVTD79
    @EVTD79 Před 2 lety +1

    Super informative, thanks for sharing 💚❤💚❤

  • @pabloflores6153
    @pabloflores6153 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow this is super helpful my mother always gives me her Orchids with root rot so this is so helpful:)

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety +3

      Lol yes mine does too 😂

    • @zackthebirb
      @zackthebirb Před 2 lety +3

      My mother's orchids are more prone to die from dehydration 🤣 She's a chronic not-waterer. Somehow though, her orchids are doing amazingly. No clue why

  • @karinaavalos1658
    @karinaavalos1658 Před 2 lety +3

    You should do an orchid collection video so we can see all the orchids in your collection.

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes! I have one on the way 😊

  • @jreneesashay
    @jreneesashay Před 2 lety +5

    You have so much discipline! There is no way i could have cut those flowers off 😭

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety +3

      It was extremely sad 🥺 they will bloom again next year …I hope lol

    • @cindyvan635
      @cindyvan635 Před 11 měsíci

      Put them in a vase!!!

  • @mish3595
    @mish3595 Před 2 lety +1

    I have always looked at the roots before purchasing because here orchids are more expensive. But I can say I have struggled more with problems that have cropped up, like spots on the leaves and one type of orchid had stem rot that died so quickly. I have just had a keiki I removed that had not enough roots but it's officially grown roots so I'm happy

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety +1

      I usually check the roots but this one just blinded me w it’s beauty 😫 so excited for your keiki!!!

  • @puppylove343
    @puppylove343 Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @anndriggers6660
    @anndriggers6660 Před 2 lety +4

    Girl, you should soak that orchid in half and half solution of hydrogen peroxide and get rid of that black moldy looking coloring or else it's just going to continue to permeate the roots that are left. And that solution you should be ready to repot the next day without any further problems.

    • @debracancelliere4081
      @debracancelliere4081 Před 2 lety +1

      I was thinking the same. Also, while I hate wasting moss - I think that stuff should’ve been, at least, sterilized before reusing or just thrown out.

    • @anndriggers6660
      @anndriggers6660 Před 3 měsíci

      I agree 💯. How'd it do though?

  • @user-gc2jy5dh9j
    @user-gc2jy5dh9j Před 3 měsíci

    Orchids are amazingly resilient! The fact that yours is blooming in spite of it's roots is evidence that they can keep on going. Curious about what does it look like now?😊😊

  • @anndriggers6660
    @anndriggers6660 Před 2 lety +3

    Why would you want to make sure that there's not a ton of air pockets? That's what's going to keep your orchid alive!

  • @rikusdamon4635
    @rikusdamon4635 Před 2 lety

    That ia really beautiful orchi i did get yellow one

  • @cindyvan635
    @cindyvan635 Před 11 měsíci

    You need clear pots with slits on the side too, for more air flow...

  • @Dieppaloveplants
    @Dieppaloveplants Před 2 lety

    Heyyy baby girl i got some Orchid from andy and i told them that i found them because of you 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Peterrdee
    @Peterrdee Před 2 lety

    The way they stake the flowers up omg

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety

      Tbh I scooted them down bc they didn’t fit under the shelf I wanted 😅

  • @3029643
    @3029643 Před 2 lety

    I'm always tempted to try my hand at orchids because of you! My mom loves them but sadly they always die but this is really helpful!! Different plant question: can u do a variegated string of hearts update! 💜🌱💜🌱💜

    • @OpinionatedChicken59
      @OpinionatedChicken59 Před 2 lety +1

      Girl same, every time I watch Erika's videos I get a super energy rush to go out and garden.

    • @3029643
      @3029643 Před 2 lety

      @@OpinionatedChicken59 right!!! I got really into peperomias cus of her earlier videos, and I also got myself a siltepicana which has grown for me so nice! But now I wanna give orchids a shot and see 🤣

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety +3

      Yes try one out! Find one on clearance that has healthy roots or try saving one of your moms orchids. They are much easier than expected. I can do an update it’s not gonna be good tho 😫

    • @3029643
      @3029643 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ErikaLodes aaah thank you!!! I should cus I really like the ones that have different leaves!! The ones that have like spots or streaks, and the blooms too. Ooooh ok, well it's experience gained through practice 💚💚💚💚

  • @azechu
    @azechu Před 2 lety +1

    so brave of u to cut the beautiful flowers

  • @darianamartinez9874
    @darianamartinez9874 Před 2 lety

    Can you make a video about making them bloom again? I am having a hard time re-blooming mine☹️

  • @amandarcastillo4246
    @amandarcastillo4246 Před 9 měsíci

    The same thing happened to my orchid and I did the same exact thing. Did it make your room smell funky? I repotted mine a few weeks ago and it still smells!

  • @kendravoracek3636
    @kendravoracek3636 Před 2 lety

    💚💚

  • @tru-4428
    @tru-4428 Před 2 lety

    you're so pretty !!

  • @ruthme199
    @ruthme199 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi! Do you add some cinammon or hydrogen peroxide to the roots before repotting? Thanks for your video! 😊

  • @anndriggers6660
    @anndriggers6660 Před 3 měsíci

    Howd it do? Curious to see if it made it to bloom again.

  • @b.r.v.8609
    @b.r.v.8609 Před 2 lety +1

    Not the flowers 😢 hopefully they’ll grow back soon

  • @elisenegrey5869
    @elisenegrey5869 Před 25 dny

    Is there an update video? 😊

  • @patriciaantill3182
    @patriciaantill3182 Před 17 dny

    Can an orchid service if it only has bare roots?

  • @Dieppaloveplants
    @Dieppaloveplants Před 2 lety +1

    Also the orchids that come mounted do you leave it mounted cuz i got mine few days ago and they are soo stinky cute also i think it need more moss because were they are mounted only have a little of roots

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety

      Yes I leave them mounted
      If you water it more often you won’t have to put more moss

    • @Sabrinasee02
      @Sabrinasee02 Před 2 lety +1

      I’ve seen many videos; it better to have it mounted bc this type of plant grow on tree truck in the Wild tropical forest.

  • @DannytheMusicfreak
    @DannytheMusicfreak Před 2 lety +3

    Do you have any phalanopsis planted in purely orchid bark instead of moss and barks? Is there a difference and which do you recommend?

    • @OpinionatedChicken59
      @OpinionatedChicken59 Před 2 lety

      In my opinion orchid bark on its own is not good for orchids, the store bought stuff can be too fine and really is more like potting mix with some chunks and it stays too wet and compact and doesn't allow enough airflow. It's good stuff but you really need to amend it with large chunky bark like pine or fir bark chips and perlite. I also never use sphagnum moss, I've found my orchids almost always get root rot when I use that even a small amount it acts like a sponge and holds too much water directly against the roots. It's much better to use just chunky bark and perlite, the water needs to run through the pot as if its empty and then dry out within a day or so.

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety

      Yes I think I have 2 in only bark! Tbh I really like it, but it dries faster than the moss/bark mixture. It depends on your watering habits & environment. If you tend to overwater, bark could be a good solution. Also if you wanna save money & just use bark go for it. I do like the mix better though bc I am an under waterer

  • @tguerrero9090
    @tguerrero9090 Před 2 lety +1

    I will now go and buy an orquid

  • @Midnightcandy
    @Midnightcandy Před 4 měsíci

    I've tried with orchids so many times... 🥺😵‍💫 Now every time I receive one I say, ohhh nooo. Another one's going to bite the dust 😂

  • @haydenmcdonald1125
    @haydenmcdonald1125 Před 2 lety +4

    Hey Erika, I think a tip that would help is that you should always finish with a layer of bark. I know it seems like the new roots will have a hard time finding their way down Into the moss but it helps keep moisture in the pot for an extra 2-4 days! And I’m my opinion it is a bit more aesthetically pleasing. Love the work

    • @ErikaLodes
      @ErikaLodes  Před 2 lety

      It is 100% prettier!! I don’t mind watering more often but when I see new roots coming in I’ll put the top layer on

    • @tuulieve
      @tuulieve Před 2 lety +2

      I just watched missOrchidGirls video where I think she said the reason to adding orchid bark on top of spagnum moss was to stop the moss forming algae on the top (since it need light to form) though bark does indeed look nicer than moss on the top 😃

    • @haydenmcdonald1125
      @haydenmcdonald1125 Před 2 lety +2

      @@tuulieve so true I completely forgot about that, thanks 🙏 😁

  • @allanpazinattofficial
    @allanpazinattofficial Před měsícem

    Bom Diaa Gostaria de saber se vc sabe a id dessa linda orquidea. Sei que é uma phalaenopsis mais Gostaria de saber se vc sabe o nome do cruzamento

  • @zeibunismail1952
    @zeibunismail1952 Před 2 měsíci

    I also bought the same one n i noticed the roots are rotten

  • @xocheenahox
    @xocheenahox Před 3 měsíci

    Updates ? :)

  • @zeibunismail1952
    @zeibunismail1952 Před 2 měsíci

    Same the ones that looks like uours

  • @Sabrinasee02
    @Sabrinasee02 Před 2 lety +2

    You can take it back and get your money back or if you want to keep they will refund and give you discount.

  • @zeibunismail1952
    @zeibunismail1952 Před 2 měsíci

    I though that bark are more important not the moss

  • @user-gc2jy5dh9j
    @user-gc2jy5dh9j Před 3 měsíci

    I hope you didn't pay full price!