6 Orchid mistakes I wish I never did!

Today I will tell you about 6 Orchid mistakes that I sometimes wish never happened! so time to learn :D
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1. Not rinsing and disinfecting orchid roots
All I did was perpetuate snails and whatever was in the old medium :P but one day I realized it was a mistake!    • Q&A - How to clean Orchid roots?  
This is also interesting    • How to save Orchids with Black Rot  

2. Sharing water
Since orchids are watered differently generally, I reused the water from one pot to another and spread all sorts of things, including snails!
Get rid of snails    • Slugs and snails on orchids - seeing ...  

3. Make sure to have supplies
3 years ago I changed my location.. literally, I moved countries! and the medium took too long on transport, thus my orchids lived on a tarp for a few weeks :(

4. Not test medium enough
It's always good to test things on a few orchids first! Sometimes we are just pressured by time and money to make a decision, but if we have a choice, it's better to use what we know.

5. Clay pots
Wonderful pots, but horrible at the same time if they are not compatible with you. Here are my final thoughts    • Clay pots with Orchids final thoughts...  

6. Insecticide and again.. sharing water
I don't like insecticides, full stop. No point in trying, I accept what I am. If I had any doubt sharing water is bad, after this experience I was convinced    • Using pesticide with Orchids - war on...  
And    • My saddest Orchid day  
Simple solution against spider mites    • How to get rid of spider mites at hom...  

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Subtropical climate, hot summers and mild winters
60-90% humidity, always breezy
Growth space is kept at min 17C and max 29C
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Media:
LECA - Pokon or IKEA
Various organic mixes from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Dmu9mW
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx or http://bit.ly/2WOF1D7

Fertilizer and supplements:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)

Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Slotted pots from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Ds488b

Lighting:
LED shop panels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA + 4000k LED bulbs (various brands)
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T

Shelf units:
Shirley's Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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