Maxillaria Orchids | Variabilis Haul, Tenuifolia Updates, Repotting & Care Info | Semi-Hydro

Today we are taking a look at a mini-haul from a local garden centre, where I acquired three little maxillaria variabilis. Since these needed repotting, I thought I'd try three different media- 'S-Te' (Kyodama?) , Small grade pumice and LECA for a comparison. Since my tenuifolia does excellently in Semi-hydro, I know this method is a fairly safe bet.

This repot also prompted me to repot my long-overdue tenuifolia, so we can do a semi hydro update on this one too :-)

My large tenuifolia lives under a GEMMA 50W COB light.

Sections of this video:
Introduction 00:00
Repotting the variabilis 05:48
Repotting the tenuifolia & care 13:13

If you want to see my media trial I reference in this video:    • Inorganic Media Tests & Characteristi...  

Link to the bonsai store I purchased the small grade pumice and S-Te / Kyodama from: https://www.kaizenbonsai.com/shop/bon...

Music by @Ikson 'Spring'

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❀ My Orchid Room ❀
Temps- 18-30C
Humidity 60-75%.
Artificial lighting supplemented with daylight.

✩ Plant Products I Use & Love ✩
Quick Disclaimer - These are products I genuinely love, buy and use- I wouldn't list something I didn't use regularly. However, some of these links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of these products through the Amazon links below, I do get a small percentage towards future purchases. If you choose to not purchase through these links though, I totally understand! I would never recommend products I don’t genuinely love ♡

❀ Inorganic Media ❀
RHS Alpine Horticultural grit- non wicking pebble top layer : https://amzn.to/2PDzPQA
LECA - Canna Aqua Brand: https://amzn.to/2Z5sPPy
or IKEA
Pumice : Medium grade ~10mm LAVA-LITE : https://amzn.to/34C14PY
Synthic: UK supplier http://www.dartfrog.co.uk/epiweb/
Seramis : https://amzn.to/2QdyP59

❃ Organic media ❃
Sphagnum moss by Besgrow
Orchiata bark
Perlite: https://amzn.to/2Z3PBY7 (mixed heavily with moss)

🐛Pest Control🐛
Pink Sun Neem Oil/Soap duo: https://amzn.to/39qyPam
Systemic insecticide Bug Clear Ultra (5g/l Acetamiprid):
Large size, better value but lacks dosing: https://amzn.to/39nTzzS (Use at 10ml/litre)
Or smaller size with clear dosing: https://amzn.to/2smCUfp

💡 Lighting 💡
Lower Light Orchids (Phalaenopsis, Oncidiums)
Cool white LAP '4000K' under cabinet lighting- Screwfix https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-ykt5bf...
IKEA Tertial Lamps: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/tertial-...
Fitted with Amazon Basics 1500 lumen cool white LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/36RnRsG

High Light Orchids (Vandas, Cattleyas)
GEMMA Lights:
GEMMA 50w LED modular COB grow lights: https://www.gemma-led.com/cob-grow-li...
GEMMA 100w LED COB plant light: https://www.gemma-led.com/cob-plant-l...
GEMMA have kindly provided a 10% off discount code for anyone who is interested in purchasing any of their lights! This is valid until 01/01/21. Just pop OrchidRoom in at the checkout :-)

Mars Hydro TS600
MARS HYDRO TS600 Amazon Links:
US:https://amzn.to/2Jolq7s
CA:https://amzn.to/2MSn3MI
UK:https://amzn.to/2lXpH91
DE:https://amzn.to/2BLoPJn

❃ Shelving ❃
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: https://www.hartleysdirect.com/hartle...
Metal shelving IKEA: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/s...

✩ Pots ✩
DIY Self watering pots:
15cm (White outer) made with IKEA Nekjon outer mask https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/d...
and various 15cm clear internal orchid pots
Larger made using elho brussels outer pots: https://amzn.to/2QxPhwT (20cm)
with orchid focus inner pots: https://amzn.to/2ZAW0KX (21cm) Or larger.
Wick for self watering pots: https://amzn.to/2sMuWM7
DIY semi hydro pots, various brands or vases
Self watering pots with water level gauge:
Lechuza mini deltini: https://amzn.to/2sKHuny
or other brand: https://amzn.to/2S5o4UL
Mini USB fans from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Z9zpon

Vanda baskets purchased from Roellke Orchideen and Peter White Orchid accessories