Orchids in self watering pots - Most common questions answered!

Today we answer the most common questions regarding growing orchids ins elf watering pots!
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1. What self watering pots are most suited?
Any that can give you control over the reservoir, generally with a separate pot for the orchid.

2. What medium is better for self watering pots?
Any that is whicking and is suited for orchids.

3. What orchids work in these pots?
Any orchid can work for the right person and conditions.

4. How do we give the winter rest in these pots?
By not watering, or dumping whatever water is in the reservoir out.

5. How to fertilize in this setup?
Very similar to semi hydroponics, learn more here    • How to fertilize Orchids in semi hydr...  

6. Where to get these pots?
Online or at flower shops or garden centers. You can also DIY them    • DIY self watering pots - Ideas for Or...  

7. Will this setup work for everyone?
I don;t believe there is such a setup that will work for every single person so.. no. It generally works better in warmer environments.

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✿ My environment:
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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✿ What I use in my Grow Room:

Media:
LECA - Pokon or IKEA
Bark mix NoName + Coconut coir IKEA
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx

Fertilizer and suppliments:
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
Decorative Tolumnia pots http://bit.ly/2NbOfY4 (affiliate link)
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI

Lighting:
LED shop pannels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA
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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