Phalaenopsis Repots | Phal. Samera, Irene Dobkin & Purple Martin | Semi-Hydro Transitioning & Tips

Hi everyone, it's Annabel, welcome back to my channel!
Today we are having a relaxed, chatty repotting session for 3 phals. Hope you enjoy the video!

Bio for the orchids in this video, and links:

Phalaenopsis Samera: A wonderful hybrind between bellina and violacea, two species phalaenopsis famed for their fragrance. While bellina is citrusy, and violacea heavily cinnamony, Samera has a wonderful fragrance of sweet, floral cinnamon. Hybrid details on orchidroots: https://bluenanta.com/detail/10013241...

Phalaenopsis Purple Martin : Formerly Doritaenopsis, due to the Doritis changing to Phal. pulcherrima, this hybrid is now has a Phalaenopsis classification. A very interesting cross that is 75% phal violacea, I'm hoping for a multifloral effect from the pulcherrima, with some of the violacea fragrance! https://bluenanta.com/detail/10008454...

Vandaenopsis Irene Dobkin : A classic hybrid, but one known to be a little fussy. This is a cross between Vanda miniata (Formerly Ascocentrum) and Phalaenopsis. I've wanted one for while, and now it turns out I have two!
https://bluenanta.com/detail/10007142...

The 15cm self-watering pots I mention here, with the reservoir gauge, £19.99 for a pack of 4, amazon. Recommend making flushing holes just above the base level: https://amzn.to/2S5o4UL

eBay seller, generally very good, and obviously very willing to resolve issues: Beautiful orchids, Poland - https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/beautiful....
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❀ My Orchid Room ❀
UK Spare Bedroom
Temps- 18-35C
Humidity 50-75%.
Artificial lighting, supplemented with daylight
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✩ 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 and purchase myself. I've provided links to try and make them easier to find, some of these are Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of these products through the Amazon links below, I may get a small percentage towards future purchases, which helps me continue this passion! If you choose to not purchase through these links though, I totally understand! I would never recommend products I don’t genuinely love, and thank you for supporting me if you do! ♡

❀ Inorganic Media ❀
RHS Alpine Horticultural grit or washed gravel- non wicking pebble top layer
LECA - Canna Aqua Brand: https://amzn.to/2Z5sPPy
or IKEA
Pumice : Medium grade ~10mm : https://amzn.to/3aTCIFn Or Kaizen bonsai, small or large grade: https://bit.ly/3aeYKRW
Synthic: UK supplier https://bit.ly/2RCb4oI
US: Glassbox Tropicals : https://bit.ly/2wHy2na
Seramis : https://amzn.to/2QdyP59 or https://bit.ly/2V90RSJ (cheaper)
Perlite

❃ Organic media ❃
Sphagnum moss by Besgrow
Orchiata bark (Both from Orchid Acc. UK: https://bit.ly/3elQItD )
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💧Water & Nutrients🌱
ZeroWater Filter: https://amzn.to/2KaaYjP
Rain Mix:
UK: https://bit.ly/2yaTfX5
Akerne: https://bit.ly/2XEj3W3
Silicon: https://amzn.to/2K41IxJ
Seaweed: Maxicrop Original : https://amzn.to/2VbQ0rv
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🐛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://bit.ly/2V5KBlv
IKEA Tertial Lamps: https://bit.ly/2Vs492t
Fitted with Amazon Basics 1500 lumen cool white LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/36RnRsG

High Light Orchids (Vandas, Cattleyas)
GEMMA Lights : https://bit.ly/34CqY7Z - Discount code 'OrchidRoom' for 10% off at checkout
Mars Hydro TS600
MARS HYDRO TS600 Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3bagRcS

❃ Shelving ❃
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: https://bit.ly/2REpeWl
Metal shelving IKEA Mulig : https://bit.ly/3bkUjGc

✩ Pots ✩
13cm Buckets Amazon: https://amzn.to/2V92cci (£~20 for 35)
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Cheaper alternatives to Elho outers:
14cm white pot cover: https://bit.ly/2XBmGMo
16cm white pot cover: https://bit.ly/2VwLti0
18cm white pot cover: https://bit.ly/3cmwTRb
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DIY Self-watering pots:
15cm (White outer) made with IKEA Nejkon outer mask: https://bit.ly/2VuSu2S
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.
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Wick for self watering pots: https://amzn.to/2sMuWM7