In this video, the speaker demonstrates how to fertilize orchids that are grown using a water culture method. They begin by soaking the orchid's roots in fresh, filtered water for about 30 minutes. Then, they add a specific fertilizer to the water, mentioning that the dosage depends on the environmental conditions, with higher temperatures requiring more fertilizer. After another 30-minute soak in the fertilized water, they drain it and let the orchid's roots dry for 12 to 24 hours. They also replace some of the water in the orchid's container with fresh water culture water. The speaker emphasizes that this method works well for orchids and offers to answer any questions.
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1. The speaker is going to demonstrate how to fertilize orchids in a water culture.
2. The speaker uses a white Phalaenopsis orchid for the demonstration.
3. The water culture level is marked with a blue mark for reference.
4. The speaker uses fresh reverse osmosis filtered water with a pH of about 6.2.
5. The orchid roots are soaked in fresh water for about 30 minutes before fertilization.
6. The speaker plans to use a half teaspoon of 20-14-13 fertilizer in a gallon of water due to warm temperatures.
7. The speaker mentions the warm weather, around 76 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius).
8. The speaker discusses the possibility of misting the air roots.
9. The orchid is soaked in the fertilizer solution for about 30 minutes.
10. After soaking, the excess fertilizer solution is drained.
11. The speaker mentions that the orchid will be left to dry for 12 to 24 hours.
12. The speaker replaces 50 percent of the orchid's water culture with fresh reverse osmosis water.
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