Growing Masdevallia Orchids in Warm Environments! Making the Switch to Clay Media!

Описание: Hi everyone, I'm Annabel, and welcome to my channel! :-)

Today I’m going to be repotting my Masdevallia paivaeana from moss into semi-hydro with Seramis. The effect of using a moisture-retentive clay media with a ceramic outer pot has been quite noticeable for my Masdevallias, either in self-watering or semi-hydro. This is possibly due to the cooling effect of clay media in my warm environment (currently 18-25 degrees Celcius). I don’t have a full explanation, but after 6 months of testing and initial hesitance, I’m finally willing to convert the rest of my Masdies to this set up :-)

Also a sneak peak of my Restrepia cuprea in the outro ;-)
I've invested in a proper mic so hopefully the sound quality is improved! :-)

Sources for more information

Masdevallia paivaeana
http://www.orchidspecies.com/maspaive...

Semi Hydroponics for Orchids
https://firstrays.com/semi-hydroponic...

My Orchid Room
Temps- 15-25C (sometimes more toward 30!) Humidity 60-75%.
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: https://www.hartleysdirect.com/hartle...
Metal shelving IKEA: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/s...

Artificial lighting supplemented with natural light.
Cool white '6000K' under cabinet lighting- Screwfix
GEMMA LED grow lights: https://www.gemma-led.com/cob-grow-li...
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 :-)

DIY Self watering pots, DIY Semi hydro pots
DIY Self watering pots made with IKEA Nekjon outer mask https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/d... and various 15cm clear internal orchid pot
Wick for self watering pots https://www.amazon.co.uk/watering-Sel...
DIY semi hydro pots, various brands. Square pots used from https://www.oasishomeandhobby.co.uk/s... with semi hydro holes drilled in for reservoir.
Self watering pots with water level gauge: Lechuza mini deltini https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lechuza-Prem...
or other brand: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Mini USB fans from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...

LECA Canna Aqua Brand or IKEA https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hydrogarden-...

Seramis UK supplier https://www.onestopgrowshop.co.uk/pro...

Sphagnum moss by Besgrow
Vanda baskets purchased from Peter White Orchid accessories and Rollke-orchideen

Find me on Instagram   / annabel.minton  

Be sure to look out for more care tutorials to follow! Please post suggestions and questions in the comments! I'm really happy to chat to fellow orchid lovers and hope you've enjoyed this video!

Thanks for watching! :-)