When and how to repot orchids

Orchid repotting time

It is recommended to repot orchids in spring and autumn because the climate is mild and cool at this time, and the plants are in their growth period, so the chance of damage is much reduced. If it is done in spring, it is recommended to do it at the vernal equinox, and in autumn it should be done at the autumnal equinox.

Orchid repotting methods and steps

1. Remove the plant from the pot : When removing the plant from the pot, first use a small shovel to draw a circle along the inner wall of the pot, or tap the outer wall of the pot gently, both of which can make the potting soil easier to separate. Then turn the pot upside down, hold the rhizome, and carefully take it out.

2. Prune the roots : first take out the plant, remove the soil around the roots, then use clean water to clean the roots of the plant, then cut off the dead and rotten roots, then use carbendazim to disinfect and sterilize, and finally dry the roots.

3. Prepare the potting soil : Prepare a larger flower pot with good air permeability. The soil should also be loose, air-permeable, slightly acidic new soil and half old soil. The new soil can be leaf mold and garden soil. Cover the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot with broken pot pieces or small stones.

4. Plant in the pot : Place the orchid in the middle of the prepared soil, fill the soil after the roots are stretched out, leaving no gaps, and finally press the soil around it firmly.

Orchid care after repotting

Orchids generally take 20-180 days to acclimate after repotting. For some plants with suitable growing environments, they will acclimate in about 20 days after repotting. For those with slower growth rates and poorer growing environments, it may take 6 months or even longer for them to acclimate. After repotting, orchids need to be watered thoroughly and then placed in a cool and ventilated place.