Here
is just an example of Part 6a of the 12 Part mini
course on “Insider’s Secrets on Growing and Caring
for Orchids Like a Pro”.
Repotting
Orchids
As
the famous orchid grower Adelaide Willoughby observed, “It is one of the paradoxes of
orchid growing that the plants require repotting at regular intervals,
yet they
resent shock and suffer from the procedure if every circumstance is not
just
right.”
So,
repotting is a regular and unavoidable aspect of orchid growing that is
critical to the health of your orchids – but it is essential
that you learn the
correct way to repot your orchids so they do not suffer unduly from the
procedure.
When
to Repot Orchids
Most
houseplants need repotting when they have grown to a
size that signals they have outgrown their pot or container. This is
also one
of the reasons to repot your orchids – but it is not the
only, or most common
reason. If your orchid is outgrowing its container – for
example if you can see
a substantial number of pseudobulbs or observe an unusual number of
roots
starting to grow over the edge of the pot, this may be a sign your
orchid needs
repotted.
However,
regardless of the size of the orchid, it will need
repotting every few years when the potting mixture has become depleted
and
breaks down. When this happens, the compost becomes heavy and soggy and
will
inevitably lead to the decline and ultimate death of the orchid if not
repotted.
Except
in cases where the life of the orchid is at risk,
repotting should only be done at specific times. For most species this
is when
the plant is in active growth – above or below the soil
– but not in bloom.
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