{"id":630,"date":"2019-04-27T09:33:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T09:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygardenguide.com\/?p=630"},"modified":"2019-04-27T09:33:10","modified_gmt":"2019-04-27T09:33:10","slug":"how-to-repot-an-orchid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygardenguide.com\/how-to-repot-an-orchid\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Repot An Orchid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong>How To Repot An Orchid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we bring\nan article to explain how to transplant a Phalaenopsis orchid but it is also\nvalid for the other species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sooner or later\nall of us who grow orchids have to perform this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Formerly orchids\nwere plants that fans had in greenhouses, but are increasingly common in the\nhome of any gardener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are\nrelatively easy to grow, as long as they are in the right conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is\nthat almost all growers get quite nervous thinking that they have to transplant\nan orchid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orchids are not\ngrown like other plants.&nbsp;They are not placed in a pot with the roots stuck\nin the ground.&nbsp;You have to put them in a basket or basket with loose\nmaterials like bark, coal or moss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment of\nthe transplant can be the most delicate moment for an orchid, since they are\nsusceptible to diseases and you will be exposing the roots.&nbsp;With a little\ncare we will be replanting the orchids with very good results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orchids do not like to be moved and root disturbed.\u00a0You have to transplant an orchid only if it is really necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1\u00a0When should an orchid be      transplanted?<\/li><li>2\u00a0Preparation for the transplant of      orchids and their cutting:<\/li><li>3\u00a0How to transplant an indoor or      outdoor orchid in 8 simple steps:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When should an\norchid be transplanted?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good reason\nfor the transplant is that the substrate mixture has deteriorated and become\ntoo compacted.&nbsp;At that time the roots are in danger of rotting.&nbsp;In these\ncases the best is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>start the\ntransplant and do not try to substitute the substrate since there will be\nremains of the old substrate and also rotten root pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second\nreason to transplant orchids is because they have exceeded the size of the\nbasket where they were and do not have more space to grow.&nbsp;In this case\nthere are people who prefer to directly put the old basket in a new one and let\nthe orchid keep growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation for\nthe transplant of orchids and their cutting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing\nis to buy a mixture for pots of good quality.&nbsp;That maintains its structure\nand does not dismantle.&nbsp;Moisten the orchid compost if it is very dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to\nwater your orchids well three days before transplanting.&nbsp;You also have to\nhave them correctly paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare the\norchid pots.&nbsp;They must be clean and disinfected if they have suffered from\nrotten roots or any other problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check if there\nare any pests before replanting the orchids.&nbsp;Treat pests or diseases\nbefore transplanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare your\ntools: you will need a sharp knife or garden scissors to prune, a sprinkler\nwith water, a container to irrigate and a cloth to reduce evaporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to\ntransplant an outdoor or indoor orchid in 8 simple steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ORCHID TRANSPLANTATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Carefully remove\nthe roots and the substrate that is attached to them from the old\nbasket.&nbsp;Try not to split or damage the roots while doing it.&nbsp;You can\ncarefully remove dead material from the plant and roots.&nbsp;When you do, gently\nshake the old compost.<\/li><li>Remove all root\npieces that have been damaged or broken.&nbsp;Cut with a sharp knife or\ngardener&#8217;s scissors.&nbsp;It is best to make a clean cut.<\/li><li>Remove foliage,\nleaves, stems or flowers that are damaged, rotten or dead.<\/li><li>If what you want\nto do is divide your orchid you have to leave at least three healthy bulbs that\nare together.&nbsp;This is done to get the orchid transplanted and divided into\nseveral children.<\/li><li>Choose an\nappropriate basket and fill it with the substrate mixture around the\nplant.&nbsp;It has to be tight and firm, but without overdoing it.&nbsp;The\nplant can not be moving in the pot or basket.&nbsp;A saying I have heard\nseveral times is &#8220;tight plant, plant grasped&#8221;.<\/li><li>Water the\nbasket, but only if the compost is dry.<\/li><li>Put the orchid\nin a shady place away from direct sunlight.&nbsp;Cover it with a cloth or piece\nof thick and soft cloth.&nbsp;This will increase the humidity levels around the\nplant and prevent your orchid from drying out.&nbsp;Spray the orchid with the\npot of water for the next three weeks, do not water it!<\/li><li>Start watering\nthe orchid plant once it starts producing new roots.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mygardenguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/root-out-of-pot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-631\" width=\"578\" height=\"718\"\/><figcaption>ROOTS ARE ALREADY OUTSIDE THE POT: THIS IS A GOOD MOMENT FOR REPOTTING<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have\nfollowed these simple steps you should not have problems with your pretty\norchid.&nbsp;Now it will begin to grow without the burden of the remains of dry\nfoliage or rotten roots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Repot An Orchid Today we bring an article to explain how to transplant a Phalaenopsis orchid but it is also valid for the other species. 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