How to change the soil and pot of Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis repotting time

The best time to repot Phalaenopsis is around March in spring and October in autumn. The temperature is best during these two periods. After repotting, the plant can adapt quickly, which is conducive to its growth.

Phalaenopsis soil and potting effect

After 1-3 years of care, the roots of potted Phalaenopsis will cover the entire pot, the nutrients in the potting soil will be exhausted, and the soil will become alkaline and compacted, and its air permeability and water retention will be reduced. It can no longer provide the plant with what it needs for growth, so it is necessary to repot.

When changing the soil and pot of Phalaenopsis, the temperature needs to be kept appropriate, not exceeding 36 degrees Celsius and not lower than 10 degrees Celsius. It is best to choose a sunny day to do it.

How to change the soil and pot of Phalaenopsis

1. Repotting : Before repotting, the Phalaenopsis orchid should be properly watered and the soil in the pot should be kept slightly dry for easier removal from the pot. Do not use sharp tools when removing the Phalaenopsis from the pot. Hold the bulb in one hand and turn the flowerpot upside down with the other hand, and gently tap to remove the roots. After removing from the pot, cut off the rotten and old roots, put them in a carbendazim solution for half an hour, take them out and dry them before repotting them.

2. Prepare the soil : It is best to plant Phalaenopsis with peat soil or most leaf mold, because the plant likes to grow in fertile soil rich in humus, which is conducive to its growth.

3. Planting : When planting Phalaenopsis, you need to put some small charcoal at the bottom of the pot, then put in 1/4 of soil, add rotted chicken manure fertilizer, and plant the plant in it.

Phalaenopsis maintenance tips after soil change

1. Watering : After changing the soil and potting the Phalaenopsis, the soil in the pot only needs to be kept slightly moist, and the environment must be well ventilated so that it will be easier for it to adapt to the pot.

2. Fertilization : After the Phalaenopsis is repotted and the plant begins to grow new leaves, you can fertilize it. You can use decomposed organic fertilizer, sheep manure fertilizer, etc.

3. Pruning : Phalaenopsis orchids generally do not need to be pruned after being potted, because they have been pruned before potting. However, if dead or yellow leaves appear, they need to be removed in time.

4. Light : After changing the soil and potting the Phalaenopsis, it needs to be placed in a bright and ventilated place for the first half month. Do not expose it to the sun immediately, otherwise the roots will not grow firmly and the leaves will easily wilt due to the sun.