Should I use a large or small pot for growing wine bottle orchids?

Should I use a large or small pot for my wine bottle orchid?

It is not advisable to plant newly bought wine bottles in a flowerpot that is too large. Generally, it only needs to be slightly larger than the roots of the plant to avoid water accumulation due to the flowerpot being too large. After the roots of the plant gradually become larger, you can replace the plant with a larger flowerpot.

Growing environment: Bottle orchid prefers a warm, humid, sunny growing environment. The most suitable growth temperature is 16-28℃. Watering should be frequent and change with the change of seasons.

Repotting time: Bottle orchids need to be repotted every 3-4 years. The best time to repot is in spring and autumn, when the temperature is suitable and repotting will cause less damage to the plant.

Should I use a deep or shallow pot for a bottle orchid?

The bottle orchid grows very fast and its roots swell. It is best to plant it in a deep pot, which should be selected according to the size of the plant, but the pot should be replaced as the plant grows.

Bottle orchids are afraid of waterlogging, so it is best to use clay pots, mud pots and other flower pots with good drainage. The specific shape can be chosen as a round-belly type, which has a higher ornamental value.

How to repot wine bottle orchid

When repotting the bottle orchid, tap the sides of the pot gently with your hands to fully separate the pot and the soil, remove about 1/3 of the old soil, shorten the roots, and then repot the plant.