When is the best time to repot orchids? How to repot orchids?

1. When is the best time to repot orchids?

There are two suitable times of the year to repot orchids. The first one is in spring from March to April, and the second one is in autumn from September to October. The weather is relatively warm during these two periods, and the orchids can resume their growth quickly after being repotted. It is not recommended to repot orchids when it is too cold in winter or too hot in summer. However, if the orchid's pot is too small or not breathable enough to allow it to grow normally, it should be replaced in a warm room in time.

2. How to repot orchids

1. Choose a flowerpot: When you plant orchids, the new pot you choose should be the size of the plant and should be breathable enough. Generally, you can choose a flowerpot that is slightly larger and deeper than the roots of the plant. You can use clay pots or purple clay pots.

2. Remove the orchid from the pot: After choosing a flowerpot, you can take the orchid out of the old pot. First, place the flower pot horizontally, then use one hand to squeeze out the water from the drainage hole of the flower pot, and use the other hand to hold the orchid plant to prevent it from falling to the ground. Afterwards, tap the base of the plant gently with your hands to remove any loose soil.

3. Re-potting: Fill the prepared new pot with a layer of gravel as a drainage layer, then fill in some soft and breathable planting material, then place the orchid in the new pot, and cover it with the remaining new soil so that its roots are all below the soil surface. After that, compact the soil surface, water it thoroughly again, and wait for it to take root.