How to repot Dendrobium? Do I need to trim the roots when repotting?

1. Repotting method

1. Prepare a new pot: Before repotting the Dendrobium, you must prepare a new pot. The basin should be large in diameter and clean. If it is a new pot that has not been used, you need to soak it in water overnight, because it will be alkaline and may affect the growth of the plant. If it is an old pot, you should expose it to the sun for disinfection.

2. Transplant the seedlings: Take the Dendrobium out of the original pot without damaging the roots. Don't remove all the soil on the roots, keep some of the original soil. Check the root growth and cut off any unhealthy roots.

3. Potting and maintenance: When repotting, place the Dendrobium in the center of the pot, allow the roots to stretch out, and then bury the roots with soil. Note that you cannot fertilize it right after repotting, because its roots have not yet resumed growth and cannot absorb nutrients, and fertilizing may burn its roots.

2. Do you need to repair the roots?

When repotting Dendrobium, it is necessary to trim the roots appropriately. Some roots grow very densely or grow poorly. For such a root system, pruning is necessary. When pruning, be sure to use sterilized scissors to ensure the later recovery of the plant's roots.