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Repotting Orchids and Basic Care - It's Easier Than You Think

There are a few basic tips to repotting orchids that I wanted to share, as well as some basic caring tips. It really is easier than you think!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Container Gardening
Yield: 1 Pot
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $5-$10

Equipment

  • Pruners

Materials

  • Potting Medium For Orchids typically bark mixes
  • Plastic Pot With Drainage
  • Ceramic Pot to hold plastic pot

Instructions

  • Remove the entire plant(s) from the pot.
  • Gently shake out and remove all the planting medium.
  • Separate the two plants.
  • Rinse the roots in cool water and cut away any dead, broken or very soft roots.
  • Make sure your scissors or pruners are clean and sterile.
  • You can use a little rubbing alcohol to make sure.
  • Re-pot in a tight plastic pot with drainage. 
  • Place it in a pretty pot.
  • Place your orchid in an area with indirect light.
  • Water once a week. by taking the pot out of the pretty container, and run it under lukewarm to cool water for a few seconds.
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