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 mins
Active Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Container Gardening
Yield: 1 Pot
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $5-$10
- Potting Medium For Orchids typically bark mixes
- Plastic Pot With Drainage
- Ceramic Pot to hold plastic pot
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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