Orchid Care OrchidTalk Orchid Forum Links Nursery

Welcome to OrchidTalk Orchid Forums


The Friendliest Orchid Community on the Internet!


  •  » Learn to Repot your Orchids
  •  » Learn Orchid Care Tips and Secrets
  •  » Find the perfect Orchid for your Growing Environment
  •  » Chat with Orchid Growing Professionals

OrchidTalk - "Bringing People Together to Grow Orchids Better!"


Let us help you grow your Orchids better; Join our community today.


YES! I want to register an account for free right now!


Register or Login now to remove this advertisement.

Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Should these Phals be repotted at this time?

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Real Name
    Dana
    My Grow Area
    On a Windowsill.
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Phalaenopsis
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Dallas, TX
    Posts
    43
    Member's Country Flag

    Default Should these Phals be repotted at this time?

    Since I haven't had much success with the first few orchids I have repotted, I would like your advice on repotting these.

    This one has bloomed continuously since I bought it July 27 . It has just dropped the last of its older blooms, but new bloom buds are starting at the tips. It appears there are two plants in this 6" pot. The potting mix seems fine textured. I can't tell if it started out as bark and has decayed or if it is just a peat-based mix. I water it only when the bottom roots start turning white, and it seems to be doing well. Should I repot now or wait until next year?





    The next three are growing in 4.5" pots. They are almost finished blooming and each shows some root growth. The potting mix in the Left and Right ones is as described above. The Middle one is in bark. Should I repot now? If so, should I step them up to 5" pots?



    This last one is very root-bound in a 4" pot. It's almost finished blooming, and there is root growth. Should I repot now into a 5" pot?



    I will appreciate your advice!

    Dana
    Last edited by sewcrazy64; October 21st, 2009 at 08:49 PM.

  2. #2
    Real Name
    Randy
    My Grow Area
    Outside 24/7
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Vanda and Paphiopedilum
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Pampanga, Philippines
    Posts
    3,542
    Member's Country Flag

    Default

    id definitely repot the last one, but have you repotted them when you first got them? if
    not i'd repot them all, but thats just me.....

  3. #3
    Real Name
    Ron
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Bulbophyllum, native orchids
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Tacloban city, Leyte
    Posts
    6,064
    Member's Country Flag

    Default

    first one is ok, rest i would repot.

  4. #4
    Real Name
    Bruce Brown
    My Grow Area
    Greenhouse
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Cattleyas & Slippers
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Arkansas
    Posts
    35,133
    Member's Country Flag

    Default

    Yes, Dana, repot into a mix you like and that matches your growing/ watering conditions. All look really healthy.

    Cheers,
    BD

  5. #5
    Real Name
    Richard
    My Grow Area
    Windowsill
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Phals, Oncs, Neos, Paphs
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Posts
    1,600
    Member's Country Flag

    Default

    I'm with Randy. Repot the last one for sure and if you didn't repot them when you got them repot all of them in (what BD said) a mix that suits your growing/watering conditions.

  6. #6
    Real Name
    Dana
    My Grow Area
    On a Windowsill.
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Phalaenopsis
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Dallas, TX
    Posts
    43
    Member's Country Flag

    Default

    Since the last one pictured is root bound in a 4" pot, I assume I should put it in a 5" pot. But regarding the three in the 4.5" pots, should they go back into 4.5" pots or step up to 5"?

    Thank you for your advice!
    Dana
    Last edited by sewcrazy64; October 21st, 2009 at 08:47 PM.

Similar Threads

  1. Repotted neo (now properly)
    By Phyrex in forum **NOT IN BLOOM** All Genera
    Replies: 28
    Last Post: August 22nd, 2009, 08:29 PM
  2. phals repotted in clear pots
    By sugarmama in forum General Orchid Culture
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: December 1st, 2007, 07:05 PM
  3. Just repotted...how to water???
    By DSHoll0426 in forum New Growers: Ask the Senior Members
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: August 24th, 2007, 11:43 PM
  4. Repotted New Cattleya
    By Petalsofsugar in forum New Growers: Ask the Senior Members
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: August 12th, 2006, 10:28 PM
  5. Repotted Phal.
    By Elfmaiden77 in forum New Growers: Ask the Senior Members
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: June 28th, 2006, 06:43 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
OrchidTalk --An Orchid Growers Discussion Forum brought to you by River Valley Orchidworks. A World Community where orchid beginners and experts talk about orchids and share tips on their care, cultivation, and propagation.