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Orchids need repotting every one to two years as their bark or moss breaks down and stops draining. It's straightforward once you know the steps.
When to repot
Repot when the media has broken down into a soggy, fine texture, when roots are climbing well out of the pot, or just after flowering finishes — never while the plant is in full bloom.
Choose the right media
Use a proper orchid mix, not garden soil. Bark suits Phalaenopsis and Cattleya; sphagnum moss holds more moisture for finer-rooted types; Vandas are often left bare-rooted in open baskets.
Remove and clean the roots
Ease the plant out, shake off the old media, and trim any soft, brown, hollow roots with a sterile blade. Keep the firm roots with pale green tips.
Repot and settle
Set the plant in a clean pot just large enough for its roots, work fresh media around them, then keep it lightly moist and out of harsh sun for a week or two while it re-establishes.
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