Orchid repotting becomes a necessity whenever your orchid grows so big that it cannot be accommodated in its existing pot. At the same time, it is pertinent to note that orchid repotting is more than simply taking out the orchid from its existing container and putting it into a much larger pot. There are certain steps that need to be followed that will help ensure that no damage is done to the orchid during the repotting.

Large Enough Size

The first important step that you need to take in regard to orchid repotting you should ensure that the new pot is of sufficiently large size to ensure that the repotted plant does not outgrow it over a period of time; typically such as in a year’s time. Furthermore, you may need to use terracotta clay pots that are heavy enough and most suited for outdoor growing of the orchid. In the case of the plastic pots these are more suitable when you are interested in indoor potting.

The second important aspect to orchid repotting is that you need to choose the correct kind of potting mix that will have to be used to fill around the old potting mix. Furthermore, the type of potting mix that is ideal is any mix that handles the type of frequency of watering the plant needs. In this regard, it pays to opt for a chunky kind of compost mix which is ideally suited when you plan on watering the plants on a more frequent basis while a finer potting mix is ideal for those plants that are able to retain water better.

Also, during orchid repotting you need to make sure that the plant be cleaned up completely and that existing old and worn out papery sheaths are removed. It is also important to turn the old pot over after which the plant can be wriggled free in a gentle manner. Also, remove maximum amount of the old potting mix, especially from around the pot’s roots and if the roots appear to be withered then these should be cut out.

You should place this plant into a new orchid pot and then while holding the plant you can add the potting mix around the roots of the orchid. After having added the potting mix you can drench the plant and thoroughly water it out and then you can leave the plant out in the sunshine for a few days to allow the plant to readapt to its new situation.

With these steps you can succeed with orchid repotting the plant will start growing better once more. The ceramic orchid pot can prove to be a beautiful item that will certainly adorn your garden and indoors very well. All you need to do to get the best out of such a pot is ensure that it has sufficient numbers of drainage holes to help provide the plant with sufficient water.