Question
Hi,

Thanks for your answer.  The orchid with wrinkle leaves is actually blooming right now.  I heard that usually it shouldn't be repotted when it is blooming.

Should I really try to repot it or check the root by  get rid of media?

I live in San Rafael 30 minutes away from SF.  I kind of suspect that it was underwatered because the pot is less than 4 inch.  it was probably only 2 inches with a long spike and 4 buds which 2 was dried out.  It was pretty hot with plenty indirect sun today and when I checked it today, the wrinkle leaves problems get worse.

Should I risk to repot it or check the root?

Thanks.  

Answer
Hi again Eileen,

Under most circumstances, people will say "do not repot while it is in bloom".  Most of the time I'd agree with them unless the plant is obviously under stress and dying.  When I see that, I cut off the bloom spike and place it in a bud vase with water then proceed to work at trying to save the plant.  The choice is yours whether to repot now or wait until the blooms are gone but keep a watchful eye on how that leaf is doing and whether another leaf begins to show signs of wrinkling.  Unfortunately, once a leaf becomes wrinkled and limp, nothing you can do will make it plump and firm again.  While it may not look very nice, leave the leaf on until it falls off on its own.  

While it may not have been in direct sunlight, if the immediate area where it is growing becomes very warm (hot?), then the air around your orchid is also hot.  

Hey!, you're just up the road from me!  (grin)  About 75 to 80 miles I believe.  I haven't been on that stretch of I-80 in 20+ years or since I-680 was built, I imagine there have been quite a few changes along that route.  

Good luck and good growing.  

Jim