Oh, Sweet Mystery of Repotting
When will my new orchid plant need to be repotted?
Almost surely, not yet! Most orchids do well with repotting every three years, although the lady slippers (Cypripedium) probably should be repotted annually. Learn the signals that tell you when to repot and/or divide each variety of orchid plants into two or more plants. How will you know? You guessed it; look in my comprehensive e-book!
What material should I repot it in?
Don’t plant it in dirt!
Some plants that naturally grow on rocks will live happily in nothing more than river pebbles. They receive no nutrition from the pebbles, but simply use them as a foundation on which they can grow.
“Caring for Your First Orchid & More” will tell you the best potting medium for your specific plant as well as the tricks to planting it.
Can I grow it in a pot outdoors?
Most orchids will thrive during the warmer months in most climates under the shade of a tree; any tree except a eucalyptus! When the weather gets too hot, spray it lightly in the early afternoon. When the weather begins to get down to the 40’s (Fahrenheit) then it’s time to bring it under cover back in the house.
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