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Repotting Your Orchids
By Robert Roy
This months topic will take us two newsletters to cover. It is about re-potting. We have been asked by customers, "when should my orchid be re-potted". I will cover this subject by orchid genera. In this months newsletter I will cover phalaenopsis, dendrobiums, miltonias and cattleyas. Next month it will be vandas, paphs, and oncidiums.
Phalaenopsis are probably the most common orchid plants that are sold. Their blooms are large and they can last up to 3-4 months. So when should you repot phals. These plants can go for 2 or 3 years without ever needing to be repotted. When you notice that there seems to be a tight fit in the container and there is definitely a need to get a larger pot. Clay pots are usually be...
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