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pmurphy · 01-29-2015, 04:59 PM

I'm looking for information on re-potting an orchid.

I got the plant about 5 years ago when it was tossed in the trash at my office to make room for (of all things) a poinsettia. The orchid is still in the original pot but I don't know what type it is......looks like the standard plant you'll get at Home Depot or Lowe's.

Anyway, I've had it all this time and it faithfully blooms about twice a year, and puts out new leaves when it's 'resting'. But after all this time the roots are hanging out of the pot and are currently long enough to be resting on the soil of my clown fig (I had to make room at Christmas so I placed the orchid - in the pot - in the larger pot). This didn't phase the orchid at all because it is once again producing blossoms.

It's planted in what looks like moss and I have NO experience what so ever with this type of medium. I don't even know if it needs re-potting, or if this is normal. I tried contacting some of the local forums and garden centers but so far have not received any responses.
Can anyone here give me some advise on what to do?

Thanks,
Pam

01-29-2015, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
pmurphy always pushing the limits Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Find me on the map! Zone: 8B Name: Pam Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 344 BananaBucks : 71,504 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 168 Times Was Thanked 512 Times in 214 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,312 Times	Anyone know anything about orchids? I'm looking for information on re-potting an orchid. I got the plant about 5 years ago when it was tossed in the trash at my office to make room for (of all things) a poinsettia. The orchid is still in the original pot but I don't know what type it is......looks like the standard plant you'll get at Home Depot or Lowe's. Anyway, I've had it all this time and it faithfully blooms about twice a year, and puts out new leaves when it's 'resting'. But after all this time the roots are hanging out of the pot and are currently long enough to be resting on the soil of my clown fig (I had to make room at Christmas so I placed the orchid - in the pot - in the larger pot). This didn't phase the orchid at all because it is once again producing blossoms. It's planted in what looks like moss and I have NO experience what so ever with this type of medium. I don't even know if it needs re-potting, or if this is normal. I tried contacting some of the local forums and garden centers but so far have not received any responses. Can anyone here give me some advise on what to do? Thanks, Pam