When Is The Right Time To Move Orchids?

Orchids are plants that produce beautiful and unique flowers, and it is essential to repot them when they start to grow over the edge of the pot. Repotting orchids can be done when the potting mix breaks down, often evidenced by dead roots, or the orchid is undergoing vegetative growth (growing new leaves and roots). Most orchids grown as house plants are epiphytes in the same way.

Pseudobulb orchids should be transplanted right after flowering, before the roots begin to grow, while most other orchids can be repotted at any time. Repotting is crucial for maintaining the optimum health of your orchids. To repot an orchid, look for new growth, select a pot based on the orchid’s root volume and growing environment, and always follow the recommended schedule.

Repotting should be done when you first get a plant and about once a year or two as the medium decays and needs to be replaced. The types of media that should be used depend on the type of orchid. To avoid losing the beautiful flowers on your orchid, wait to repot it until after its blooming cycle ends. Most orchids bloom during the first few months of the year, so late spring or early summer are generally safe times to repot your orchid.

If your orchid has tightly tangled roots, it’s time to repot it. The best time to repot is when the orchid is undergoing vegetative growth (growing new leaves and roots), like yours is currently.