Thanks, Gary. I did just that, though discovered that it had been
planted in sphagnum, which always seems so difficult to remove, compared to
something chunky. We'll see what happens.
Tom
Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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From: "V_coerulea"
Organization: Atlantic.net (atlantic.net)
Newsgroups: rec.gardens.orchids
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 23:06:38 GMT
Subject: repot help

Epis are extremely forgiving. I generally soak the rootball for 5-10 min in
Physan solution. The Physan helps in eliminating bacteria, fungus, algae,
and (some evidence) viruses. The roots plump up, pop apart easily as you
press against them and allow you to more easily cut off dead ones and then
repot.
Gary

"tbell" wrote in message
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Just posted a photo on abpo, asking for recommendations about
repotting
a reedstem Epi with a densely compacted rootball.
Tom
Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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