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Old 27-03-2007, 12:15 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
Nancy G. Nancy G. is offline
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Default To repot or not to repot, that is the question

Everyone is in consesus, repot. When you get your mix, commercially
available as "orchid potting mix". Remeber to soak the bark mix for
several hours to overnight before using it. That gives you one more
chance to rinse it, helps prevent salt accumulation when you water,
and ensures that it has been thoroughly moistened. If you grow in the
house, you can also add a little sphagnum (pre-moistened) to keep
humidity around the roots. Don't fill the air gaps, it won't take
much.

Best wishes,

Nancy G.
OK. Can you tell me how to repot? I've repotted many other plants
but never an orchid. I assume I can buy special medium at my garden
store and also assume I should go to an 8" pot. Do I cover the
roots? Do I remove the old medium?

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