To repot miniature Phalaenopsis orchids, use the same repotting procedure recommended for full-size Phals. Phalaenopsis orchids should be planted in a loose, chunky growing media that promotes fast drainage and allows...
If your Phalaenopsis orchid starts to look “sick,” always start with the basics – water, light, location, humidity and temperature – before taking more drastic action. While Phalaenopsis hybrids are amazingly hardy...
Sadly, many orchids are consigned to the trash heap needlessly. Phalaenopsis orchid hybrids are amazingly hardy and can often be nursed back to health. Even desperately damaged Phalaenopsis orchids have been known to...
As a rule of thumb, Phalaenopsis orchids must be repotted every year or two. You can tell it is time to repot your orchid when: The orchid has outgrown its pot and new growth and roots are spilling over the edge of...
“What kind of soil should I plant my orchid in?”, is a frequently asked question. When repotting Phalaenopsis orchids, which is recommended every one to two years, orchid growers suggest using a good-quality,...
Phalaenopsis orchids should be repotted once a year, typically right after it has finished blooming. Repotting an orchid is considerably different than repotting other house plants. If this is your first time repotting...
The techniques used to repot Phalaenopsis orchids are significantly different from those used to repot other house plants; a fact that surprises most orchid owners the first time they repot their orchid. Some of the...