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Orchid transplant at home. Video
Orchids have long conquered the hearts of flower growers. These attractive looking plants are unpretentious and can flower almost all year round with proper care. But if beginners cope with watering and feeding orchids very successfully, then transplanting a plant causes certain difficulties. However, for the health of the flowers, this must be done regularly.
How to transplant an orchid
How often do you need to replant an orchid
In nature, orchids have unlimited growth space and the soil is naturally renewed. At home, this is unattainable, because orchids are enclosed in pots, so the hostess’s task is to artificially provide the flower with the necessary conditions for development, because sooner or later any plant outgrows its “home”, and the soil is depleted. It is recommended to replant young orchids every 6-8 months, and adult flowers need a similar procedure once every few years. You yourself can notice that the soil is depleted: it is compressed and starts to pass water worse.
It is not recommended to transplant the orchid too often, however, if the disease develops, it is necessary to urgently resort to this measure, otherwise you will lose the plant
How to choose a new orchid pot
Before proceeding with the transplant, it is worth choosing a new “home” for your pet. Choose a pot 2–3 centimeters wider than the previous one. It must be transparent so that the roots of the plant can absorb solar energy and carry out photosynthesis. Make sure there are holes in the bottom to allow excess moisture to drain. If they are missing, you can make them yourself.
Orchids are transplanted, usually in March or September, to avoid flowering and active root growth. Prepare a new container. Put expanded clay, pebbles or river sand at the bottom. If you did not buy the material in a specialty store, but collected it yourself, disinfect it by boiling it in water. Fill the pot one-quarter full with special epiphyte soil and start removing the orchid for transfer to a new place of residence.
Water the plant abundantly before transplanting, so you can easily and painlessly pull it out of the old pot. After taking out the orchid, untangle the roots, clean them of old soil, rinse with water if necessary. Use a sharp, sanitized knife to remove rotten and dried roots. After that, for 10 minutes, immerse the orchid in a container with water at room temperature, this will kill the pests that have settled on the roots. Take out the plant, treat the cuts on the roots with charcoal powder. The orchid is now ready to be transplanted.
Place the plant in a new container. Keeping it in weight, add soil to the top, periodically tapping on the sides of the pot to compact the mixture. Roots that are too long and do not fit are best left outside. Carefully, so as not to damage the roots, insert the stick and attach the stem of the plant to it. If the transplant was carried out correctly, then your pet will delight you with new flowers this year.