subject: Orchid Care Gurus - How To Repot Orchid [print this page] One of the most exciting aspects of life is tending to plants. One of which is taking care of orchids. Simple may it seem but lots of people are having problems on how to take care of such delicate plants most especially on how to repot orchid. There are lots of things to consider and learning some of them might just be enough to give your orchids the proper care it deserves.
Lots of people find it hard to repot orchids simply because there are a number of things needed to be carefully done. However, once you find out how easy it is, going over it again will no longer prove to be such a daunting task. One way to help you is a guide on how to repot orchid. Learning to do so with a guide can make things quite easier rather than doing some guesswork.
One of the few things you might want to consider should you decide repot your orchids is to have some fresh compost ready. Make sure that they are damp. Orchids tend to grow out of its old pot so make sure to have a larger pot prepared as well. Try to do some sharp but careful tapping on the bottom rim of the pot to loosen the plant.
Once you manage to take the plant out of the pot, it is the perfect time to give it a closer watch. Cut out the dead roots that happen to sprout out of the plant. You can do so by simply cutting right back to the base of the plant making sure not to damage the plant itself.
Cleaning the tools you will be using each time is one of the most important steps on how to repot orchid. Not closely observing these simple yet important steps in taking care of your orchid will only put all your efforts to waste.
