My orchid is in a clear plastic pot and the roots look healthy but 'squashed'. Do I repot it? I tried repotting the last orchid I had and it died, so I am a little reticent in case I do the same again!
2006-10-29 21:07:28 · 6 answers · asked by Lunar_Chick 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Checkout
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/orchid_gardening/18463
2006-10-29 21:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use special orchid bark or orchid compost. Please see this excellent website for details of repotting specific types of orchid: http://www.easyorchids.co.uk/site/
One important thing is not to overwater as this can cause your orchid to die. I have lost one myself due to over zealous watering ! I have one now which is potted in a clear pot in orchid bark and it gets watered only occasionally and it is doing fine.
2006-10-30 16:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by kippergonzo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see any problem providing you use the proper orchid compost, I have done more than a dozen plants and never lost any perhaps you damaged to many roots.
2006-10-30 07:01:05 · answer #3 · answered by alex winefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it back to the place of purchase if thats is possible
they will advise you or give you another.
2006-10-30 05:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brilliant advice from Iain N above. Thanks. I also wondered and now I know. Bless him. Thanks for the question too.
2006-10-30 05:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not report it the orchid will die
2006-10-30 05:12:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋