How to Repot an Orchid

Learn how to keep your orchid thriving well beyond its first flower with this handy repotting tutorial.

[@ritikasinha8139]

Went through a few sites on repotting. This video seems like the best one for orchids! It's efficient, simple and clear. Thanks so much!

[@ritikasinha8139]

@Kayla McNay nice :) I didn't know it'd work with aquaponics. Apparently many different types of herbs/plants do well growing in fresh, clean water.

[@NonniMcMac]

I can't figure out how people grow orchids in moss without killing them. I tried putting moss around an orchid and must have done something wrong because it rotted the stem and killed it. Now, I have a couple that have moss mixed in with the bark, but not near the stem. There's such a learning curve with these beauties and I'm continuing to try to figure it out.

[@Yixdy]

Nothing likes to have their stem be wet, especially consistently wet via something that holds water. For example if you pile up mulch too high on a tree and it touches the tree bark of the trunk, the water in the mulch will rot through into the trunk allowing bacteria, etc. A way in, possibly killing the tree

[@poeleeyeoh5687]

Am new to to orchid excellent showing how to report , tq

[@SummerLangfordRWDCBSNL]

I used bark as that’s what was recommended to my dad when shopping for new potting soil for the orchid. Got Miracle Grow’s fast draining bark. Hope that it works well with this video! Can’t wait to see my little orchid get bigger and bloom again!

[@tori6655]

hi, i’ve been thinking about doing the same with mine. have you noticed any changes in your orchid? is it still healthy? mine is currently potted in peat moss since that’s how i got it from the nursery. i’m slightly worried about the repotting

[@SummerLangfordRWDCBSNL]

@@tori6655 I just did the transplant a week ago and had to move it to a new location in my home. It's slow, but I've been checking the leaves and roots that are visible. They're healthy. I may have a small sunburn on a leaf, but still need to properly look at it to see. Orchids do take a while to regrow. Right now water has been the utmost importance for mine because of how fast the water goes through the bark soil.

[@scrlxxz8957]

@@SummerLangfordRWDCBSNL Did you use moss along with the bark?

[@SummerLangfordRWDCBSNL]

@@scrlxxz8957 No, I didn't. So far it's been growing a lot of new leaves on it!

[@nanhand99]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I never had luck with orchids until now My Daughter gave me an orchid for Mother's day and I have had it for 2 years now 👍 Your video was great, simple and efficient.

[@glovanajnbaptiste2272]

Potting media should be selected according to climate and other growing conditions. Lots of orchids will rot in this huge ball of moss

[@Lukas_CG]

This video actually conflicts with a number of repotting videos I've been watching for orchids. way too much moss and the type of moss used is not the preferred type for this orchid.

[@yarixzamendoza6314]

ive been watching a few as well i agree

[@glovanajnbaptiste2272]

Totally agree . That would be a no no no for me . Would use more bark and large perlite

[@musicman195959]

​@@glovanajnbaptiste2272I agree with you. I opted to order All Purpose Orchid Soil Potting Mix - Orchid Bark & Organic Perlite for Plants for my mini orchid. It came soaked in moss. I also ordered a new pot with plenty of openings for the roots to breath. Hopefully my baby can hang on until my items arrive. 🤞

[@opheliaalexa963]

Awww I miss the botanical garden I used to go every tues after Barton 😭😭😭

[@MrDamodar03]

Very helpful and concise!

[@patpepper2237]

Thanks very easy to follow.l,ll give it a go

[@CarlosGarcia-ru3uf]

best, thorough, short video about repotting ty nybg

[@pamwiggins3425]

I didn't know about the moss, so than you!

[@annettebarletta8014]

This is very helpful. Thank you.

[@gangmeigaijenlu4553]

Thnks for the information...

[@user-et9ve5ot8p]

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[@karent.8245]

Hello and thank you for this quick and easy video. Question: like with other plants, should I replant in the next size up pot? Also, if dont have moss, is the bark ok to use? That wasnt clear in the video. Thank you in advance.

[@rebeccacarraway480]

My orchid is in orchid potting mix. Should I stay with that or switch to moss?

[@katlegoilunga4239]

Nice one ❤️

[@returntosender123]

This is possibly the worst music i've ever heard but otherwise, great video.

[@WowDaniX]

Great tip

[@llt8101]

My orchid looks healthy and has juicy roots but they're not green. They're grey and the seem to like to grow above the ground.

[@kkmcknight5463]

Those are aerial roots. Orchids have both 😊

[@patgruber6243]

Not having a name, I'm new at the s and bought new bark,? Replanted and didn't touch the compacted roots in this s new medium. Am able to repot yet again open up roots and still use same medium or do I need moss?. Thank you.

[@katherinethomas105]

Don’t push down the moss too much! Or it will retain too much water and you’ll get root rot

[@loveofchrist5808]

What if I don’t know the breed of my work it doesn’t matter if I just plan it only Moss and the lava rocks and those white little tiny pebbles I don’t know what they’re called but the little tiny white pebbles that pull water away from the moss so it doesn’t rot the roots so what do I do please SOS my orchid is almost dead I need someone’s help please help me thank you and God bless you. ✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸

[@stancexpunks]

Why would you compact the moss so much like that? Anytime I get an orchid in compacted moss, all the roots inside are dead

[@victoriabaker29]

Im so confused now... I just finished watching several videos on transplanting and it seems that everyone has a method... so not sure what to do now :(

[@kkmcknight5463]

If you live in a very humid place use bark & potting medium over a bunch of moss. If you live in a dry region, use more moss. The moss retains water much longer, but you don’t want root rot.

[@krankenheim13]

That is way too much moss.

[@michelea2326]

krankenheim13 even in a terra-cotta pot?

[@samueltheoriginal]

Agreed! Way to much moss esp in a clay pot even though the pot is porous you really need to keep a close eye on the roots particularly for beginners. Very easy to get root rot this way.

[@cristycabading1686]

Maam where can buy mossof orchids? Pls, teach us where to buy moss i ned that very budly. Pls😅

[@TheVdub1980]

This video is different in that none of the other videos state to cut the stem. They also use potting mix or bark, not moss. What is correct? Totally confused now

[@laurachatfield4142]

Problem is, it all depends on your climate. If the moss alone dries quickly enough, it's OK. But if it stays damp for too long, it will rot the roots. Using a clay pot helps because it breathes and the moss dries pretty fast. It takes experimentation and experience to know which is the right mix and type of pot for your climate

[@Rozzi333]

@@laurachatfield4142 hey Laura i live in florida, would a lot of moss be better for my orchids considering my climate?

[@mariaalvarado3728]

How do I keep the bark from drying out too fast

[@angylsurfr]

A lot of articles I've read talk about having to sterilize everything - is this necessary? It wasn't mentioned at all in this tutorial o_o And is it necessary to have one of those clear plastic baskets with the slits inside the pot itself? My orchid finally re-bloomed after nearly 3 years and I know it's outgrown it's original pot, but I'm terrified to repot it lol

[@ScottyB0AllDay]

Sterilizing probably isn’t a bad idea but definitely isn’t totally necessary. I’ve never sterilized anything before cutting any plant. I do suggest having a pot with slits in it inside of another pot that can be removed. That way you can ensure that each time it’s watered the roots are not in standing water, standing water around the roots will cause rotting very quickly.

[@krankenheim13]

If it’s your only orchid and you don’t plan on getting more then no it’s not completely necessary to sterilize. Orchids can transmit diseases between each other and you don’t want to infect a healthy orchid with a diseased one. That said, diseased orchids should be disposed of as not to infect the rest of your collection if you had more. If you got it to live 3 years that’s great. Try watching Miss Orchid Girl guides to repotting orchids. She has better info than shown here. And please do repot. You won’t hurt it. You’ll only make it happy and grow better.

[@patricialiddie4089]

@@ScottyB0AllDay Thanks so much! I wanted to know if I should use a plastic pot with slits, and you gave me the answe!

[@AlanaGreene]

Great video!! Helpful 💜

[@maimoonaaijaz8915]

Hi How often to water an orchid plant

[@danidream4267]

Depending on your location I stay in the Midwest so I water ever two weeks

[@Maretime]

so you dont use bark?

[@krankenheim13]

They used too much moss.

[@Cloud759star]

Alan Titchmarsh's video is very different than this video.

[@Yawnasmr28]

Orchids need pots with Holes,this type of pot will kill it.

[@mazza_razzza]

The pot did have a hole. The water ran out of the hole when it was watered.

[@laurachatfield4142]

Clay breathes and allows air to go through. Small clay pots actually will require you to water more often because the moss will dry out pretty fast. Using bark with moss doesn't make it stay moist for much longer. Just think about the climate you're in. I grow mine inside where there is air conditioning and a fan nearby and I have to water twice a week. They used to be on my porch, but then winter came and they were getting hit with direct sun, so I pulled them into my tiny apartment and put them in the only place I had space. I've got about 30 plants