Orchid Care- Repotting A Phalaenopsis Orchid In Sphagnum Moss

[@YellowPineappleHoyas]

I just repotted my mini Asconopsis orchid. I used orchiata bark for drainage at the bottom and sphagnum for the rest. Thanks for the help!

[@RandyMHarris]

You’re welcome!!! Sounds like a good approach. Good luck

[@maryannderbyshire2793]

Thank you - I'm ready to re-pot my orchid!

[@RandyMHarris]

Good luck, feel free to reach out with any questions 👊🏾✌🏾

[@Ste_Quis]

Thank you I have a recuse orchid an your helping me in this process

[@jeanninemorgan3526]

I rescued my first orchid last weekend from a big box store!

[@RandyMHarris]

Nice..... How's it going so far?

[@jeanninemorgan3526]

Randy M Harris great! Making a recovery 😊

[@sandranicholson2145]

Great video! I only have moss in the house so now I now how to repot my plant. Thank you!!

[@RandyMHarris]

Thank you, How did it go. This plant is growing like crazy!!!!.

[@Honeybear2448]

I rescue phalaenopsis orchids, I love jewel orchids. First ever seeing you, hippy I

[@Honeybear2448]

I'm happy I did. See what I can learn from you.

[@AmaraYogaSchoolAmaraYogaSchool]

Thank you. Very helpful. Appreciate you.

[@CCelia1953]

Thankyóú brother. That was awesome❤

[@DebraMarcoLeigh]

Love your videos. So informative and patient. Someone gave me a huge Dendrobium Nobile. In moving it a 3 ft stem broke off. I was heartbroken I researched for hours and even called a local orchid grower who has been in business forever with a great reputation. Bottom line I was told throw it away, no hope, sorry. Stubborn me cut it in half, stuck both pieces in a tall flower vase that I had filled with moist stagnum moss. Checked it every 6 to eight weeks for awhile. Upon checking it one time I found one of the canes/stems was all soft and hopeless. The other one however had grown two keiki's. Both have 4 leaves and at least 3 roots that are an inch long. When and how can I take them off and plant them on their own?

[@RandyMHarris]

Hello Debra, Thank you for the kind words. So glad you decided to be stubborn... LOL I'm do not grow Dendos. so I am reluctant to give advice on them. Sounds like the one stalk seems to be doing well. With 3 inch roots you could probably cut them now. However, if they are not getting crowded in the pot why not let them get as large as possible before separating and repotting. kzbin.info/door/0Vek_K6UlhF5eyJlhOCHlQ and Instagram instagram.com/blkorchidproject. If you would like to follow along.

[@RandyMHarris]

That is awesome!!!! Glad you didn't follow their advice......

[@kathyhendon5828]

do you have any videos on repotting cattleya orchids or just cattleya orchid care?

[@RandyMHarris]

Sorry I do not. I stick to Phals. Hopefully you find some good information.

[@Rand0m_rEd]

After I watched your video, I ran to the big box store and found some orchids that needs rescuing. Okay, I wanna try this!

[@RandyMHarris]

Be careful you’ll end up with a house full of plants to care for!!! 😂 one thing I didn’t do in this video that I highly suggest is putting holes in the pot for more air circulation. Good luck!!!!

[@Rand0m_rEd]

Randy M Harris yes sir , that’s what I did! Thank you

[@ritazhang8514]

Thank you. I am ready to report my orchid. One question: you mentioned add some orchid food when soaking the moss, what type of orchid food will you recommend?

[@joetagg1961]

Hi Randy, very informative video but I have a question. Since I don't have any styrafoam peanuts, can I use some "bark" for my drainage layer?

[@RandyMHarris]

Yes definitely

[@norawaytowich6448]

I am going to do this, right now I have 7 orchards that are finished blooming and usually just throw them out Thank you

[@RandyMHarris]

Oh man never... Get those babies blooming again. Repotting is not always needed if the roots aren't crowded. Good luck

[@kathyhendon5828]

awesome information! instead of Styrofoam peanuts can you use cut up wine corks?

[@RandyMHarris]

Yes definitely!!! Good idea!!!👊🏾✌🏾

[@petecilione4166]

Thank you!

[@RandyMHarris]

You’re welcome

[@risingdawn2day]

I'm scared to repot. I got my orchid out of the direct sun & been making sure it stays moist. A new leaf and root has sprouted. Thank you for this video!

[@RandyMHarris]

Hey Dawn, no need to repot if it doesn't need it. Sounds like it's happy at the moment. Feel free to snd me a pic on Instagram if you have any questions.@blkorchidproject. Thanks for watching!

[@the_dog_goddess]

Great video Randy! - Hey, do the orchids need to have those plastic pots with the drainage holes BEFORE you can re-pot them and place them in bigger decorative pots? * our latest orchids we bought came 2 to a pot and one came with a big bamboo as well, so we scored there, but they were very very tall and root -crowded in the 3 1/2" decorative pots they came in and now need re-potting. The guy at the Garden Center sold us the Miracle Gro Spaghnum Peat moss for them. Will this work? and will it work for re-potting the bamboo or does it need something different? and when we are looking for the smaller drainage pots with the holes, how much smaller do these need to be in order to fit into the larger decorative pots? * obviously the drainage pots need to be smaller, but we seem to be challenged with the right shape and size to go into the bigger pots. * Is there an ideal 'SIZE' of pot that orchids should be placed in? Can they be too big as well as too small? thank you

[@RandyMHarris]

Yes you should use some sort of plastic pot….. You want the roots to be relaxed but crowded in the pot. Not too big. And yes the Sphagnum moss is perfect. Good luck!!

[@RandyMHarris]

Yes, you should never really direct plant in a decor pot.

[@oopurpledove]

If I’m understanding correctly, you don’t want any air roots that grow outside of the pot?

[@RandyMHarris]

Roots outside the pot are fine... Just try to mist them regularly to keep them hydrated....

[@cezurrutia1681]

Is the moss damp?

[@RandyMHarris]

Yes

[@robertmangum5101]

Excellent fir bark ($10 for 8 qts) is available at Pet Smart pretty much everywhere. It’s prewashed and dried, good to go.

[@RandyMHarris]

Robert, Good to know! Thanks for the info. I will have to check it out!!!!!

[@debbiehuddy2996]

What is popcorn?

[@RandyMHarris]

This in boxes when you get a package. Be sure it’s not the kind that melts in water.

[@chocomilk9228]

Styrofoam peanuts/pieces