Repotting a Phalaenopsis Orchid : Beginner Care Tips

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Join me as I repot this NOID phalaenopsis orchid I got as a gift from my grandma :) . No idea what the flowers looks like, but there's something quite fun about growing orchids that haven't bloomed in your care yet - it's a nice challenge and I love the surprise!
In this video I'll explain why I like to repot these orchids soon after I acquire them, and go into a little detail about my medium.
Hope you enjoy! Orchie Dee xxx
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[@OrchieDee]

Hi All 👋. Thanks all for stopping by and all your positive and constructive feedback for this video. This is a very early video in my KZbin and is largely targeted to beginners. It focuses a lot on roots and transitioning. I realize the editing is not fantastic and there are some pauses and repetition. I promise with each video over the years I’ve assumed to improve my content. If you decide to stick around please check the description for more recent phalaenopsis repotting videos.

[@linmal2242]

Practice makes perfect.

[@mitchellfaulkenberry3888]

Orchie Dee 44

[@OrchieDee]

Lin Mal we all have to start somewhere :)

[@patkennedy2861]

Hello! I enjoyed your video and may actually try growing an orchid again. But...what were the brownish round things you used in the pot first? They looked like pebbles? Thanks! Pat Kennedy

[@OrchieDee]

Pat Kennedy it’s LECA - clay pellets (lightweight expanded clay aggregates). Fairly easy to source these days :)

[@shannonr5102]

My one orchid plant and I watched your video. Ha. It was EXCELLENT! You explained everything and I had not one question at the end. Thank you! : )

[@dawnthomson9269]

Thanks Orchid Dee, so nice to listen to someone explaining a process, usually presenters like to shout their instructions at you. Very soothing & good advice. Hope my orchids respond once I have repotted them.

[@StockDoc2k]

Agreed. I dig the soft music/tones as well!

[@netleyros]

So great to have someone in Australia helping with orchid care. I live in Sydney and not knowing what’s available here has been a major issue

[@joanndiller3864]

Very helpful. I have eight orchids, they have rebloomed every year in spite of the fact that I have never repotted them. they should be happy now.

[@bethadamik2273]

Orchid Dee I love your very informative Videos. It is one thing to show how something is done but a Totally different ballgame to explain and give reasoning behind what you do!! Absolutely Love the information!! Thank You for being so thorough!

[@martinebroder5800]

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[@jennellrolls2202]

Thank you Dee, great video. And super great to see one from a fellow Aussie. Love the mix you use to re-pot this Phalaenopsis. Thank you

[@rachelkillcare5203]

Don’t see what people are complaining about, even though this is an old video it is still great, you are a tall poppy don’t let people cut you down, I think all your videos are wonderful. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! 🇦🇺

[@linmal2242]

Yes, well done.

[@myIsabella53]

I love this repotting video from beginning to end. I've been repotting orchids for a couple years and there's always room to learn more. I appreciate the detailed lessons that you share. So valuable! ..... (I gave it a thumbs up way back when you posted it but watched it again and still give it a big thumbs up)

[@OrchieDee]

sej thank you hun 🥰🥰. Grateful for all my orchid buddies x

[@lucdelhaize4029]

Great info on how to for beginners like me and presented with a very soothing gentle voice and manner. You had me captivated right from the start, well done!

[@mariaelenaarango5193]

This is a great video. I always looking for ideas on how to take care of my orchids

[@girlnpointer2741]

Excellent video! Thank you for making it!

[@Mamaosa63]

Thank you so much for such descriptive tutorial. It helped so much.

[@heidiwolin8309]

Thank you for clearly showing how to repot an orchid and how to tell if the roots are healthy.

[@wilmabryce4727]

Great help as I've just bought 2 orchids and have no clue how to look after them. Thank you. Enjoyed your demonstrations very helpful

[@jeffreybuskey2329]

Love you videos. I’m always learning something new watching your channel.

[@siakhan2588]

Orchie Dee, thank you for a very informative video! I’ve always loved orchids but lost many of them due to a busy lifestyle. I’ve now decided to start make this my hobby and purchased my first two Phalaenopsis. While there are many videos available, not many were from Australia, so it is great to see materials which can be purchased here (I’m from Sydney). I have just subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning more. Thank you again.

[@stephenmurdock7414]

I couldn't stop watching. Lovely work.

[@grahambonehill835]

Good simple instructions making my first reporting more informed , thank you.

[@miss30427]

Excellent potting demonstration. I appreciate your explaining the special consideration about the previous media determining the new media and why. I agree with you about that. The seating of the phal n the pot is the most important part of your tutorial. Novice orchid caretakers often find that as the most difficult task. Thank you very much.

[@OrchieDee]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[@dgatez73]

Very pleasant repotting video !!!

[@Briellew_99]

Excellent explaining, i got a new Dendorium Orchid, it has many new orchids growing all around and was thinking it must need a new repot soon, I must get all the tools needed, thanks for this easy demonstration to follow 😁 my last phelnaopsis withered and the last leaves fell then i finally gave up🍃 but I learned alot from it.. ya see it was a gift and I decided I knew already how to take care of it that it's like any other plant, plenty of sunlight and water.. i looked up when things started looking bad and found it was too late.. the water i gave and put it outside were the 2 most mistake i ever thought possible, then i found it had root rot.. Baaaad haha like there was barely any green maybe like 5 roots left out of like 15 😅 the water i gave it damaged em all .. so i learned my lesson, study study study no matter waht plant I get .. i know they all more less differently care for now 🤣

[@jilltuffnell5411]

A really helpful video, just what I needed to know. Thank you for giving me the confidence to repot my orchids 😊.

[@OrchieDee]

Glad you enjoyed :) thanks for watching x

[@cathythomas5042]

I ENJOYED IT. WAS NEEDING TO RE POT MY ORCHID AND THIS HELPS..TY

[@OrchieDee]

thanks for watching :) . In the description I have a more recent phal repotting and will also be creating another in the next few weeks :)

[@joankiely3614]

So lovely to hear from a fellow Australian. I live in Perth & have just acquired 3 phalaenopsis orchids & have just repotted them all after doing a bit of research on the internet. However most of the podcasts are from America & it is so lovely to hear from a fellow Australian. As these are my first orchids I will probably kill all three with too much care. 😱 It’s very difficult to find a choice of orchids even for the color at the moment I have found & the only place I have been able to get them from is the Bunnings outlet. I guess this has a lot to do with the borders being closed but would love to find some different varieties , as well as the soft clear plastic pots like you are using. Have you ever tried water culture with orchids, there seems to be a lot of people doing it & enjoying it with success. Cheers 😘❤️🥰😊💕

[@pslay9324]

I loved your video. Thank you

[@patricialux1221]

Hi there. I enjoy repotting videos. Nicely done. I like to repot, haven't done it too many times yet to get weary of it. So I like to repot right away and it gives me such a good feeling to see it in its fresh start clean and tidy home. :) So, it'll be surprise bloom, that's always fun!

[@OrchieDee]

Patricia Lux me too! I love giving then a fresh start :). Actually my mum died know what the flowers look like so I could just ask her, but I really like waiting to find out..

[@lovelynsorchids3378]

I need to do this repotting to my phals and cymbidium orchids this weekend. I have a few that are past due.

[@saltlifegull4091]

Outstanding! Wow thanks so much.

[@carolynkalymnios1079]

Thank you that Video was so well done and very informative - I have been so frightened to repot my Orchids before. Loved your Video

[@OrchieDee]

carolyn Kalymnios glad you got something out of it! Don’t be afraid with any plants to repot, try new things, experiment! It’s the only way you gain experience :)

[@levinebette15]

Informative. Great flow of video. Great lighting! You managed to do this with 1 camera! And I learned how to repot my orchid!

[@marinamartinez6886]

Thanks for the very clear repotting video, I learned some new things. 👍

[@andreaallum8859]

Another good orchid you have saved lucky growing

[@TheOrchidRoom]

I got curious after you mentioned this in a recent video, and came back to revisit this. I still think it's great. After trying YT, I fully appreciate how hard it is and how long it takes to make a video, and I want to thank you for taking the time to try and help people. The whole filming and editing process is so time consuming, any video you make is appreciated 🙂 I'm really happy for you at how successful this video has been, look at those views! Maybe ideally it would be a newer video, only from understanding your points about older videos myself, not because there is anything wrong with this at all! Anyway, I'm rambling, because some of the negative comments make me sad, love your videos 💗

[@OrchieDee]

The Orchid Room OMG editing is a skill just in itself!! Your editing skills are getting on point too! Loving all the orchid channels out there now :) it’s so lovely seeing everyone’s collections 😊

[@brooksieshields4589]

Very informative, helped me a lot!

[@doriswilliams1044]

Orchid Dee you explain this video well,thank you.

[@OrchieDee]

Thanks for watching :) x

[@sloanerifficheart7479]

Thank you for the tips! I have my first orchids that I will repot soon. This is helpful.

[@goldenwinnie]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge ,

[@anrn5303]

ooooh nice technique to twist plant to fit in plant; thanks! :)

[@OrchieDee]

I posted a new phal repotting video yesterday actually! If you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaiqY3SGlLWroac

[@cvetafilipovic1288]

Finally someone local Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@nanettealsop]

No thumbs down for you :) I'm really enjoying your helpful tips!

[@OrchieDee]

Nanette Alsop thanks for the lovely comment 💕💕

[@rvalenew1962]

I always repot everything I get. I’ve found tiny aqua pots deep inside the center of several plants that were actually girdling the roots. These pots were supposed to be removed in the nursery prior to repotting before sales.

[@garypamatat3167]

Excellent video on how to correctly repot orchids. Love you Aussie accent cheers.

[@georgannasmaltz9176]

Thank you so much! My orchid need to be transplanted.

[@dianebolden5824]

Thank your video was very helpful...Now I know what to do with the orchid which was gifted to me...Hopefully, I can keep it for years to come....Such a PRETTY plant to look at.

[@OrchieDee]

Glad it helped you :) . This video's a couple years old. I actually posted a Phal repotting video yesterday too if you want to check it out : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaiqY3SGlLWroac . Happy growing!

[@larrymwilson]

Dee, nice video. We are professional growers in Mexico and have been in business for 34yrs. For the life of me I can't figure out why some growers pot their plants in sphagnum so tight other that transportation reasons to keep them moist during transportation. Most people don't re-pot and the roots rot. We re-pot a different stages of growth due to the size of the plant so they won't fall over as the plants get taller and produce tall spikes. This also protects the spikes from breakage. We always sanitize our media before usage. I like what you touched on about where you live. All areas wheather it the U.S, Australia, Europe or Mexico have different climate structure there fore have different temperature and humidity values. Also, heard you mention Superthrive fertilizer. We buy it in commercial size. It's all we use. We currently have about 250,000 plants in inventory and 1300 in our personal collection. Great video. Best of luck

[@OrchieDee]

Amazing! Thanks for the comment. This was one of my first videos, and I grow in a shade house now. I pot in orchiata, perlite and charcoal only now if I can. It's so much easier than dealing with sphagnum!

[@larrymwilson]

@@OrchieDee you know honestly I would use a good clean medium density mulch. The reason being is that it provides good drainage and it's easier to see the root growth which is one of the most important steps to follow. If the roots are green and healthy no problem however if they start to turn gray or brown you'll be able to see that as well. We currently have approximately 75-80 thousand new plants and a total inventory of approximately 260,000 plants that's all we have ever used and have had excellent results. Good luck.

[@janeelliott6772]

A really helpful video. Thank you.

[@Harphoney]

Great video! Thankyou

[@rj613th]

thanks for the tips

[@susybeltran2218]

Such a sweet voice! Thank you for sharing your tips!

[@leehulley8272]

This may sound like a small aspect but I agree with Susy, it actually makes a huge difference, so thanks!

[@dorothywong536]

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[@jessiechapman732]

Susy Beltran is have an orchid that has air roots but none in pot and no flowers what should I do to get pot rootstock grow

[@stephanielomonte1579]

Very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@virginiastarr2475]

WHAT your medium composed with? Where do you buy them?

[@lindachow350]

Like your replace pot with holes by the side besides the bottom ones. thumbs up

[@mariyahm6516]

Great video thank you so much for sharing.. Loads of love from India..

[@susannewmark7429]

I am guilty as well. I overpack my orchids. Thank you for pointing that out. Love your mix.

[@patriciawoodruff3411]

Very well presented video, thank you.

[@dorothyandrews8872]

I have just been given about 8 Phalaenopsis orchids but they had mealybugs on them. I have sprayed them with Insecticidal soap, but the bugs have come back. Now thanks to watching your video I will repot them and spray them with the Peroxide and new mix and hopefully, that will do the trick. However, on the bright side 3 of them have produced flower stems and are blooming happily, in spite of the mealy bugs. Great info TFS

[@OrchieDee]

DOROTHY ANDREWS Urgh .. search for my horror mealy bug repotting video. They are the worst! Luckily easier to eradicate than some other pests though

[@rxlo1062]

Excellent video

[@cherylwatts4807]

This was an excellent presentation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills about orchids with us. I can never get my orchids to rebloom after bringing them home from the store. Of course, have never done anything special but continue to water them. Now I am hopeful!

[@OrchieDee]

Most of the store bought phals spike again in Autumn so it might just not be the season. As long as your roots are growing and leaves look plump, the plant is probably healthy :)

[@jordanthankstin5330]

Great video 👍

[@shereenawad3382]

Thank you for sharing this video, You have very reasonable tips

[@jodiegilroy4537]

Wow, this is a great video, thank you!! I have killed ok many phals trying to repot like other people say you need to- straight into bark, or in moss packed very loosely. Your point to consider what the roots are used to makes so much sense, and is the conclusion I have come to as well. My current set up is full moss, packed less tightly than how they come, but not too loose, so the roots feel supported, and so far so good.

[@OrchieDee]

Glad you found it useful :)

[@beverlytsang4792]

Thank you very much .great help .

[@Fergiebtz]

Im trying to learn to repot mines. Hopefully I don’t kill them 😭 ... they are doing amazing without repotting them tho.

[@suzanneholt7561]

excellent video!!!

[@OrchieDee]

suzanne holt thank you 🙏🏼. There are some more updated phalaenopsis videos in the description as well if you’re interested. Have a lovely weekend :)

[@dr.niluferrahman8524]

Very useful.thankyou.

[@BananaJSSI]

Great video

[@leonypadiernos.2753]

.nice repotting

[@tonymartino1045]

Very instructiive

[@lindascott2107]

Was great

[@sandrasealy7411]

Great video !

[@OrchieDee]

Sandra Sealy thanks lovely :) I have some more recent repotting videos listed in the description if you are interested. Happy growing!

[@heatherhobson3953]

Excellent

[@anyblifestyle1924]

Thanks for sharing take care

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Nicely repotted and good inco for the beginners. Thanks for sharing.

[@OrchieDee]

Thanks MaryG :) . I'm pretty much a beginner compared to most out there too... so I usually just give information that I found helpful when I was starting

[@BananaJSSI]

Great video. Very informative. Cheers

[@OrchieDee]

BananaJSSI thank you! There’s some more recent repotting videos listed in the description if you’re interested. One was just from last week :)

[@BananaJSSI]

@@OrchieDee Very nice. I will check it out. We have Orchids. My YT channels are also dedicated to gardening. mostly exotic plants. Cheers

[@dawnhale4839]

Very good information.

[@elizabethcampbell7945]

Love this. Thank you. I will be trying out this soon

[@cree8tvlyklew]

Thank you for having this video, I've had orchids a few years without repotting yet.... I know I'm a bad orchid mum... but now I feel more confident! May I ask the sterile stuff, are they susceptible to bacteria? Is the peroxide neet or mixed in h20? Why don't you soak the bark first?

[@OrchieDee]

No, I've had very few bacterial infections with phals. Only really in situations of high humidity and poor airflow. Rarely with Phalaenopsis. I use 3% hydrogen peroxide. And I don't soak the bark first because it's impossible to work with wet... :) . Hope this helps!

[@valeriearceo3092]

thanks i like it

[@maureencurlewis5537]

When I heard you say you are in Brisbane, I KNEW I needed follow your advice

[@OrchieDee]

Thanks Maureen! Are you in Brisbane? This is one of my earlier videos. Here is a repotting video from this month if you are interested :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaiqY3SGlLWroac

[@maureencurlewis5537]

@@OrchieDee Yes! I'm in Brissie..Woody Point.Still haven't got the courage to "attack" my poor orchid though.

[@tv5lolagroovy411]

i love what youre doing.. i am ube lola from the Philippines..

[@AculfaAudios]

Ganda ng at cute nila

[@michaelpye5972]

Hi, I have done a few you tube vids too, but yours are so much better. Would it be possible to show your videos at our orchid club meetings?

[@joananderson7446]

No need to improve 😊❤️! Thank you for sharing. I would not have thought I could take those small leaves off. I would have planted medium up the center. Dah...

[@OrchieDee]

Joan Anderson you don’t have to! .. I just wanted the plant not to sit too high as I want new roots to hit the medium sooner. I knew the roots were going to be a little buried if I planted it at the level I wanted. It depends on your plant and choice. Over time your roots will emerge from higher on the stem and if you have lots of healthy Leaves your plant won’t miss a couple small old ones :)

[@christinemoyle3075]

Thanks I have two orchids and didn't know how to repot them or what to use.

[@maryjoseph6400]

ok jai.thanks a lot .

[@leehanks9788]

I received 2 orchids for my 70th bd and have never had these amazing plants. I joined the AOS yesterday and a gentleman sent me your video. My ? Is how do I buy the different types of bark and moss in order to replant. And why use the peroxide? What is the stuff you put in at the last for root shock. Thank you so much

[@avalonzukowski7571]

Such a welcoming feeling to hear a recognisable ascent. Love from Coffs Harbour. Wondering where you sourced that type of pot from?

[@paroramnarine141]

Thank you I have to repot an orchid in a professional way

[@lindacox3157]

Hi Dee ,thanks for video great to get info for Brisbane, do you keep yours outside? also is that expanded clay balls you use like for hydroponics?

[@carolynware3119]

Thank

[@whitneydial8847]

I saved two from my yoga studio. Mine look exactly like this after ive repotted them for a few months now. When do they start the blooms or is there something else i can do?! They just have green leaves like this.

[@firstnamelastname9646]

Thanx for the infos. Doing abit of research before I repot my wife’s orchids too!

[@barbaraconstable9948]

How long before it put a ? Flower

[@andredumas9547]

Hello Dee, thanks for this interesting video, can you confirm that putting aerial roots in the pot when repotting an orchid is likely to kill the root or will it kill the plant ? I have to repot some cattleyas that have several aerial roots and I would have liked to bury those roots in the bark medium. Not a good idea ?? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@aliceayala6993]

Would like to know more on what to use when repoting an orchid

[@sheilaoniu6055]

Love the demo.learned so much.the root that was hanging out side pot.what is the purpose.where does the orchid need to be placed in house for light.

[@OrchieDee]

Sheila Oniu hey if you check out the description box of this video I do have some more suggested videos. There is a more in-depth repotting video plus a beginner video, with tips on lighting etc :). The little root hanging over is an aerial root. In nature these guys usually grow on trees and their roots are able to grow in the air as well, absorbing moisture from humid environments

[@helenaford2736]

Very informative just what I wanted to know

[@pattytoomey8596]

Lovely video. But I would like to know what the watering schedule should be in different temperature and climates. IS it wise to put spagnum moss at the top to help to keep moisture in the plant?

[@OrchieDee]

I have a watering video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaeoiGaafaqehZY . I have other phalaenopsis videos which explain when to water. Essential phalaenopsis can be watered when just dry. In winter it will take longer between waterings. In summer my technique has changed in that I water my plants with a pump sprayer, directly into the pot in situ (I have all my plants now in their own decorative containers) - mainly to keep up with their watering needs in my very hot summers. I personally don't keep sphagnum as a top layer unless I have roots developing quite high and I find they are drying out - then a little sphagnum kept moist can encourage humidity and root growth. It can develop quite a bit of algae over time though.

[@NinjaOrchids]

So happy this video got the views it deserved!! 🤩

[@cheryldopson8649]

Hi I am new to growing Orchids I have a very large Philonopsis that's not flowering what can I do to induce flowering?and can you cut and replant if the plant is too large?need some advice thank you😊

[@tl9326]

Thanks for the great videos! I live in south Florida and they really thrive here. I usually just stick them on a large tree and they are very happy. How often should I repot my indoor orchids?Unfortunately I usually just let them live inside the house for about 3 years and then they die.Cheers!

[@OrchieDee]

I bet the orchids love tot tropical south Florida climate!! It depends what medium you use and the type of orchid. But a golden rule for organic media would be to repot every two years or if an orchid outgrows it’s pot :)

[@MDAllen]

😂😂😂

[@zeanathganie7725]

Loved te video i understand now why my 2 orchids died i over watered them ...i hv a new one now hoping to hv this one for a long time....any idea what is the best pot to kp my orchid in at the moment i hv a clear class container

[@joylynnwm9413]

Hi there, TY for the video. Very informative. My question is: Why did you leave that one root out? I have 3 roots out like you had the one. What is your advice on that??

[@OrchieDee]

Sometimes the aerial roots can be quite stiff and even if you soak, they still tend to break if you bend them too far. So I just left that one out. Some people advise keeping aerial roots out of the pot because they are 'used to' air and don't adapt well when potted. I don't tend to find this if you have fairly airy media.

[@sabinoneting]

hello, I started growing orchids very recently and I love watching your videos, it helps a lot when you have questions, and learn how to take care of my orchids in the best way, I have some doubts regarding the use of Hydrogen Peroxide that I would like to ask if it's not too trouble, when you say you use a solution of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide you basically use it directly from the packaging right? is that the Hydrogen Peroxide that I bought indicates that it is 3% ppl, and the second question is whether I can use Hydrogen Peroxide also in the other orchids or it's only to use in the Phalaenopsis?

[@OrchieDee]

Hi Luis, yes, I buy pre-diluted 3% H2O2 and use that solution neat. You can use it on any plant! It works as a mild disinfectant via an oxidative reaction. It’s made for human use so actually very safe for plants, non toxic to pets. After it hits a surface, it will undergo a reaction and reduce to water and oxygen. On live matter it will create that fizz during the reaction which helps to kill bacteria, fungus, some pests like measly bugs etc. Just take care not to let the resulting water pool afterwards, put in good air flow after using.

[@tajikgiles9296]

Hello what did you put in the plant to secure it?