Repotting Overgrown Cattleya Orchid

[@JonesJones-np2kq]

Appreciating that you mentioned your location in upper Manhattan-it's helpful since I'm just outside the city myself. I've realized that following advice from those in Florida might not have been ideal for my situation, especially regarding potting media and other aspects. So, I've been on the lookout for someone in the hobby who shares our climatic conditions.

[@NicoleDeanna]

When I first started I was in the same boat! I've learned the most from indoor home growers. Happy growing and thanks for watching ☺️

[@Engwadur]

This is very true. I garden in Florida and our seasons are not the same as just about everywhere else in the US.

[@NicoleDeanna]

@@Engwadur agreed! The heavier moss I use here may not work over there unless the conditions are indoors in a heavily air conditioned (and dry) room I think.

[@Engwadur]

@@NicoleDeanna lo leven indoors its 30-40% humidity.

[@TrishsOrchidLife]

I started 😂when you started talking about not being gentle with the root system as I now have the same thoughts with vigorous plants. I think we all learn that orchids are more resilient than we think during a repot. They. The look great and will keep an eye 👁️ out for that bloom later this year ❤🌸

[@NicoleDeanna]

Hi Trish! 👋❤️ I immediately thought of the sharry baby with this comment.. we've come a long way 😂 I hope you're well. Spring is right around the corner :))

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

I'm glad to hear you've opted not to spend hours on the repots anymore, it just isn't that necessary in most cases. Half the time I don't even bother removing old media anymore unless it comes off easily.

[@NicoleDeanna]

I guess the more you have the longer it takes and now it's like, just wanting to do as few repots as possible 😂😂 I'm going to try to do a bunch tomorrow. Too many are far gone and they were repotted early spring 2022 and going crazy 😭

[@shirleyholt898]

Looks great. A nice orchid , and I think you did a great repot. Have a fabulous weekend. 👏🥰❤️💜

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you Shirley, you too ❤️

[@emmanuelV37]

Wow!! That was huge!! Such a vigorous grower indeed!! Absolutely great job growing it out! And seriously I need all the motivation from your videos in order to start my own repotting hahaha!!! Amazing work on it though!!

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you! I'll keep posting the stuff I did over this weekend on IG. Slowly but surely getting them all done on the weekend. It feels good and productive!

[@emmanuelV37]

@@NicoleDeanna yeah definitely super productive!!

[@edsterjune5607]

Yeah I kinda relate with the less careful and "naah it's gonna be okay" the more experienced you are 😅

[@NicoleDeanna]

Exactly 😂 we have too many orchids now lol

[@Anita-bn3iz]

Thank you

[@CTcatfur]

Perfect timing! I have one that needs a repot

[@loribadgero1035]

What a beautiful orchid! You just know those flowers will be something else. The looks of those roots is a testament to paying a little more, or to buying from a reputable grower. Thank you for your additional information, those of us newbies really appreciate it.🤗👍🪴❤️

[@NicoleDeanna]

I can't wait to see those blooms! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@ileanavalerio3637]

Great video Nicole as always. I need to do so many rough repotting as well 😂😅. Rough, but with love lol 🤪. 👏

[@NicoleDeanna]

Exactly 😂😂😂❤️

[@juliashearer7842]

I hope it blooms for you! 😊

[@NicoleDeanna]

Hopefully this spring 🤞 thanks for watching!

[@anndriggers6660]

If you had warm water running over that root system while you were doing that, it would be much, much easier and you could see what you were doing a lot. Better. Great video, though, always like your videos.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you, yes, I think so too but wanted to be able to record this to make the video. I usually do that :)

[@MSgrismelda]

So lovely and healthy plant❤ both will do so good wuth you

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you my friend ❤️😘

[@glovanajnbaptiste2272]

Good job

[@reyreysgarden5724]

That’s my baby!!!! ❤❤

[@NicoleDeanna]

It is your new baby! Can't wait to see this one, have not been more excited more about the birth of a flower in my life haha. So happy to share this with you

[@ellennayyy]

I relate so much to being less careful with roots as you advance into orchid growing 😂. One of the aspects I appreciate about your channel. Most of the time it's helpful to be careful yet if it's a vigorous hybrid it will probably be fine.

[@NicoleDeanna]

100% :) Thank you for watching!

[@richarddrake9650]

Hi. Girl. Tip on a fragrant phal that smells of orange??? My wildcat bobcat smells like grape hyacinth...

[@NicoleDeanna]

@@richarddrake9650 p. LDS bear king rh-3 🥰🍊

[@janicelindegard6615]

Good luck!

[@Engwadur]

Sorry I'm fairly new to orchids, I'm not familar with "blasting", "Root dumping", and "back bulbs". Context wise are back bulbs ones that has flowered? is root dumping when the orchid drops roots for new ones?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Back bulbs are older bulbs that have been with the orchid a long time, they may have flowered previously but will not and just serve to provide energy for the orchid. Blasting is when the orchid has buds but instead of blooming they sadly dry off and never flower, it happens when the temps change drastically or if they get dehydrated. You're correct with root dumping :)

[@Engwadur]

@@NicoleDeanna thank you so much, I’m learning that the Orchid hobby can be pretty in depth. I come from back yard gardening and some vegetable families are extremely diverse too. Like tomatoes and peppers.

[@annatydniouk5739]

Nicole, it is a very useful video. ❤ Do you repot orchids immediately when you get them from nurseries. I have recently received my order from SVO. the plants look great and they do not seem to have overgrown their pots. Do I need to repot them anyway?

[@NicoleDeanna]

I used to repot them right away but I find its better to wait for them to acclimate to your conditions and get them when you see new roots coming in. Happy growing :)))

[@Qce-i6d]

For some reason, when repotting plants, refilling the new pot with medium is the part that kinda stresses me out. I get afraid that I accidentally left a large void of air somewhere in the pot. 🤷‍♂️

[@NicoleDeanna]

It's ok as long as most of the roots are covered ❤️

Vou assistir agora!

[@NicoleDeanna]

☺️☺️☺️

@@NicoleDeanna Adorei o vídeo e, se eu estivesse aí, gostaria de ganhar essa divisão da cattleya rsrsrs Nicole, tenho muita paciência e dedicação para cuidar de “pedaços” de orquídeas, acho bem legal acompanhar o desenvolvimento da muda.

[@NicoleDeanna]

@ se morasse aquí te mando pedaço! Obrigada amigo por assistir ❤️

@@NicoleDeanna Eu que agradeço, Nicole. Ah, sua orquídea é linda, realmente muito vigorosa. Como são as flores? Coloridas, perfumadas?

[@NicoleDeanna]

@ ainda nao vi pq secaram. Mas vamos ver agora que ya no setup bom 🙌

[@harehhearas7054]

I‘m 99% sure that it was just multiple plants in one pot, the part that „broke away“ naturally was just one separate plant. The bigger division might be multiple plants as well. It also explains why there are no blooms at that size. This is really common, I buy „blooming size“ plants and it’s just four seedlings stuffed into one pot…

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thanks for watching! I actually have a picture of it from when I repotted it in March of 2022 and it only had 4 canes. It's a vigorous one. It had two buds that blasted as a result of it drying out too fast.

[@EileenWstCstGrl]

Did I miss something? Surprised to see you potting orchids in pots without holes. 🤔

[@NicoleDeanna]

Hi Eileen! The pot has drainage holes on the bottom. I'll be sure to point that out next time. It's definitely a must for organic. Thank you as always for watching ❤️