How to Repot an Orchid

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Determine whether it's time to repot.. Don't repot orchids unless you really need to.. Figure out what potting material you need.

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1

Determine whether it's time to repot.

Step 1

Determine whether it's time to repot.

2

Don't repot orchids unless you really need to.

Step 2

Don't repot orchids unless you really need to.

3

Figure out what potting material you need.

Step 3

Figure out what potting material you need.

4

Decide what size pot to use.

Step 4

Decide what size pot to use.

5

Measure out the potting material you need into a large bucket or bowl.

Step 5

Measure out the potting material you need into a large bucket or bowl.

6

Cover the potting mix with hot water.

Step 6

Cover the potting mix with hot water.

7

Strain the potting mix.

Step 7

Strain the potting mix.

8

Remove the orchid from its old pot.

Step 8

Remove the orchid from its old pot.

9

Remove the old potting mix and dead roots.

Step 9

Remove the old potting mix and dead roots.

10

Get the new pot ready.

Step 10

Get the new pot ready.

11

Place the orchid in its new pot.

Step 11

Place the orchid in its new pot.

12

Press the potting mix into the pot.

Step 12

Press the potting mix into the pot.

13

Make sure the plant is able to stand upright when you're finished.

Step 13

Make sure the plant is able to stand upright when you're finished.

14

Continue caring for your orchid as before.

Step 14

Continue caring for your orchid as before.

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