When do orchids need to be repotted

When should I repot? How do I water my orchid? How do I feed my orchid? What is the best potting media? Where in the house can I grow my orchid? Can I grow orchids outdoors? Why won't my orchid re-bloom? What is growing on the flower stem? You may need to cut the pot open if it is pot bound. If the roots have not fully filled the old pot, then it can be reused. Clean the pot using soapy water, then place the plant back in the pot and trickle orchid compost in between the roots, aiming to fill any spaces.

If the plant is pot bound, then move it into a pot one size larger. Position the plant in the centre of the pot, then fill around the root ball with orchid compost, making sure to also fill any gaps. This charming hardy climber creates a canopy of glossy green foliage, which in summer is strewn with flat white panicles of flowers on long stems. Add colour to your garden this winter, select from pansy 'Colourburst', 'Grande Fragrance', wallflower 'Wizard' and viola 'Valentino'.

A superb evergreen bearing delicate, waxy, bell-shaped flowers in the depths of winter, with lush green foliage for year-round interest. Staking may be required until the plants are fully established. Water thoroughly. Add more mix if setting occurs. Video: Planting Lilies with Garden Answer! Houseplants that bloom — 5 orchids that put on a show. May 7, at am. Houseplants for the Bedroom - Gardening Calendar says:.

January 31, at pm. Pour fresh bark mix around the plant, using a dowel or blunt knife to work it all the way down and between the freshly separated roots. Water thoroughly. Then test your patience: wait a full week or two before watering again—that break stimulates root growth in the new medium. While this basic potting method works for most orchids, some require special care, such as dividing or mounting. Our Lenhardt Library is a great resource for specialty orchid information—we've counted more than books, videos, and other orchid resources there, all available to smart gardeners in one beautiful space!

Come in for a visit while you're at the Orchid Show! Karen Zaworski is a garden writer and photographer who lives and gardens in Oak Park, Illinois. Skip to main content. Healthy orchid roots are white; pale green tips indicate new growth.