- Wed May 24, 2017 8:10 am
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Hello, I got a phalaenopsis orchid last winter. It was in full bloom for about three months. Now there are only five flowers left, and they will probably fall off shortly. I would like to repot the orchid because the roots outgrew the pot, and the pot cracked. I read many people mentioning that it's not a good idea to repot when the orchid is in bloom, but mine is at the end. I need your suggestions. Should I repot now in fresh bark and a larger pot or better wait until the spikes completely turn brown? also, should I cut both spikes at the base or just leave them as is?
The spikes and leaves are covered in sweet nectar. I don't know if this is because of the growing conditions or something else. My orchids receive 16 hours of artificial light (about 500 lumens per square foot) and they seem to like it; the leaves have beautiful light green coloration.
The spikes and leaves are covered in sweet nectar. I don't know if this is because of the growing conditions or something else. My orchids receive 16 hours of artificial light (about 500 lumens per square foot) and they seem to like it; the leaves have beautiful light green coloration.
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