Orchids today are very popular among lovers of indoor plants. This is a very whimsical plant, it requires constant and careful care. And one of the components of such care is the correct transplantation of orchids at home.
When to transplant an orchid?
With proper care, the orchid grows in one bowl 2-3 years, and then it must necessarily be transplanted into another pot, as the substrate during this time loses its air permeability, is compacted.
The ideal time for orchid transplantation is the beginning of the root activity, which in most orchid species occurs in the spring or early summer. The roots of the orchid, which is in a state of rest, are evenly colored, and if there are bright green roots, then the time for transplantation is lost. These young processes are very fragile and can easily break down during transplantation, and root growth will stop.
To transplant an orchid, it is best to wait until it is blooming. True, this does not always work, as it blossoms quite a long time. Therefore, it is possible to transplant an orchid during flowering. If you do everything very carefully, without damaging the roots of the flower, such a transplant of a flowering orchid will not affect its development in any way.
Soil for orchid transplantation
The unique root system of the orchid is able to accumulate and retain moisture, gradually giving it to the plant. Therefore, the role of the substrate in which the flower will be grown is very important. It should retain moisture, which, moreover, should not stagnate in the pot. In addition, the substrate must be breathable. The best substrate for orchids is a large pine bark and foam.
Before the start of the transplant, the pot with the orchid should be well spilled with water, remove dry and rotten roots, and rinse well under running water. Now, for about 6 hours, leave the plant to dry.
Plant an orchid better in a transparent pot with holes on the side walls. At the bottom of the tank we put a layer of drainage, place the plant on top and cover it with a substrate.
Many orchid lovers are interested in how to water the orchid after a transplant. If the flower before planting is dried for a long time, then the plant can be watered immediately after putting it in a pot. In this case, a natural ramming of the substrate occurs. Putting the pot with the plant in the bath, you must pour it well with warm water from the shower and leave for 20 minutes to excess water glass. In the case when the plant was not dried for a long time before planting, sprinkle it from the spray gun,
Quite often in the shops are sold deliberately sick orchids. If such a flower turned out to be yours, then a transplant can help a sick orchid. Sometimes you can notice that the orchid wilts after transplant. Maybe she needs time to get used to the new substrate.
Some varieties of orchids , for example, phalaenopsis, can form babies. You can make a transplant of such an orchid process if it has its own roots. To do this, cut off the process with a sharp knife from the mother plant, soak it for 15 minutes in water and plant in a small pot with a substrate.