Phalaenopsis, from the Orchidaceae of plants, is a type of Houseplant that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Houseplant to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
What is the best way to repot your Phalaenopsis?
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Phalaenopsis, just like you would repot your Peperomia Rosso as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Phalaenopsis loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Phalaenopsis by checking the soil ph (pH 6.0–7.0) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Phalaenopsis is: nan. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Phalaenopsis
Patience is key when extracting your Phalaenopsis from the pot. Depending on the age of the Phalaenopsis, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Phalaenopsis for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Phalaenopsis from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with bark or sphagnum moss-based orchid mix soil and allow your Phalaenopsis to flourish.
How to care for Phalaenopsis
After the repotting process for Phalaenopsis is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
What is Phalaenopsis called botanically?
There may be other more scientific names for your Phalaenopsis such as Phalaenopsis Phalaenopsis or ‘Phalaenopsis spp.’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Peperomia Pixie Lime or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Blue Princess Holly to continue repotting.
General care for repotting Phalaenopsis
To master aftercare for Phalaenopsis too, research Houseplant care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Orchidaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be non-toxic.
A guide on the long term care for Phalaenopsis after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Phalaenopsis grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of Versatile and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Southeast Asia, Oceania).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 1–4 ft. tall.. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Phalaenopsis reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get shade exposure.
Is the best place to keep Phalaenopsis indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Whether Phalaenopsis is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Phalaenopsis from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Southeast Asia, Oceania. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: Versatile
How to work out if you have repot Phalaenopsis correctly
To see your Phalaenopsis reaching its full size of 1–4 ft. tall. requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into nan blooms precisely during nan time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Peperomia Rotundifolia. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.