Tips at the right time
The change to a new planter with fresh soil is associated with a high level of stress for every orchid. So that the procedure does not mutate into a culture shock, please avoid an appointment in the middle of the Heyday. Instead, wait until the plant is in a dormant phase. The optimal time window is usually open at the end of winter, just before the fresh shoot appears.
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Instructions for skillfully repotting in a glass
Please choose a glass vase that corresponds to the volume of the previous pot. The required materials are: Expanded clay,(€ 16.36 at Amazon *)Orchid substrate,(€ 7.98 at Amazon *) clean scissors and an old curtain or newspaper as a dirt trap. So that the aerial roots are nice and supple, we recommend closing the orchid the day before to water or to dive. It continues in these steps:
- Pour a 2-3 cm high layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the glass
- Put enough substrate on top that there is enough space for the root ball
- Now pot the orchid and shake off all substrate
- Cut off dried and stunted root strands
- Put the substrate-free, shaped root ball into the glass with a twisting motion
By stabilizing the orchid with one hand, you gradually fill in the coarse substrate. In between, push the glass lightly against the table top so that the pieces of pine bark are evenly distributed. In the end, all aerial roots should be included Orchid soil be covered.
Tips
Since a glass or a glass vase does not have a bottom opening as a water drain, the casting technique changes. To prevent waterlogging, add the lime-free water to the container for a few minutes if necessary. Then pour out the water completely. As long as some of it remains in the glass, there is a risk of root rot.