Once the specialty of an exclusive group of gardeners, moth orchids (Phalaenopsis ... grower gets a little skittish when it comes time to repot their plant. As a general rule of thumb, orchids ...

While there are between 25,000 and 30,000 orchid species, the most common—and the one most people will have at home—is the moth orchid (Phalaenopsis). Just like any other plant, moth orchids ...

Repotting orchids was on the minds of Keiki Club members recently when they showed up at Sue and Terry Bottom's home in the south part of the county for a demonstration. The Keiki Club is for ...

As aforementioned, Phalaenopsis species can thrive in many ... Tarte recommends knowing how to repot an orchid in the spring and summer when plants are growing most actively.

Phalaenopsis orchids need regular fertilization, so I feed them half-strength, water-soluble fertilizer every time I water them. Repotting is best done in late spring when the pots ar ...

Orchids in the genus phalaenopsis are not only beautiful ... here are some guidelines: • DON'T IMMEDIATELY REPOT: Most important, do not repot until the flowers are past their prime.

Phalaenopsis orchids enjoy a fairly warm climate ... Spring or fall is considered the best time to repot because the temperature is generally mild, preventing shock. Use a medium-grade orchid ...

Cattleya and phalaenopsis orchids prefer coarser ... The timing of the operation is critical. "Repotting while the orchid is blooming is the worst thing you can do," he warned.

Phalaenopsis Orchids, Moth Orchids ... When it does come time to repot, either every 12 – 18 months or once there is no growing media remaining, it is best to use a bark-based commercially ...

For phalaenopsis orchids that haven’t flowered in years ... add some ‘bloom’ feed or even repot to give the plant a change and kickstart it back into flowering again.” ...