Repotting orchids: A 5-step guide | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Repotting orchids: A 5-step guide | MNN - Mother Nature Network: "Because the types of orchids sold in retail centers grow naturally in exotic places, many people assume they are difficult to re-pot. Actually, the opposite is true. Repotting orchids is easy – but don’t pot them like houseplants.

That’s because in nature orchid roots are exposed to air. To grow well in your home, orchids need an open mix. Potting soil would suffocate and kill the roots. Here is a five-step guide to re-potting an orchid that uses materials readily available to home growers, is easy to follow and meets the needs of these intriguing plants."

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