Spring is, without a doubt, the best time to repot your Holiday cactus. Why? Because it’s coming out of its winter dormancy and getting ready to grow again. You’ll often see new little segments forming, which is the sign that it’s waking up after winter and ready for a fresh start. Repotting now gives your … Read more
It’s generally not recommended to repot a Phalaenopsis orchid (moth orchid) while it’s flowering, as this can cause stress to the plant. Orchids are sensitive, and repotting during bloom can disrupt their delicate balance, potentially leading to the loss of flowers, or what’s called a ‘bud blast’. The orchid is focused on flowering and might … Read more
Here is a summarized step-by-step plan: Prepare the Materials: Soak sphagnum moss in water for about 30 minutes to hydrate it. This helps it retain moisture more effectively when used as a growing medium. Also, gather a pot with drainage holes that’s just slightly larger than the current one. Remove the Orchid from the Old … Read more
Orchids require a different type of potting medium than what our typical houseplants do. This is because orchids are epiphytes, aka ‘air plants’, which live on the surface of other plants, trees, and even rocks. Typical houseplants are terrestrial plants—plants that grow from the ground. They are therefore potted in normal potting soil. If an … Read more