What precautions should be taken when turning the soil during the orchid sprouting period?

OrchidsPrecautions for turning the soil during the sprouting period     Spring is theorchid'sgolden season of growth for the year, and also the crucial moment fororchidrepotting, division, and sprouting. It is also the time whenorchid growersreview and sum up the previous year's orchid-growing results.

    The optimal temperature for dividing and replanting orchids is 5-15 degrees. 10 degrees is theorchid'sthreshold temperature for dormancy. Therefore, repotting at around 10 degrees has the least impact on the orchid, so repotting can be done in both spring and autumn.

    As the saying goes, "Spring repotting grows foliage, autumn repotting grows flowers; frequent repotting grows foliage, infrequent repotting grows flowers." This is the repotting principle that orchid growers keep firmly in mind.

    Generally, repotting should be carried out in spring and autumn, with around Qingming in spring and around the autumn equinox in autumn being suitable. Judging from how well the plant establishes itself, when repotting in autumn, the orchid then enters its winter dormancy period, and the time to re-establish is short.

    When repotting in spring, the orchid quickly enters a period of vigorous growth, so spring repotting is better than autumn repotting. Summer is hot and winter is cold, both being the orchid's dormancy periods. Repotting in these seasons is not conducive to the orchid re-establishing itself.

    As for the interval between repottings, most believe that repotting orchids and changing the soil should not be done too frequently, with two to three years being best. Because orchids do not like to be 'moved', repotting less frequently can also produce strong plants.

    Repotting orchids and changing the soil is inextricably linked to individual growing habits, potting medium, and management. One experienced enthusiast repots once a year at an angle and replaces the medium with new material.