Four precautions for dividing orchids into pots that you must remember

Once your orchid has grown to a certain point, you can divide it into pots. We all know that orchids are somewhat difficult to keep, so dividing orchids into pots also requires certain conditions. Here I have summarized four key points for dividing orchids into pots.

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First, master the timing of division. Generally, it is done during the dormant period after flowering. For orchids that bloom in spring, divide them from late September to November or before the new buds sprout; for orchids that bloom in summer and autumn, do it from early to late April.

Second, wash the roots and leaves before planting. After the potting soil has dried out thoroughly, gently take out the plant, remove the soil, cut off rotten roots and broken roots, wash the roots and leaves clean with water, and let them dry. Once the orchid roots have softened, use scissors to cut apart at the pseudobulbs where the gaps are large, coat the cut surfaces with charcoal powder or sulfur powder (to prevent infection by pathogens), and then plant them.

Third, make sure the seedlings' roots and the potting soil are in close contact. When potting, place the plant in the middle of the pot so that the root system is evenly distributed. When planting, face the new buds outward to facilitate growth. Hold the seedling with one hand and fill in the nutrient soil with the other, shaking the pot while filling so that the roots and soil are in close contact.

Fourth, water thoroughly. After potting, water thoroughly and place in a wind-sheltered, slightly shady and humid spot. Afterward, control the amount of water appropriately until the new buds sprout.