| For sympodial orchids, those that grow side ways like cymbidiums, the general rule of thumb is don't repot if you don't have to. Cyms usually can handle a little mix breakdown as they like their mix to not dry out completely, and most Cyms are repotted when the are about to burst their pot.
I never sterilize a pot when the same plant is to go back into the same pot. Extra work for nothing if you do, in my opinion, especially with a large pot for a Cymbidium.
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