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Phals like to be repotted every 12-18 months. Since it has been almost a year
since you got the plant, it probably won't hurt to repot it, especially since it's
not in bloom now and putting out new leaf growth. Soak the air roots throughly
before you repot as that makes them more pliable and less likely to snap or break when you repot. A careful root trim won't hurt them as they are quite
resilient orchids as long as they get the required temperature and humidity
afterwards. Give the plant a good watering after repotting and don't use
any fertilizer because you want the plant to establish a good root basis
rather than growing. Keep it out of direct sunlight and increase the humidity
for about 3 weeks. |