Is it ok to repot

[Tommy]

 Hi every one. i have many Phals. that are spiking. this one i believe is root bound the color is sort of pale and there are roots coming out the bottom of the pot also. will it hurt to repot now or wait until it blooms. the spike doesn't show up well but it is there.we have had so much hot weather i am surprized to see the spikes it is near 90 today in SC would appreciate your advice thanks. Tommy

[tom499]

unless there is a fear of rot dont repot. if the pots gettin small dont worry too much, you canrepot after flowerin, just water as needed for the excess drinage.

[mayres]

If you are inclined to repot you can do it now or anytime, but don't feel you need to do so just because you have a number of aerial roots. If your media is not broken down or you are not inclined to change to another type media I wouldn't bother to repot this plant at this point. Looks good. Enjoy - mike

[robb]

the roots and leaves look fantastic!

the leaves look strange, do they have large grooves in them? i only ask since mine which are dehydrated (from root rot) are the ones that show the wrinkles, but their wrinkles are much smaller and the leaves wilt quite a bit more. my few leaves that are quite healthy are smooth.

[kmarch]

I do not think it is good to repot a spiking plant. It is normal for Phal roots to go wild all over so nothing to worry there. The plant looks reasonably healthy, perhaps a bit pale which could be due to too high light, but I think your Phal is probably find as it is for the time being. If you really feel the urge to repot, do it after blooming.

[PhalPal]

I'm not so sure what you have is a spike?? It could be another root starting to grow; time will tell.

[Tommy]

robb , the leaves are sort of wavy they do look odd.Tommy