Dendrobium semi mounted ?

[Aniko]

I have a Dendrobium potted in the middle of a piece of wood(log) placed in a small pot. The fine roots enter the gapes, fissures.
How can I re pot this, when the plant grows bigger??!

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

Wait until winter when it is dormant, or better, until new growth in spring is just starting, then take a sterilize but sturdy pruner and munch the wood away, saving as many roots as posssible. Roots on the outside can often be rolled slightly to cause them to break free.

[arleneg]

Aniko, mounted orchids doesn't need 'repotting'. However, since the mounted orchid is in a pot (usually done to help increase moisture and humidity, especially in low humid. environments, and minimize watering), I would remove it from the pot and move it to another pot...that is, just the mounted orchid. I suggest rinsing off any potting media clinging on the mount and/or orchid before repotting.

By the way, I have a few mounted ones that I'll be placing in pots (as suggested by the grower...due to low humidity in my home) ...without removing the orchid from its mount.

Regarding repotting when the plant outgrows the mount, I guess I'll let someone else who's much more experienced in that area chime in.

[Aniko]

Here is a pic. Now the plant is fine, but hopefully is going to have new canes/roots in the future which will be situated out of the pot's edge. Than, probably has to be removed and re potted...

[jerrymeola]

The plant you have is not mounted but rather potted in large bark. It is all too common here in Florida by several nurseries, but rather bad for the orchid.

After a year or two they will stop flowering and go into decline.

When someone forces one on me, I soak the plant and break the bark off piece by piece. It will break some roots but Dens come back fast. It is usually better to do it when you see some new roots starting but I have done it at other times. Dens can take it.

[Aniko]

THANKS for the answers. I'm going to re pot the plant.
Aniko.

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

That sure looks like large chunks of coconut to me, maybe even just one chunk. Id get it out of that in the spring, since I am not sure how long that is good for, and I would rather repot in season, than be forced to repot out of season, or let the plant have a hard time while waiting for the correct season. If anyone has had experience with large pieces of coconut over a long time wants to provide guidence, chime in.

[arleneg]

That sure looks like a half coconut husk that was semi-split on the sides (for aeration?). I guess, my earlier suggestion doesn't apply.

[Aniko]

I've never seen such a chunks before - anyway I think it will be fine if I wait until all the flowers are gone and new growth appears. I wouldn't like to risk and kill my plant.
Aniko