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Step 1
Thoroughly wet roots and then loosen from the pot
using a plant tag or dull knife.
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Step 2
Remove plant from pot being careful not to damage new
root tips or new growth.
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Step 3
Gently and carefully massage out as much old mix as
possible with your fingers.
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Step 4
With moderate water pressure hose out remaining mix,
again being careful not to damage new roots or new growth.
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Step 5
Clean off dried sarong (leaf sheath) and rhizome area (the area that connects
all of the growths) and inspect for scale insects or rot. If rot is found, cut
off bad tissue with a clean pair of clippers or disposable single edged razor blades. Then using a small paint brush dust the wound with ground cinnamon or a fungicide . Note: Always be careful when using chemicals. Read and follow label directions.
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Step 6
(If you do not wish to divide your plant go to step
seven.) Divide the plant keeping a minimum of three pseudobulbs per
division (four is better). Always make sure that the growth left behind
your cut has a new eye (growth) as it will become the new front lead on
this division.
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Step 7
Select an orchid pot of the correct size. Plant should have enough room
to put up around 2 years growth before reaching the side of the pot. With most
plants this should be 2 or 3 fingers. Stabilize plant with ring stake, rhizome
clip or both.
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Step 8
Firmly pack orchid mix around roots. Packing
peanuts or broken clay pot shards should be placed in the bottom of the
pot to aid in drainage.
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Step 9
Make sure
that
plant has its tag (label) kept with it at all times.
This will eliminate confusion if you are working with several plants at
once. It will also ensure that the plant keeps its value and can
be entered into shows and judging
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Step 10
Water in your plant thoroughly to rinse out dust and to
help pack the mix and provide some moisture at the roots. Mist the folage often
after repotting to avoid dehydration but do not heavly water the pot. Keep plants foliage dry at night. Begin normal watering in about 2 weeks.
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TIP
Always use clean tools when cutting on your plants.
Never cut from one plant to another, you run the risk of passing on a
viral, bacterial or fungal infection. We use a propane torch to clean our
tools. Heating the tool, you will see the moisture evaporate and then the
metal will darken slightly ahead of the torch. At this point the tool
should be sterile. Allow them to cool and then use or place them in an
area separate from dirty tools.
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