When should Mo Lan be repotted?

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1. Pot changing time

2. How to change the basin

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The repotting time of orchids is generally in spring and autumn. In spring, it should be done after flowering, and in autumn, it should be done on sunny days. Stop watering before repotting to make it easier for the plants to come out of their pots. Prepare new soil with leaf mold soil and river sand, place broken tiles on the bottom of the pot, and then spread the new soil. Place the plant upright in the pot and fill it with new soil until the pseudobulbs are covered. Then water it thoroughly and put it in a cool place for viewing. After 1-2 weeks, it can be maintained normally.

1. Pot changing time

1. Repotting time

Repotting of the orchid should avoid its flowering period and is usually done in combination with divisions. The time is mostly after flowering in spring, or in autumn. Before preparing to repot, you should pay attention to the weather. It should not be wet before and after repotting, so avoid rainy days. The temperature is generally around 25-30°C, so it can recover faster.

2. How to repot

1. Stop watering and remove the pot: Before repotting the orchid, stop watering and let the soil dry, which is more conducive to removing the pot. Before removing the pot, loosen the soil around the pot and then take the plant out. Do not pull it out directly to avoid damaging the plant.

2. Pot soil preparation: the reason for changing to Molan Pots, mainly because the old soil is compacted or lacks nutrients. Therefore, loose and fertile soil should be selected, usually mixed with leaf mold soil and river sand in a ratio of 5:1. You can also add a little slag to increase its drainage.

3. Repot: Repotting is usually done on a sunny day. Place broken tiles on the bottom of the pot, and then spread a little potting soil. After placing the plant upright inside, start filling the pot with soil so that the soil does not cover the pseudobulb. After filling the soil, you can cover it with a layer of gravel to keep the topsoil moist.

4. Follow-up maintenance: If the roots are not repaired when repotting , you can water directly after changing the pot, but you need to wait for a while before watering after repair. Put it in a cool and ventilated place, and spray water around it to increase the air humidity. It can be maintained normally after 1-2 weeks.

2. How to change the basin

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