Do you need to cut the roots of orchids when repotting them?

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1. Whether to cut the roots?

2. Precautions

3. Maintenance after repotting

When repotting an orchid, if the root system is very healthy, there is no need to prune it. However, if there are unhealthy roots such as empty roots, diseased roots, and rotten roots, they need to be cut off in time. Do not damage healthy roots when pruning, and use clean and sharp scissors. After pruning, sterilization and disinfection must be carried out, and then potting can be carried out.

1. Whether to prune the roots

Whether the roots of an orchid need to be pruned when repotting depends on the growth of its root system. If the plant's root system is very healthy, no pruning is needed. However, if there are many unhealthy roots such as empty roots, diseased roots, and rotten roots, they need to be pruned when changing the pot. Only the strong root system needs to be retained. If not pruned, it will affect the normal absorption of water and nutrients by healthy roots.

2. Precautions

In Be careful not to damage healthy roots when cutting. Moreover, the scissors used must be clean and sharp to prevent bacteria on the scissors from invading the plants from the root cuts. After pruning, it also needs to be sterilized and disinfected before it can be replanted in a pot.

3. Maintenance after repotting

After repotting the orchid, you should immediately water it and water the soil thoroughly. The place where it should be placed should not be exposed to sunlight. It should be placed in a cool place without sunlight. It should be given a period of time to adapt to the new potting soil. After it begins to grow normally, normal maintenance and management can begin.

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