Rinse the orchid’s roots with water and trim off any dead roots and leaves. Choose a pot that’s 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm) larger than the current one. Soak the orchid’s new soil (e.g., sphagnum moss) in water for 1-2 hours. Put the orchid in the pot and add the potting medium. Water the orchid lightly for the first 3 weeks after transplanting it.

Move the orchid to a new pot once the roots start poking out of the bottom. Water the orchid, then gently tug the plant out of its pot. Use your hands to loosen the roots a bit and dust off any growing media stuck to them. Then, carefully place the orchid into the new pot.

How to Re-Pot an Orchid: Start by looking for new growth – your cue to repot Next, select a pot based on the orchid’s root volume & growing environment Always use high-quality potting media Then, gently unpot the orchid Carefully inspect & clean the roots Finally, work in the orchid’s roots & the potting mix

After disinfecting your orchid, clean and sterilize the pot it will be repotted into, whether new or reused. Select a pot that fits snugly around the roots or up to 2 inches larger. Fill the sterile pot partway with fresh orchid potting mix. Gently place the orchid in the pot, taking care not to damage the aerial roots.