Having received a gift or having bought his first orchid, the beginning flower grower first sees the roots coming out of the container - it seems that the orchid, especially when it comes to the form of Phalaenopsis, urgently needs a new pot. But is it possible to transplant a blooming orchid? In fact, this is not recommended if it is not an extreme situation, and the roots sticking out of the pot are not a reason for transplantation.
The fact is that most orchids have aerial roots that absorb moisture from the air. Indeed, in nature, many orchids grow on tree trunks, clinging to the roots of protrusions on the bark or branches. So orchids can be grown without soil at all - in baskets or on blocks - large pieces of trees. The roots of some types of orchids should dry out quickly enough, and also have access to air, so this should be taken into account when transplanting.
A blooming orchid spends all its strength on maintaining its condition, many compare this to pregnancy. So the stress associated with the transplant is practically contraindicated for the plant. If there is no serious reason, for example, rotting or drying of the root system, the question of whether or not it is possible to transplant a blooming orchid is better not even considered.
Most flower growers are inclined to believe that orchids of the Phalaenopsis species, as well as many other species, need to be transplanted about once every 2-3 years, or even less often when the substrate is completely unusable and destroyed. The Wanda orchid, which has become extremely popular in recent years , the price of which fluctuates within a few thousand, completely dispenses with the substrate. Most often, it is found in glass vases or hanging baskets. For beginners, it is not very suitable for archbishops, because it requires conditions that are quite difficult to maintain: high humidity, watering every day or even several times a day, spraying. So for such a plant difficult to care for, it is better to take on experienced gardeners.
The most popular type is the Phalaenopsis orchid, because caring for them is quite simple: watering about once a week, not too frequent feeding, general unpretentiousness. Beginners still care about a lot of questions, for example, and in winter can this plant be transplanted? A blooming orchid or one that already has buds, and phalaenopsis often bloom in the winter, should not be touched. A plant in its faded state also rarely needs a winter "relocation". Usually transplantation is carried out in the spring or at the very end of winter. This is done this way: you need to carefully remove the plant from the pot, carefully untangle the roots, if necessary, trim dry and rotten, sprinkle the slices with cinnamon powder or charcoal.
Next, you need to take a pot - a new one, if the plant is already not enough for the old one. It must be transparent, since the roots of Phalaenopsis are involved in photosynthesis. Also, the pot should be well ventilated, for which you need to make small holes in it. It is necessary to take a suitable substrate, and it is best to compose it yourself. In no case can a plant be planted in the ground! Phalaenopsis is grown in a mixture of peat, bark and sphagnum moss, however, you can take pure bark. It is not necessary to deepen the plant, part of the roots can also stick out from the pot. Carefully cover the root system of the plant with pieces of medium-sized bark so as not to damage anything. A couple of days is better not to water the plant so that the processes of decay do not begin.
With proper care, the orchid will delight its owner with abundant and long flowering for a very long time. Having become more experienced, the florist will be able to easily answer the questions of beginners about whether it is possible to transplant a blooming orchid.