Can I repot my Phalaenopsis orchid while it has flowers? A friend asked.

Can I repot the Phalaenopsis orchid with flowers?

Abstract: This article explains the Phalaenopsis orchid. A flower friend asks if it's possible to repot the Phalaenopsis orchid with flowers. Let's find out together.

Receiving the question from a flower friend about whether it's possible to repot the Phalaenopsis orchid with flowers, changing pots during the blooming period is a big no-no. However, we don't always have to stick to this theory. If you want to repot during the blooming period, it's okay, but do not change the soil. Sometimes, when we buy a Phalaenopsis orchid that is in bloom but the pot is not attractive, we think about changing it. In such cases, we just need to take the original Phalaenopsis orchid along with the medium out of the pot and then put it into a new pot. You can also add a little more medium, but do not remove the old one.

Thoughtful flower friends can check at the flower market, and many vendors do it this way.

As long as the old medium is present, the impact of repotting on the Phalaenopsis orchid is almost negligible. However, changing the soil means the orchid has to adapt again, and it's still in bloom, which could easily lead to insufficient nutrient supply. The lighter outcome is withered flower branches, and the heavier one could be the plant dies due to a lack of nutrients, as one side struggles to supply nutrients to the flowers while the roots can't absorb them.

This article shares a detailed explanation of the question from a flower friend about whether it's possible to repot the Phalaenopsis orchid with flowers, for everyone's reference and suggestion!