Is it good to repot winter orchids in June?
You may not be familiar with whether it is good to repot winter orchids in June and the correct method of dividing orchids in terms of green plants and flowers. Please see the detailed introduction below.
The best time to repot flowers is in spring (March-April) or autumn (August-October). Do not repot during the flowering period or the bud stage. Some plants can also be repotted in winter. When repotting, carefully observe the growth conditions and repot during the dormancy period or the growing period. During the plant's growing period, it is usually changed once every 1-2 years to provide the plant with more growth space and to make the soil looser and more fertile, which is more beneficial for its later growth.
What season is suitable for repotting?
From a seasonal perspective, the best time for plants to be repotted every year is in two seasons: spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, November). Some plants can also be repotted in winter, that is, December and January and February. (In the south, where temperatures are higher, repotting can be done at the end of February and beginning of March, while in the north, where temperatures are lower, it can be done from mid-March to mid-April).
Spring, between the two solar terms of Jingzhe and Qingming, is when potted flowers just begin to germinate but have not yet entered the peak growing season, which is the best time for repotting. If done too early, the potted flowers have not yet germinated and may easily rot the roots. If done too late, the flowers have entered the peak growing season, and repotting can easily damage the roots and affect growth.
The worst time to choose for repotting is summer, a high temperature and humid season, which is not conducive to the plant's adaptation and growth. In addition to the season, the condition of the plant itself should also be considered. For plants, the most suitable period for repotting is the dormancy period and the early growing stage. The least suitable period for repotting is during the adaptation period, the peak growing period, the bud stage, the flowering period, and the fruiting period. Perennial and deciduous flowers can be repotted from after they shed leaves until before they sprout in early spring. Evergreen flowers, such as orchids, camellias, and so on, should be repotted after the temperature rises, but not too early, otherwise, the roots may rot.
How to repot plants
Stop watering and remove the pot: Stop watering 3-4 days before repotting to keep the soil slightly dry, which makes it easier to remove the pot without damaging the roots. Gently tap the outer wall of the pot to carefully remove the plant.
Cut and disinfect the roots: Clear the soil from the roots and cut off the rotting, withered, and dead roots. After pruning, use carbendazim to disinfect and air-dry the roots.
Planting in a new pot: Prepare new potting soil, place small stones, ceramsite, or tiles at the bottom of the pot to enhance drainage, put the soil in the pot, and plant the plant in the soil.
Care after repotting: After repotting, usually water once, and place it in a shaded and well-ventilated area. Once the plant has adapted, it can be cared for normally.
Is it good to repot winter orchids in June?
When is it necessary to repot
PART.1
Soil compaction, water cannot渗透
Soil compaction refers to the loose soil that has turned into a solid mass, lumpy and bumpy. This type of soil is not breathable, and water cannot penetrate it. The plant's roots are too "crowded" and have difficulty breathing, making it hard to expand and grow, with the risk of root rot.
PART.2
Root rot
When repotting flowers, some can be delayed, while others need immediate action. If a plant has rotted roots due to poor care or diseases and pests, it cannot be delayed further. The earlier the treatment, the higher the chance of saving the plant. Remove the plant from the pot, cut off the腐烂 roots, then soak the roots in fungicides like carbendazim or potassium permanganate, and after drying, plant them in fresh, sterile, loose, and breathable potting soil to help the plant recover as soon as possible.
PART.3
Too crowded pot
Of course, you should repot a crowded pot, especially for plants with strong roots like Cymbidium, Epipremnum, Chlorophytum, Clivia, Sansevieria, and Clematis... If not repotted, the roots will break the pot. When dividing crowded flowers, it is best to divide 2-3 small plants into one pot, and plant seedlings separately, as they are not easy to survive.