How to repot a Mini Phalaenopsis Orchid - Detailed guide | Orchid Care for Beginners

🌱 When repotting a Mini Phalaenopsis orchid, it's ideal to do it when the flowers start to fade or the flower spike begins to yellow, indicating the end of the blooming cycle.

🌿 Healthy orchid roots should be plump, green when wet, silver when dry, and not look brown, papery, or mushy which indicates they may be dead.

🌼 After purchasing a miniature Phalaenopsis, remove it from the plastic sleeve it comes in for better air circulation, which is essential for the plant's health.

🌺 Repotting soon after purchase is advised since Mini Phalaenopsis typically come in very small pots that will soon be outgrown as the plant matures in your care.

🌻 Beginners should use an airy potting mix such as bark and sphagnum moss or sponge rock, which promotes good air circulation around the roots – essential for orchid health.

💧 Before repotting, soak the orchid or run water through the pot for about 20 seconds to make the roots flexible and reduce the chance of breakage during repotting.

🍃 Use new pots that are one or two sizes larger than the original to accommodate future growth, and make sure pots have good drainage with ventilation slits, with a preference for transparent ones for root observation.

✂️ Sanitize cutting tools with rubbing alcohol before use to prevent transmitting any pathogens from other plants to the orchid.

💦 After repotting, submerge the new pot in water for approximately 15-20 minutes to ensure the new potting medium is thoroughly soaked, then allow it to drain fully.

🏡 Part two of the video will cover continued care for the Mini Phalaenopsis, including watering frequency and other aftercare tips.