A noble orchid does not come into its own in a transparent culture pot, in keeping with its status as the queen of flowers. If you put a planter over it, the aerial roots will lack the vital light. By repotting your most beautiful orchid in glass, you solve the aesthetic problem. Read how to do it right here.
Orchids should be repotted when they are not in bloom
Tips at the right time
The change to a new planter with fresh soil is associated with a high level of stress for every orchid. To avoid the procedure mutating into a culture shock, please avoid an appointment in the middle of the heyday. Instead, wait until the plant is in a dormant phase. In most cases, the optimal time window is at the end of winter, just before the fresh shoots appear.
Instructions for skilfully repotting in a glass
Please choose a glass vase that corresponds to the volume of the previous pot. The materials required are: expanded clay, (19.73€) orchid substrate, (8.00€) clean scissors and an old curtain or newspaper to catch dirt. So that the aerial roots are nice and supple, we recommend watering or submerging the orchid the day before. Follow these steps:
- Pour a 2-3 cm layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the glass
- Give enough substrate over it so that the root ball has enough space
- Now unpot the orchid and shake off all the substrate
- Cut off dried and stunted root strands
- Put the substrate-free, shaped root ball into the glass with a twisting motion
By stabilizing the orchid with one hand, gradually fill in the coarse substrate. Tap the glass lightly on the tabletop in between so that the pieces of pine bark are evenly distributed. At the end, all aerial roots should be covered with orchid soil.
tips
Since a glass or a glass vase does not have an opening in the bottom for water drainage, the casting technique changes. If necessary, put the lime-free water in the container for a few minutes to prevent waterlogging. Then pour out the water completely. As long as a residue remains in the glass, there is a risk of root rot developing.