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Repotting a Phalaenopsis from Clear Plastic Pot to Orchid Planter

Recommended Method

Full repot in orchid bark mix (sift fines, soak 1+ hour). Reuse plastic pot if it has many drainage holes and fits root mass. Avoid net pots/hydroponics for Phalaenopsis.

Steps

Unpot, inspect roots, trim mushy ones.
Place roots in empty pot, add wet mix.
Grow in east window.

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