Repotting Phalaenopsis with Long Aerial Roots

Linda needed to repot Phalaenopsis with long air roots. Expert: soak plant 1+ hour before repotting to reduce root brittleness. Use larger well-drained pot. Lower roots in while slowly rotating pot to align roots along inner wall. Minimize damage—especially to aerial roots going into mix. Clear plastic pots ideal for light and monitoring. Add soaked fir bark mix gradually, tapping to settle. If mix has lots of bark, soak it first—dry bark repels water.