Phalaenopsis Repotting Timing, Mix, and Keiki Induction

Healthy Plant, Two Branched Spikes—Don't Repot Yet

Spike 1: 3 plump buds. Spike 2: stalled. Wait until NO buds/flowers remain. Repotting now risks bud drop.

Root Clarification

Aerial roots with corky layer = normal (moisture protection). Dead roots ONLY in decomposed mix. You'll see at repot.

Mix & Method

• Commercial fir-bark mix (soak 1 hr before use).
• NO oak bark (tannins toxic).
• Add long-fiber sphagnum ONLY if plant was in sphagnum.

Branch Behavior

One branch may pause while other develops—energy conservation. Both can bloom eventually.

Keiki Induction

Post-repot: dark room 1 week → may trigger keikis. But branching/blooming inhibits keikis naturally.

Sophia, your plant is thriving. Patience with repotting, success with keikis later.