Phalaenopsis in Wooden Baskets: No Repotting Needed

15 Phalaenopsis in wooden baskets, severely root-attached, little media left, plants healthy. South Florida, shade, east exposure. Repot annually?

Baskets Are Different

No media to break down = no repotting needed. If overgrown, slip entire basket into larger one. Soak roots 30–45 min first for pliability.

Warning: Don't Remove from Baskets

Roots grow through wood; removal destroys many roots. South Florida humidity makes baskets ideal—elsewhere you'd mist multiple times daily.