First Phalaenopsis: Flower Wilt, Repotting Timeline, and Anniversary Care

Flower Wilt = Normal

Individual flowers last 2–4 weeks. One wilting is expected.

Repotting: After Bloom

1. Buy orchid bark mix (garden center).
2. Soak bark 2 hrs; drain.
3. Unpot, wash old mix off roots.
4. Cut mushy roots.
5. Pot in plastic pot (fits roots) with damp bark.
6. Base of leaves at mix surface.

Annual Routine

Repot every year after flowering. This one act ensures long-term health.