Tiny White Bugs in Orchid Pot After 3 Years: Repotting Overdue, Not Root Rot

Three Years Without Repotting = Problem

Bugs in mix after 3 years of continuous bloom? The mix has broken down. Repot now:

Degraded mix harbors pests. Fresh mix + clean roots = pest reset. Annual repotting prevents this cycle.

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