Is it possible to transplant a flowering orchid or better to wait?

Having received a gift or bought his first orchid, the beginning florist first sees the roots emerging from the container - it seems that the orchid, especially when it comes to Phalaenopsis, urgently needs a new pot. But is it possible to transplant a flowering orchid? In fact, this is not recommended if it is not an extreme situation, and the roots sticking out of the pot are not the reason for the transplant.

The fact is that most orchids have air roots, which absorb moisture from the air. After all, in nature, many orchids grow on tree trunks, clinging to roots on bumps on the bark or branches. So you can grow orchids generally without soil - in baskets or on blocks - large pieces of trees. The roots of some species of orchids should dry out quickly enough, and also have access to air, so that during transplantation it is necessary to take this into account.

A blooming orchid spends all its energy on maintaining its condition, many compare it to pregnancy. So the stress associated with transplantation, the plant is almost contraindicated. If there is no serious reason, for example, rotting or drying up the root system, the question is whether it is necessary and possible to transplant a flowering orchid, it is better not even to consider it.

Most growers tend to believe that orchids like Phalaenopsis, as well as many other species, need a transplant approximately every 2-3 years, or even less, when the substrate completely deteriorates and collapses. Became extremely popular in recent years, the orchid Wanda, whose price fluctuates within a few thousand, and does without the substrate. Most often it is contained in glass vases or hanging baskets. It is not suitable for beginner orkhivods, because it requires quite difficult to maintain conditions: high humidity, watering every day or even several times a day, sprinkling. So for such a complex in the care of the plant is better to take experienced florists.

The most popular now is the appearance of Phalaenopsis orchids, as caring for them is quite simple: watering about once a week, not too frequent feeding, general unpretentiousness. Beginners still care about a lot of questions, for example, and in the winter can this plant be transplanted? A blooming orchid or one that already has buds, and phalaenopsis often blossom in the winter, it is not necessary to touch. A plant in a discolored state also rarely needs a winter "crossing". Usually the transplant is carried out in the spring or at the very end of winter. It is done this way: you need to carefully remove the plant from the pot, gently untangle the roots, if necessary, cut dry and rotten, slices sprinkle with cinnamon powder or charcoal.

Next, you need to take a pot - a new one, if the old plant is not enough. It should be transparent, because the roots of Phalaenopsis are involved in photosynthesis. Also, the pot should be well ventilated, for which it is necessary to make small holes in it. It is necessary to take a suitable substrate, and it is best to compose it yourself. In the ground plant can not be planted in any case! Phalaenopsis is grown in a mixture of peat, bark and sphagnum moss, however, you can take a clean bark. Deepen the plant is not necessary, part of the roots can also stick out of the pot. Cover the root system of the plant with pieces of medium-sized bark cautiously, so as not to damage anything. A couple of days is best not to water the plant, so that the processes of decay do not begin.

With due care of the orchid it will be very long to please its owner with abundant and long flowering. Having become more experienced, the florist can easily answer the questions of newcomers about whether it is possible to transplant a flowering orchid.