I have repotted an orchid using a new bag of orchid compose, which to me
is more like chips of tree bark! The problem is, with the orchid being
quite large and tall, to get the plant firmly potted upright and stop it falling over. I've tried tamping the copmpost down as I plant, but it
does not seem to lock tight enough to hold the plant in place for very
long. I've wondered if soaking the compost first would help, or does
anyone have any technique they could share?
On 23/04/2025 10:26, Polly@golly wrote:
I have repotted an orchid using a new bag of orchid compose, which to
me is more like chips of tree bark! The problem is, with the orchid
being quite large and tall, to get the plant firmly potted upright and
stop it falling over. I've tried tamping the copmpost down as I plant,
but it does not seem to lock tight enough to hold the plant in place
for very long. I've wondered if soaking the compost first would help,
or does anyone have any technique they could share?
Can you put a 'stake' in the pot and tie the orchid to it?
IIRC the orchids on sale in supermarkets are usually supported that way
I have repotted an orchid using a new bag of orchid compose, which to me
is more like chips of tree bark! The problem is, with the orchid being
quite large and tall, to get the plant firmly potted upright and stop it falling over. I've tried tamping the copmpost down as I plant, but it
does not seem to lock tight enough to hold the plant in place for very
long. I've wondered if soaking the compost first would help, or does
anyone have any technique they could share?
I have repotted an orchid using a new bag of orchid compose, which to
me is more like chips of tree bark! The problem is, with the orchid
being quite large and tall, to get the plant firmly potted upright
and stop it falling over. I've tried tamping the copmpost down as I
plant, but it does not seem to lock tight enough to hold the plant in
place for very long. I've wondered if soaking the compost first would
help, or does anyone have any technique they could share?
On 10:26 23 Apr 2025, Polly@golly said:
I have repotted an orchid using a new bag of orchid compose, which to
me is more like chips of tree bark! The problem is, with the orchid
being quite large and tall, to get the plant firmly potted upright
and stop it falling over. I've tried tamping the copmpost down as I
plant, but it does not seem to lock tight enough to hold the plant in
place for very long. I've wondered if soaking the compost first would
help, or does anyone have any technique they could share?
Soaking would be okay and is the way I water my orchids, although only for
20 or 30 minutes before allowing all the water to drain away.
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