Benefits of Repotting Orchids: Promoting Stronger Root Development
If you want to maintain the longevity and overall health of your orchid. Then remembering to repot your orchid plays big part. There are many benefits of repotting orchids. Repotting is a vital part of your orchid care. Repotting your orchid should be a simple task that will provide various benefits to your orchid. The key benefits include:
Benefits of Repotting Orchids
Improve their root growth
Orchid roots need room to spread out so they can access the water and nutrients they require. One of the biggest benefits of repotting your orchid in a larger pot, is that it gives the roots space to expand and grow. This should lead to stronger root development.
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Prevent root rot
Over time, your orchid potting mix will break down. As a result it may become compacted. In turn, this will lead to poor drainage. Orchid roots hate to be in a soggy, moist potting mix. In fact this is a common cause of root rot.
By repotting your orchids regularly, with a fresh potting mix. You can ensure your potting mix remains free-draining and loose.
Enhance flowering
If your orchid has become root-bound (the roots are tightly packed or tangled). Your orchid plant may struggle to flower as vigorously compared to if not root-bound.
One of the benefits of replacing the potting mix and giving the roots space to grow freely is flowers. You can help to encourage more abundant blooming as the roots are able to obtain the nutrients they need.
Supplementing your repotting by regularly adding orchid fertiliser can also help to promote flowering and growth too.
Prevention of pests and diseases
If your potting mix is old. You may start to notice that it develops mould. Or worse it might develop an unpleasant smell. Old orchid potting mix can harbour pests such as flies that can harm your orchids. Regularly repotting your orchid can help reduce the risk of this and will also give your orchid a fresh set of nutrients too. This is another great benefit!
Final thoughts on the benefits of repotting orchids
Now you can see the benefits that repotting brings, we hope this inspires you to make repotting a regular part of your care routine.
If you are not sure how to repot your orchid, our blog How to Repot an Orchid has a step by step guide to make this a straightforward process.
Plus, if you need some pointers on when to repot your orchid, our blog When to Repot an Orchid Plant as all the information you need.
