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Any question about orchid culture. I have thirty+ yrs of growing experience,president 2x of our local Orchid Growers Guild,held a position in most all other offices associated with the Guild at one time or another. Head of Orchid judging team for local club meetings and some shows. Member of two Orchid Socities and local Rep.for Mid America Orchid Congress for several yrs.I have in my collection about 800 Orchid plants of all types.
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Julian, I would not advise repotting your orchid into a glass container. Orchids differ from most other plants in that they require air movement through the potting mix. Without the sir movement permitted
Thanks for the picture. You have a phalaenopsis orchid. This is a house plant that likes it warm with medium light. Phalaenopsis orchids are constantly growing so you can water it weekly. Use 1/4 tsp
Rezwana, my best guess is that you have a dendrobium orchid. If you can send a picture, that would be helpful. Dendrobium orchids grow on canes-- which distinguishes it from most other common orchids
Good to hear from you again Susan. Mature cattleyas with well developed pseudobulbs are quite drought resistant and would rather have it too dry than too wet. If you have a plant that fits this description
Gelerie, yes I would unpot it and soak the entire plant in a solution of Phyton 27 (copper sulphate) at the rate of 1 Tsp per gallon for 10 minutes before repotting it to a fresh potting mix. While this

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