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Repotting

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by YEAHYEAH, Dec 25, 2008.

  1. Dec 25, 2008 #1
    YEAHYEAH

    YEAHYEAH Member

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    Can I repot my Cattleya bowringianas now and my Laelia purpuratas this time of the year, I have the time and would like to get it done, unless it would set my plants back.
    Thanks all, happy holidays!
    Adam
     
  2. Dec 25, 2008 #2
    abaxter

    abaxter New Member

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    Are the plants showing new growth?
     
  3. Dec 26, 2008 #3
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    I would also like to add if you see active root growth yes, otherwise I would not as it can set them back a bit
     
  4. Dec 26, 2008 #4
    Doc Elly

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    What Angela and Tom say. I also prefer to repot Cattleyas when they have new growth(s) and new root growth. Otherwise, I would just leave them alone unless the medium is horribly broken down.
     
  5. Dec 26, 2008 #5
    YEAHYEAH

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    Thanks a bunch!
    Adam
     
  6. Dec 26, 2008 #6
    joelin

    joelin I hate bush snails

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    I believe rule of thumb is to NEVER repot a bifoliate species when not in growth. Unifoliate that rule is less important, but active vegetative or root growth is always the best time to reopt.