How often should an orchid be repotted?
An orchid should only be repotted when it gets too large for the container it is in, or when the media it is potted in breaks down. A freshly potted orchid should last at least one year before it needs repotting if it is grown in a good media. Back to Top Q. How long will my orchid live? A. That depends on the conditions to which the plant is subjected. Under proper care, an orchid can live indefinitely. Back to Top Q. Into what media should I repot my orchid? A. To prevent stress, one approach is to repot the plant in the same type of media into which it was originally potted . Most orchids can, however, be grown in a wide variety of medias. The key is to adapt your growing conditions to the media that you use. Bark based medias are popular because they are suitable for a very wide range of conditions and are more forgiving of bad habits such as over watering.
