Whats the difference between near-flowering and flowering size?
These two descriptions are frequently used by orchidists to inform the reader of the maturity of the plants. Near-flowering size means that the plant should flower within two years. Flowering size means that the plant will flower within one year, when its season occurs. The size of the pot does not indicate maturity, as many plants will flower for the first time in a two inch pot. “Flowering size” also does not mean that the plant you ordered will be in bud or flower; it simply refers to its maturity. When do I need to repot my orchids? We recommend that orchid plants be repotted at least every two years or when the pot is filled with mature growths, or in the case of phalaenopsis, when your plant’s leaf span is twice the size of the pot and there are many roots growing outside of your pot. Most orchids will not tolerate over-potting, so waiting until the pot is full before moving them up to the next pot size will ensure that the roots will be able to handle the additional moisture wit
