mini Dryadella Zebrina question

[VickiC]

Hi,
I ordered and received a Dryadella Zebrina a few weeks ago. It came from a very reputable dealer, so I didn't repot it, as I often do when I buy an orchid from somewhere unknown to me (Ebay vendor, for example) or definitely from a big-box store. It came potted in 100% sphag.
My question is: do those of you who grow minis suggest that I...
1.repot it into fresh sphag?
2.repot it in another medium?
3.or repot it at all?

I would appreciate your advice,
Vicki

[Ross]

I don't have first-hand knowledge, but I would tend to repot into new loose NZ Spagnum. Lots of good drainage. I do know they hate drying out. It should be a beauty when it blooms. IOSPE PHOTOS

[shakkai]

I always repot, no matter where the plant comes from. Fresh new NZ sphag would be ideal if you are used to growing things in sphag moss.

This is a great little plant!! Congrats!

[kavanaru]

I would repot with fresh sphag... My plant loves it, and is always... let's say, quite wet! however, the pot (from Erin Pottery) has lots of drainage holes...

[VickiC]

Hi Ross!
Thanks for your help! I repotted her just a few minutes ago as you advised.....loose NZ Spagh. Thanks for the link, too.....I am soooo excited.....what a cute little bloom. Now, if I can just get it to that point, I'll be thrilled.....my first bloom....and it would be on such a dainty little orchid! Actually, I will be thrilled if (or very hopefully "when") ANY of my orchids bloom for me for the first time.
Thanks again,
Vicki

Originally Posted by Ross

I don't have first-hand knowledge, but I would tend to repot into new loose NZ Spagnum. Lots of good drainage. I do know they hate drying out. It should be a beauty when it blooms. IOSPE PHOTOS

[VickiC]

Hi shakkai!
I'll do as you do from now on....repot no matter where my orchid comes from. I repotted my little mini a few minutes ago and yes, in NZ sphag.

This is my first miniature. I just can't get over how tiny it is...wow! Such a darling.
Thanks for your help,
Vicki

Originally Posted by shakkai

I always repot, no matter where the plant comes from. Fresh new NZ sphag would be ideal if you are used to growing things in sphag moss.

This is a great little plant!! Congrats!

[VickiC]

Hi Ramon!
Thanks for your help. I repotted earlier this morn. in sphag, so I'm glad to know that you would have done the same thing. Your minis are so pretty.....I love the Erin pottery, too. I don't have any...wish I did...but I've looked at them on the site, and yours. Maybe I can get one sometime. My new little Dryadella would look so cute in one!
Thanks again,
Vicki

Originally Posted by kavanaru

I would repot with fresh sphag... My plant loves it, and is always... let's say, quite wet! however, the pot (from Erin Pottery) has lots of drainage holes...