Repotting when a flower spike is forming?
Hi,
I'm new to these forums but have been lurking for a while.
I bought my Phalaenopsis about a year ago and it was in flower at the time with one flower spike.
Since then it's grown 2 new leaves (with another one on the way) and seems to be sprouting a flower spike and/or some new roots. This is the first time I've managed to keep one alive long enough to flower again!
I've noticed that there's a lot of new root growth under the bark chips and I can see the tips of the roots starting to poke out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.
I hope you can help me answer a few questions:
1. Do you think this sounds like I need to repot a size larger? I'm pretty sure I need to replace the medium anyway.
2. Is it ok to repot at this stage or am I likely to damage the plant?
3. Going by the photo, do you think I'm getting 1 or 2 flower spikes or are they both roots? Too soon to tell?
4. Are those brownish roots at the front dead and should I cut them off?
5. How long does it usually take for one of these spikes to flower?
Thanks in advance and sorry for all these questions!
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