Repotting a Paphiopedilum

[JackiBlu]

I was going to fake it until I got it right, but not on a paph.. I have never seen the roots of the two paphs I have or anyone elses. I have searched youtube until my eyes have crossed, to watch someone repot a paph - still nada, repotting is usually shown using a Phal or Catts, once in a while an Onc is divided. I searched in here for the last couple weeks when I have a minute or two, I've stumbled on quite a range of info but nothing solid.

The one I've had for 2 years next month. The medium it is in seems to consist more of a dirt type mix, almost near potting soil but no perlite in it, but I really can't tell what it is.

So, the paph I need to repot soon is Hhinying Ruby Cherry. Which medium would you suggest? Are the roots fine or like a Phal or Catt? Do I treat the repotting as I would say a Phal, and trim the roots, removing bad ones, cutting some back to encourage it to grow? Any and all info or direction if its here already would be much appreciated

**Edit: I also need to tell you it was a gift and its in a large 8" pot. It doesn't come close to filling up that clay pot at all.

TIA