Repot or not? When?
I bought this mature flowering NoID white phalaenopsis from local market as a bargain 1 week ago.
It was 60% flowering at that time with 4-5 buds on the spike. As you can see, since I have gotten it, the rest of the buds all bloomed and one of the one at the end is just about to bloom.
I have a few questions re this plant
1) The plant seems to be sitting a bit too high and in a funny angle which looks like it's about to topple over and is only being supported via the stake.
2) The plant has been planted in what looks like a bark mix and with a clear pot which unfortunately has got quite a bit of algae in it (the seller reassured that it's common for clear pot and is not harmful for the plant).
Peaking through the pot, I can see some green rots and not sure if there is any rotten one as I cannot see through algea.
3) One of the bottom leaf is slightly wrinkled but otherwise green without signs of yellowing.
My question is, should I repot this plant?
If so when would be the best timing? After it finishes flowering?
I have attached the pictures of the plant and sorry for the crappy smartphone camera quality.
Your opinion will be much appreciated seeing I am very new to the orchid world (but already getting a little addicted!)
PS: the pot looks rather wet so personally I have not watered it at all since I have gotten it. Also it's summer in NZ currently therefore I have put this plant facing a SE window but rather far without any direct sunlight.
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