Was not expecting this to happen at all. What should I do?

[Bulbofett]

C. Caguas Ruby purchased about a month ago. I didn't think anything was happening since there was nothing going on upstairs. Took it out of the pot just now and broke a few roots in the process ops:

Do I repot? I haven't ever had a problem where the orchid was growing roots this quickly. I put it in a small pot because it came to me bare root with a small root structure. Now I'm afraid of damaging all these new roots.

[Ferns Daddy]

You can still get the roots out by slowly working them out, I would use a pot one size larger and maybe a little deeper, I have Oncidium's that do the same thing so you shouldn't worry to much.

[Polarizeme]

If you aren't opposed to it, cut the pot so the roots are freed that way. I've done that many times before. Just be very careful with your scissors!

[TOMMYMIAMI]

Originally Posted by Polarizeme

If you aren't opposed to it, cut the pot so the roots are freed that way. I've done that many times before. Just be very careful with your scissors!

I am right there with Liana, I do cut the pot if I have roots like this. No worries, the plant will be fine.

[Bulbofett]

Originally Posted by Polarizeme

If you aren't opposed to it, cut the pot so the roots are freed that way. I've done that many times before. Just be very careful with your scissors!

Is it ok to repot during this time of the year? All my other catts are dormant right now so this was a pretty big surprise for me to find, and I'm nervous it won't bloom next year

[TOMMYMIAMI]

I actually think it is a good time to repot, the only "no repot" rule I do follow is when my chids are in spike/bud. Other than that if it is needed, I do repot it.

[Bulbofett]

Originally Posted by TOMMYMIAMI

I actually think it is a good time to repot, the only "no repot" rule I do follow is when my chids are in spike/bud. Other than that if it is needed, I do repot it.

This makes me feel a whole lot better. I keep hearing people say its not good to repot unless its a dire necessity in the winter so it kind of had me worried.

[neb]

The best time to repot is when there is active root growths.

[Polarizeme]

I begin repotting in the late winter for my Pleuros unless they are in bloom. Almost all of my plants are in a growth phase right now. It's a beautiful sight.

I repot anything that is in distress because of the potting media or container issues during any time of the year.

If your plant isn't in distress, repot when you think it's time. If there is an issue where the roots coming from the bottom of the pot will be disturbed constantly, then you may want to consider that "distress".