Repotting after repotting

[milan360]

Hi Guys,

Just a question that's been in my head for sometime. You know for us new orchid collectors, repotting can be a challenging task especially since we aim to do it right the first time.

However, sometimes we just don't place the plant well or fill up cracks appropriately. Or even, after repotting, we stumble across a better pot which we end up buying.

My question is, is it ok to repot the plant after I just repotted it? I repotted my new phal into a opaque plastic pot and charcoal 3 days ago after just buying it. I might need to repot if I manage to find a transparent plastic pot instead.

Would it do harm to the plant? Also, I watered it for the first time today and noticed some of the flowers have kinda drooped. Was it from the shock of repotting? I had no other alternative as the roots were tightly packed in rotting sphagnum moss.

Thanks in advance!

[wintergirl]

Some plants are more touchy about repots. Phals are not usually bothered by this much. If you find a clear pot you like you could change it, I have moved plants around like this myself.

[estación seca]

If the plant hasn't begun making new roots, and you don't damage it, I don't think there would be a problem.

[Fairorchids]

Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum are very tolerant of repotting, even if you do it a few weeks apart.

Vandas are less so, and Rhynchostylis gigantea absolutely hates repotting (it frequently skips blooming the following year). For those plants, it is best to use a potting method that will last a long time.

[NYCorchidman]

For any plants, it is best to leave them alone after repotting unless you absolutely have to. There usually is no readons to do so.

Just repot and then sit back and let them grow wild.
Good luck!