Hi from hot New Jersey! Phalaenopsis potting mix

[jomar]

Originally Posted by peggypugsmom

..just can't imagine finding 1 discarded orchid, but 5 ? 6 ? like find a gold mine in stream bed right in your own backyard!...I guess they were lucky you found them...little orphan Phals...and the perfect OA came along...what a wonderful happening for both of you...good luck..I can't really advise...I just joined last night....and I LOVE it!...Eileen

Hi, Yes, finding them made my day. I want to thank everyone who helped me with the potting mix. One person said he would repot them in the plastic pots they came in. Only problem is that they are so tight in there that they don't move an inch. I was afraid if I forced them I may have damage the roots. So I had to cut the pots. Which leads to my next question; which is better; plastic or clay for repotting these little beauties? More questions; 1. if some leaves are yellowing do I leave them on and 2. is soaking the roots something I should do to all of them before I repot? Thanks so much everyone! P.S. I wasn't sure whether to start a new thread or not. What to do.

[quiltingwacko]

I like clear plastic pots because you can see how they are doing.