cymbidium, oncidium,& paph repotting

[Mo Boggie]

Hi, I just purchased a huge cym, a bulldog paph.; my oncidium I've had since mid Feb. All are nearing the end of their bloom cycle, and need repotting. Cym is pouring out of its pot; oncidium media is dust. Can someone recommend media for each. I had a long history of overwatering so please keep this in mind. I want to do everything possible to keep them alive. Thanks

[WhiteRabbit]

I pot Cyms in fir bark (medium and fine) mix, Paphs in fine fir bark mix, and Oncidiums in chc mix, tho have also used fir bark in the past.

You might try using a bamboo skewer in the media to help you determine when to water.

Generally these types of orchids don't want to dry out completely.