Repotting a Phal in Bloom into a Dual Pot

[Fuzzy]

I have a Phal I purchased about a month ago, it came blooming and is still in full bloom. However, it came potted in really old sphagnum moss and I am worried about the roots. Although last week I unpotted the plant and at least some roots looked ok, I am seeing the aerial roots rotting and dying and the leaves are losing their firmness slightly. So I've decided it would be a good idea to repot. I just received my rePotme order of orchid potting mix (mix of bark/sponge rock/sphagnum moss) and the pot I selected, an Oxygen Core Dual pot. Does anyone here have any experience with this type of pot? Being a newbie who has never repotted an orchid, let alone one in full bloom, I have watched a number of repotting videos and I think by now I have a pretty good idea what to do, but none of the videos use this type of pot. If you have any experience or advice for a scared newb, please share it!

[Leafmite]

I always use the basket-type pots so I can't help you. Good luck with the re-potting!

[Fuzzy]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

I always use the basket-type pots so I can't help you. Good luck with the re-potting!

Leafmite,
The Dual pot is actually a net type pot sitting in a clear plastic pot, so I think it might be similar to your baskets except the basket pot then goes into a clear pot. Any advice is appreciated!

[annabanana1987]

Oh I saw those oxygen core dual pots they are very nice I'm sure they will love ypur pants as it helps with the rotation of air around the roots!! I from whatb I can tell when you want to up grade pots youll loose the net pot in the middle most likely . The roots might go through the basket/net pot so youll have to sacrifice that liner. But if the growth is truly as good as what ir showed !! Its worthwhile and they are replaceable.

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[annabanana1987]

Good luck ! Phals do well and usually dont drop buds but if I re-pot them I cut them off so as to let the plant focus on root and leaf growth . ! So enjoy and have a great day ♡♡

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[HighSeas]

I don't use the duel core pots but I have repotted many Phals while still in active bloom. I've never had a problem and I don't cut off the spikes. Just use a good media and after repotting, wait about 10 days before watering. I do not soak the media for a Phal either. Good Luck!!