Repotting Encyclia cordigera

[Will-13]

Before and after pics.

My objective is for the plant to develop massive and firm pseudobulbs. I also love the natural planter, I have a guy make them for me at the price of 60,000 Vietnamese dong, that converts to $2.81. :big grin:

Potting medium - Aliflor.

[vjo]

Looking good!!

[judith_arquette]

Great job! I have a noid encyclia that I'm trying to recover but it doesn't look as good as yours. Tips? Love the planter too btw, I'd love one!

[Will-13]

Tips Judith. . . Healthy roots are absolutely essential. Warmth, a stone or clay well aerated media, frequent waterings, high humidity with good air movement, and constant low doses of nutrition.

In the right medium they love water. I think recommendations of watering every 4-7 days is nonsense.

Good Luck,
Will

[Orchid Whisperer]

I am repotting mine later today in a terracotta pot, scoria for the growing medium. This provides rapid drainage yet retains a small amount of water in the air pockets on the stone.