Repotting Iwanagara apple blossom in bloom
Hey guys!
I have had lots of good luck repotting orchids in bloom. I almost never lose blooms when I do it or upset the plant.
However two orchids I just picked up at a show are POT BOUND AS HELL and so tough I can't even force a bamboo skewer into the middle of the media. It's packed in tighter than the mouth of a little kid who doesn't want to eat his broccoli.
Not to mention, the media is smelling musty now that I've wet it. It just smells damp and stale.
So, should I repot this gal while in bloom? Or is it safe to wait for all the flowers to finish (maybe 1-2 months)?
What do you think?
I have a den antennatum in the same situation, but it is just barely starting spikes so I am not too worried about repotting it (though I feel like the spikes may stall for a while while it re-adjusts).
Pictures for your viewing pleasure are included. This is the single most photogenic orchid I have ever seen!!
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