Need advice on whether or not to move plant to s/h

[cnarciso]

So I have a little dilemma and I wanted to get your guys take on it before I decided one way or another. I put some orchids in s/h about a month ago and am quite pleased with the results so far. I was planning on moving one of my other plants over as it is currently producing a new flush of roots and as such is well timed for such a move as the new roots will grow into the medium and adapt quickly to the s/h conditions. The only problem is, I was examining the plant more closely this morning and it also producing a bud. The bud is very small, has not even uncurled from the leaf yet, let alone started to rise from the plant. I would estimate that I am a good 2-3 months away from an actual flower, but still, it is on its way. It's just my luck that the plant decides to produce new roots AND a flower at the same time. So, should I move the plant to s/h even if it is in bud? or would this put too much stress on the young bud? or would putting it into s/h facilitate the production of the flower? any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. If in a similar situation, what would you do? I was gung-ho about the move yesterday, but now I am kinda scared and sort of inclined to just leave it alone.

Being new to s/h, I don't know enough about "the move" to make an informed/confident decision here, please help.

[Ray]

If you are gong to repot, and the plant is properly prepared for it as you described, it doesn't matter which way you go. The adjustment into one culture method and its medium is on par with any other.

If the plant does not NEED to be repotted, leave it alone.

[cnarciso]

It does not need to be repotted. I was just going to move it over because with the new flush of roots it seemed aptly timed for a shift to s/h. But it was repotted like 4 months ago into new bark and so can stand to wait a while before being moved. I guess I will just leave it alone and wait until later.

[Eyebabe]

Essentially, you have to make a choice of sorts.
Your plant has roots less than 1.5 inches and is ideal for converting to s/h. However, you risk losing the bud you currently have most certainly.
Statistically, what are the chances you will lose the bud? I wish I could tell you. This information would most certainly give you what you need to decide.
However, I can tell you personally, I have two plants currently blooming which I transplanted to s/h about 3-4 weeks ago that were "in bud/sheath".
Only you can decide the meaning of the risk...which imo is really unknown.
Is it more important for you to get the plant into s/h for your management of your collection OR to experience the full flower of the bud??
There ya' go...

[cnarciso]

Originally Posted by Eyebabe

Essentially, you have to make a choice of sorts.
Your plant has roots less than 1.5 inches and is ideal for converting to s/h. However, you risk losing the bud you currently have most certainly.
Statistically, what are the chances you will lose the bud? I wish I could tell you. This information would most certainly give you what you need to decide.
However, I can tell you personally, I have two plants currently blooming which I transplanted to s/h about 3-4 weeks ago that were "in bud/sheath".
Only you can decide the meaning of the risk...which imo is really unknown.
Is it more important for you to get the plant into s/h for your management of your collection OR to experience the full flower of the bud??
There ya' go...

Well put... very well put. Having never seen this particular plant in bloom I kinda want to see the flower. I'm going to wait. After all, if its about to bloom, its probably happy right where it is.

[tucker85]

If the plant is doing well and you want to see what the flower looks like, just leave it alone and let it bloom. You can transplant anytime. You may have to wait a year before it will bloom again. After blooming is a good time to transplant anyway. On the other hand if the plant is doing poorly you may care more about saving the plant than seeing it bloom.