How do you split orchids?

Orchids like some rough treatment. Bang the pot on the side to remove the plants and then pull it apart. You might need to use a bit of muscle, a spade, an axe or a sharp knife. Often it’s a good idea to split the orchid into two, three or four good pieces – which are then perfect to re-pot.

How do you separate overgrown orchids?

A new division should have at least 3 pseudobulbs (stems). With some sympodial orchids you can simply pull them apart with your hands. Others will need to be divided by cutting through with a sterilized knife or pruners. If the orchid is large enough, some of the older pseudobulbs can be removed.

Should you separate orchids?

Dividing orchids is an easy way to propagate them. Sympodial orchids such as the Dendrobium, hardy outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9 through 12, are the best candidates for division, because you can slice through their rhizomes to separate their pseudobulbs.

What month do you repot orchids?

Orchids generally need to be repotted once a year. The best time to repot is just after flowering, or when new growth appears. You’ll know it’s time to repot if any of these reasons apply to you: Your orchid has tightly tangled roots.

Can you repot 2 orchids together?

Multiple orchids in the same pot need to be of the same genus and species. Even different species inside the same genera are hard to keep alive when potted together. This happens because one orchid could have more powerful roots, and would absorb more nutrients, leaving the second, weaker orchid lacking.

How do you split orchid roots?

If the plant has seven, eight or more healthy pseudobulbs (with or without leaves) you can easily divide it into at least two healthy parts. First, cut and repot the three- or four-pseudobulb section behind the youngest lead. Then do the same with the other half.

Can I plant different orchids together?

Can you plant more than one orchid together?

The answer I’ve always given is: for best results keep the orchids in their plastic liner pots then set multiple orchids into a larger pot. This way several orchids can be cared for individually. Most importantly, each orchid can be removed for proper watering. For long-term care, pot your orchids separately.

Can I use regular potting soil for my orchid?

Gardeners new to orchid growing soon realize that healthy orchids don’t grow in regular potting soil. It’s too dense, doesn’t drain thoroughly enough, and most orchids actually grow in the air—the medium is just there to give the roots something to cling to.