Pot For Orchid Has No Drainage, Should I Repot?

by Ruth
(Sydney Australia)

I was given a Phalaenopsis orchid in a glass pot with no drainage holes is this ok for the orchid or should I repot it?

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Aug 07, 2011
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Repot It As Soon As You Can
by: Melissa

Hi Ruth.

Thanks for your question.

ABSOLUTELY, REPOT IT. And repot it soon. Phalaenopsis (and most all orchids) need to drain. This pot will not let that happen and Phals. are prone to root rot so for the health of the plant you should do it as soon as you reasonably can.

If you want to put it in a decorative container, put it in a pot that drains well and then put it in a decorative pot.

Melissa
www.orchids-plus-more.com

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