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As a highly - favored ornamental flower, with the growth of Phalaenopsis, the original flower pot may not be able to meet the needs of its root development and nutrient uptake. Timely pot - removing and repotting is a key operation to ensure its healthy growth. However, there is a lot of knowledge about how to remove and repot scientifically and how to achieve quick pot - removing.

Before deciding to remove and repot Phalaenopsis, sufficient preparations should be made. First, prepare a new flower pot of suitable size, which is usually 1 - 2 sizes larger than the original pot. The material can be a plastic pot or a ceramic pot with good air - permeability. In terms of planting materials, sphagnum moss is a commonly used high - quality choice. In addition, mixed planting materials such as bark and coconut coir can also be prepared. Soak the planting materials in advance to make them wet, which is beneficial for subsequent planting. At the same time, prepare tools and reagents such as scissors and carbendazim.

The conventional pot - removing method is to place the Phalaenopsis in a well - ventilated and softly - lit place and stop watering for 3 - 5 days to make the planting material dry properly. This can make the roots separate from the planting material better and reduce the damage to the roots during pot - removing. Then, hold the base of the plant stem with one hand and the flower pot with the other hand, gently pat the surroundings of the flower pot to make the planting material separate from the pot wall, and then slowly invert the flower pot and gently take out the plant. If the plant is tightly adhered to the flower pot, a small trowel can be used to carefully pry along the pot wall to help with pot - removing.

If you pursue quick pot - removing, there are also clever methods. You can soak the whole pot of Phalaenopsis in water for 10 - 15 minutes, so that the planting materials such as sphagnum moss can fully absorb water and become soft, reducing the adhesion to the roots. After that, follow the conventional pot - removing steps, and the plant can be easily taken out. This method is especially suitable for the case where sphagnum moss is used as the planting material. In addition, for Phalaenopsis whose roots have filled the flower pot and are tightly wound with the pot wall, the flower pot can be directly cut open. Although the flower pot will be sacrificed, it can minimize the pulling of the roots, complete the pot - removing quickly and safely, and save time for the subsequent repotting.

After pot - removing, the plant should be carefully processed. Carefully clean the remaining old planting material on the roots, check the root condition, and cut off the blackened and rotten roots with disinfected scissors to prevent the spread of diseases. After pruning, soak the roots in a diluted carbendazim solution for 15 - 20 minutes for disinfection, take them out and dry them. After the wounds slightly shrink, the plant can be potted.

When potting, first lay a layer of planting material at the bottom of the new flower pot, place the Phalaenopsis plant in the center of the pot, adjust the position, hold the plant with one hand and fill in the planting material with the other hand. Gently compact the planting material while filling to make it fully wrap the roots, but be careful not to compact it too tightly to avoid affecting the root respiration. The planting material should be filled up to the base of the plant stem. After planting, place the Phalaenopsis in a cool and ventilated place for seedling - recovery. Avoid direct sunlight and excessive watering within one week, and only keep the planting material slightly moist. After the plant resumes growth, it can be transferred to normal maintenance.

Pot - removing and repotting of Phalaenopsis seem simple, but in fact, certain skills need to be mastered. Whether it is conventional pot - removing or quick pot - removing, protecting the roots of the plant should be the core. Combined with scientific subsequent processing and maintenance, Phalaenopsis can thrive in the new flower pot.