Orchid cactus repotting dilemma before trip?
Okay, so orchid cactus rescue update:
- It was completely overwatered and had gnats when I first brought it home. It has been on its own, and I let it dry out & have been doing regular neem oil treatments.
- Today I felt comfortable with its adjustment and moisture level (pretty dry), so I took a look at what was going on “under the hood,” so to speak. Completely root bound and slides out of the pot like a hard puck.
- I am really thinking repotting shouldn’t wait, so I am planning on doing next Thursday when I return from a road trip my partner and I have planned because I am worried about transplanting it and not being able to keep an eye on it.
My questions are these: is it silly to worry about doing it before I leave since there is not a ton I can do in that few days post re-pot except wait and see anyway? This is my first orchid cactus, so does anyone have any soil recommendations or re-pot recommendations? I am terrified of breaking its curly long arms! 😖
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- It was completely overwatered and had gnats when I first brought it home. It has been on its own, and I let it dry out & have been doing regular neem oil treatments.
- Today I felt comfortable with its adjustment and moisture level (pretty dry), so I took a look at what was going on “under the hood,” so to speak. Completely root bound and slides out of the pot like a hard puck.
- I am really thinking repotting shouldn’t wait, so I am planning on doing next Thursday when I return from a road trip my partner and I have planned because I am worried about transplanting it and not being able to keep an eye on it.
My questions are these: is it silly to worry about doing it before I leave since there is not a ton I can do in that few days post re-pot except wait and see anyway? This is my first orchid cactus, so does anyone have any soil recommendations or re-pot recommendations? I am terrified of breaking its curly long arms! 😖
#OrchidCactus #SucculentSquad #CurlyLocksOrchidCactus #WhatTheSucc repotting">#repotting #help #CactusCoven
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@HoyaAddict okay I will leave him be until I am home. That will certainly make me less anxious! I will look into making a mix with more plant matter and bark, that is super useful! And thank you for the good trip wishes, we are taking our first ever EV road trip, so I am excited to test it out. 🚙 ⚡️
@malobee That sounds so fun, I hope you get great weather too! I’ve found orchid cacti (and most epiphytes like Hoya and Rhipsalis) have very similar care. Very much like succulents when it comes to watering but they love air on their roots too. 💚🌿 Have fun and pics of any plants you see on your holiday
Hi there! I have one of these too and read that they like to be very snug in their pot and that this is what can lead to flowering. Looks like you did a great job taking care of her!