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When do I repot my Cattleya Orchid?

I’m a newbie to the wonderful world of Orchids and recently, I purchased a small Cattleya from a local flower store. It was not in bloom and was packaged in netting hanging from a peg on a display stand. The leaves are making it very top heavy and it will not stand upright in the plastic pot that it was packaged with. My question is, do I try to stand the pot up somehow or does it sound like it is ready for a new pot?

Often orchids get tippy in pots… tends to be their nature.

They need repotted about every 2-3 years, not due to pot size but because you odn’t want the soil breaking down to fine. Orchid soil should be thick, chucky and well draining much like beauty bark almost.

Chances are if you just bought it, it doesn’t need repotted. My suggestion would be to find a nice heavy ceramic pot that the smaller plastic pot can sit/nest in, or go to a garden store and they sell orchid pots that are heavier ceramic (but about the same size as you probably currently have) that you could transplant it too for more stability.

or you can prop your current pot up.


PME Sugarcraft Flower Cutter Set - Cattleya Orchid


PME Sugarcraft Flower Cutter Set – Cattleya Orchid


$10.00


Create incredibly lifelike cattleya orchids out of gum paste with these flower and petal cutters. Cattleya orchids have large flamboyant flowers, often with frilled lips and petals, with colours which include rich glowing mauves and purples, red, and soft pastel pinks. Cattleya orchids look very attractive arranged as a buttonhole or corsage. Set of 3 cutters: labellum (throat/lip, 1¾”L × 1″W), …

Cattleya Orchid Gumpaste Cutter Set


Cattleya Orchid Gumpaste Cutter Set


$27.95


Made in USA…

First Impressions Molds Silicone Mould & Veiner Set - Cattleya Orchid


First Impressions Molds Silicone Mould & Veiner Set – Cattleya Orchid


$47.25


These high-quality silicone moulds let you easily create botanically authentic cattleya orchid petals, centres, and leaves (including the vein markings on both the top and undersides of the petals and leaves) for crafting flowers for decorating your cakes. The mould is soft and flexible, making it easy to fill with fondant or gum paste and remove the moulded pieces. After unmoulding, dust with lus…

Hydroton GMHT10L Hydroponic Grow Rocks, 10 Liter Bag


Hydroton GMHT10L Hydroponic Grow Rocks, 10 Liter Bag


$5.79


This clay aggregate is manufactured exclusively at high-tech kilns in Germany and is used as a soil replacement in hydroponics…

Hummingbird & Cattleya Orchid Night Lamp By Ibis & Orchid Design


Hummingbird & Cattleya Orchid Night Lamp By Ibis & Orchid Design


$18.99


Ibis & Orchid Night Lamp – Inspired by “The Flowers of Light” collection, hand painted, botanically inspired Night Lamps are cast in Bonded Marble and produce a vivid design and warm glowing light for your home or patio. What a beautiful gift for you or a loved one. The detail and artwork is outstanding as is always expected from an Ibis and Orchid. A beautifully sculpted Design art piece. Lamp is…

Cattleya Orchid Night Light


Cattleya Orchid Night Light


$13.88


Our extensive collection of nightlights are truly inspired by nature, beautifully sculpted, cast in bonded marble, and expertly hand painted to provide a lasting accessory for your home or a wonderful gift. Each light is nicely gift boxed, complete with bulb and approximately 3″ x 6″. UL Listed….

SC100 Orchid Plant Blc Tzeng-Wen Pot Pack MEDIUM


SC100 Orchid Plant Blc Tzeng-Wen Pot Pack MEDIUM


$9.99


This plant is a Mericlone plant and member of the Cattleya family. You will receive 1 potted plant if you purchase this Item! The plant Identification Number is (PID): SC100. The name or crossing of this plant is: Brassolaeliocattleya Tzeng-Wen (Blc Golden Square X Blc Golden Slippers).The size of this plant is: MEDIUM SIZE. This plant is a new division from its mother plant and comes with well es…