DOUBLE, EVEN TRIPLE, YOUR ORCHIDS FOR FREE

With cymbidium orchids, repot them every 2-4 years in spring a…er the flowers have faded so that, as the roots grow, they have more room and air, and the growing medium is replenished. This is also a chance to divide your bulbs – especially if their roots are geing too snug – and create more plants.

Here’s how

STEP 1 Remove plant from pot. Loosen up roots and shake off mix.

STEP 2 Separate bulb clumps with clean secateurs if they are jammed together, or with a clean, sharp knife if necessary to cut through thick masses of roots.

STEP 3 Ensure you cut around, not through, the bulbs.

STEP 4 Remove dead roots – they will be brown or look burnt – with clean, sharp secateurs.

STEP 5 Repot in groups of about 3 bulbs per pot, then water in.

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