Nice video Ed. It is good to see you use good judgment in not dividing the plant. Perhaps that will teach me that sometimes a plant does not need to be divided, just needs to be placed in a larger pot! I always learn a lesson from watching you and listening to your process. Thank you.
I have some plants that I think I should repot every year because they fill the pot with roots and, when I leave them go, it becomes a horror show trying to get the old media out. My largest Cattleya split into 5 pieces from all of the work trying to get out the old media. I should have just left it and put the plant in a much larger pot.
Oh my, Ed!! First cymbidium repot I ever watched on your channel, was when you took the saw to the plant! I had to show my daughter !! Never seen anything like it ever and since 😅 .. I grow mine in leca only... my repot was the simplest ever.. lift out .. plonk in bigger pot (now self watering) and fill in the blanks with more leca .. I used to struggle with cymbidium repots in the past and always dreaded it ... now? Doddle! Good to reminisce though 😊👍🏼
There's quite a few I've used the saw on Nina ....so I'm pleased it doesn't happen too often. I used to use leca with cattleyas in semi hydroponics..they did wonderfully for two or three years then went into a spectacular decline because they never had the full drying out period which is necessary for keeping the plant healthy. I might try it again with a smaller cymbidium. Thanks for your very welcome comment. Ed.
Eds Orchids ... I will keep an eagle eye on my cattleyas, Ed! Thank you for the heads up! I had no idea that it could be a possibility! Thank you for another very valuable nugget 🙏🏼😊
Nice repotting, fantastic roots! My own Cymbidium are still outside but I brought them under the porch so they don't catch so much rain. When do you bring yours inside, or rather what minimum temperature do they tolerate ? Thank you Ed!
Mine are still outside Anne and wont be put under cover until the bad winter weather sets in...they will be put into a cold greenhouse where the temp will drop to freezing on a few occasions. Ed.
Hello Ed, I am not sure it's the right time for a cymbidium repot, it's getting close to their drier/cooler night period (at least here in Poland it is), which stimulates flowering later on. Won't disturbing the roots prevent it from flowering? I always repot mine early spring after it flowers, when it releases new shoots (I only have one of these, but managed to get it to flower past 2 seasons and had 2 spikes last year). And it doesn't mind too tight pot at all. I also read from several sources that the roots can be chopped off halfway through when repoted in spring, although I have never tried it myself. All the best, Seb
Hi sebwilk. I've always repotted orchids when I think they need it without any problems. I have also re-potted them when in flower....all prchids have to be hardy or they wouldn't have lasted thousands of years. Thanks for your very welcome comment. Ed.
@@EdsOrchids Good morning, Ed! Thank you for quick reply. The reason I asked is that I never repotted a Cymbidium this time of the year (I have repotted Paphs and Phals when in bud /flower) and was just wondering how it affects later flowering. I have also purchased a Bulbophyllum plumatum recently, which came with a spike, but when I repotted it into a shallow, bow-like pot the spike was dead the next day. I guess Bulbs have more delicate root system, that doesn't like to be disturbed, just as your Angraecums or Renanthera... Have a good day, sir Seb
Nice looking plant. Mine is recovering. I had over watered mine last summer and didn't water enough last winter. So started with a calcium micro nutrient fertilizer this summer. Looking better now but I lost two older bulbs. So not Looking for flowers this year. Fingers crossed for following season.
I give them very little liko but when I do it's the same as I give my other plants with the exception of phragmipediums.. It's a mixture I make up myself which includes everything necessary. Ed
A couple of mine went even more root-bound than yours after less than a year. As the medium was relatively new I just potted them up without fighting my way into the roots. It doesn't seem to have done any harm. Cymbidiums are vigorous plants, aren't they? Keith
You probably could Cheryl but once I start a job I like to get it done......didn't really plan to do the repot if I had I would have done what you say and give it a good soaking before trying to remove it...................thanks again and take care, Ed.
Just checked mine and was thinking about a repot, tree are still in the media I got them in but they will be potted in bark. Is this the right time to do anything to them or was this just needed
I'm not sure of this is the correct time Ynse....over the years I have repotted at any time...even with slippers in flower.......without any problems Ed.
Hi Linda. My cymbidiums have been outside with no cover over them since the middle of May......and they still survive. They are the most kept orchid and are very hardy....even down to freezing for a couple of days. Ed.
Aren't these supposed to be easy to grow, not for me I managed to send mine to the after life so deffinately great timing to have this vid perhaps I will have a better understanding now. Thanks ED.
By looking back over several months of my videos I have come across your comment to which I have never replied. I do apologise Tracy but I am just becoming aware that not all the comments are getting back to me in the way they should.....i Think it's a bit of a problem with youtube or the little bell on my channel page hasn't been ticked. Once again Travy please accept my sincere apologise. Ed.
@@EdsOrchids Hi, I have indeed used very large pots for my repot, but they seem to be coping so far Thanks so much. I havent taken them out to check, but Im just hoping that I havent been too silly and so far we're going into winter / Autumn now and so I'll see how they do during winter and if they settle. They may just be in shock. Many thanks indeed.
@@cherylpenn4509 I wouldn't worry about the roots Cheryl the roots on Cymbidiums are very hard to kill. Start going easy on the watering and when winter comes just water them a little every 5 or 6 weeks.....they'll be fine.........best of luck with them take care and thank yu, Ed.
@@EdsOrchids Hi Ed, it looks as if Im safe after all. These are large cymbidiums, but I've noted the small pots used in repotting. Mine are getting over their shock and Im getting spikes and awesome blooms. They made me buy a few more and Im so thrilled about it. Thanks so much. I do still have to divide the monster one that has 5 spikes of blooms right now, in Spring, and will be sharing them.😄
Nice video Ed. It is good to see you use good judgment in not dividing the plant. Perhaps that will teach me that sometimes a plant does not need to be divided, just needs to be placed in a larger pot!
I always learn a lesson from watching you and listening to your process. Thank you.
The only trouble with letting them get too big is the weight of them and the amount of room they take up.....showing can be a nightmare!!!
Ed
The plant looks amazing, that was a great repotting.
Not a re-potting I would care to do every day......unlike the phrags.
Ed.
I have some plants that I think I should repot every year because they fill the pot with roots and, when I leave them go, it becomes a horror show trying to get the old media out. My largest Cattleya split into 5 pieces from all of the work trying to get out the old media. I should have just left it and put the plant in a much larger pot.
Decisions, decisions Michael.....a never ending problem with orchid growers. Hope all is good with you.
Ed.
Oh my, Ed!! First cymbidium repot I ever watched on your channel, was when you took the saw to the plant! I had to show my daughter !! Never seen anything like it ever and since 😅 .. I grow mine in leca only... my repot was the simplest ever.. lift out .. plonk in bigger pot (now self watering) and fill in the blanks with more leca .. I used to struggle with cymbidium repots in the past and always dreaded it ... now? Doddle! Good to reminisce though 😊👍🏼
There's quite a few I've used the saw on Nina ....so I'm pleased it doesn't happen too often. I used to use leca with cattleyas in semi hydroponics..they did wonderfully for two or three years then went into a spectacular decline because they never had the full drying out period which is necessary for keeping the plant healthy. I might try it again with a smaller cymbidium. Thanks for your very welcome comment.
Ed.
Eds Orchids ... I will keep an eagle eye on my cattleyas, Ed! Thank you for the heads up! I had no idea that it could be a possibility! Thank you for another very valuable nugget 🙏🏼😊
I like the extensive root system.
Happy growing Ed
That gorse bark he uses has never failed him he always gets fabulous roots on his mounts. Thanks sanjay,
Ed.
Wow
Thank you . Good demo.
My pleasure Karla......thanks for the comment and for taking a look,
Ed.
Nice repotting, fantastic roots! My own Cymbidium are still outside but I brought them under the porch so they don't catch so much rain. When do you bring yours inside, or rather what minimum temperature do they tolerate ? Thank you Ed!
Mine are still outside Anne and wont be put under cover until the bad winter weather sets in...they will be put into a cold greenhouse where the temp will drop to freezing on a few occasions.
Ed.
Hello Ed, I am not sure it's the right time for a cymbidium repot, it's getting close to their drier/cooler night period (at least here in Poland it is), which stimulates flowering later on. Won't disturbing the roots prevent it from flowering? I always repot mine early spring after it flowers, when it releases new shoots (I only have one of these, but managed to get it to flower past 2 seasons and had 2 spikes last year). And it doesn't mind too tight pot at all. I also read from several sources that the roots can be chopped off halfway through when repoted in spring, although I have never tried it myself. All the best,
Seb
Hi sebwilk. I've always repotted orchids when I think they need it without any problems. I have also re-potted them when in flower....all prchids have to be hardy or they wouldn't have lasted thousands of years. Thanks for your very welcome comment.
Ed.
@@EdsOrchids Good morning, Ed! Thank you for quick reply. The reason I asked is that I never repotted a Cymbidium this time of the year (I have repotted Paphs and Phals when in bud /flower) and was just wondering how it affects later flowering. I have also purchased a Bulbophyllum plumatum recently, which came with a spike, but when I repotted it into a shallow, bow-like pot the spike was dead the next day. I guess Bulbs have more delicate root system, that doesn't like to be disturbed, just as your Angraecums or Renanthera... Have a good day, sir
Seb
I probably need to repot mine, I know they have been neglected, great repot Ed
Just keep your saw handy Denise!!
Ed.
@@EdsOrchids lol... ok I will get my saw out when I'm ready to repot. Thanks Ed
Nice looking plant. Mine is recovering. I had over watered mine last summer and didn't water enough last winter.
So started with a calcium micro nutrient fertilizer this summer. Looking better now but I lost two older bulbs. So not Looking for flowers this year. Fingers crossed for following season.
Just try keeping it very cold down to 3c or under 40f for a few months in the winter period ....it will definitely flower with this treatment.
Ed.
Yes, those are quite a big job! I have a couple that size and one smaller, they do have gorgeous blooms so they're worth it! 😊
I love re-potting........but not cymbidiums!!!
Ed.
@@EdsOrchids 😉
great repotting. Ed what kind of fertilizer do you feed your cymbidiums?
I give them very little liko but when I do it's the same as I give my other plants with the exception of phragmipediums.. It's a mixture I make up myself which includes everything necessary.
Ed
Now I know what I’m doing tomorrow!
Luckily I only have 2.
Ans nay I wish you all the best with the repot Jo.
Ed.
It sure did have "oodles" of roots!! I sure would love to meet you...we talk similarly!!!!
That would be nice Terry...…..but impossible I'm afraid.
Ed.
Gorgeous job
Thanks Kathy.....hope all is well with you.
Ed.
Repotting can sure be a struggle! 🙂
Especially when you leave them too long Laura.
Ed.
A couple of mine went even more root-bound than yours after less than a year. As the medium was relatively new I just potted them up without fighting my way into the roots. It doesn't seem to have done any harm. Cymbidiums are vigorous plants, aren't they? Keith
They sure are Keith......after being in existence for a few thousand years they've got to be hardy to last that long.
Ed.
I would have thought that you would have separated it into two plants. Was it too difficult to do or not advisable ?
Nothing too difficult when it comes to splitting and I'm pleased I didn't do it......it now has a couple of spikes.
Ed.
Could you soak it overnight to get the media soft enough to loosen properly?
You probably could Cheryl but once I start a job I like to get it done......didn't really plan to do the repot if I had I would have done what you say and give it a good soaking before trying to remove it...................thanks again and take care,
Ed.
@@EdsOrchids love your videos. I learn so much from them. Regards and enjoy your summer.
@@cherylpenn4509 Thank you Cheryl.......hope you have some lovely blooms when yours flower.....take care,
Ed.
@@cherylpenn4509 Thank you Cheryl....so kind of you.....take care
Ed
Just checked mine and was thinking about a repot, tree are still in the media I got them in but they will be potted in bark. Is this the right time to do anything to them or was this just needed
I'm not sure of this is the correct time Ynse....over the years I have repotted at any time...even with slippers in flower.......without any problems
Ed.
@@EdsOrchids Thank you Ed, I will look at one today to see if it is needed (just a quick look)
My cymbidium got flooded outside and dyed. All my other orchids loved it but that one 😮
Hi Linda. My cymbidiums have been outside with no cover over them since the middle of May......and they still survive. They are the most kept orchid and are very hardy....even down to freezing for a couple of days.
Ed.
Aren't these supposed to be easy to grow, not for me I managed to send mine to the after life so deffinately great timing to have this vid perhaps I will have a better understanding now. Thanks ED.
By looking back over several months of my videos I have come across your comment to which I have never replied. I do apologise Tracy but I am just becoming aware that not all the comments are getting back to me in the way they should.....i Think it's a bit of a problem with youtube or the little bell on my channel page hasn't been ticked. Once again Travy please accept my sincere apologise.
Ed.
I have overpotted mine and landed in trouble with the roots....... so sad
What's happened to the roots Cheryl.? have they just rotted away or gone soft?
Thanks for your comment.......take care,
Ed.
@@EdsOrchids Hi, I have indeed used very large pots for my repot, but they seem to be coping so far Thanks so much. I havent taken them out to check, but Im just hoping that I havent been too silly and so far we're going into winter / Autumn now and so I'll see how they do during winter and if they settle. They may just be in shock. Many thanks indeed.
@@cherylpenn4509 I wouldn't worry about the roots Cheryl the roots on Cymbidiums are very hard to kill. Start going easy on the watering and when winter comes just water them a little every 5 or 6 weeks.....they'll be fine.........best of luck with them take care and thank yu,
Ed.
@@EdsOrchids Hi Ed, it looks as if Im safe after all. These are large cymbidiums, but I've noted the small pots used in repotting. Mine are getting over their shock and Im getting spikes and awesome blooms. They made me buy a few more and Im so thrilled about it. Thanks so much. I do still have to divide the monster one that has 5 spikes of blooms right now, in Spring, and will be sharing them.😄
@@EdsOrchids Thanks so much Ed. I'll do that with the water this winter.
It looked good and healthy I thought cyms. Liked to be pot bound
Quite right Andrew but I was just seeing if it were possible to remove a few back bulbs.
Ed.
Olá lindas orguideas adorei conhecer seu cantinho 👍
Thank you so much Tania. Thank you for viewing ny channel........take care,
Ed.
Hi Ed. I would have taken an axe and chopped the bottom 3rd off. Cutting them back makes them spurt newroot branches.
Hi Lynn. You sound like you are rougher with your plants than I am !!!!!......... I always cut the roots back on cattleyas.
Ed.