How to remove sphagnum moss from Orchid roots – repotting pot bound Cattleya
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Today I am taking you along as I remove the sphagnum moss from between the roots of my pot bound Cattleya Orchid. Here we go!
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When removing old medium from orchid roots, the process can damage them. Sphagnum moss can actually be safely removed with patience, know how and a thin tweezers!
If we are careful we can save all of the roots and mostly without a scratch! Organic media degrades and needs changing regularly. Out of all organic potting media, I find sphagnum moss the least damaging for most orchids.
When using inorganic media, especially clay, one must simply change the pot and not disturb the roots https://youtu.be/so337bi_K44
