Choose a new pot with drainage holes
Select fresh orchid potting mix
Water the orchid lightly before repotting
Remove the orchid from its current pot
Gently shake off old potting medium
Trim dead, mushy, or rotten roots with sterilized scissors
Remove dead leaves or dried flower spikes if needed
Place fresh potting mix in the new pot
Position the orchid in the pot with roots spread out
Fill around the roots with more potting mix
Keep the crown above the potting mix
Tap the pot to settle the medium
Do not pack the mix too tightly
Water lightly after repotting if the mix is dry
Place the orchid in bright, indirect light
Avoid fertilizing for a few weeks
Monitor for signs of stress or root rot