Water the orchid a day before repotting
Choose a pot with drainage holes
Select fresh orchid potting mix
Remove the orchid from its old pot
Gently shake off old medium from the roots
Trim dead, mushy, or rotted roots with sterilized scissors
Remove dead flower spikes if needed
Place the orchid in the new pot
Add fresh potting mix around the roots
Keep the crown above the medium
Do not pack the mix too tightly
Water lightly after repotting
Place the orchid in bright, indirect light
Avoid fertilizing for a few weeks
Monitor for new root growth
